44 Date updated: 25.08.2023 next review: 24.09.2024 Appendix I - Overley Hall Therapy Offer At Overley Hall, the Therapy Department consists of the Clinical Lead, Dr Bradley Crook (Clinical Psychologist, CP), Lorna Deakin (Learning Co-ordinator, LC), Rachel Hawley (Speech and Language Therapist, SLT, Assistant Head), Conor McDonough (Occupational Therapist, OT), and Karen Jones (Therapy Assistant). The Therapy team have an open-door policy, allowing all staff and parents to approach them for support or guidance. They work closely within education and care on a daily basis. During the three-month post admission period, the therapy team, including the Clinical Department, along with key education and care staff will create a Positive Support Plan (PSP). This plan is closely linked to the ‘Zones of Regulation’ to support emotional well-being and to support the development of self-regulation skills. The plan is directly linked to our risk management plans. These are working documents and are updated following identified changes from our functional behaviour analysis. A typical package of therapy and therapeutic practice includes the following: Speech and Language Therapy Includes: A Total Communication Environment provided within all areas of Overley Hall. The use of objects, Alternative and Augmentative Communication aids, photographs, touch, symbols and a signing system (Makaton). A weekly Therapy Play session delivered both in education and in care. These sessions are supported by the Speech and Language Therapist, Therapy Assistant, Learning Coordinator and the Occupational Therapist. Sessions involve multi-sensory explorative play, incorporating a range of equipment, sensory media and strategies to promote sensory awareness, arousal and registration. Observations and assessments are completed by the Clinical Psychologist during these sessions as required. Specific direct SLT intervention delivered once per week for thirty minutes by a qualified SLT or Therapy Assistant (under the supervision of SLT). Therapy is delivered within the classroom, in individual and/or group sessions depending on needs at the time. During this time there is an emphasis on transition and accessing the curriculum.
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