Session structure
Home visits are typically 60-90 minutes. We work at the child or young person's pace, in their own space, and will discuss what works best for your household.
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Occupational therapy assessment in the environment your child knows best
A home assessment is an occupational therapy assessment carried out in your own home, so we can see how your child manages everyday activities in the environment they know best. We look at:
Our home assessments are autism-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, meaning we respect and value different ways of thinking and being while identifying practical support needs in the setting where your family spends the most time.
We'll have an initial conversation to understand your concerns, confirm your home is within our visiting area, and check whether a home assessment is the right fit.
We may ask you to complete questionnaires and, with your permission, gather information from your child's school or other professionals involved.
We come to you. Assessment sessions take place in your own home, using play-based activities and observation of daily routines in the space your child actually lives in.
We'll have a conversation with you (and your child if appropriate) to share our findings and discuss recommendations in plain language.
You'll receive a written report with recommendations tailored to your home and routines, which you can share with schools or other professionals.
Practical timelines, clear scope, and plain-language feedback are built into every home assessment pathway.
Home visits are typically 60-90 minutes. We work at the child or young person's pace, in their own space, and will discuss what works best for your household.
We will confirm whether your home falls within our current visiting area and discuss waiting times at enquiry. Once sessions begin, the process typically takes 4-6 weeks from first visit to receiving your written report.
Our home assessments focus on functional skills, sensory processing and participation in daily routines within your own home. We do not provide formal autism diagnosis, but our assessments can inform understanding of functional needs and support requirements.
Our written reports are clear and practical, designed to be shared with schools, other professionals, or used to plan support at home. A Sensphere home assessment report typically includes: