Emma Douglas
An experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapy practitioner offering a range of clinical services. Supporting function, participation, learning and skill development.
Emma Douglas
An experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapy practitioner offering a range of clinical services. Supporting function, participation, learning and skill development.
Assessment
Emma is offering assessment in the following areas:
- Assessment for Developmental Co-Ordination Disorder (DCD, formerly known as Dyspraxia)
- Handwriting Assessments (and, if indicated, recommendations for Assistive Technology)
- Assessment regarding sensory processing
- Developmental assessments, where there are concerns about developmental delays
Experience
Emma has many years of experience working within Primary Care and Disability settings (including carrying out extensive assessment and intervention with children and teens with ASD and DCD), both in the public and private sectors.
Emma also has a wealth of experience in working with children with ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, as well as children with no diagnoses or sensory concerns who are struggling with anxiety and/or low mood and those who have experienced developmental trauma.
If further assessment and/or intervention is needed, or another service is simply more appropriate, this will be discussed with you.
Intervention
Emma is offering Intervention in the following areas (for children, teens, families and foster families regarding):
- Delays in fine and gross motor skills, co-ordination, balance and body awareness.
- Sensory processing support to help with occupational function in everyday tasks.
- Self-regulation difficulties (a really important area, and an area of special interest to Emma) – a range of approaches can be employed depending on age and circumstances.
- Difficulties with organisational skills and planning.
These interventions may take the form of:
- 1 to 1 intervention.
- Parent/foster carer coaching and workshops.
- A strengths-based, collaborative and practical approach focussing on setting goals that are meaningful, practical and achievable.
Other Services
Emma offers a wide range of services such as;
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Handwriting/Assistive Technology Assessments
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Assessments for Developmental Co-Ordination (DCD, formerly known as Dyspraxia), and intervention and support
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Advice on providing sensory-rich/supportive environments
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Developmental assessments and support/intervention regarding developing fine and gross motor skills
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Professional supervision for paediatric OT practitioners
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Consultancy services with schools and pre-schools
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Educational sessions regarding supporting specific difficulties in preschool/school, home and other settings.
Testimonials
We would really recommend Emma, we used her services years ago and recently again for our son. Emma spent time with our son and produced an excellent report to ensure our sons needs were met and the ability to contact after was great help.