Occupational Therapists in Cardiff
Occupational therapists help children with everyday skills — handwriting, getting dressed, managing sensory overload, and building coordination. Browse 2 providers in Cardiff, Wales.
2 providers found
Louise Sharp
Occupational Therapist
Louise is a paediatric OT who provides a child centred assessment and intervention service for children with physical and learning disabilities to promote independence and safety at home. Louise specialises in adaptations, equipment, moving and handling, property searches and case management. Louise has a specialist interest in palliative care and complex care.
Cardiff, CF14 4LS
Dora Weston
Occupational Therapist
HCPC registered with 19 years experience in community rehabilitation/NHS settings and 4 years experience in private case management/independent practice; and specialist training in assessing the impact of disability on an individual's function in daily activities; providing services to meet rehabilitation goals; and identifying care needs and sourcing appropriate services/specialist equipment.
Cardiff, CF5 5AP
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.
SEND services in Cardiff
In Wales, the SEND system operates under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018, which replaced the older SEN framework. Children with additional learning needs (ALN) receive Individual Development Plans (IDPs) instead of EHCPs. Cardiff Council's ALN team supports families through this process.
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.