Occupational Therapy Services

At Grow Therapy Services we see a range of children, young people. We are familiar with a range of diagnosis' and conditions including mental health, phsyical health, learning disabilities and neurodevlopmental conditions. However, we feel it is important to understand what you would like to work on and what is impacting upon participation in occupations or activities you need and want to do.

Generally if your child has not seen an Occupational Therapist before we start by recommending an Assessment. This can look different for different people, but it helps us know what the chid's strengths are and help us focus goals as well as providing recommendations.

Areas of difficulty may include:

Therapy / support may include:

Sensory Integration Therapy
Sensory Attachment Intervention (SAI)
Therapeutic Listening
Interoceptive Curriculum
Zones of Regulation
Just Right State: Child program and Parent program, Adult / Adolescent Programme
Sleep Strategies
Special Yoga
Psycheducation
Practicing activities and skills

Exploring and understanding barriers and strengths to playing. Developing and expanding on their skills.
Identifying barriers and strengths to everyday activities, such as putting clothes on, brushing their teeth, getting out of the home and eating what they want and need to eat.
Supporting and reducing the impact upon learning. Through exploring and identifying what are the key barriers and making steps to supporting and accommodating these needs.
Developing skills which are essential for everyday life - such as getting out of the home, dressing, playing/having fun!
Promoting and expanding independence as is fitting and reasonable to do so. Getting on public transport, making snacks and meals or going and meeting friends.
Finding out and exploring what your values are, and what you need to make you the best version of yourself.

Expanding your knowledge and identifying realistic strategies which can be implemented within your school or learning environment. Through training and consultation.
Working with a range of staff to identify, celebrate accommodations being made and make accommodations to support learning for a range of learners.
Working with the school staff team and being integrated into the school life!
Creating and facilitating groups to support social skills, sensory, motor skills. Improving mental health and wellbeing.
Working with teaching staff to consider how to adapt practical demands in lessons to make sure that students with additional needs can be included in all activities.
Providing provision on EHCP's for individual or group of students.
Providing integrated packages where our therapists deliver in-class, individual or small-group, targeted student sessions on a regular basis at your school for half a day or a full day each week during term time.

Thorough Assessments at home, school and in our sensory space.
Professional reports for families, Healthcare Professionals, and SEND tribunals
Therapeutic treatments, tailored programmes and specialist advice for children and young people.
Regular reviews to re-evaluate needs including liaison with family members and other professionals involved in care and treatment.
Expert witness for SEND tribunal hearings