Type of service: Assessment, Interventions and therapies

Service URL: http://www.sparks-therapy.co.uk

An independent early years therapy service for children from birth to 6 years. We offer paediatric occupational therapy and speech and language therapy services to a range of children including those diagnosed with autism, developmental delays, sensory processing difficulties; speech and language delay and disorder. We work with children with sensory-loss based vestibular issues typically faced by those with hearing impairment/cochlear implants. We also support families awaiting a diagnosis and/or are on the waiting list to be seen by their local National Health Service (NHS) team. We can also help if you have had a preterm baby and/or if you are concerned about your new-born meeting his/her milestones. Assessments: standardised assessments and clinical observations. The cost for developmental screening/pre-school readiness service ranges from £150 to £250 for a one hour screening and report. Actual price will be determined after the initial consultation. Developmental screening (0-3 years); and Pre-school readiness (4-6 years). Speech-language therapy (SLT)/occupational therapy (OT) assessment. Assessments (including detailed reports) typically cost between £250 and £400 depending on the standardised tools that need to be used. Actual price will be determined after the initial consultation. Therapy: Clinic based sensory integration therapy; Sensory Integration therapy; Gross & fine motor coordination; Visual perceptual and motor skills; Handwriting; and Hearing impairment/cochlear implants. The service provides independent expert reports.

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Aimed at: Child , Young person

Specialisms: Generic, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Registrations and professional qualifications: Professional bodies they belong to are: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT) and Sensory Integration (SI) network.