Joomla! site syndication https://www.qualityindependence.co.uk Fri, 01 May 2026 11:39:59 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 https://www.qualityindependence.co.uk/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png https://www.qualityindependence.co.uk Joomla! site syndication https://www.qualityindependence.co.uk/about-us/independent-occupational-therapy-for-you.html Do you, or your child, have difficulty doing the things that you need or want to do? You could gain greater independence with help from an independent occupational therapist. To arrange a private assessment, request a price list or for further information - Click here. (http://www.qualityindependence.co.uk/index.php?option=com_contact Itemid=53) **Update** Due to reduction in staff availability and current issues with OT recruitment Quality Independence is currently only accepting new enquiries for adult clients. Sometimes your health or ability to move, hold things, or think clearly will prevent you from doing what you need or enjoy. Sometimes it is the environment around you that prevents your greater independence. Often it is a combination of these things. An experienced occupational therapist from Quality Independence Ltd can expertly assess why you have difficulty completing everyday tasks. We can then offer treatment to improve your own skills or the techniques that you use, and suggest practical ways to alter your home in order to remove obstacles to your independence. For more information about assessment, treatment, equipment and home adaptations please Click here. (http://www.qualityindependence.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=28 Itemid=45) About - About us Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:32:51 +0100 https://www.qualityindependence.co.uk/what-we-offer-for/what-we-offer-children.html Quality Independence Ltd can provide an occupational therapy assessment for any child, whatever their level of difficulty or ability. Your child may have a mild difficulty that is impacting on their ability to complete everyday tasks, or they may have a complex disability that is preventing all independent activity. Problems that children may experience include: dressing, washing, holding toys or other objects, writing, using a computer, playing games, riding a bike, using scissors or other tools, and many more daily activities. Quality Independence can offer an assessment tailored to your child's needs and provide you with detailed advice and a full written report (which could be submitted to your Local Educational Needs Panel). You can also choose to book occupational therapy treatment sessions. For some children supportive equipment or home adaptations may also be advisable and Quality Independence will be able to assess for and enable provision of these too. One of Quality Independence Ltd's Children's Occupational Therapists will arrange to complete a full and thorough OT assessment of your child either at your home, their school or nursery. This can include their: Gross Motor Skills (Larger movements, co-ordination, balance and stability), Fine Motor Skills (Dexterity, manipulation, grips and strength of hand movements) Visual Perceptual Skills (How the brain interprets what your child can see) Sensory Processing skills Pencil / Handwriting Skills Seating / postural management needs Manual Handling requirements Analysis of the activities that your child finds difficult to complete independently The occupational therapist will use a variety of standardised and observational assessment tools as part of this assessment. The assessment may need to take place both at home and at school in order to establish a true understanding of your child's abilities. To request an assessment application form and price list, or to contact us for further information - Click here. (http://www.qualityindependence.co.uk/index.php?option=com_contact Itemid=53) Quality Independence offers treatment in order to help your child complete activities more independently. Treatment sessions can be booked to take place at home or in school (or both). Your child's individually tailored treatment may include using the following: Neuro-Developmental approach CO-OP Approach Cognitive approach Functional approach Bio-mechanical approach Occupational Therapy is frequently requested to help develop the following skills: Holding and using a pencil Opening jars and packets Putting on clothes or a coat Putting on shoes or tying shoe laces Writing Using a computer with a keyboard or switch system Ability to concentrate and focus Participating in games Cutting Using Cutlery, and cups Riding a Bicycle Washing and bathing Organisation Catching or throwing a ball ......... And many others Carolyn is able to asses for, make and fit hand splints if your child needs these as part of treatment. We are also able to carry out treatment sessions which have been identified in your child's Statement of Educational Needs. Your Local Education Authority may consider funding these in some circumstances. What we offer - What we offer for Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:22:18 +0100