Occupational Therapists in Derby
Occupational therapists help children with everyday skills — handwriting, getting dressed, managing sensory overload, and building coordination. Browse 2 providers in Derby, Derby.
2 providers found
Dayse Teixeira Da Costa Birkenhead
Occupational Therapist
Independent Occupational Therapist specialising in children and young people. HCPC registered, RCOT member. Based near Derby.
Derby, DE23 6NX
Amanda Davie
Occupational Therapist
I am a highly experienced Children's Occupational Therapist and have worked with children and their families in homes, schools and clinical settings since 1989. I have a developed an advanced knowledge of working with children with Cerebral Palsy, as well as Sensory Integration difficulties. I am also able to advise on equipment and environmental adaptations.
Derby, DE73 5UD
About occupational therapists
Occupational therapists (OTs) help children develop the practical skills they need for everyday life and school. If your child struggles with handwriting, finds it hard to sit still, is oversensitive to textures or sounds, or has difficulty with tasks like getting dressed or using cutlery, an OT can help identify why and put strategies in place.
Common signs that an OT assessment might help include messy or laboured handwriting, difficulty with buttons and zips, avoiding certain textures or foods, poor balance or coordination, trouble sitting still in class, or meltdowns triggered by sensory overload. If your child has a diagnosis of dyspraxia, autism, or sensory processing disorder, OT is often a core part of their support.
Typical costs
Private OT assessments range from £300 to £600, with follow-up sessions around £60 to £100 per hour. NHS OT provision is free but can have very long waits, and some areas only offer group sessions. A private assessment can be used to support EHCP applications.