Who we see
Our school age service is for children between the ages of 4-19 Years.
Your child does not have to be in school to be seen by a therapist in this part of the service, this just refers to the age range of the children.
The child does not need to have a diagnosis to be seen by an Occupational Therapist (OT) or be referred to our service.
Where do we see them
We offer a range of online parent support sessions which you may be signposted to. Further information on these sessions can be found here: Parent/Carer Support.
Occupational therapy assessments for young people within this service may be completed on a face-to-face basis in one of our clinics at City of Coventry Health Centre, however children can also been in school or at home dependent on the need.
What may happen when we see an OT
The assessment will focus on promotion of developmentally appropriate independent living skills, and those skills required for the school environment. This could Include:
- Pre-Writing and Handwriting skills, including pencil grip and postural control.
- Dressing skills, including those finer motor tasks of buttons zips and laces.
- Sensory advice related to engagement in functional tasks.
- Advice for managing activities of daily living tasks such as independent eating and bathing.
- Equipment provision
OTs within the team may work within a combination of mainstream and specialist provision schools to complete 1:1 interventions and access visits to ensure that the environment meets the needs of the child.