Leigh's services include:
Screening Assessment
This will involve an informal observation session with your child in the school and/or home environment and will include a discussion with parents and school staff. Following the screening, a summary report with recommendations will be completed and discussed in a feedback session with parents.
Handwriting Assessment
These assessments are typically carried out for children in Senior School and will involve the use a specific Standardised Assessments to highlight specific challenges around handwriting. A report will provide recommendations regarding any accommodations or extra time that may be needed for exams.
Comprehensive Assessment
This will involve a formal session with your child using Standardised Assessments and can include observations at home or within the classroom environment. Following the assessment, a summary report with recommendations will be completed and discussed in a feedback session with parents.
OT Intervention/Treatment Session
One-on-One direct contact with child (45 minutes)
Group Sessions
These are a great way for working with many students. They are also helpful for students who benefit from peer learning. Examples of groups are:
- Gross Motor Groups
- Fine Motor Groups
- Sensory Play Groups
Home Programme
The programme includes games, activities and strategies to help with specific, identified needs of difficulty and will be demonstrated in a treatment session.
Training and Workshops
Training on specific topics related to gross and fine motor skills, visual perception, motor planning and handwriting can be arranged on request.
Modifications of School Environments
Adaptations and modifications to the school environment, aimed at facilitating student access to education, can be arranged upon request
