Children's Occupational Therapy
Assessment for EHCP
Introducing our most comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assessment for EHCP
Our EHCP Occupational Therapy Assessment is the most comprehensive assessment we offer. This package is specifically designed for children who require evidence for an educational health care plan (EHCP). We work with School, Parents/carers and the child to ensure that their needs are highlighted with a detailed breakdown of the support needed to fully meet their individual needs.
What is Occupational Therapy?
The purpose of paediatric occupational therapy is to enable children to participate in daily activities (or occupations) to improve health, independence and wellbeing.
Occupations for children or young people may include self-care (dressing, eating a meal, using the toilet, making a simple meal), being productive (participating in activities and routines at nursery or school, or volunteering), and leisure (playing with friends, doing sports or hobbies).
Occupational therapists can help babies, children and young people who may need support and advice if they are not able to do daily occupations due to illness, disability, family circumstances, or as a result of changes as they get older. Occupational therapists will support the child or young person, their family and other relevant people such as teachers, to evaluate challenges and strengths in doing daily activities.
This service usually occurs within the child’s natural environment (home, school or other relevant community settings).
What is included in the EHCP OT Assessment?
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Pre-assessment questionnaire’s which may include the Winnie Dunn Sensory Profile 2, Movement ABC Checklist and/or DCDQ (2007)*.
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30 minutes meeting with SENCO and Class Teacher
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Up to 90 minutes 1:1 assessment including up to 3 standardised assessments*.
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30 minutes school-based observation.
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Detailed report in line with EHCP standards (PDF) including the standardised scores with analytical interpretation and how these relate to the strengths and challenges of the child with targeted strategies of support.
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30 minute feedback call.
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*Please note that standardised assessments are not always appropriate or essential for every case. When you contact Therapy Bus LTD we will arrange a call to ensure you are offered the correct package using the assessment tools suitable for your child.
What will be covered in the assessment?
The pre-assessment questionnaire includes questions about medical and family history as well as questions regarding the child's ability with activities of daily living. You may also be asked to complete some standardised questionaries depending on the individual needs highlighted during the free discovery call.
A really important question we ask is for you to identify up to three functional goals you would like the child to achieve. This will help our therapist tailor the 1:1 assessment in order to provide targeted support in achieving a positive out come for the child.
Our Assessment may include:
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A Standardised Assessment of Handwriting using the DASH (Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting)
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A Standardised Assessment of Fine and Gross Motor Skills using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children
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Assessment of Functional Skills
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Analysis Of Sensory Processing Skills using the Winnie Dunn Sensory Profile 2
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Class Based Observation
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*Please note that standardised assessments are not always appropriate or essential for every case. When you contact Therapy Bus LTD we will arrange a call to ensure you are offered the correct package using the assessment tools suitable for your child.
Where will the assessment take place?
As occupational therapists we value the role the environment plays in a persons "occupational performance". Therefore we recommend that the assessment takes place in the environment the child needs support in such as the child's school, nursery or home. We do have access to a clinic space once a week at the Marlowe Innovation Centre in Ramsgate if you would prefer to come us.
What will the report include?
Our Report for EHCP applications is the most comprehensive report we offer. It is specifically tailored to support individuals and families during the EHCP application process. Although we can not guarantee our reports will grant an EHCP our team has years of experience in creating reports that accurately describe individual needs and concerns. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of support to our clients in order to make the entire process as smooth as possible.
How much is the assessment and how do you take payment?
The cost of the assessment is £760 for clients within a 5 mile road radius of TN23. Clients outside this radius will be charged an additional 45p per road mile to help with our travel costs. We will happily send you a quote on request. Payments are made by balance transfer and we ask for payments to be made before the assessment takes place.
How to book an Assessment with Therapy Bus LTD
To book an assessment we invite you to contact us by emailing us at info@therapybusuk.co.uk with your preferred method of communication and needs. One of our team will aim to respond with 48-hours. We offer all our clients an initial phone call to ensure clarity of your needs making sure our service is right for you. ​
15 min
Free