To ascertain what is impacting on a child’s functional performance our skilled therapists can undertake an extensive assessment and evaluation of a child’s:-
- fine motor skills
- gross motor skills
- motor coordination, motor planning and sequencing
- visual-motor and perceptual-motor skills
- visual perception skills
- handwriting skills
- sensory development, integration and processing
As part of our assessment, where relevant, we will also consider a child’s:-
- upper limb function and splinting needs
- self care and independence skills
- feeding and eating tolerance
- peer relationships and play skills
- Emotional adjustment and self-esteem
- school-related functioning
- equipment needs
- alternative recording and Assistive Technology (AT) needs
To gain a comprehensive picture of a child’s difficulties and needs we also gather information from observations of them during the assessment and, when appropriate, in other settings (such as in school or nursery) and from parent/carer and teacher questionnaires.
Following the completion of an assessment, feedback is provided and a detailed report (with recommendations) written. Reports can, for example, be used to assist in the wider gathering of evidence to inform a diagnosis, or provide essential information for a child’s Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP).
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