Independent Living Solutions - Children’s Therapy Service

Individual Therapy Packages

For children with difficulties including:

ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Co-ordination Difficulties (including Dyspraxia), Spinal Injuries, Limb Deficiencies (including Amputees) and those with complex and multiple needs.

We also work with children who experience difficulty with:

Activities of daily living e.g. feeding, toileting, dressing.

Concentration and attention.

Handwriting.

Movement and/or co-ordination.

The treatment approaches we use may include Neurodevelopmental approach (Bobath) or Sensory Integration. Our skilled therapists will choose the technique/s they consider will most effectively address the child's needs.

Assessments

Our Therapists may use standardised assessments and observations to assist you and your child:

Access statutory and private therapies.

As a basis for planned intervention.

To provide information on a child's abilities and difficulties for others working with the child e.g. teachers, tutors, doctors and other therapists.

As part of the SEN Statementing process.

To obtain help with examination taking.

For school and college placement.

Providing Information

Such as:

Informal "chats" with parents.

Talks to parents, disability support groups, school children and students.

In-service training for schools and nurseries.

Advice and Help

For parents on:

Housing issues including adaptations and extensions.

Equipment including self-help, communication, access and mobility.

Suitable nursery, school or college placements.

Exam compensations.