Type of service: Occupational Therapists (independent)

Website: http://www.denisewilson-ot.co.uk

Denise Wilson specialises in working with 0-16 year olds who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory integration disorder and/or emotional/behavioural disorders. Her work is heavily influenced by sensory integration therapy, Stanley Greenspan's DIR/Floortime and Play Therapy therory. She has many years of experience working alongside speech and language therapists, nutritionists and psychologists. She uses standardised and non-standardised assessments and writes comprehensive reports. Denise Wilson emphasises training up parents and staff involved with the child in order to maximise the therapeutic impact. She can do either follow-up consultations, school/home visits or regular therapy sessions and provide independent expert reports. Therapy is tailored to the needs of the child and family.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Child

Gender: All genders

Covers: City of Edinburgh, Dundee City, Fife, Perth and Kinross

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability