Supports children and young people who have a range of functional difficulties which impact on their daily life
How it can help
The Occupational Therapy team support children to particpiate in activities of everyday life. This may include:
- self-care (washing, dressing, eating a meal, toileting, preparing a snack/meal)
- participating in school or nursery (handwriting, PE, play skills)
- engaging in activities of interest (hobbies, doing sports, leisure activities)
Their service sees children and young people with a wide range of differing physical and learning needs including conditions such as:
- cerebral palsy
- Down's Syndrome
- autistic spectrum disorder
- muscular dystrophy
- co-ordination difficulties
- developmental delay
Age
0 to 18 or up to 19 years if in a North East Essex Special School
Eligibility
Children and young people who are registered with a North East Essex GP
How to access
Referral from a health professional required, such as GP, paediatrician, health visitor, school nurse or school SENCO