Occupational Therapy Assessment

The starting point for all Occupational Therapy support is a comprehensive standardised assessment of your child’s skills. This allows the Occupational Therapist to develop a clear understanding of your child’s strengths, differences and areas where support may be helpful.

An Occupational Therapy assessment, with a detailed written report, provides practical recommendations for both home and school to support your child to reach their potential.

This may include strategies to support daily routines, such as using checklists to help your child get ready for school independently. It may also include recommendations for the school environment, such as sensory or movement breaks to help your child maintain an optimal level of regulation for learning. In some cases, assistive technology such as access to a laptop may be recommended where handwriting is significantly impacting your child’s ability to participate in school.

Initial Consultation (90–120 minutes)

Full Occupational Therapy Assessment and Report – assessment of your child’s functional skills including:

• Fine motor skills
• Gross motor skills
• Sensory processing
• Self-care skills
• Visual processing skills

Handwriting Assessment, including recommendations for supports and assistive technology where appropriate

Sensory Processing Assessment – includes parent consultation (60 minutes), standardised assessment, and an individualised sensory home programme where indicated

Occupational Therapy Review Assessment

Pre-school or School Observation and Report, where appropriate

If Occupational Therapy intervention is recommended, the assessment report will be used to guide goal setting and intervention planning. This ensures therapy is individualised and focused on your child’s specific needs.