Supports children and young people who have a range of functional difficulties which impact on their daily life
How it can help
The Occupational Therapists work with children experiencing a variety of difficulties that affect their ability to participate in daily activities at home or school. These could be due to physical, developmental, sensory or neurological impairment, or as a result of illness or trauma.
The Occupational Therapy team focus on the activities a child wants and needs to be able to do in their day-to-day life, such as:
- playing
- dressing
- toileting
- using cutlery
- handwriting
They provide assessment, advice, and where appropriate individual or group intervention.
Age
0 to 19
Eligibility
Children and young people with functional difficulties who are in full-time education and registered with a GP in the Mid Essex area or attend a special school inside this area
How to access
Referral from health care or education professional required