Our Occupational Therapy (OT) service helps children and young people to develop the skills they need to feel safe, regulated, and capable in daily life. We support sensory regulation, independence, and emotional wellbeing through trauma-informed practice. Our Occupational Therapists work in partnership with homes and other clinicians to provide consistent, relationship-based support. We integrate OT input within the wider clinical model to ensure consistency across all aspects of care.
Occupational Therapists support participation — whether that’s self-care, learning, play, or relationships. We work closely with staff teams to embed sensory and functional strategies into the rhythm of daily care.
Children who’ve experienced trauma or inconsistent caregiving often struggle with sensory processing, motor coordination, and self-regulation. These challenges can affect every aspect of daily life, from sleeping and eating to managing emotions.
OT helps children to
Identifying sensory preferences, triggers, motor skill needs and adaptive day to day functioning.
1:1 or small-group interventions focused on sensory, functional, and emotional skills.
Practical tools for daily routines, including sensory diets, sensory circuits, and calming activities.
Advice on creating sensory-friendly, structured spaces.
Trauma-informed approaches to sensory and developmental needs.
Clear feedback for care plans and reviews.
We offer flexible, bespoke OT input as part of your clinical package or as a standalone service. Contact us to explore how Occupational Therapy can support you.