Occupational Therapy for Teens & Young Adults
We offer occupational therapy for teens and young adults, supporting them with a range of physical, sensory and behavioural challenges, both at home and in their education setting.
How does Occupational Therapy work for 16 to 25-year-olds?
Occupational therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and the young person, with input from parents and their school or college. Therapy is therefore uniquely shaped around the needs of the young person. Our aim is to help them to thrive both at home and in education.
We complete a detailed assessment first, with face-to-face sessions with the young person. This assessment is completed in their education setting or at home, depending on where their biggest area of need is, but always includes input from parents. An EHCP assessment includes visits to both home and school settings.
Depending on their developmental needs, children can choose to have sessions on their own or with a parent present.
For late teens and young adults, therapy is goal focussed. Through the sessions, we work with a young person to identify the needs they have and help them overcome those challenges. We often talk through mental health difficulties and any sensory issues that make life challenging for them.
What do you do during sessions?
Occupational therapy is a collaborative process between the therapist and the young person, with input from parents and their school or college. Therapy is therefore uniquely shaped around the needs of the young person. Our aim is to help them to thrive both at home and in education.
We complete a detailed assessment first, with face-to-face sessions with the young person. This assessment is completed in their education setting or at home, depending on where their biggest area of need is, but always includes input from parents. An EHCP assessment includes visits to both home and school settings.
Depending on their developmental needs, children can choose to have sessions on their own or with a parent present.
For late teens and young adults, therapy is goal focussed. Through the sessions, we work with a young person to identify the needs they have and help them overcome those challenges. We often talk through mental health difficulties and any sensory issues that make life challenging for them.
