What happens before and during the initial session?
BEFORE
After we’ve organised your child’s initial appointment time, we’ll email you a confirmation letter and directions to our clinic. We will also advise you of the necessary documents to complete prior to the appointment. This will enable us to learn more about your child before their appointment.
If you have any other documents that may assist us in getting to know your child, please send them in as well.
ON THE DAY
When you arrive at your chosen clinic, your child’s Occupational Therapist will come and meet you both in the waiting room. From there, they’ll welcome you into the clinic room. Your child’s OT will then run a few different tests (selected from a range of standardised and non-standardised tests around your child’s needs).
For your child, this will probably just feel like doing some activities that are similar to those at school (e.g. drawing, hopping, catching a ball, writing etc.). During the Initial appointment it is preferred that you can stay with your child without any other siblings present.
AFTER
At the end of your child’s Initial appointment, you’ll be able to book in further sessions with their OT. There is also the opportunity for them to share some of their initial observations and discuss your child’s development with you.
