OT requests

OT Requests was created following several years of experience working across both the public and private sectors. Throughout this time, we observed a consistent gap in how occupational therapy support is often delivered. 

Much of traditional OT input focuses primarily on 1:1 therapy sessions. While these can be valuable, we repeatedly noticed that many of these strategies being implemented were often similar, transferable and, crucially, could be more effectively embedded through indirect work with the people supporting the child day-to-day.

In schools and educational settings, SENCOs, LSAs and teachers are the ones who spend the most time with children. They are best placed to notice subtle changes, understand patterns of behaviour and support regulation and participation across the whole school day. However, they are not always given the right tools, confidence, or clinical understanding needed to conduct this effectively. 

OUR CONSULTANCY APPROACH 

We believe in empowering the systems around the child. That is why rather than focusing solely on individual therapy, we work collaboratively with families, schools and professionals to:

• Understand what to observe and why it matters

•Correct common misconceptions around Sensory Processing and Behaviour 

•Accurately interpret signs of dysregulation or functional difficulty

•Confidently implement practical, practical evidence-based strategies 

•Adapt environment and routines to support participation

By working with a collaborative approach, equipping the adults around the child with the right knowledge and strategies, support becomes consistent, meaningful and embedded into everyday life, not limited to a single weekly or termly session.

We are highly specialist Occupational Therapists with expertise in Sensory Processing, Neurodiversity, Physical, Cognitive and Socio-emotional school-based needs. We use clinical reasoning to tailor solutions that enable participation, confidence and promote functional independence.