Moderate physical disability and development

Specialist support

Children and young people can access specialist support from 0 to 18 years old (or up to 19 if in full time education). Please visit the Accessing our service page for further information or phone our Therapy One Point service on 0300 123 2650.

The specialist provision within this area of support is delivered across:

• Workshops and advice for parents and professionals
• Individual sessions
• Group work.

Children and young people are offered specialist support if any of the following are their primary area of need:

• Cerebral Palsy levels 1 to 3 of the Gross Motor Function Classification System
• Neuro-muscular (weight bearing)
• Torticollis, Erbs Palsy, Plagiocephaly/Head Preference
• Moderate to severe global developmental delay
• Susceptibility to reparatory compromise (cognition, airway clearance, decreased active movement and limited cough).

We aim to work in partnership with parents, with parental involvement adapted to suit age and needs. Home/school programmes and/or online training for parents and education staff will be available.

Following assessment, a child or young person obtaining specialist support will receive targeted advice and intervention by an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist (PT) or trained Integrated Therapies Assistants (ITAs).