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Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Children's Occupational Therapy Assessment and 1:1 Sessions

Provider of Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assessment and intervention across Northern Ireland and online support across the UK and Ireland

As Children’s Occupational Therapists, we use a wide range of play-based, child-led approaches to support children's development and promote their engagement, independence, and success in daily life. This includes activities at home, in school, during play and leisure, and in essential self-care routines like dressing, toileting, and feeding.

At The Sensory Submarine, we take a strengths-based, neuroaffirming approach — meaning we focus on what each child can do, celebrating their unique abilities while supporting areas of need in a respectful and empowering way. Our goal is to help every child thrive in their own way, with support tailored to their individual profile.

We routinely provide Support with:

Pre-writing and handwriting skills
Fine motor coordination
Gross motor development and core strength
Attention and concentration
Dressing, toileting, and self-care independence
Sensory processing and regulation
Sleep routines and challenges
Fussy eating
Tummy time and baby motor development
Sensory Regulation in school

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How it works

At The Sensory Submarine, we offer face-to-face children’s occupational therapy appointments in our welcoming clinic in Coalisland, County Tyrone, or in the comfort of your own home anywhere across Northern Ireland.

How It Works

1. Initial Enquiry & Screening

Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll carry out a short screening to ensure our services are the right fit for your child. We’ll then send you proposed assessment and treatment options based on your needs.

2. Initial Assessment

Our Initial Assessment process is personalised and thorough:

Parent Questionnaire
You’ll complete a detailed form where you can tell us more about:
- Your child’s medical history and early development
- Strengths, likes, special interests, and communication style
- Sensory preferences and any areas of concern
- Your goals and what you hope occupational therapy will support
Face-to-Face Assessment
Once we receive your completed form, we’ll arrange a 1-hour in-person assessment, which includes:
- Observation through play
- A developmental checklist
- Any additional assessments needed (e.g. Sensory Profile)
- A short discussion with you as the parent/caregiver
Feedback & Recommendations
After scoring and compiling all the information, we’ll offer:
- A 15-minute feedback call
- Goal-setting together
- Personalised recommendations for home, sent via email

What Happens Next?

Following the initial assessment, you can choose from:

1. Home Programme Only

We provide tailored advice for you to work on at home.
A review appointment or phone call is recommended after a few weeks to check progress and adapt strategies as needed.

2. Block of Therapy Sessions

We offer one-to-one therapy sessions to help your child work towards their goals through fun, engaging activities.

School Support

If your child needs support at school, we offer:

School Observations (approx. 1 hour)
We observe your child during typical classroom routines and consult with teaching and support staff.
Recommendations
A written summary of strategies to support your child in the school environment is sent via email.
Follow-Up Visit or Review Call
We suggest a follow-up 4–6 weeks later to monitor progress and adjust strategies.

Reports

Need formal documentation? We can provide detailed reports to support:

Statement of Educational Needs applications
DLA or PIP claims
Housing or home adaptations
Sharing advice with schools or professionals
(Additional cost applies for formal reports)

Throughout your OT programme we are fully contactable for support via email and whatsapp should you need to ask us a question or seek further advice or clarification.

Get in touch today to find out more or book your initial appointment. We currently have a waiting list of around 4-6weeks.

“PLAY IS OFTEN TALKED ABOUT AS IF IT WERE A RELIEF FROM SERIOUS LEARNING. BUT FOR CHILDREN, PLAY IS SERIOUS LEARNING. PLAY IS REALLY THE WORK OF CHILDHOOD”
– F.Rogers

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