Specialist paediatric occupational therapy for children and young people who need support with daily living skills, sensory processing, coordination, development, independence and participation. We support families across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Appointments can take place at home, school, nursery, or other familiar environments so advice is practical and relevant to everyday routines.
No GP referral required. Families, case managers and solicitors are welcome to contact us directly.
Real feedback from the families we support with occupational therapy across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
We start with a comprehensive assessment to understand your child’s development, daily living skills, sensory processing, fine motor skills, coordination and independence. We listen to your concerns and keep your family’s goals at the centre of the plan.
Feeding, dressing, washing, toileting and practical independence at home or school.
Sensory profiles, sensory diets, desensitisation and environmental adaptations.
Pre-writing, handwriting, typing, assistive technology, planning and organisation.
Seating, adaptive devices, sleep systems, housing adaptations and risk assessment.
Sensory integration, attention, motor coordination and active participation in everyday routines.
Acquired brain injury, spinal injury and cerebral palsy — rebuilding function, independence and participation.
Down's Syndrome and other genetic presentations, supporting development across the age range.
Practical OT support from clinicians who understand childhood development, sensory processing and everyday participation.
Our occupational therapy service can include one-off assessment, ongoing therapy, written advice, home or school programmes, formal reports and coordinated support with wider care teams.
We assess developmental milestones, daily living skills, sensory processing, fine motor skills, coordination and independence. Tools may include Movement ABC 2 and Sensory Profile 2 where appropriate.
Treatment may include sensory strategies, functional skills practice, fine motor programmes, developmental play, equipment advice and practical routines for home, school or carers.
Detailed reports can support applications for DLA, Education Health and Care Plans, equipment funding, care packages and treatment programmes for home, school or carers.
We tailor support to the child, family and environment. Advice can be shared with parents, school staff, carers and wider professionals so strategies are easier to use in daily life.
Advice, strategies and treatment for everyday independence, including:
Training can be provided to carers, rehab assistants and school staff in handling, both therapeutic and functional. We can assess environments and tasks, then advise on equipment and adaptations required for each child.
Our therapists are experienced in advice on housing and adaptations, including planning for future care, supported living or independent living. We can work with planners and designers to maximise a child or family’s ability to live and function at home.
Tell us what your child is finding difficult and we will help you choose the right next step.
Families and professionals can refer directly. No GP letter is required.
Call 07557 537203 · Email hello@ptkids.co.uk
