Dyspraxia Assessments
Chiswick, West London
We provide in-house Dyspraxia Assessments run by our Occupational Therapy team.
Assessments are suitable for children and young people aged between 3-17 years, although are more commonly carried out for children aged 5 and over.
What is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia, sometimes also referred to as DCD (Developmental Coordination Disorder) affects around 5% of children, commonly impacting movement and co-ordination, as well as a range of other difficulties. It can affect all areas of someone’s life and can make every day activities challenging. Identifying dyspraxia early can be fundamental to ensure physical, learning, social, and emotional needs can be well met, enabling children to reach their full potential.
Please see here to read more about the signs of dyspraxia in children.
Assessment Process
Ahead of your appointment we will ask you to fill in some paperwork about your child. During the assessment you may also be asked to complete further questionnaires, as well as consent for us to contact your child’s school to gain additional information about how your child manages in the school setting.
A diagnostic assessment for dyspraxia will include a standardised assessment of movement skills (The ‘Movement ABC’) carried out by our occupational therapist. This assessment is a recognised standardised assessment used all over the world by multiple health professionals. Your child will be asked to participate in a series of motor tasks in a specified way, in order to provide information on sequencing and planning of movement.
After the assessment, within 14 days, you will receive a formal report detailing the results. This report will confirm whether your child reaches the threshold of dyspraxia.
Booking Process
If you would like to book a dyspraxia assessment, please contact us using the button below, or alternatively telephone us on 020 8061 9947.
We will book you in for a 90-minute occupational therapy appointment, followed by a formal report.
Costs
The full OT assessment, specifically looking at dyspraxia is charged at £595.
Follow up Support
If ongoing support or therapeutic intervention is advised, we can provide occupational therapy sessions which are charged at £95. These sessions will aim to help your child carry out everyday tasks to their highest potential, whilst increasing their independence.
Our Occupational Therapy Service is provided by our HCPC team, Zandri Edser: Registration OT77482 and Charlotte Francis Registration: OT082528
Assessments are provided in our larger therapy room. Different resources and equipment will be set up depending on your child’s age and needs