The PACE centre is a charity that provides first class education, therapy and support for children aged 0-18.
PACE aims to release each child’s potential by using a combination of different educational and therapeutic approaches, tailored to each individual’s needs and abilities, delivered by a team of highly skilled therapists.
The therapists are knowledgeable about a child’s sensory, motor, cognitive, emotional and behavioural development, and about how to promote the child’s engagement, exploration and skill acquisition.
Occupational therapy includes:
Assessment
We assess skills such as play, social interaction, use of tools/toys, hand skills, dressing both in the child’s home and nursery environments by observing the child’s participation in daily activities. The therapist will include the child, family and educators when setting occupational therapy goals.
Intervention
We design bespoke therapeutic activities and programmes to improve the child’s ability to perform daily activities and achieve the occupational therapy goals set. We also support the development of individualised strategies for use by family, carers and educators.
Outcome measures are used to review progress, and changes are made to the occupational therapy goals to reflect progress. Help can be provided for ‘signposting’ to other services that may be appropriate for the child.
Advice
We support and train parents and staff to help them to better understand the child’s needs and the help they need to succeed with everyday activities. We provide educational resources and equipment to promote the child’s occupational performance.