Children's OT
Private paediatric occupational therapy focused on self-care, sensory needs, motor skills and participation at home and school.
This is a specialist service offered where your local occupational therapist's training and scope of practice cover paediatrics — check availability for your area on the county page.
What it is
Children's occupational therapy looks at how a child manages the everyday activities of childhood — self-care like dressing and eating, play, motor skills, and participation at home and at school. Visits happen in the child's own home, working with families on practical, realistic goals rather than a one-size programme.
Who it helps
- Children finding self-care tasks such as dressing, eating or toileting harder than expected for their age
- Children with sensory processing differences affecting daily routines
- Children with a developmental delay affecting motor skills, self-care or participation
- Those working on fine or gross motor skills for handwriting, play or school tasks
- Families wanting practical strategies to support participation at home and school
What a home visit involves
- A conversation with parents or carers about priorities and daily routines
- Observing the child in familiar surroundings, at their own pace
- Practical strategies and activities families can build into everyday life
- A written summary, and — where appropriate — liaison with school or other professionals involved
What this can achieve
- Greater independence in age-appropriate daily tasks
- Practical, realistic strategies families can actually use
- Improved participation in family routines, play or school activities
- Clarity on next steps, including onward referral if something falls outside scope
See this service in your area
Find your local occupational therapist and see current pricing for Children's OT.
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Frequently asked questions
Who carries out the Children's OT visit?
A qualified, HCPC-registered occupational therapist covering your area carries out the assessment and any follow-up visits in person, at your home.
How is Children's OT priced?
Your occupational therapist confirms their fee for Children's OT before you book — see our prices page for current guide pricing.
Will I get anything in writing?
Where relevant, you'll receive a written summary or report of the visit, agreed with you at the outset — particularly for equipment recommendations, adaptations or reports for a third party.
What happens after the first visit?
Your occupational therapist will agree next steps with you directly — this might be a follow-up visit, a set of recommendations to action yourself, or referral on if something falls outside their scope.