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.
First assessment appointments take place in clinic in Colinton, Edinburgh.
Specialist assessment include full written report and recommendations.
This assessment is a test of Visual-Motor Integration (VMI) as well as a Detailed Assessment of Handwriting (DASH), often used for children and young people to provide a standard measure of handwriting, can assess for handwriting difficulties and can be used to to support handwriting accommodations.
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.
The Sensory Profile is a widely used assessment tool designed to evaluate sensory processing patterns in children, adolescents, and toddlers, as well as to gather insights from caregivers. By identifying how individuals respond to sensory stimuli in daily life, it helps those supporting the child understand sensory sensitivities, seeking behaviors, and avoidance patterns, guiding interventions to support optimal engagement, development, and participation.
Following a first assessment appointment, one to one sessions may be helpful - a block of six treatment sessions can be offered.
Treatment areas include:
** Travel expenses will apply.
This package is designed for families who want a focused program of activities to work on independently at home or in school.
Simple, practical strategies and activities you can use at home. 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 goals will be revisited, achievements will be celebrated and clear recommendations given for next steps.
One-to-one therapy sessions (45mins). These can be carried out at home, in school or nursery or in clinic.
** Travel expenses may apply.
