Sensory, Motor & Daily Living

Kent Community Health supports children with qualifying functional difficulties affecting essential daily activities. OT referral routes and criteria vary by locality: most require an education or health professional, while the current page describes a parent/carer route for south-east Kent.

NHS occupational therapy for children aged 0–18 with complex, severe or enduring physical or developmental conditions affecting everyday tasks. Teams are in Ashford, Folkestone and Dover. Parent and professional referrals are accepted subject to criteria; Canterbury, Faversham and Thanet GP areas are directed to KCHFT.

The functional difficulty and local referral criteria determine the appropriate route.

KCHFT provides information about sensory differences and everyday activities. Information access is distinct from eligibility for an OT assessment. Read the current functional and locality-specific referral criteria; the page does not promise sensory-integration treatment.

Ask the child’s existing team about the difficulty affecting daily life.

The current identity, clinical team, service location, child ages and referral arrangements for this listing have not been confirmed from a reliable source. Do not assume Kent availability or HCPC registration from this entry.

Check a current provider source and the named professional’s register entry before booking.

Private OT practice with therapists covering Kent. Provides assessment and intervention for sensory processing, motor coordination, handwriting, and functional skills. Also provides equipment recommendations and school liaison.

National charity providing information and resources on sensory processing differences in autism. Includes sensory profiles, strategies for home and school, and information on sensory diets. Useful for parents wanting to understand and support sensory needs.