The OT Practice Kids

With over a decade of experience, Jo is a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist offering expert assessment, advice, and treatment to children across London and Surrey. She has experience working with a wide range of conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Differences, Developmental Coordination Difficulties, Motor Planning Issues, Hypermobility, Learning Disabilities, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Rare Genetic Conditions, Epilepsy, Cancers, Skeletal Abnormalities, and Amputations.

Jo is dedicated to providing a holistic, child-centred approach to therapy. She has extensive experience working in nursery settings, mainstream and special educational needs schools, clinics, and children’s homes. This broad range of experience has enabled Jo to develop a deep understanding of child development and tailor interventions to foster a child's independence, inclusion, and participation in everyday activities.

As a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Specialist Section for Children and Young People, Jo stays up to date with the latest practices and interventions in paediatric therapy. She also has additional qualifications in Sensory Integration, which further enhance her ability to work with children with sensory differences, neurodiverse diagnoses, and communication challenges.

Based in Northern Ireland, highly skilled occupational therapist Kathy specialises in paediatric therapy. With a passion for helping children, she focuses on addressing a wide range of challenges that impact a child's development. Her expertise lie in improving sensory integration difficulties, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), behavioral difficulties, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, dexterity, handwriting difficulties, visual perception, balance and coordination, planning and execution of activities, as well as self-care tasks like dressing and feeding.

With a child-centered approach, she creates personalised treatment plans to promote optimal growth and development. Through engaging activities and evidence-based interventions, she aims to empower children to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

Amber is a dedicated and compassionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist specialising in supporting children and young people with a wide range of learning needs. Based in the South East of England, she has extensive experience working with conditions such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down’s Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Difficulties, and Social-Emotional Challenges. Amber’s work focuses on delivering individualised, evidence-based interventions designed to promote the wellbeing, independence, and educational success of each child or young person.

In addition to her work in paediatrics, Amber is skilled in conducting autism assessments using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective intervention strategies. She works closely with schools and parents to provide a range of universal, targeted, and specialist provisions that best meet the needs of children and young people.

Amber graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in 2014 and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as well as the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. She is an active member of the RCOT's Independent Practitioners Group and the Children, Young People, and Families Group, which connects professionals throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.

Lone is an expert Paediatric Occupational Therapist who treats children at home, in nursery, and at school. She is based in Hertfordshire, travelling to the areas of in Essex and North London visiting children and their families. She is qualified in both Bobath and Chailey approaches, as well as being trained in advanced Sensory Integration techniques and using the CO-OP approach.

With over 25 years’ experience, Lone has spent her career working in UK statutory services, in schools and also independently in private practice. Lone works with children with a variety of clinical needs assessing functional, sensory, or motor difficulties. She has experience helping children with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, and mild to profound learning difficulties. This includes supporting children with postural needs, prescribing the right equipment and offering advice to ensure safe use.

Lone aims to enhance a child's independence and functional ability and will include family, carers, or teachers when creating a personalised treatment plan. To ensure the care she is providing to families is of the highest standard, Lone maintains professional development through her membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Sections in Children, Young People & Families and Independent Practice.

Tina is a highly experienced Paediatric OT, working with children and their families for over 20 years. Specialising in Sensory Integration, Tina offers varying approaches to treatment, including sensory-motor, perceptual-motor, functional, and cognitive. She has worked with children with many different conditions including, autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, and developmental delay. Tina aims to deliver assessments and treatment to enhance independence and confidence, in home and school environments.

Tina focuses on developing a child’s gross motor skills, evaluating their level of independence and ability to take part in physical activities. Her aim is to enhance body awareness, coordination, and balance, to maximise a child’s potential. Tina also considers a child’s fine motor skills, the ability to undertake small movements using the hands and fingers such as tying shoelaces or using scissors. Tina can conduct handwriting assessments, looking at a child’s hand strength, dexterity, and comfort when completing writing activities. From this, Tina aims to recommend treatments or aids to support a child’s handwriting ability.

