Community based caseload of children.

• Client group (age group and diagnosis):
o children with motor coordination difficulties  (diagnosis of DCD, ASD, ADHD, co-morbidities)- generally 5- teenage years
o Potentially children with rheumatology issues affecting hand function- generally 5-teenage years
o Potentially children with behaviour that challenges- with a focus on adapting the environment to make it safe – generally 3 / 4 years ply
o Potentially children with neurological and genetic conditions – equipment assessment and reviews

• Specific assessments used
o Range of departmental paperwork and standardised assessment including:
§ Initial assessment forms
§ Risk assessment paperwork
§ BOT
§ DASH
§ VMI
§ Clinical observations
§ Oxford 24/7 postural management- presenting postures and critical measures 
o – triage conversations with family re: appropriateness and timeliness for our involvement (departmental proforma for this)
o – telephone consultations with parents to capture current situation, strengths, areas of concern, priorities and goals- signposting to universal and targeted resources as appropriate (departmental proforma and resources for this). Based at Leyland House