My Approach

I graduated as an Occupational Therapist in 2005 with Ulster University.  Since then, I have worked across the health and education sectors with the National Health Service (NHS), the Health Service Executive (HSE) and Middletown Centre for Autism (MCA). I completed a Masters in Sensory Integration with Ulster University in 2018.  I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and CORU.I am a little different to other therapy service providers as I am not clinic based.  I work solely in the child’s own environment. Their familiar surroundings, toys and activities and with all of the adults who are working hard to help them reach their potential.  My wraparound service ensures consistency and empowers everyone to know how best to help. I pack my car boot full of resources and toys and activities tailored to suit your child’s interests and needs and I come to you.

 

Services I provide include:

Assessment

If you would like to avail of my service, I will complete a detailed OT assessment in your child’s home and school/preschool or early years setting.  This will include the use of standardised assessments, observations and informal play. I will work with supporting adults to build a picture of what is going well and what challenges are experienced.

Therapy and support

Following the assessment process, I offer monthly or six weekly therapy and support sessions across environments.  This involves a detailed School/preschool/early year setting visit and home visit as well as any liaison with relevant professionals.  I will review progress and any new concerns before updating strategies and advice to support progression. 

Consultancy:

I work nationally with schools and services such as respite facilities and provide advice and support on strategies, design of environments and use of resources and equipment.

Supervision:

Supervision can be completed on a 1:1 or group basis and is offered online. Supervision is a professional relationship and activity which supports good standards of practice and encourages development (Royal College of Occupational Therapists)

I Provide mentorship for OT students completing postgraduate training in sensory Integration  with the Sensory Integration Network.

 

Training

I provide online and in-person trainings in the following:

  • Parent workshops
  • School workshops
  • Attention Autism Training

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