FunctionAbility

FunctionAbility A holistic OT & SLT Therapy company across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Hampshire, and London

04/02/2026

There’s nothing more rewarding than hearing a child say a word they couldn’t before!

At FunctionAbility, we help children reach their speech milestones and celebrate every little win along the way. Watching their confidence grow is why we do what we do!

Applying for DLA can feel confusing, time-consuming, and emotionally draining, especially when you’re already juggling s...
30/01/2026

Applying for DLA can feel confusing, time-consuming, and emotionally draining, especially when you’re already juggling so much.

We offer dedicated support for parents navigating the DLA process, helping you understand what’s needed, complete forms clearly and confidently, and make sure your child’s needs are fully and accurately represented.
You don’t have to second-guess every answer or do this alone. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Get in touch to find out how our DLA support service can help your family.

Navigating the SEND system can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.We’re proud to now offer dedicated, ...
28/01/2026

Navigating the SEND system can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

We’re proud to now offer dedicated, SEND advocacy support, standing alongside families at every stage of their child’s journey.
From ensuring your child’s needs are properly met in school, to guiding you through the full EHCP process and, where necessary, supporting tribunal proceedings in a child-centred and compassionate way.

Our focus is always the same: making sure your child’s needs are fully understood, accurately reflected, and genuinely supported.

Get in touch to find out how our SEND advocacy service can support your family.

✨ A huge celebration today at FunctionAbility ✨To some, this might look like a simple plate of typical lunchtime foods y...
24/01/2026

✨ A huge celebration today at FunctionAbility ✨

To some, this might look like a simple plate of typical lunchtime foods you’d find in any supermarket or café. But to us, and to this family, it represents months of trust, patience, incredible growth and bravery!

We received this photo today from some ecstatically happy parents (shared with consent). Their child has been working so hard with their OT, gradually expanding their safe foods through play-based, sensory-supported sessions, with absolutely no pressure, no demands, and no expectations.

What makes this moment truly extraordinary?

👉 The child specifically asked for these items themselves for lunch, outside of OT sessions, completely unprompted!

This is the power of child-led therapy, safety, and connection.

We are beyond proud of this amazing child, the OT involved, and the incredibly supportive parents who trusted the process every step of the way 💛

Small steps to some. Life-changing wins to us. 🎉

At FunctionAbility, we offer Speech & Language Therapy to support children and families at every stage of their communic...
23/01/2026

At FunctionAbility, we offer Speech & Language Therapy to support children and families at every stage of their communication journey.

If you have concerns, questions, or just want to talk things through, get in touch with us today. We’re here to help!


Late talking vs speech delay...As Speech & Language Therapists, we’re often asked: “Should I be worried, or should I wai...
22/01/2026

Late talking vs speech delay...

As Speech & Language Therapists, we’re often asked: “Should I be worried, or should I wait?”

Some children are late talkers and go on to catch up naturally. Others may be experiencing a speech or language delay and benefit from early, targeted support. The difference isn’t just about how many words a child uses, it’s about understanding, interaction, play, and how they communicate overall.

When we look early, we’re not labelling, we’re supporting. Early advice can make a huge difference and, in many cases, gives parents peace of mind.

If you’re unsure and would like to talk it through, the team at FunctionAbility are here to help.
Get in touch today to discuss your child’s communication needs

13/01/2026

If your child is struggling with back to school, but everyone keeps saying “they’re fine”… this is for you.

From an occupational therapist, here are 3 ways to support regulation, not just behaviour:

✨ Lower the morning load
Lay out clothes, pack bags, and decide lunches the night before.
Fewer decisions in the morning = more emotional capacity for school.

✨ Support sensory regulation
Noisy classrooms, scratchy uniforms, bright lights - it all adds up.
Think ear defenders, softer clothes, movement breaks, or a calm reset space.

✨ Look at after-school behaviour as information
If they’re melting down at home, it often means they’ve been holding it together all day.
That’s not “bad behaviour” - that’s exhaustion.

You’re not doing anything wrong.
Your child’s nervous system is asking for support 🤍

If your child is struggling with the return to school this week, please do remember that we can help. We can help with a...
08/01/2026

If your child is struggling with the return to school this week, please do remember that we can help.

We can help with all sorts of things from gross motor skills right through to attention and regulation and sensory support.

Please do get in touch if you would like to talk.

As occupational therapists, all we want to do is to make a difference. So when Luci one of our directors, received this ...
06/01/2026

As occupational therapists, all we want to do is to make a difference. So when Luci one of our directors, received this message from of the children she looks after, it actually made her cry. Because what better compliment for a child to say they want to be you when they grow up?

02/01/2026

Something to make you laugh this new year. A couple of months ago, our two directors Lucy and Luci went on holiday together to Disney all on their own!

They didn't want any one to think they had tooo good a time, so they sent these pictures back 😆

Wishing you a happy and joyous new year from all of the team at FunctionAbility.
31/12/2025

Wishing you a happy and joyous new year from all of the team at FunctionAbility.

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