Occupational Therapists in Blaby
Occupational therapists help children with everyday skills — handwriting, getting dressed, managing sensory overload, and building coordination. Browse 2 providers in Blaby, .
2 providers found
Grainne Lydon
Occupational Therapist
Children and Young Person Occupational Therapist. Specialises in working with neurodiverse young people, adopted and looked after children. I have completed post graduate training in Ayres Sensory Integration and Sensory Attachment Therapy. I work with families, schools and local authorities to provide assessment, intervention and consultancy/training.
Blaby, LE9 2EJ
Kate Jackson
Occupational Therapist
I am an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist and founded Wellbeing Therapy Solutions, in Leicester. Our team of Associate Occupational Therapists provide 1:1 therapy for individuals experiencing challenges to their mental health and wellbeing. Myself and my team work with all ages from 5+ and offer sessions online or in our therapy rooms and have specilaists in bereavement, neurodivergences, CBT, EMDR, anxiety, eating disorders and sensory processing disorder. We also offer a range
Blaby, LE3 3AS
About occupational therapists
Occupational therapists (OTs) help children develop the practical skills they need for everyday life and school. If your child struggles with handwriting, finds it hard to sit still, is oversensitive to textures or sounds, or has difficulty with tasks like getting dressed or using cutlery, an OT can help identify why and put strategies in place.
Common signs that an OT assessment might help include messy or laboured handwriting, difficulty with buttons and zips, avoiding certain textures or foods, poor balance or coordination, trouble sitting still in class, or meltdowns triggered by sensory overload. If your child has a diagnosis of dyspraxia, autism, or sensory processing disorder, OT is often a core part of their support.
Typical costs
Private OT assessments range from £300 to £600, with follow-up sessions around £60 to £100 per hour. NHS OT provision is free but can have very long waits, and some areas only offer group sessions. A private assessment can be used to support EHCP applications.