Occupational Therapy Service (Children with Disabilities)

Service Information

The Occupational Therapy (OT) Service is part of the Children and Young People’s specialist service (CYPss), previously known as SPOT (Sensory, Physical and Occupational Therapy), SEND and Inclusion support Somerset. The OT team works with children and young people (C&YP) from birth up to 18 years old, and advice adult OTs on support for young people up to 25 in educational setting.

The main goal of OT involvement is to:

• Provide access to environment, services, activities and information.
• Provide high quality outcome based and result driven service.
• Support C&YP to maximise their independence and quality of life in daily activities and fulfilling their aspirations.
• Support families and carers to safely manage the child’s posture.
• Anticipate the changing needs of children, young people and their carers to facilitate positive transitions.

OT service also work closely with other teams within Children and Young People’s specialist service and Health services to ensure joined up working and seamless services.

The service includes:

• Assessment and involvement in home, educational setting and respite.
• Specialist in Manual Handling – assessment, training, ongoing support.
• Environmental adaptations recommendations.
• Specialist in 24 hours postural management.

You can make an Occupational Therapy referral online using this form.

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