Tina is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Sensory Integration Network.

Sarah is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Swindon, she visits clients across the South-West, including Bristol, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. With over 10 years of experience working in a variety of settings, Sarah has acquired a breadth of knowledge and skill. She is particularly focused on Functional Rehabilitation and Seating & Postural Management for children with conditions such as autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, sensory difficulties, and many more.

Sarah works with children at home or in a school environment, assessing their needs relating to fine and gross motor skills, their ability to act independently and carry out activities of daily living, and sensory challenges. Sarah is used to working in a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating efforts with various professionals to ensure the child is fully support in all areas.

Sarah can offer handwriting assessments and treatment, focusing on the fine motor skills of using a pen or pencil. Sarah has also undertaken training in Makaton, a type of sign language that incorporates speech. This has proven particularly beneficial to children of all ages and with a variety of needs.

Sarah is a professional member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and regularly undertakes additional qualifications to enhance her skillset.

With an impressive 38-year career, Sue stands as a highly experienced Occupational Therapist, specializing in pediatrics, vocational, and functional rehabilitation.

For the past 28 years, Sue has dedicated herself to pediatric care, working with children and their families across diverse regions, including the West Midlands and the South of England: Wales, Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Worcester.

Her expertise extends to a broad spectrum of conditions, such as autism, cerebral palsy, hyper-mobility, hand injuries, ADHD, fetal alcohol syndrome, trauma, learning disabilities, and difficulties. Sue's extensive experience underscores her commitment to providing comprehensive and impactful occupational therapy services.

Alexis is an experienced Occupational Therapist based in East Anglia, covering Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. She specialises in Housing and Equipment, Moving and Handling, Functional Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, and Neurological Rehabilitation. Alexis works with a diverse range of conditions, including Brain and Spinal Injuries, Genetic and Neurological Conditions, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Amputations, Osteoporosis, and Mental Health Challenges. Her expertise encompasses Pain Management, Sensory Integration, Balance and Coordination, Daily Living Skills, Handwriting Assessment, Routine Planning, and Social Integration.

Originally from Canada, Alexis relocated to the UK in 2017 to pursue her career, qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2019. She takes a holistic approach, focusing on reducing hospital stays, enabling safe discharges, and enhancing independence through tailored interventions such as home adaptations, falls prevention programmes, and rehabilitation goal-setting. She is highly skilled in developmental services and supervision, ensuring effective client outcomes while fostering professional growth among her colleagues. HCPC-registered and a proud member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Alexis is committed to continuous professional development, staying at the forefront of clinical advancements.

Amitav is a highly experienced Paediatric Specialist Occupational Therapist, offering services across London and Surrey. With over two decades of expertise, he works with children and young people facing a wide range of neurodiverse and physical conditions. His specialisms include Sensory Processing Challenges, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Down Syndrome, and Congenital Deformities. Amitav is skilled in conducting Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments to ensure children receive the necessary support in educational settings.

Amitav is deeply committed to empowering children and their families, working across various settings such as clinics, homes, schools, and communities. His approach is centred on creativity, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and conducive to skill development and long-term retention. By combining professional expertise with personal insights as a parent, Amitav has a deep understanding of both the strengths and challenges faced by children, which allows him to create tailored strategies to support their growth and success.

He qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2002 from the University of Calcutta, India, and completed a Master of Business Administration from Robert Kennedy College in the UK in 2013. He is HCPC registered, a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and fluent in multiple languages, including English, Fiji Hindi, Gujarati, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Sanskrit, and Urdu.

Claire is an expert Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Hertfordshire. She visits clients around the South East of England including Buckinghamshire, Essex, and parts of London. Claire has spent much of her career in child and adolescent mental health services and has experience working with children with behavioural difficulties, eating disorders, psychosis, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and self-harming behaviour. Claire also has experience working in special schools and supporting children with learning disabilities.

