​Assessments can vary based on the need:

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Informal Assessments

• Observation 

• Interaction with the child using Play skills and Interactive approaches

• Talking to professionals (Teacher, Paediatrician)

• Checklists (Handwriting, Self-care, Play, Developmental, etc. )

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Formal Assessments

(e.g. Sensory Profile 2 ; Visual Motor integration test etc.)

Treatment Models

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Occupational Therapy Models used during Intervention are:

• The Canadian Model of Occupational  Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) - in brief looks at the interaction between the Person. Occupation and Environment but also takes into account the Engagement of the person

• Dunn's Model of  Sensory Processing - in brief looks at sensory processing in  4 areas and how these impact behaviour and self-regulation.

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• Intervention is Client Centred based on the goals of the client and is recommended and discussed with the  client and their whanau after the assessment.

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Assessment

 

The formal assessment required will be quoted on an individual basis based on the need.

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Types of Formal Assessments:

1. Sensory Profile formal  Assessment is made up of the following: 

• The Winnie Dunn Sensory Profile 2 Online assessment is used and completed with parents or teacher

• Either a Child Sensory Profile is completed by parents

      OR  a School Companion Sensory Profile is                    completed by the Teacher

• Both Profiles can also be completed if parents decide on this. 

•  Observation and Engagement of the child in the home setting

• A Kindy or Preschool Observation visit

• A Sensory profile Summary and Recommendations unless a Report is required. 

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2. A Beery Visual-motor Integration Formal test ( 3-18 years) looks at factors that may be impacting handwriting and delayed visual motor and perceptual skills a child might have in the area of writing skills. 

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Informal Assessments comprise of :

• Skilled Observation by the Therapist of various environments based on the needs of the child

• Checklists based on the skill area

• Play skills

• Handwriting Assessment

• Self care, e.g toileting skills

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Assessment Prices can vary based on the needs of the client:

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Session price guide:

Session 1 hour     =     $120

Session 45 min    =     $100

Session  1/2hour =      $60

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Report                  =      $200

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Treatment/Intervention

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Handwriting Sessions

• This is usually 10 individual session

• The time and price  of the session varies based on the age of the child

• The sessions include gross and fine motor skills development as well

• The sessions are held at a local primary school. 

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Treatment Prices can vary based on the needs of the client:

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Session price guide:(BAsed on hourly rate)

Session 1 hour     =     $120

Session 45 min    =     $100

Session  1/2hour =      $60

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Report                  =      $200