Assessments at Éiri OT (Home Visits)

At Éiri OT, we believe every child’s journey is unique. Our home-based assessments give a clear picture of your child’s strengths, challenges, and needs so we can plan support that fits naturally into daily life.

All assessments are carried out in your home. We use a combination of parent interviews, clinical observations, and (when helpful) standardised assessments to understand how your child is doing at home, in school, and in everyday routines.

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How our home assessments work

  • In your child’s familiar space: Children are often more relaxed at home, so we see a truer picture of their skills.

  • Family-centred: We listen to your priorities and build strategies that fit your routines.

  • Practical and meaningful: Recommendations are easy to use between sessions, so progress continues day to day.

  • School collaboration (no school visits for now): We can liaise with teachers by phone/email and provide classroom strategies. If a school observation becomes essential, we’ll discuss options and timing.

  • A full assessment is recommended if there are concerns in more than one area (for example: handwriting, coordination, and sensory processing).

    What it includes:

    • Parent consultation and developmental history

    • Clinical observations of play, motor, and functional skills

    • Standardised assessments such as:

      • Beery VMI – visual–motor integration

      • Movement ABC-2 – fine and gross motor coordination

      • Handwriting assessment (e.g. DASH)

      • Sensory Profile 2 or Sensory Processing Measure (SPM)

    • Functional skills assessment (e.g. dressing, feeding, toileting, daily routines)

    • Feedback session with parents

    • Written report with recommendations

    Ideal for families, schools, or professionals seeking a full overview of a child’s strengths and needs.

  • Sometimes a child only needs a focused assessment in one area. We offer individual assessments such as:

    • Fine & Gross Motor Skills (Movement ABC-2, clinical observation)

    • Visual-Motor & Visual-Perceptual Skills (Beery VMI, TVPS)

    • Handwriting (Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting – DASH, letter formation, endurance)

    • Sensory Processing (Sensory Profile 2, Sensory Processing Measure – SPM)

    • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – feeding, dressing, toileting, daily routines

    • School-Based Functioning (remote liaison): teacher consultation, checklists, and practical classroom strategies (currently provided via communication with school rather than in-person observation).

    Perfect if your child needs support in a specific area, or if a school/GP has requested assessment of one skill set.

  • Depending on the child’s needs, we may also offer:

    • Executive functioning / attention assessments (checklists, BRIEF-2)

    • Play skills assessment (younger children)

    • Pre-writing and school readiness screening (preschool/early years)

    • Adolescent/teen functional assessments (organisation, independence, life skills)

Contact Us to Discuss Options

  • You’ll receive clear feedback on the day (whenever possible) and practical recommendations.

  • A written report for parents (and, if you wish, for school or other professionals).

  • If ongoing therapy is recommended, we’ll create a personalised home-based therapy plan together.

What happens after an assessment?

With a clear understanding from assessment, we can help your child rise to their potential — step by step.