Occupational Therapy Practice
Working together with children and their families
Occupational Therapy is about enabling children to reach their maximum potential and participate in everyday tasks.
Hi I am
Leah
I was instantly drawn to Occupational Therapy because I wanted to help children in a practical and creative way. I have a Bsc. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Cape Town, South Africa with a postgraduate qualification in Ayers Sensory Integration in order to specialise in working with children with sensory processing difficulties. I have had the privilege of working in multiple settings from schools and colleges to hospitals and private homes. This has allowed me to be resourceful, adaptable and develop essential skills for supporting families in different contexts. I moved to the Uk in 2017 and began working for the NHS, in a hand therapy clinic and transitioned into paediatrics within the NHS setting. My time in the NHS equipped me to understand the UK culture, special schools and work closely with families, local authorities and schools. I now have 2 children of my own and am even more aware of the positive role an OT can have in a family's life. I am so looking forward to working alongside you to get the very best out of your precious child.
SERVICES
Support in your childs school setting, or in the familiarity of your home.
Assessments
Occupational Therapy Assessments involve face to face-to-face time with your child, getting to know them and looking specifically at the concerns you have raised. I will work with you to identify their needs and ask questions that will allow me to gain an in-depth understanding of how best I can help them and you. I use standardised and informal assessments to do this. Finally I will compile all the information into a report, proposing an appropriate intervention plan going forward
Therapy
This includes weekly therapy support and input in the child's school or home setting. It will be goal-directed and reviewed at regular intervals with collaboration from yourselves or the school.
Consultations
Consultations can take place virtually or over the phone. I will offer once-off support for families or a few sessions, depending on your needs.
TESTIMONIALS
Amy
‘Leah helped me to understand how best I could support my daughter in her physical
development, she gave me practical tips and fun ideas when I was feeling overwhelmed. My
kids both love her and our family is so grateful for what she has done for us’ ;)
Chelsea
‘Leah’s advice on dealing with sensory overwhelm has been invaluable for our family. I have
seen such a massive improvement in my child and all it took was one consultation.’
Emma
‘Leah is patient and considerate, her sessions are always fun and creative and I love watching
her figure out what is going on, and how to solve it.’
The key to OT is learning through play
What do OTs support with?
Occupational Therapy focuses on supporting your child and maximising their potential to engage in social, home and school environments.
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The role of the paediatric OT is to come alongside your child, identify areas they may need some extra help and put into place an intervention plan that will enable them to fully participate in activities of daily life, and thrive while doing it.
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Gross motor skills and movement
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Play and social skills
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Self care eg: feeding, dressing, toileting
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Fine motor skills eg; handwriting, typing, scissors, play.
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Postural seating and positioning
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Sensory processing and behaviour
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Emotional regulation
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School-based tasks ie: organisation, planning, focus and attention.
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'if you are looking for OT support in Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire or Oxfordshire, please don't hesitate to contact me,
I would love to hear from you...
Mobile: 07491471528