Depending on a child’s needs, they may see one or more of the following members of our team.
Paediatrician
A paediatrician is a children’s doctor. The paediatrician will undertake a medical assessment and offer advice about further tests if needed.
Clinical psychologist
Psychologists consider the way a child thinks, learns and reacts to situations. This helps to identify the best way to support an individual child’s wellbeing, development and learning.
Occupational psychologists
Occupational therapists assess a child’s fine motor skills (how they use their hands), posture and positioning. They consider how a child goes about doing everyday tasks and how they could be helped to do these more easily or with greater independence.
Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists analyse how a child moves. They look at muscle tone, coordination and balance. If needed, they may develop a programme of activities to help a child develop their physical skills.
Speech and language therapists
Speech and language therapists assess a child’s ability to understand and communicate. This can include how children behave socially and how well they interact with others. They also consider concentration and play skills.
If a child has problems with eating or drinking for physical reasons, they can also assess this and offer advice.
Early years intervention teachers
Our teachers are a vital link with schools and early years settings in Rotherham. Children’s developmental difficulties can affect their education and our teachers can offer information and advice to educational staff so they know how best to support children.
Specialist health visitor
Our specialist health visitor offers health screening as well as help and support with particular areas of concern e.g. sleep.
Nursery nurses
Our nursery nurses assess and support children’s play and development, and provide structure to develop their skills and communication.
Healthcare assistants
Our healthcare assistants are there to support children and families when they visit and to help the clinical staff.