Welcome to Occupational Therapy Edinburgh
Welcome to Occupational Therapy Edinburgh
Not all children benefit from or are able to take part in a standardised assessment. Therefore, a non-standardised assessment can take place. This a flexible and informal assessment that can be conducted to see where a child’s strengths and abilities are, as well as highlighting areas of challenges and difficulty. Non-standardised assessment can measure a child’s skills and progress, but they do not compare them to a group of peers the same age.
Standardised assessment include full written report and recommendations.
The purpose of the EASI assessment is to provide a valid and reliable set of tests for assessing key sensory integration functions that underlie learning, behaviour and participation. The EASI measures sensory perception, postural/ocular/bilateral motor integration, praxis and sensory reactivity.
This assessment provides an objective measure of the child’s fine and gross motor coordination skills, and is a recognised assessment for the potential diagnosis of Development Coordination Disorder (DCD)/Dyspraxia.
Internationally respected and backed by decades of research and clinical use, the VMI helps assess the extent to which a child can integrate their visual and motor abilities (hand-eye coordination)
Internationally respected and backed by decades of research and clinical use, the VMI helps assess the extent to which a child can integrate their visual and motor abilities (hand-eye coordination)
The Motor-Free Visual Perception Test (MVPT-4) is the most recent revision of the only non-motor visual perceptual assessment that can be used throughout the lifespan. The MVPT-4 provides a quick, reliable, and valid measure of overall visual perceptual ability in children and adults.
I have collaborated up with a Speech and Language Therapist, who specialises in neuro-diversity and other paediatric conditions. We are now able to offer a combined joint assessment of needs. We are also linked in with independent specialists, such as physiotherapist and audiologist. Joint Assessment Package includes :
Weekly or fortnightly sessions tailored to your child’s goals. Each session is:
** Travel expenses may apply.
The Empowerment Package is designed for families who want a focused package of activities to work on independently at home or in school to support their child build the skills they need for everyday success.
Simple, practical strategies and activities you can use at home to keep progress going between sessions. Designed to fit into your daily routine.
You’ll receive a support program on how to best help your child. This program is developed following assessment.
Following a period of 6-8 weeks I will revisit goals, celebrate achievements, and provide clear recommendations for next steps, all via Teams video call.
One-to-one therapy sessions (45mins). These can be carried out at home, in school or nursery or in clinic.
** Travel expenses may apply.
