Paediatric occupational therapy

Support for your child, available this week.

2–4 yearsHSE wait
0 weekswith Engage OT

Get practical occupational therapy support for sensory processing, coordination, handwriting, fine motor skills, and school needs. Sessions are available online or in person, with no GP referral and no waiting list.

CORU Registered
AOTI Certified
GDPR Compliant
Saturdays available

Accredited by

CORU — Regulating Health and Social Care ProfessionalsAOTI — Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland
Simple process

How it works

From booking to appointment in four simple steps, designed to get parents and their children the support needed as quickly as possible.

01

Choose your service

Select the appointment type that fits your child's needs: initial assessment and written report, intervention appointment, or another selected service. Not sure? Use the guide above or email us.

02

Pay and book your slot

Secure your appointment online and pick a time that suits you. Appointments are available on Saturdays. Email us if you need a weekday slot. More than two business days' notice is required to reschedule or cancel without charge. Cancellations with less notice are non-refundable. Payment is taken at booking.

03

Receive your intake form

After booking you will receive a short intake form by email. This helps the therapist prepare and tailor the assessment specifically for your child before you meet. There is no clinical form required before payment.

04

Attend online or in person

Join via secure video call from home, or attend in person. In-person location is confirmed with you after booking. No software to install for video appointments.

Rescheduling: More than two business days' notice is required to reschedule or cancel without charge. Cancellations with less notice are non-refundable.

Who we help

We support children with

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Difficulty with transitions, sensory overload, meltdowns, daily routines, social participation.

Sensory and emotional regulation, meaningful engagement, daily living routines, organisational skills and executive functioning, and transitions. We work with children and families to provide practical strategies for home and school.

Sensory regulationDaily livingExecutive functioning

Sensory Processing

Covering ears, avoiding textures, seeking movement, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to light or noise.

Sensory sensitivity, avoidance, or seeking behaviours that affect daily life, sleep, or activities of daily living.

Sensory dietEnvironmentRegulation

Dyspraxia / DCD

Clumsy or uncoordinated, struggles with sport, dressing, or organising themselves for school.

Gross and fine motor coordination, balance, motor planning, dyspraxia, and organisational and executive functioning skills.

Motor skillsCoordinationExecutive functioning

Fine Motor and Handwriting

Difficulty holding a pencil, slow or messy handwriting, struggles with scissors or buttons.

Pencil grip, letter formation, scissor skills, and the hand strength and coordination that underpins school and everyday tasks. Includes recommendations for assistive technology such as a laptop or iPad where appropriate.

HandwritingPencil controlAssistive tech

Still unsure? Use the service selector above and we'll direct you to the most suitable appointment.

Transparent pricing

Services and pricing

No GP referral required. Book directly online and pay securely. Appointments on Saturdays. Email us for other times.

Not sure where to start?

Answer two quick questions and we'll point you in the right direction.

What brings you here today?

In person

Initial Assessment and Report

Pre-assessment video call + 1.5 hr appointment + written report + feedback call

Assessments completed by Senior Occupational Therapists. Begins with a pre-assessment video call to discuss your concerns and agree the assessment focus. The 1.5-hour assessment covers motor coordination and DCD, handwriting, perceptual skills, and sensory profile. Includes a written report delivered within 1 week and a feedback call with parents to walk through findings and next steps.

€800
Book
Online via video

Intervention Session

45–60 min

Intervention sessions delivered by Senior Occupational Therapists. Ongoing therapy to implement goals from assessment. Appointments focus on home programme delivery, sensory and motor strategies, and progress review. A block of 6–8 appointments is typically recommended after initial assessment.

€120
Book
Online or in person

Sensory Assessment with Strategies and Report

1.5–2 hrs

Assessment of your child's sensory processing needs through discussion and observation. Includes explanation of findings, trial of strategies to meet your child's needs, and a written report with sensory processing information and strategies tailored for home and school.

€450
Book
Online or in person

Handwriting Assessment

For children 8+ / 3rd class onwards

Standardised assessment of handwriting and component skills for children aged 8 and over (3rd class onwards). Includes a written report with recommendations and supports covering skill strengthening, written work reduction, typing, and assistive technology as required.

€400
Book
Online via video

Parent Consultation

Per hour

One-to-one appointment for parents covering sensory strategies, behaviour management, and home programme delivery. No prior child assessment required. You can book directly to get practical guidance and support.

€130
Book
Best value
Online via video

8-Session Programme

8 × 45 min over 8 weeks

A tailored therapy programme built around your child's individual assessment outcomes. Appointments run weekly over 8 weeks with a progress summary provided at the end. Programme length is adjusted to 6–8 appointments based on your child's needs.

€940
Book
On site

School Visit

On-site visit + written report

Includes a school visit, consultation with teachers and SNAs, a school-based questionnaire, and a written school report addressed to the school (with parental consent). Covers specific accommodations, exam adjustments, SNA support recommendations, and assistive technology. Delivered within one week of the visit.

€300
Book
Online via video

Teacher or SNA Consultation

30–60 min virtual call

A direct consultation with a teacher or SNA to discuss a child's profile, share practical classroom strategies, and align on reasonable accommodations. Written summary and recommendations included.

€130
Book

Still unsure? Complete the short service-selection form and we will direct you to the most suitable appointment.

Our Therapists

CORU-registered · AOTI certified · 20+ years

Paediatric specialistChildren of all ages
Online via Doxy.meGDPR-compliant video
GDPR compliantSecure, private sessions
About us

Clinical expertise.
Available now.

Our therapists bring over 20 years of clinical experience, including international practice, and hold postgraduate training in trauma-informed care, sensory attachment intervention, and ADOS-2 assessment. Our approach is neuroaffirmative and grounded in evidence-based practice.

Every assessment and programme is tailored to your child, not a generic template. Reports are written to clinical standard and accepted by schools, NEPS, and the State Examinations Commission.

CORU Registered

Fully registered with the regulator

AOTI Certified

Member of the Association of OTs Ireland

20+ Years Experience

Paediatric and international practice

School Reports

Accepted by NEPS and SEC

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Why parents choose us

Private OT done right.

A complete, clinically rigorous service parents and their children can rely on.

Clinical expertise you can verify

Our therapists are CORU-registered and AOTI-certified, with over 20 years of clinical experience including international practice. Postgraduate training in trauma-informed care, sensory attachment intervention, and ADOS-2 assessment.

CORU registeredAOTI certifiedNeuroaffirmativeEvidence-based

Saturday appointments available

No GP referral, no waiting list. Book online in minutes and attend via secure video or in person. Appointments are on Saturdays. Email us if you need a different time.

No GP referral requiredOnline or in personSaturdays available

Reports that open doors and create a pathway

Assessment reports are written to clinical standard and accepted by schools, NEPS, and the State Examinations Commission for reasonable accommodation applications.

NEPS acceptedSEC compliant
20+years

clinical experience

1week

report turnaround

No

GP referral required

CORU

registered therapists

Common questions

FAQ

Find answers to the most common questions below.

Saturday appointments available. No waiting list.

Your child doesn't have to
remain on a waiting list.

HSE waiting lists are approximately 2 to 4 years. Engage OT gives your child access to CORU-registered therapists on Saturday appointments, bookable online today.

CORU registeredAOTI certifiedNo GP referral requiredSaturday appointments

Prefer to email us directly?

info@engageot.ie