Children's Occupational
Therapy

Manchester OT provides assessment and report services for children of all ages on behalf of parents, schools and the local authority. Common reports asked for include:

Special Educational Needs Statements
School Transition Report
Aids and Adaptations Recommendations
Dyspraxia Report
Risk Assessments
Moving and Handling

Special Educational Needs Statements

Manchester OT are able to provide reports to recommend what should be included in a child's special educational needs statement. A statement of special educational needs (SEN) sets out what needs your child has and how their needs would be best met. A SEN Statement contains six parts:

general information about your child and a list of the advice the authority received as part of the assessment
description of your child's needs following the assessment
description of the special help to be given to meet your child's needs
the type and name of the school your child should go to
description of any non-educational needs your child has
description of what will help your child to meet their non-educational needs

Manchester OT write reports that provide information on part five and six. Commonly our reports write what physical needs a child has and what equipment / adaptations will help meet their needs. We are also able to make recommendations on what the most appropriate level of therapy input is for your child to receive.
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School Transition Report

For children with physical / social problems moving schools can be a traumatic experience. Manchester OT are able to assess and advise to limit any disruption caused by moving schools.
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Aids and Adaptations Recommendations

Many children benefit from numerous aids and adaptations. Manchester OT are able to provide reports that recommend the most beneficial equipment and adaptations a child will benefit from. Manchester OT commonly provide these reports for parents, schools, case managers and charities.
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Dyspraxia Report

Manchester OT are able to assess children with developmental co-ordination disorders such as dyspraxia. We are able to:

Assess children to confirm / reject a diagnosis of dyspraxia.
Recommend any aids, equipment, adaptations, therapy that may be beneficial
Liaise with school staff regarding the impact of any diagnosis
Make recommendations to the school as to what would be beneficial
Recommend any further investigations that are needed

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Risk Assessments

Manchester OT are involved in a huge range of risk assessments. We are able to complete comprehensive risk assessments of risks that have the potential to effect children. Our risk assessments assess:

Who is at risk
What the level of risk is
What can be done to minimise the risk

All risk assessments are unique, please contact us to discuss your particular requirements.
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Moving and Handling

Occupational therapists are experts at moving and handling. Manchester OT can:

provide training to staff members regarding correct moving and handling techniques
Assess a specific moving and handling technique
Make recommendations on the most appropriate way to transfer / hoist a child
Make recommendations on stair lifts / through floor lifts

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Please contact us on 0161 883 0088 about the services we can provide.