At My Therapy Services, we believe that the most effective support for children and young people happens when professionals work together.
We are proud to collaborate with Portland Assessments, contributing specialist Occupational Therapy input to support holistic, person-centred assessment processes – particularly for young people with complex needs approaching key transition points.
Why Collaboration Matters
Transitions – whether between educational settings or into further education and adulthood – can be some of the most significant moments in a young person’s life.
For children and young people with additional needs, these transitions require:
- Careful planning
- Clear understanding of functional strengths and difficulties
- Realistic, evidence-based recommendations
- Joined-up thinking between professionals
Our partnership with Portland Assessments allows us to contribute Occupational Therapy expertise into this process in a structured and meaningful way.
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Specialist Assessments
Occupational Therapy brings a functional lens to assessment.
Within our collaboration, we support the identification of:
- Strengths in independence and daily living skills
- Sensory processing differences
- Regulation needs
- Motor skills and coordination
- Executive functioning skills
- Environmental barriers
- Support strategies that promote independence
Our focus is always on how a young person functions in real-life contexts – not just what they can do in isolation, but how they manage day-to-day demands within education, training and future living environments.
A Holistic, Person-Centred Approach
Through this partnership, assessments are not isolated reports – they are part of a wider, collaborative process.
We work alongside:
- Education professionals
- Families
- Therapeutic teams
- Local Authority representatives
Together, we aim to ensure that assessment outcomes are:
- Practical
- Clear
- Evidence-based
- Focused on long-term sustainability
- Grounded in realistic support planning
Our shared goal is to support young people in moving forward with confidence, clarity and appropriate provision in place.
Supporting Meaningful Outcomes
This collaboration reflects our commitment to high-quality, defensible assessment work that informs decision-making at a meaningful level.
By integrating Occupational Therapy into specialist assessment processes, we can help ensure that:
- Strengths are recognised
- Needs are clearly articulated
- Support recommendations are specific and measurable
- Planning is aligned with real-world demands
Ultimately, it is about ensuring that young people are supported to thrive – not just in education, but in independence, wellbeing and adult life.
Exploring a Specialist Assessment?
If you are considering a specialist assessment for a young person with complex needs — whether for transition planning, EHCP provision or further education — we would be happy to discuss how our Occupational Therapy input can support the process.
Get in touch to speak with a member of our team.