Activate OT Scotland
Specialist Occupational Therapy for Neurodivergent Children Who Are Struggling With Sensory Overwhelm, School and Daily Life
Activate OT Scotland is a neurodiversity-affirming paediatric Occupational Therapy practice based in Polmont, Falkirk. We support children, young people and families across Central Scotland, including Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, Stirling, Perth and Kinross, and Lanarkshire.
We specialise in complex neurodevelopmental presentations where sensory processing, emotional regulation, motor coordination, executive functioning, school participation and everyday life have become difficult to manage.
This call helps us understand your child’s current difficulties, consider whether Occupational Therapy assessment may be appropriate, and discuss possible next steps.
FAQ’s
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become overwhelmed by everyday sensory experiences
mask all day at school, then collapse at home
struggle with school attendance or school-related distress
have frequent meltdowns or shutdowns
find transitions, routines or daily tasks exhausting
struggle with coordination, dyspraxia/DCD or motor planning
appear anxious, avoidant or oppositional when demands feel too much
need adults to understand what is underneath the behaviour
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Description text goes here
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Neurodiversity-affirming practice
Neurodivergent-led team
Specialist knowledge of sensory processing and neurodevelopmental differences
Support for complex presentations, not just isolated skills
Collaborative work with families, schools and professionals
Practical recommendations for home, school and daily life
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you feel your child is misunderstood
school, home or daily life has become difficult
previous strategies have not worked
your child’s needs feel complex or inconsistent
you want more than a generic assessment
you are looking for specialist insight, formulation and a clear plan
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Yes, we provide private paediatric Occupational Therapy assessment and support.
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Yes, we support neurodivergent children and young people, including autistic children and those with ADHD. We understand FASD with the complexities and nuances this brings too. You are all welcome.
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Yes, we provide sensory integration-informed assessment and intervention.
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Yes, we provide dyspraxia/DCD assessments and intervention.
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We are based in Polmont, Falkirk, and support families across Scotland including Edinburgh, Fife, Stirling, Perth and Kinross, Lothian, Lanarkshire.
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Assessment costs vary depending on complexity, clinical need and report requirements.
Standard Occupational Therapy assessments typically start from £795, with enhanced and comprehensive more detailed starting from £1,525.
What We Do
Meet the Team
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