Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) https://ahanetwork.se/
is a standardised assessment of the hand that is completed by the therapist and to enable the therapist to review the session. This will be booked with you by the therapist and a video consent will need to be signed. This assessment is for children that have a cerebral palsy diagnosis or OBBP. The assessment is marked by the therapist and evaluates the effectiveness of the affected upper limb. The results are used to support clinical decision- making and set individual goals in collaboration with the Child and Young person.
Both Hand Assessment (BOHA) https://ahanetwork.se/assessments/boha/
is a standardised assessment that is used to assess the ability of a child with unilateral cerebral palsy and assess how your child uses his hands. The assessment is videoed and marked. A treatment block will be considered to support in achieving identified goals.
Consultant clinic
This is a joint clinic held through out the year with a hand and orthopaedic consultant to discuss options of surgery, Botulinum toxin injection (Botox) and management of the upper limb with the multi-disciplinary team. The assessing therapist will discuss with you if this may be beneficial for your child, and book you into the clinic.
Examples of conditions seen in clinic:
Cerebral Palsy
Congenital hand conditions (https://bwc.nhs.uk/hand-camp)
Brain injury / Neurological conditions.
Erb’s Palsy ( Specialist OT/ PT Clinic)
Hypermobility
Hand Pain affecting functional difficulties / Tremor
(Please contact the hands and upper limb team if you have a specific referral you would like to discuss)