When you’re looking for professional help such as Occupational Therapy, we know how important it is to do your research.
That’s why we have as much information as possible on our website, why we’ll always be proud of our reviews, and why we encourage you to ask as many questions as you like. We are always happy to help.
Extra Sessions and Afterschool Clubs
In addition to traditional occupational therapy – including one-to-one or small group occupational therapy intervention and sessions, either in school, clinic or the community – we do more. We deliver various afterschool sessions and even school holiday clubs, led by our children’s occupational therapy team. This Summer’s 4-day camp will focus on fine motor skills, gross motor skills and sensory circuits – all while the children have fun.
Other afterschool groups include a recent initiative of weekly one-hour sessions, covering a variety of gross motor, fine motor and sensory activities for children aged 5-9 years facilitated by our children’s OTs. In September, there’ll be another group supporting children with their handwriting. These are just some of the things we mean when we say we go the extra mile.
Our Parents’ Views Matter
Following last term’s after-school club, one of the parents kindly gave us this feedback:
“The atmosphere at MOTS is great, very positive; and the attitude is very professional.”
Obviously, we were pleased to hear this, but it didn’t stop there:
“The sensory support works really well for my son and helps him stay focused. Moreover, it helps him to connect because the therapists understand his needs and he feels that. He loves coming to MOTS - he is so very excited every time we go for a session. He definitely feels your positive attitude, thank you!”
This is the sort of feedback we aim for. Yes, we are professionals. Yes, this is a healthcare profession. But we never lose sight of the fact that our clients are individuals, with their own needs, and we know we can make a significant difference for them.
A First Hand Experience
Our client’s mum was present during one session and let us know her observations:
“It was great how Emma and Matt helped my son to see and recognise another child’s needs. Usually, a lot of accommodations are made for and around autistic children, and seeing others’ needs may not be their strength. This was very respectfully done, involving both children, giving them both attention and keeping the activity interesting for both, to encourage their cooperation.
The room is very well organised. There is enough equipment, such as toys, for children to choose from, but it’s not overcrowded, and therefore not overstimulating.
I hugely appreciate how the therapists follow the child’s interests. My son is only just beginning to have his own ideas of play, so supporting his initiative is incredibly meaningful. As the next step perhaps, we could distinguish between play – his ideas – and study, that is intentional actions he needs to do. That would be ideal. This is an area in which my son needs to develop: listening to and following instructions, imitating actions, movements, pictures, or behaviours. Anything that involves intention, control and frontal lobes still presents a challenge.”
Working Together
This collaborative approach between occupational therapy professionals and parents (and in other settings, teachers, caregivers, and other professionals) is invaluable and again tremendously beneficial for our clients and their goals.
Our client’s mum concluded:
“As a parent, I really appreciate the short feedback from the therapists after each session. I discover what he did, what engaged his interest, what he achieved (and every little achievement counts) it really helps to connect to his other activities at school and home.”
Exactly. The collaborative approach.
“And a great thank you for the cafe area in the hall! It’s really great I can work there while waiting for my son.”