Your Child's Hospital Journey
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapists (OTs) work with children who have physical, neurological, and sensory/perceptual problems. They aim to support and enable children to carry out the skills needed for everyday life and learning.
OTs will work closely with children, young people, and their families to help them join in and succeed in activities that are important to them, to the best of their ability. These may include:
- Fine motor skills (such as writing and playing with small manipulative toys)
- Self-care/independence/life skills (such as dressing and feeding)
Useful links
- Let's Make Sense Together - A virtual service and part of our sensory processing pathway, supporting children and young people who have a physical and functional difficulty due to sensory processing differences.
- Occupational therapy advice sheets from our Trust
- BBC Tiny Happy People - Simple activities and play ideas to help you develop your child's communication skills
How to contact the team
| Occupational Therapy | Contact number |
|---|---|
| York | 01904 726599 |
| Scarborough | 01723 342357 |
Referring to the service
Children can be referred to occupational therapy by their GP, Consultant Paediatrician or other medical professionals.
Click here for a referral form.
Please email completed referral forms to yhs-tr.ChildrenTherapyAdmin@nhs.net.