OT 4 Kids with DCD

OT 4 Kids with DCD Friendly and welcoming environment. I have been a Paediatric Occupational Therapist since 1997 having qualified as an O.T in 1996.

A highly skilled specialist independent Occupational Therapist with a vast experience of children with DCD/Dyspraxia/Handwriting/Perceptual/Daily Living Skill issues. At present, I worked as an NHS O.T, for 22 years but left in 2018 to become a fully independent OT. My work as a paediatric O.T is diverse but I specialise in mainstream settings and children with DCD/ Dyspraxia. I carry out standard

ised assessments in gross and fine motor skills, handwriting, and perception as well as gait and mobility. Please feel free to contact me to discuss any aspects that may be causing you concern with your child's development, through phone, email or website. I am able to offer flexibility of appointments in terms of days and times, including weekends. I also offer professional supervision and can assess towards evidence for DSA/PIP. Arrangements can also be made for SI/SPD assessments and I have links with colleges who can provide speech and language therapy, dyslexia assessments and further paediatric services. Just contact me and ask, as I am happy to help in any way i can.

18/07/2025

700 followers - wow for some that number is meaningless but for a self employed children’s OT specialising in motor skills and handwriting, it means EVERYTHING! 💚
I promise when i get 5 mins 🫣i will up my content - unsurprisingly those that know me well, i have a list 🤣😘
Happy Friday! X

17/07/2025

Let me begin by saying how grateful I am for the comprehensive and insightful assessment you carried out. The report is incredibly detailed and reflects just how closely and thoroughly you observed O. I truly appreciate the sensitivity with which you captured both his strengths and challenges. You’ve helped me see aspects of his development that I hadn’t fully appreciated before, and I’m confident that your findings will form the foundation for the right kind of support going forward.

I found your assessment and report incredibly professional, balanced, and insightful. I am deeply grateful for the time, care, and attention you gave O.

Having this assessment with you was the best decision I’ve made for O. I now feel far more empowered to move forward with clarity, and your report will be an essential tool in getting him the support he deserves. I only hope school will be supportive of all your recommendations.
Thank you again—I would wholeheartedly recommend your services to any other parent.

💚💚💚💚You know where to find me!

16/07/2025

A lovely review pepped up my afternoon. 😍 I so appreciate people taking the time to write a review that i can use on my website! I dont take any of this for granted but love my job! Thank you! You will know who X

We returned to Nicky for an up- to- date assessment for my son who is now 16yrs old. The difference between Nicky and the other professionals we have seen is the level of care she provides. She notices things that others would easily miss and the highly detailed report shows this level of understanding. My son who is normally very anxious when attending appointments is always more relaxed around Nicky as she is so calm and patient with him.
> I would and do reccomend Nicky to anyone who may feel fed up and frustrated by other services or lack of access to support for their child.

My afternoon admin support - i think its the 🦷🤣
16/07/2025

My afternoon admin support - i think its the 🦷🤣

12/07/2025

Morning all! This plushie beauty is still up for grabs! I want to say reindeer?! Absolutely gorgeous but its eating me out of house and home 🤣🤣
Any takers for a very small charity donation, please do DM us X

My mush i grips- two sizes, designed to go on rulers, protractors, set squares 📐📏 for easier manipulation and use! Head ...
11/07/2025

My mush i grips- two sizes, designed to go on rulers, protractors, set squares 📐📏 for easier manipulation and use!
Head to tOTallygripped on Etsy Uk ! Please note rulers etc not provided. OT designed!! 💚

10/07/2025

Please get in touch if your child/ young person or adult has motor skill or handwriting challenges- I’m here to help 💚

09/07/2025

HANDWRITING 📝🖊️✏️
Handwriting is a complex skill, when a child or young person comes to see me due to handwriting difficulties I look at the following:
Crossing midline
Perceptual skills
Manual dexterity
In hand manipulation
Bilateral coordination
Hand/finger strength
Finger isolation
Postural stability
Wrist stability/extension
Thumb opposition
Dev palmar arches
Hand eye coord
Shoulder girdle strength
Mobile joints
Processing
Following instructions
Focus/ concentration
Pain
Fluency of movement
Visual stress
Visual tracking
Grip
Potential equipment needed

💜Its never just “ not trying hard enough” 💡X

If you are local please come and have a drink and catch up and grab a bargain X
05/07/2025

If you are local please come and have a drink and catch up and grab a bargain X

Just one more sleep! Come and grab a bargain- FREE entry!!!!!!!

05/07/2025
Please do come and browse and grab a bargain x
04/07/2025

Please do come and browse and grab a bargain x

Sorry for becoming a temp broken record 🤣but its just 2 days to go before our Pre Loved event!!
Come and swing by-
6th July
10-2
Bankfield Social Club Elland
FREE entry, and loads of absolute bargains to be found. 💙💚💛🤎

01/07/2025

At a loose end this Sunday? Come and say hello, grab a drink and enjoy finding gems of bargains!! And even better raising funds for our charity. FREE entry 10-2 CASH only please!
Bankfield Social Club Elland

Address

Elland

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when OT 4 Kids with DCD posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Our Story

I have been a Paediatric Occupational Therapist since 1997 having qualified as an O.T in 1996 and working in the NHS for the last 22 years. My work as a paediatric O.T has been diverse but I specialise in mainstream settings and children with DCD, I carry out standardised assessments in gross and fine motor skills, handwriting, Dysgraphia, activities of daily living and perception as well as gait and mobility. I am now working as an independent OT. Please feel free to contact me to discuss any aspects that may be causing you concern with your child's development, through phone, email or website. I am able to offer flexibility of appointments in terms of days and times and will consider weekend appointments if it makes attending my clinic easier. I also offer professional supervision and small equipment loan. I can assess towards evidence for DSA/ PIP for undergraduate students. Arrangements can also be made for SI/SPD assessments and I have links with further colleagues who can provide Speech and language assessments and Dyslexia and learning assessments..... just contact me and ask, I'm only too happy to help in any way I can.