THERAPIES AND ASSESSMENTS
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THERAPIES
Psychological therapy can be helpful for a range of different emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, grief/ bereavements and phobias amongst other presentations. A treatment plan will be discussed and agreed following an initial assessment session and a set number of sessions suggested in the first instance. Typical therapeutic approaches used include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness amongst others.
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We also offer Occupational Therapy (OT),Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) and new to The Lawrence House "Brick by Brick Therapy"
BRICK BY BRICK THERAPY
Brick by Brick Therapy has been proven to be an effective way to support children in developing their communication and social skills, improving their social interaction, whilst giving them skills to sustain lasting friendships and reach their full potential.
The children will build and create by communicating and working as a team. Visual aids are used to encourage children who find using their own voice difficult. This allows all the team to have a chance to problem solve and their thoughts to be heard.
Using LEGO bricks and sets, each week the children will be given tasks and assigned a defined and interactive role within the group.
Brick by Brick Therapy also supports the development of fine motor skills, creativity, perseverance, management of frustrations and task development without a fear of failing.
This course runs for 6 weeks at a time and it is suitable for children, aged 5-16 years. All Therapy is delivered by trained Brick therapy facilitators in conjunction with Play Included
ASSESSMENT FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM CONDITION (ASC)
Our assessments are compliant with NICE guidelines. Assessment for Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) will consist of the completion of a full neurodevelopmental history (for under 18’s this will be completed with the parents only), a speech and lauguage screening assessment, play based sessions and completion of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2). Any speech and language difficulties identified through the screening will then be offered an indepth Speech and Language Therapy assessment (this will incur an additional cost as outlined below). It may also include school observation or consultation where appropriate. At the conclusion of the assessment a discussion about any psychological formulations of the individual’s difficulties will be undertaken and this will include the diagnosis of ASC where appropriate. A summary report will be completed and shared with appropriate parties with the client’s agreement
ASSESSMENT FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD)
We offer ADHD Assessments for both adults and children above the age of 8yrs Our assessment is compliant with NICE guidelines.
This will include an initial assessment with one of our multi-disciplinary teams and one session in person to gather evidence using Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Scale, Brief 2 behaviour rating inventory and a learning assessment. To get a formal Diagnosis of ADHD there needs to be evidence across 2 separate settings.
A full clinical and psychological assessment will include discussion with our team about behaviour and symptoms in the person's everyday life. A summary report will be completed and shared with appropriate parties with the client’s agreement. A detailed comprehensive report and in-person feedback can be provided additionally for an additional charge.
As a practice if we feel medication may be indicated, we have links with a local independent services who will be able to consider medication if they think this is necessary.
ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Assessment for learning difficulties will consist of an initial assessment session (for under 18’s this will be completed with the parents only) and one assessment session with the individual to be assessed. It may include school observations where appropriate. At the conclusion of the assessment a discussion about any psychological formulations of the individual’s difficulties will be undertaken. A summary report will be completed and shared with appropriate parties with the client’s agreement. A detailed comprehensive report and in-person feedback can be provided additionally for an additional charge.
ASSESSMENT FOR ASC, ADHD AND LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Our assessments are compliant with NICE guidelines. Assessment for ASC, ADHD and learning difficulties will consist of a combination of the above processes including an initial assessment session, up to 4 assessment sessions, plus speech and language screen and a discussion regarding psychological formulations of the individual’s difficulties will be undertaken, including any appropriate diagnoses. Additional speech and language assessments will be completed as necessary (this is incur additional costs as stated below). A summary report will also be completed and shared with appropriate parties with the client’s agreement. A detailed comprehensive report and in-person feedback can be provided additionally for an additional charge.
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