She provides intervention to support children in reaching their maximum potential, including help with handwriting, motor planning, and sensory integration techniques. Claire works with children and families in their home or school environment. Having assessed their needs, Claire will develop a bespoke treatment package for the child which will involve parents, teachers, or carers where necessary. She ensures that the treatment sessions are engaging and work towards the child reaching their personal goals.

Claire is a member of the Sensory Integration Network and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Specialist Section for Children, Young People and Families. She has completed various postgraduate courses, including a qualification in sensory integration and training in the Alert Programme which is particularly successful for children with ADHD. Claire is also trained in the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS).

Donna is a dedicated occupational therapist based in Northern Ireland, specifically serving the Tyrone region. With a wide range of expertise in paediatrics, housing and equipment, seating, and postural management, Donna provides compassionate care to individuals. Her extensive experience and specialised knowledge allows her to support clients with various conditions and challenges.

Donna has a deep understanding of working with children who have diverse needs, including conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Neurological Conditions, Genetic Conditions, and Global Developmental Delay. She tailors her therapeutic interventions to promote children's independence, sensory integration, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, behaviour management, balance and coordination. Donna believes in the importance of fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment that empowers children to thrive and reach their potential.

Robyn is a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in the fields of Paediatrics and Sensory Integration. She works in London (specifically Bow, Mile End, Stratford, Bethnal Green area). She enjoys working with those who have Autism or Learning Difficulties, to impact Daily Living Skills & Independence, Handwriting difficulties, Fine and Gross Motor skills, and Sensory processing.

Robyn is passionate about working with children and the organisations that help to reach a child’s maximum potential, and is experienced working in SEN schools and home settings. Robyn believes in school-based therapy/support and Self-care.

Robyn continues to develop her professional practice through regular postgraduate training to ensure that she is up to date with current research and clinical methods.

Robyn is a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist from South Africa, who feels that her diverse background fuels her passion for working with children and young people who have Learning Disabilities, ASC and SEMH needs.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mary works with children and young people with conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Neurological and Genetic Conditions, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Orthopedic Trauma, Global Developmental Delay, Learning Difficulties, Anxiety, and Depression. Serving the South East of England and Oxfordshire, Mary specialises in routine planning, daily living skills, gross and fine motor skills, handwriting assessment and treatment, visual perception, balance, coordination, and self-care.

With a Master's degree from Oxford Brookes University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh, Mary has worked with young people aged 3 months to 19 years across the NHS and private sectors. She provides tailored support in community, home, and school environments, offering assessments using both standardised and non-standardised tools to meet individual needs.

Mary is passionate about advocacy and actively collaborates with young people, their families, and educational staff to enhance participation in meaningful activities. Her expertise extends to writing comprehensive reports, including EHCPs and annual reviews, ensuring that her clients receive the support they need for their development and wellbeing.

Mary has further enhanced her expertise through courses in Sensory Attachment Intervention Foundation Training and Introduction to Sensory Integration Difficulties for Schools. She is committed to ongoing professional growth, continually advancing her clinical knowledge to provide the highest quality of care. Her approach is centred on empowering children and families to achieve meaningful progress, promoting independence, and improving overall quality of life.

Since qualifying as an Occupational Therapist in 2014, Sylwia has specialised in Paediatrics. She works with children ages 3-15 diagnosed with ASD, AD(H)D, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Motor, Perceptual, Handwriting and Self-Regulating Difficulties, Sensory Differences and Neuromuscular Disabilities. To identify children’s Fine and Gross Motor, and Perceptual needs, Sylwia provides Functional Assessments. Sylwia works in both mainstream and specialist schools.

She works in a variety of rehabilitation settings where she provides effective intervention, helping clients to participate in activities. Her work includes comprehensive assessments, report writing; and a multi-disciplinary approach with case officers, tribunal officers and special educational needs coordinators; in order achieve the best outcomes for her clients. Also, Sylwia has delivered workshops, responded to Help Line queries and provided Link Therapist services.

