The Children and Young Peoples (CYP) Occupational Therapy Service supports children and young people aged 0-18 participate in the everyday activities that are important to them. We work with children/young people, families, carers, education staff and other professionals to promote participation, wellbeing and development.
What does CYP Occupational Therapy do?
Occupational Therapists (OTs) help children and young people take part in the activities, or “occupations” that are important for their daily lives.
These occupations may include:
Self Care
- Dressing
- Eating and drinking
- Toileting
- Personal hygiene
- Sleep
Learning
- Taking part in nursery and school activities
- Developing handwriting and classroom skills
- Managing school routines and organisation
Play and Leisure
- Developing play skills
- Taking part in hobbies
- Developing social participation
- Enjoying meaningful recreational activities
OTs work with children and young people who may experience difficulties participating in everyday activities due to:
- Physical Disabilities
- Developmental differences
- Neurodevelopmental conditions
- Injury or illness
- Long-term health conditions
- Sensory Processing Differences
- Environmental barriers that affect participation
Who can access the service?
The CYP Occupational Therapy service is available to any child or young person aged 0-18 living in Shetland who is having difficulty participating in daily activities.
How can Occupational Therapy help?
The Occupational Therapy service may provide help through-
- Advice and information
- Parent and care guidance
- School and nursey guidance
- Assessment
- Collaborative goal setting
- Individual intervention
- Environmental adaptations
- Equipment recommendations and provision
How do I request Occupational Therapy Support?
Requests for assistance can be made by-
- Parents and carers
- Young People (self referral)
- Health Professionals
- Education staff
- Other professionals (social work, social care)
The CYP Occupational Therapy service follows a goal-focused, episode of care approach. Children and young people are discharged once agreed goals have been met or the episode of care is complete.
Before making a referral
It is helpful to consider:
- What specific activities does the child/young person have difficulty participating in?
- What strategies have already been tried?
- How do these difficulties affect daily life at home, school or in the community?
- What goals would you like to achieve?
Make a Referral- https://www.nhsshetland.scot/downloads/file/1690/children-s-allied-health-services-referral-form-word-version
Contact us
Children and Young Peoples Occupational Therapy
Independent Living Centre
Gremista
Lerwick
ZE1 0XY
01595743601
shet.childrensot@nhs.scot