Questions and Answers About Sensory Integration Assessments and Multi-disciplinary assessments with Occupational Therapy

OT4U occupational therapy and sensory integration services covering countrywide, based in York. Dr Newman c make a referral for you as part of your care. OT4U believe in supporting individuals across the lifespan. They support many individuals and families with neurodiversity. Their Occupational Therapists have post graduate certification in sensory integration assessment and treatment. This can be a stand alone OT functional assessment with sensory integration evaluations or as part of Dr Newman’s MDT to support an Adult Autism assessment.

We believe that every individual has unique strengths. We create opportunities for positive outcomes to achieve goals and dreams. OT4me changes lives by empowering our clients to overcome barriers, operate more independently and gain greater confidence throughout their life.

Lots of autistic people have additional sensory needs. A sensory assessment can help identify sensory processing issues, and make recommendations for treatment. These assessments can be used for individuals, families, and workplaces to reduce sensory triggers.

Many people with ADHD have additional sensory needs and sensitivities. A sensory integration assessment can help identify sensory processing issues, and make recommendations for treatment. These assessments can be used for individuals, families, and workplaces to reduce sensory triggers.

Dr Newman can refer you to OT4U, provided access to relevant reports is granted, your diagnostic assessment will be reviewed by their Occupational Therapist and they will offer you a sensory assessment if deemed appropriate.

A sensory assessment can help identify sensory processing issues, and make recommendations for treatment. These assessments can be used for individuals, families, and workplaces to reduce sensory triggers.

During the assessment we would:

• Observe the client in their home environment, this will include engaging the client in play/assessment activities.

• Completion of standardised assessments.

• Observations of client in school or other environments if EHCP package.

• Comprehensive report with recommendations for home and education.

• Feedback session to help you understand your report fully and how best to implement recommendations.

  A sensory assessment is typically conducted by an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory processing.

Dr Newman works with her colleague from OT4U to complete the autism assessments jointly.