Gaining a master’s has helped her to develop her knowledge of evidence-based practice and deepen her critical thinking skills. Over the years, Sylwia has established core competencies through practical experience, personal research, expert supervision, attendance of specialist training courses and post graduate modules. This has helped her to develop a high-level of clinical reasoning that is essential to assessing and treating patients who have highly complex needs.

Sam, an Occupational Therapist specializing in pediatrics, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice. With qualifications dating back to 1998, Samantha has continuously developed her skills and knowledge to better serve her clients.

Her extensive career has seen her work within various sectors, including the NHS, social services, education, independent practice, children's clinics, and private companies. This diverse background has equipped Sam with a broad perspective and a comprehensive understanding of pediatric occupational therapy.

Samantha has a particular focus on working with children facing various conditions, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), emotional and self-regulation challenges, sensory processing difficulties, developmental delays, genetic disorders, fatigue management, and fine and gross motor difficulties, including prewriting, handwriting, and life skills.

Known for her passion and commitment to the well-being of children, Samantha is highly skilled in the education sector, having worked in a range of both state and privately funded schools. Her dedication to professional development and continuous learning reflects her commitment to helping her clients reach their maximum potential.

Lynn, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in seating and postural management, holding additional qualifications in AMPS and CBT. Residing in Durham, she extends her expertise to Middlesbrough, the North East of England, North Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle, and Sunderland. Lynn is dedicated to assisting clients with daily living skills, community access, postural management, and addressing challenges related to learning disabilities and mental health. Her comprehensive approach encompasses tailored interventions, fostering independence and well-being. Lynn's commitment to serving diverse needs is evident in her work across various regions, ensuring individuals receive effective occupational therapy support for their unique circumstances.

Marie is an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist visiting clients across the Midlands including Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, and Oxfordshire. Specialising in neurological conditions, Marie has worked with clients with a range of conditions such as cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, acquired brain injury, learning disability, and complex needs.

Marie has over 20 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist in both the NHS and the private sector. Marie is used to multi-disciplinary working and works well supporting families, carers, and therapy support staff to implement treatment and rehabilitation programmes. Marie is a trained Bobath Therapist and has experience of working with children with complex therapy and equipment needs.

Occupational Therapist Louise specializes in pediatrics, sensory integration, and Chailey postural management. Fluent in Cantonese, she practices in the North West of England, covering areas such as Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Yorkshire, Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and Salford.

Qualifying in 2008, Louise brings extensive experience in working with children and young people facing various specific, multiple, and highly complex physical, cognitive, and/or mental health needs. Proficient in comprehensive assessments, she utilizes both specialist standardized assessments and non-standardized methods to tailor interventions for each individual.

Covering the West Midlands and Wales, including Cheshire, Wrexham, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Gwynedd, and Powys, Occupational Therapist Alison specialises in Paediatrics, Seating and Postural Management, Functional Rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, and Neurological Rehabilitation. She has extensive experience working with individuals with orthopaedic conditions, amputations, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ataxia, and dyspraxia. Alison is dedicated to providing client-centred, holistic care, helping individuals maximise their independence and quality of life.

A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, Alison qualified from Coventry University in 2001 and brings over two decades of clinical experience in both adult and paediatric care. Her work with adults has included trauma, orthopaedic, and post-surgical rehabilitation, while her paediatric expertise covers assessments and interventions in both mainstream and specialist school settings. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals with complex physical and neurological conditions.

Alison is committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring her practice is informed by the latest research and best practices. She also holds a qualification as a moving and handling trainer, further enhancing her ability to support individuals with complex postural and mobility needs. Her approach focuses on enabling individuals to achieve their goals through personalised, evidence-based interventions.

Specialising in Paediatrics, Lorna is an experienced OT based in Shropshire. She visits clients across the West Midlands including Cheshire, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent. Lorna has practiced in the field of paediatrics for over 15 years, supporting children with a wide range of conditions including autism, developmental delay, and learning disabilities.

Lorna works with children in both home and school settings, offering bespoke treatment programmes tailored to the child’s individual needs. She principally supports with motor and sensory difficulties including handwriting, fine and gross motor skills, self-care tasks, and behavioural management.

