Occupational therapy (children's)
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We are a team of qualified occupational therapists and therapy assistants who have specialist knowledge and experience in child development. We specialise in assessment and treatment of physical development in children and young people. We aim to improve the quality of life for children and young people in Coventry by helping them to develop their functional ability and mobility to achieve their full potential.
- Base: Wayside House, Coventry
- Directorate: Children's
- Service Manager Lead: Tina Barnett
- Age: 0-18 years (19 in special schools)
- Referral Criteria: We accept referrals for children and young people age 0-19 years old with a Coventry GP. Referrals must be made by a professional. Please see our website for more details on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and for a copy of our referral form.
- Address: Wayside House Wilsons Lane, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6NY
- Hours: 08:30am to 5:00pm
- Telephone number: 02476 961 455
- Service hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm
About us
We assess and treat children and young people with physical difficulties, as well as providing support to their families and carers. We cover a variety of specialist areas, including:
- Early Years Intervention
- Special Schools
- Long term neurological conditions
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Hand and Upper limb difficulties
- Neurodevelopmental conditions
- Specialised parent online groups
Our Occupational Therapists assess and treat children and young people in their own homes, nursery or school (mainstream and special) and clinics, including City of Coventry Health Centre. The input that is required from our service will determine the best environment to see the child/young person.
Following the initial assessment, if ongoing occupational therapy is required, goals are agreed and an appropriate treatment plan will be devised in collaboration with the child/ young person and their family/carer. Treatment is often incorporated into simple, everyday activities. Advice and training are provided so the family can help and encourage the child/ young person to practice their therapy programmes. Direct treatment may also be offered to work towards a specific goal, either on a 1:1 or group basis.
Both qualified Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants work within the service. All qualified Occupational Therapists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
We are dedicated to supporting the education of students. As part of this commitment, students may be involved in the care of children and young people. You will be informed of any such involvement.
Professionals can access the referral form below: