Support for Professionals
OT4me provides specialist Occupational Therapy assessments that help professionals gain a clear understanding of an individual’s strengths and challenges. Using evidence-based tools, our assessments highlight functional needs, barriers to participation, and areas where support can make the biggest difference. The outcome is practical, tailored recommendations that enable children and young people to engage more fully in education, daily activities, and community life, while also supporting professionals in planning effective interventions and provision.
Services
Our services support children and young people of all ages, from early years through to teenagers, helping each individual build the skills and confidence they need at their stage of life.
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If you don’t see the exact assessment or service you need, please get in touch. Our team can offer bespoke Occupational Therapy input, adapt assessments to specific contexts, or signpost you to the right support. We work flexibly with families, schools, and professionals to make sure every child or young person receives the help that best fits their needs.
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Book a free 30-minute consultation call with one of our Occupational Therapists.
Support for Schools
At OT4me we work with schools to provide joined-up support that helps children thrive in learning and daily life. Our input includes individual assessments, therapy, and small group sessions, as well as whole school training on emotional and sensory regulation. We partner with teachers, families, and other professionals to ensure strategies are consistent across settings and practical for everyday use. We also offer sensory environmental audits and support schools to implement changes that benefit both individual children and the wider community. Our goal is to make learning more accessible, improve engagement, and give staff the tools they need to help every child succeed.
We understand that every school is unique, which is why our services are flexible and tailored to your needs. This may include direct therapy delivered in class, after-school programmes, or consultation with staff to build confidence in supporting children with additional needs. By embedding therapeutic strategies into everyday routines, we help schools create inclusive environments where children can regulate, participate, and feel more confident in their learning.
Universities & Colleges
We work with colleges and universities to support students with additional needs as they transition into further and higher education. Our assessments help identify sensory, emotional, and functional challenges that may affect learning, independence, and participation in campus life. By providing tailored recommendations, we enable staff to make reasonable adjustments that allow students to succeed academically and socially.
We also offer training for lecturers, support staff, and student services teams, giving them practical strategies to create inclusive learning environments. For students, we can provide therapy sessions that build confidence, self-regulation, and study skills, as well as advice on managing the demands of independent living. By working in partnership with educational institutions, we help ensure that students are not only able to access their courses but also to flourish in their chosen fields.
Local Authorities
At OT4me we regularly partner with local authorities to provide specialist assessment, therapy, and training that supports children and young people across education and community settings. Our team contributes to Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), offering clear, evidence-based reports that help decision makers understand a child’s needs and the provision required. We also provide assessments and interventions for children in mainstream and specialist schools, alternative provision, and EOTAS packages.
By working closely with SEN teams, educational psychologists, and inclusion officers, we ensure our input is practical, achievable, and focused on improving participation in daily life. In addition, we offer training for schools, social care teams, and other professionals commissioned by the local authority, helping to build long-term capacity and consistency. Our goal is to support local authorities in meeting statutory duties while making a meaningful difference for the children, young people, and families they serve.
Health Services
At OT4me we work closely with health services to ensure children and young people receive coordinated, holistic support. This includes collaboration with NHS teams, paediatricians, GPs, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and mental health services. Our assessments provide detailed insight into a child’s sensory, emotional, and functional needs, which can complement and extend the information gathered in medical settings. By combining perspectives, we are able to create a clearer picture of strengths and challenges, leading to more effective planning and intervention.
We also provide therapy that runs alongside medical care, supporting progress in areas such as motor skills, emotional regulation, and daily participation at home, school, and in the community. When professionals share consistent strategies, children feel more supported, families gain confidence in carrying them over into everyday routines, and outcomes improve. Whether it’s input for joint clinics, shared training opportunities, or direct therapy, we aim to strengthen the link between therapy and healthcare so that every child has the best chance to thrive.
Solicitors
At OT4me we work with solicitors and case managers to provide thorough, evidence-based assessments and reports that inform legal proceedings, tribunals, and care planning. Our expertise in sensory integration and functional assessment means we can clearly outline a child or young person’s strengths, challenges, and the support required to help them thrive.
We understand the importance of presenting information in a way that is professional, detailed, and accessible for legal contexts, ensuring that recommendations are both practical and defensible. Alongside assessments, we can deliver therapy programmes that address specific goals, monitor progress, and demonstrate outcomes over time. By collaborating with legal professionals, families, and other agencies, we make sure that children receive the right provision and that decisions are grounded in a clear understanding of their needs.
Solicitors
At OT4me we work with police services to support children, young people, and families who come into contact with policing. This can include joint work around safeguarding, supporting vulnerable children, or advising on the impact of sensory and emotional regulation needs in high-stress situations. Our assessments help to build a clearer understanding of behaviour, highlighting when it may be linked to trauma, neurodiversity, or unmet sensory needs.
We also provide training for officers and staff on recognising and responding to these needs, ensuring interactions are safe, supportive, and inclusive. By collaborating with police services, we help to reduce misunderstandings, promote positive engagement, and contribute to safeguarding outcomes that put the child’s wellbeing at the centre.
Adoption & Foster Services
At OT4me we work with police services to support children, young people, and families who come into contact with policing. This can include joint work around safeguarding, supporting vulnerable children, or advising on the impact of sensory and emotional regulation needs in high-stress situations.
Our assessments help to build a clearer understanding of behaviour, highlighting when it may be linked to trauma, neurodiversity, or unmet sensory needs. We also provide training for officers and staff on recognising and responding to these needs, ensuring interactions are safe, supportive, and inclusive. By collaborating with police services, we help to reduce misunderstandings, promote positive engagement, and contribute to safeguarding outcomes that put the child’s wellbeing at the centre.
Occupational Health
At OT4me we support occupational health teams by providing specialist assessments and interventions that focus on participation, independence, and wellbeing. For young people moving into the workplace, we can identify sensory, emotional, and functional needs that may impact performance, safety, or confidence in employment. Our reports include practical recommendations and reasonable adjustments that help individuals succeed in their roles while supporting employers to create inclusive environments.
We also work with occupational health services to advise on transition planning from education into work, ensuring that young people have the right strategies, equipment, and support in place. By collaborating with occupational health professionals, we help to reduce barriers, improve engagement, and promote sustainable employment outcomes for individuals with additional needs.
Social Care Teams
At OT4me we understand the important role social care teams play in supporting children, young people, and their families. We work with adoption and fostering services, looked after children teams, and children’s social services to provide clear assessments and practical recommendations that can inform care planning. Our input focuses on understanding each child’s sensory, emotional, and functional needs, and how these impact daily life, relationships, and school engagement.
By collaborating with social workers, carers, and other professionals, we help create consistency across home, school, and community settings. We also provide training for foster carers, residential staff, and social care professionals, ensuring they have the knowledge and strategies needed to support regulation, independence, and confidence. This joined-up approach helps children feel safe, understood, and able to thrive within their care environments.
Education Psychologists
At OT4me we work closely with educational psychologists to build a complete understanding of a child’s learning and development. While psychologists focus on cognition, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing, our occupational therapy assessments highlight sensory, motor, and functional needs that influence participation in education. By combining our expertise, we can provide a richer picture of a child’s strengths and challenges, ensuring that recommendations are holistic and tailored.
This joint approach supports schools and local authorities in planning provision, writing EHCPs, and embedding strategies that help children access the curriculum and thrive in their learning environment. We also collaborate on observations, feedback meetings, and training, ensuring that staff and families benefit from consistent, joined-up guidance.
Charities & Voluntary Sector
At OT4me we value the vital role charities and voluntary organisations play in supporting children, young people, and families. We partner with local and national charities that focus on neurodiversity, disability, adoption and fostering, mental health, and family wellbeing. Our role is to provide specialist assessments, therapy, and training that complement the wider support already available through community networks.
By working together, we can reach families who may not otherwise access occupational therapy and ensure they benefit from practical strategies that make everyday life easier. We also deliver workshops and group sessions through voluntary sector partners, creating safe, supportive spaces where families can learn, connect, and build confidence. This collaborative approach allows us to extend our impact and ensure that children and families are supported consistently across community settings.
Training & Education
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3 Simple Steps to Get Started
Step 1: Book a free call with an OT
Your first step is simple: book a free 30-minute call with an occupational therapist to talk about your child's needs.
Step 2: Personalised therapy plan
We listen to your concerns, complete assessments where needed, and design a tailored plan of therapy sessions and strategies for home and school.
Step 3: Progress you can see
Watch your child grow in confidence, independence, and regulation - while you feel supported with clear tools, guidance, and hope for the future.
Our Clinics
OT4me has two convenient locations – Our Headquarters is located in Bishopthorpe and we have a satellite clinic located in Derwent.
OT4me Bishopthorpe
OT4me Derwent
FAQs
1. What issues do you commonly help with?
At OT4me, we support babies, toddlers, children, teens, and young adults who need extra help to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. Many of the children we work with experience burnout, mental health challenges, school non-attendance, sensory processing difficulties, or developmental differences.
We provide comprehensive, tailored assessments and therapy, delivered in our clinic, at home, in preschool or school settings, or through group sessions. Our aim is to help each child build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their goals, creating opportunities that have a lasting impact.
We also focus on helping children become school ready, ensuring they have the emotional, social, and practical foundations to succeed in education and daily life. Families and professionals benefit from our training sessions, which cover topics such as sensory integration awareness, play development, and readiness for school, empowering them to provide effective support.
2. How does OT4me differ from the NHS?
The NHS provides excellent free resources and advice, but families often face long waiting lists and limited hands-on support. At OT4me, we offer more than fast access. We provide a personalised, hands-on approach designed to empower each child’s unique strengths, help them overcome barriers, and build long-term confidence and independence.
You benefit from:
Assessments within 4–6 weeks (not months)
A practical, tailored treatment plan for your child
Specialist expertise in sensory integration, mental health, trauma, and attachment work
Evidence-based practice, applying the latest emerging research
Specialist OT groups in areas such as social participation and feeding support
Ongoing family support through therapeutic parent coaching
Access to our free monthly Ask the Expert groups, where parents and carers can learn and ask questions
Clinical leadership, including co-facilitation of Mental Health & Sensory Training Workshops with ASI WISE, an internationally recognised UK training provider of Ayres Sensory Integration®
3. What does the journey from assessment to discharge look like?
Our structured pathway typically spans 6–8 months, creating opportunities for lasting progress and independence. It may include:
A comprehensive assessment of your child’s needs, strengths, and environment
Tailored treatment such as sensory integration therapy, interoception training, handwriting support, sleep strategies, positive behaviour approaches, Sensory Attachment Intervention, aquatic therapy, Theraplay, environmental audits, and more
Specialist OT groups focusing on social participation and feeding skills
Therapeutic parent coaching, giving you practical tools to support progress at home
Regular reviews to ensure strategies are embedded in daily life, building confidence, independence, and long-term outcomes
4. Why is OT4me considered a worthwhile investment?
Families choose OT4me because we offer more than short-term therapy. We provide specialist, evidence-based interventions that create lasting positive change:
Specialist services in sensory integration, mental health, trauma, and attachment work
Use of the latest research-informed approaches
Internationally recognised clinical leadership, with team members co-facilitating training through ASI WISE (a UK and international provider of Ayres Sensory Integration® training)
Support to help children become school ready, building the skills to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally
A holistic approach combining direct therapy, group interventions, parent coaching, and school input
Free monthly Ask the Expert groups, giving families ongoing guidance and empowerment
This combination ensures every child receives care that celebrates their uniqueness, helps them overcome barriers, and builds the foundations for life-long confidence.
5. Do you offer continued support after diagnosis?
Yes. Beyond therapy, OT4me continues to support families with:
Hands-on post-diagnostic support, tailored for children, teenagers, and young adults
Therapeutic parent coaching, giving parents and carers practical strategies they can use every day
Free monthly Ask the Expert groups, covering sensory needs, emotional regulation, sleep, school strategies, and more
Support with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and ongoing liaison with schools
Opportunities to join specialist OT groups, such as social participation and feeding, offering targeted, peer-supported progress
This continued support ensures children and young people gain confidence, operate more independently, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.
6. Do you work with local authorities, schools, or businesses?
Yes. In addition to supporting families directly, OT4me partners with professionals and organisations to create opportunities for children and young people to thrive in education and later in the workplace:
EHCP assessments, reports, and ongoing support to ensure children’s needs are clearly identified and met in education
Specialist occupational therapy for children and families post-adoption and within foster services, delivered as a registered Adoption Support Fund provider
Tailored assessments, therapy, and training delivered directly within schools and colleges through individual contracts with education providers
Sensory environment audits for businesses and workplaces, helping employers design inclusive spaces that promote wellbeing, focus, and productivity.
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