About our Service
Occupational Therapy aims to help your child be as independent as possible in everyday tasks both in school and at home.
This may involve:
- getting the right chair to help your child sit comfortably
- looking at equipment to help your child in the classroom, bathroom and dining room
- dealing with wheelchair or buggy needs
- teaching your child how to use their wheelchair safely
- helping your child develop his / her hand function e.g. to hold a pencil or use scissors
- helping your child access and use a computer or device through the use of digital assistive technology
- advising how your child can learn personal care skills such as dressing, toileting and feeding
- advising how your child may develop perceptual and cognitive skills such as concentration and attention, and concepts of colour, shape and size
- working alongside the people involved in preparing your child for transferring or leaving school
- building up skills to help your young person be more independent at home such as making a snack, and when he / she is out and about shopping and using money
Your child will be assessed to identify his / her abilities and needs. With your involvement we will plan how to best help your child.
This may include:
- individual or group sessions in school
- advice to you on activities to carry out at home
- advice to educational staff
- liaison with your child's local community occupational therapist
Occupational Therapy may:
- be carried out by female or male members of staff
- require close handling to improve your child's position and functional ability
- include taking photographs or video of your child
You can contact the Occupational Therapy department on:
Tel: 028 9076 9897 option 3
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