Although primarily focused on Paediatrics, Lorna is also experienced in Housing and Equipment and Functional Rehabilitation assessments for adults. She delivers expert advice on a range of client needs, from equipment provisions, daily living skills, return to work programmes, and motivational interviewing.

Lorna is committed to her continued professional development, undertaking a wide range of post-graduate courses in areas such as Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Sensory Integration level 1 and 2, and Cognitive Orientation.

Alice is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in County Down and visits children and their families across Northern Ireland including Antrim, Tyrone, and Belfast. She has worked in the profession for over a decade, developing expertise on a variety of diagnoses including developmental delay, autism, developmental coordination disorder, dyspraxia, sensory processing difficulties, and learning disabilities.

Alice carries out comprehensive assessments and supports children with fine and gross motor skills, functional skills, activities of daily living skills, handwriting/assistive technology, sensory processing, and seating provisions. She has undertaken training in The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) to supplement her extensive experience with many other assessment tools and treatment approaches.

Alice has a particular interest in the assessment of children with significant motor skills difficulties such as DCD and her aim is to support these children, their families, and the important people in their lives to develop and reach their goals. She is passionate about delivering expert care to children and their families, supporting them to maximise their potential and meet their personal goals. Working within private practice, Alice utilises her vast experience working with children with a wide variety of physical disabilities as well as sensory difficulties and learning disabilities.

Julie, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in functional rehabilitation, neurology, complex paediatrics, and handwriting assessments and treatments. Serving in Berkshire and West London, Julie brings a wealth of experience to her practice.

With expertise spanning functional rehabilitation, neurology, and complex paediatrics, Julie has worked extensively with conditions such as stroke, head injury, cerebral palsy, and elderly care, covering activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Her proficiency extends to stroke rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopaedic (hip/knee replacement rehab), as well as wheelchair and posture/seating assessments. Julie's comprehensive experience allows her to provide tailored and culturally sensitive occupational therapy services, addressing a wide range of needs in Berkshire and West London.

Fluent in Afrikaans, she enhances her ability to connect with a diverse clientele. Julie qualified in 1992, reflecting a deep and enduring commitment to the field of occupational therapy.

Lorraine is a specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. She is based in Alnwick in Northumberland and covers a client base across the North of England including Tyne and Wear, Cleveland, and Durham and the Scottish Borders.

Throughout her career, Lorraine has developed expertise on a range of conditions and diagnoses including cerebral palsy, profound and multiple learning difficulties, Down’s syndrome, brain injury, sensory processing difficulties, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, orthopaedic trauma injuries and developmental coordination difficulties.

Lorraine utilises her expertise and many years of experience to deliver assessments and interventions. She visits children in both home and school settings to help them reach their maximum potential. Lorraine also has experience working in an OT capacity for local charities to provide assessment and intervention for specialist case management firms to assist with medico-legal claims.

Lorraine is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and continues to develop her skills through training courses and practical experience.

Specialising in paediatrics and sensory integration, Amy, an Occupational Therapist, possesses advanced skills in daily living skills, fine and gross motor skills, handwriting assessments and treatments, visual perception, coordination, and planning and execution. Operating in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, including Sheffield, Amy has extensive experience working with diverse conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Sensory Integration difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental difficulties. Committed to providing the highest level of care, Amy is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Esther works in London with clients with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down's syndrome, Profound and Multiple Learning disabilities, Sensory Integration difficulties to improve Fine and Gross Motor skills, Balance and Co-ordination, the Planning and execution of activities, and Self care tasks, (such as dressing, feeding and meal preparation).

Esther is passionate about improving Function through meaningful occupation and she is experienced in providing in depth assessments for individuals with complex needs, as well as creating motivating treatment plans and recommendations to address specific areas of difficulty.

Caroline is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist specialising in Paediatrics and Neurological Rehabilitation, with a strong focus on supporting children and young adults with neurological conditions. Based in Greater London, Caroline works with a wide range of conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Genetic Conditions, Handwriting and Fine Motor Difficulties, Sensory Integration Challenges, Developmental Delays, and Self-care Difficulties.

