Occupational Therapy Assessments
Understanding your child’s strengths, challenges and support needs.
Our comprehensive occupational therapy assessment explores sensory processing, motor skills, regulation, attention and everyday function to understand your child's strengths and support needs.
It includes a 1–1.5 hour child assessment, parent information and, where appropriate, standardised assessment tools.
Parents and caregivers also complete a detailed questionnaire, providing valuable insight into how your child functions at home, in educational settings, and in the community. When combined with our clinical findings, this information helps us clearly identify your child’s strengths, challenges, and key areas of concern.
How the Assessment Works
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Referral
& Booking
Your journey begins with a simple online booking or a referral from your GP, pediatrician, or school. Once you submit the online enquiry form, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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Information Gathering
To get started, we’ll send a parent questionnaire to understand your child’s sensory profile and daily life. This is followed by a clinical intake call so you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.
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Play-Based Assessment
The in-clinic session feels like play. We use specialized equipment and tasks to observe sensory processing, motor skills, and emotional regulation in a safe, caring environment.
4
Report & Feedback
Your assessment includes a feedback session to explain findings and set goals; a written report is optional, allowing for a more cost-effective assessment process.
To confirm your booking, assessment fees are required to be paid in full prior to your appointment. We understand every family’s situation is unique, so please contact welcome@insynckidsot.com if you would like to discuss an individual arrangement to help you get started with ease.
What happens after the assessment?
Your therapist scores assessment results, reviews observations and parent information, and develops an individualised summary and recommended therapy plan.
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Assessment findings
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Strengths and support needs
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Recommended goals
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Most appropriate therapy pathway
At In Sync, all assessments are conducted by a senior or highly experienced therapist, ensuring a high level of expertise and thoughtful analysis from the very beginning.
From this process, we develop a clear summary of findings and an individualised therapy plan. We also thoughtfully allocate your child to the most appropriate therapist within our team, supporting a strong therapeutic relationship and optimising treatment outcomes.
Preparing for Your Visit
We want your child’s first assessment to feel safe and playful. A little preparation helps ensure we get the best picture of your child’s unique strengths and needs.
What to Bring
- Any relevant pediatric or educator reports
- Comfortable clothes suited for active play
- A favorite comfort toy if helpful for transitions
- Water bottle and a small familiar snack
How to prepare Your Child
- Describe the visit as going to a special play gym
- Explain they will meet a friendly adult who wants to play games
- Assure them that you will be right there with them
- Focus on the specific activities they enjoy, like swinging or jumping