Clear, structured assessments that build understanding and guide support
An occupational therapy assessment is a structured process that helps us understand how a child or young person participates in everyday activities. We look at:
Our assessments are autism-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, meaning we respect and value different ways of thinking and being while identifying practical support needs.
We'll have an initial conversation to understand your concerns and determine if an assessment is appropriate. We'll discuss current waiting times and what to expect.
We may ask you to complete questionnaires and, with your permission, gather information from your child's school or other professionals involved.
Assessment sessions may take place in a clinic, at home or at school, depending on what's most appropriate. We use play-based activities, observations and standardised assessments where helpful.
We'll have a conversation with you (and your child if appropriate) to share our findings and discuss recommendations in plain language.
You'll receive a written report with clear recommendations that you can share with schools, other professionals or use to inform support at home.
Practical timelines, clear scope, and plain-language feedback are built into every assessment pathway.
Assessment sessions are typically 60-90 minutes. We work at the child or young person's pace and use activities that feel natural and engaging. Parents and carers are usually present, and we will discuss what works best for your child.
We will discuss current waiting times with you at enquiry. Once assessment sessions begin, the process typically takes 4-6 weeks from first session to receiving your written report.
Our assessments focus on functional skills, sensory processing and participation in everyday activities. We do not provide formal autism diagnosis, but our assessments can inform understanding of functional needs and support requirements.
Our written reports are clear and practical, designed to be shared with schools, other professionals, or used to plan support at home. A Sensphere assessment report typically includes: