Gentle Steps Services
Every child is unique, which is why I offer a range of specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and reporting services to meet the needs of families, schools, solicitors and local authorities.
Details and prices of all services are below.
Locations
I mainly cover Hertfordshire, Essex, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Barnet and Enfield.
Live further away? Please contact me as I may be able to travel further afield.
Travel charges
Travel charges for home or school visits are additional and charged at 70p per mile if over 5 miles from Hertford Heath.
Working hours
My working hours are flexible. Please contact me to discuss availability.
I charge £10 extra for home visits at weekends.
All bookings are subject to my Terms and Conditions
Sensory Assessments
Sensory assessments consist of:
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45 minute video call with parent / carer.
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Parent / carer and school / nursery staff to complete the Sensory Profile 2 questionnaire (takes around 20 minutes)
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1 hour observation of child in school or nursery
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1 hour observation of child at home
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Full report including sensory profile, advice and recommendations of sensory-friendly approaches for everyday activities in home and school settings.
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Up to 1 hour of editing the assessment report (further edits are chargeable at £85 per hour or part thereof).
Sensory assessment £450 plus travel charges
Occupational Therapy Assessments
Occupational Therapy assessments consist of:
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30 minute video call with parent / carer.
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Parent and school / nursery staff to complete sensory questionnaires (takes around 20 minutes)
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Parent completes gross and fine motor online questionnaire
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Parent completes Activities of Daily Living online questionnaire
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1 hour observation of child at home (optional)
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1 hour observation of child in school or nursery.
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Full report including:
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Communication and social interaction skills
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Gross and fine motor skills, seating and positioning
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Personal care, toileting, handwriting and cutlery skills
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Your child's sensory profile
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Emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties
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Advice and recommendations for school and home.
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Up to 1 hour of editing the assessment report (further edits are chargeable at £85 per hour or part thereof).
Full OT assessment £650 plus travel charges
EHCP and Tribunal Services
Education Health and Care Plan Assessments
If you are applying for an EHCP, or think you may apply for one in the future, please let me know before your assessment so I can ensure your report includes the information required to support the process.
EHCP Annual Reviews
I am able to attend EHCP Annual Review meetings where I have previously assessed your child or provided Occupational Therapy services.
Attendance is charged at £85 per hour.
SEND Tribunal Services
I provide independent Occupational Therapy assessment reports for SEND Tribunal proceedings.
My standard turnaround time for Tribunal reports is up to six weeks. If you require an expedited report, this may be available for an additional £100, subject to capacity.
I can also attend SEND Tribunal hearings where required. Attendance is charged at £100 per hour (or part thereof), plus travel at 70p per mile, where applicable.
Screenings for Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
I offer screening for the following neurodevelopmental conditions:
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Dyspraxia (also known as developmental co-ordination disorder)
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
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Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Parents / carers complete an online questionnaire detailing whether they have observed particular behaviours in their children which may be indicative of certain neurodivergent conditions.
This is not a full diagnostic assessment, but an analysis of screening questions and a recommendation for whether a diagnostic assessment is indicated.
A summary of screening and recommendations for next steps will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks.
Price: £90 per screening