A children’s assessment process will begin with a detailed phone conversation with the child’s parents or caregivers.
During this call, the Occupational Therapist will explore a child’s sensory processing ability in the home environment, alongside functional daily living tasks, including dressing, sleeping, mealtimes, grooming etc.
An initial assessment will then be completed in the referrer’s chosen environment. This could be in the home, clinic, or at school. During this assessment, the Occupational Therapist will complete a range of standardised and informal assessments alongside discussions with staff involved in their care. This way, we acquire a holistic view of the child.
All information gathered will then be painstakingly interpreted and translated into a thorough report with strategies to meet needs and recommendations for ongoing intervention.