Caroline qualified in 2015 from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa and holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, specialising in Paediatric and Adult Neurological Disorders, which she completed at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2020. After moving to the UK in 2020, Caroline has gained experience in various settings, including a special needs school for learners with complex needs and NHS adult neuro-rehabilitation centres. She is also a qualified Sensory Integration Practitioner, having completed this certification in 2023.

With almost a decade of clinical experience, Caroline is proficient in conducting comprehensive assessments, providing tailored interventions, and recommending the most appropriate equipment for both adults and children. She is recognised for her excellent communication skills and her ability to build supportive, trusting relationships with clients and their families, ensuring that care is personalised and effectively delivered. Caroline is HCPC registered and a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Jess has more than ten years' experience as an occupational therapist working in paediatrics, child, and adult rehabilitation. Based in the North East and Northumberland areas Jess offers a wide range of experience with EHCP writing, handwriting, fatigue management and sleep health, self-care, continence and bed wetting, postural support and specialised seating, gross and fine motor skill development, behaviour management, chronic pain management, success with sensory supports, daily living skills, child development, gait, balance and coordination, and falls injury rehabilitation. Jess is expert in supporting complex caseloads, and paediatrics cases with physical, learning, behavioural, and sensory difficulties, and in managing cases with children aged 0-19 who present with a range of special needs such as neurological, developmental and Autistic Spectrum disorders in a variety of settings. She has also worked with adult stroke cases requiring a range of specialist assessments; in stoke policy development; and on rotations for respiratory and palliative care, trauma and orthopaedics, and general medicine. Jess is passionate about the education of schools in paediatrics occupational therapy and how to streamline service delivery, having developed an online CPD training and webinar series for teachers, schools and therapists.

Fran is a dedicated Occupational Therapist specialising in housing & equipment, moving & handling, as well as pediatrics and sensory integration. Fran is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of her clients in North East England, North Yorkshire, and Newcastle and with over 10 years of experience, she enjoys working to help those with Neurological Conditions, Cerebral Palsy, Orthopaedic, Developmental Delays and Learning Disabilities.

Fran thrives in challenging situations, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability. She is skilled in providing effective and calm solutions to help individuals overcome obstacles and improve their overall well-being.

Elizabeth is a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist with a specialization in Sensory Integration. She practices across London and Surrey.

With a wealth of experience, Elizabeth has worked with a diverse range of conditions, including Daily Living Skills, Community Access, Sensory Integration, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting Assessment and Treatment, Visual Perception, Self-Care, Learning Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Neurological Conditions, Learning Difficulties, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Stroke, Amputations, AIDS/HIV, and Developmental Delays.

Elizabeth's commitment to the well-being of children is evident in her multifaceted approach to pediatric occupational therapy, ensuring that each child receives personalized care and support.

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Rachel covers the South of England, including London, Cambridgeshire, Essex, and Hertfordshire. She works with children and their families to manage a broad range of conditions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Self-regulation Difficulties, Behavioural Challenges, and Learning Disabilities. Her expertise extends to improving daily living skills, enhancing fine and gross motor skills, supporting dexterity and handwriting, and assisting with anxiety management, routine planning, and sensory integration. With her compassionate and approachable nature, Rachel focuses on building strong relationships with her clients, enabling them to maximise their potential and achieve meaningful goals.

Having qualified in 2014 with a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Essex, Rachel's professional journey spans a variety of settings within the NHS and private sector, including adult inpatient mental health services and paediatric support within school environments. She is skilled in utilising a range of standardised assessments, such as Sensory Profile, Movement ABC, MOCA, and ACE III, ensuring interventions are tailored and evidence-based.

A qualified Advanced Special Yoga Practitioner, Rachel integrates therapeutic approaches to support holistic care. She is also working towards her postgraduate Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner certification, reflecting her commitment to staying at the forefront of paediatric occupational therapy.