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COMPLETION OF REFURBISHMENT

The London Children's Practice is very pleased to be able to report that the refurbishment of 18 Wimpole Street is now complete. The original portland
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AMERICAN PROFESSOR VISITS LCP

The London Children's Practice was delighted to welcome Professor Charles (Vern) Simpson to the Wimpole Street clinic just before Christmas.
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Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy (OT) addresses the question ‘Why does this child have difficulties managing his/her daily activities, and what can we do to make it possible for him/her to manage things better so that it has a positive impact on their health and general well-being?’. Our primary goal is to assist children participate in everyday activities.

Our Occupational therapists provide:-

assessments;
individual therapy at school, at home and/or in our clinics;
group therapy – ‘Wonderful Writers’ (Handwriting), ‘Little Hands’ (fine motor skills and pre-writing skills), ’Mover and Shakers’ (physiotherapy and occupational therapy), and ‘School Starters’ (speech and language therapy and occupational therapy school readinesss);
parent and teacher training, talks and advice;
home and school programmes; and,
medico legal assessment reports.

Children learn best by doing so our therapy sessions are fun and meaningful and provide multi-disciplinary practice skills through a range of different activities such as:

Visual fine motor skills – cutting, colouring, drawing, threading, puzzles, etc.
Sensory motor skills– posture, balance, throwing and catching, etc.
Self-care skills – dressing and undressing, using cutlery, etc.
Handwriting
Planning and organisational skills

The London Children’s Practice Paediatric Occupational therapists work tirelessly to assist and help children succeed in performing their self-care and school/play activities.

For further information or to arrange an appointment please telephone
London Children's Practice on +44 (0) 207 467 9520 or
email clinic@londonchildrenspractice.com

Testimonial

“Many thanks for your contribution to Cameron’s tribunal. Your friendliness and professionalism helped at one of the most tense times I wanted to let you know that we are grateful for your help. Cameron is now at the best school for him and is as happy as he looks in his picture on his first day at school” Ms D Licecu