Children’s Health and Medical Practice (CHAMP)

Both of my children saw Saskia for over a year before she moved on to her new job. I cannot even begin to express how much she helped my two children during this time and how much we all miss her. I don't know where we would be without her. With her expertise, professionalism and care, both my children received top-notch care and were able to thrive. They loved going to therapy because not only did she make it fun but she really got to know them and understood their needs. She would answer any questions, wrote programmes for the children for nursery/school to follow and would write letters of support for EHCP applications, etc. It was also due to her forethought and clinical expertise that we found out our daughter had a potential genetic disorder that caused a lot of her issues at birth. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone as I know she will give your children the same care mine recieved.

I have been very fortunate to work with Simone, one of the Occupational Therapists (OT), who provided assessments and direct therapy to several students at the school where I am the SENDCo.We invite the OTs to work at school, so they are aware of the pupil’s daily environment and the challenges. Their support is then part of the child's usual day.Simone has always been exceptional at providing practical strategies to teachers and parents. She is so approachable and communicates with all with ease, always smiling and reassuring. Simone supported the boys effectively, as she has been able to build excellent relationships with them, their parents and teachers. The boys have always been keen to attend OT sessions with her!Furthermore, Simone's feedback, targets and reports have always been reflective of individuals and completed to the highest standard.Magdalena Plech-BlairSENDCo at Donhead Preparatory School, Wimbledon

Our 8 year old daughter recently worked with Saskia over a 6 month period and we're so pleased with all the changes we have seen in her since. Saskia carried out a sensory profile assessment, which showed that our daughter has some sensory processing difficulties. Saskia was very knowledgeable in this area and also very resourceful. She gave us many ideas and suggestions of things we can easily implement at home on top of the daily therapeutic listening sessions. She introduced us to the Zones of Regulation, which made such a difference to the way our daughter is able to communicate her sensory overload to us. We can't recommend Saskia enough - she was also a great listener and really understood the emotional demands we were facing. Our daughter formed a lovely rapport with her and we would not hesitate to have her back as needed in future.

I first met Simone when my son was 4yo (now 7yo) to support and help develop his fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing/tactile defensive disorder and hyper-mobility.Simone has also helped both our family and my son's school understand his autism better and how he ticks. With her constant patience and caring disposition, we are seeing fantastic on going results, which is making life easier for him.

I knew Simone in a professional capacity and when OT input was recommended for our son following a diagnosis of ADHD I did not hesitate before asking her if she could deliver this. During our time working in a multidisciplinary practice I had observed the way in which she continuously developed her practice and also the professional yet gentle and warm way she communicated with families. As a parent, I appreciated that she was empathetic, supportive and flexible, yet also provided me with some of the clearest advice I had received since my son's assessment, helping us with our decision making around medication. Simone quickly established a package of support to meet my son's needs in the classroom and during his movement breaks. She also liaised with his teachers and this meant her support was holistic. He really enjoyed his one to one sessions with her and I think Simone played a key role in empowering him to articulate his needs!

Saskia has a wonderful focus on finding workable, fun solutions for children, parents and schools. I love that in collaborating with her and CHAMP, she identified playtime and going home via a play park as ways to reinforce children's understanding of physical activity to self regulation - totally practical, totally fun.Sam Silver, CEO, Action-attainment CIC.

Simone has been brilliant with my daughter, she makes all the sessions really fun and has been really flexible in the way she works so that everything is tailored to my daughter's needs. My daughter loves seeing Simone and the OT has made a huge difference to her progress.

From the moment our son started seeing Simone I knew we were in good hands. He was subsequently diagnosed with autism & adhd. She has been working with him weekly for nearly 18 months now & the difference is truly incredible. The strategies that she has employed have helped not only him but our family & his nursery/school no end & continue to do so. They have a very strong relationship & he trusts her completely which is testament to her in itself. The suggestions & tactics that everyone now use really help my son with disregulation & his complex sensory needs. And crucially we have a much better understanding. She has also been incredibly supportive to myself through the day to day parenting challenges as well as navigating the often confusing & frustrating process of EHCP’s. Her advice & professional experience has been invaluable for us. KM

Saskia is an absolute pleasure to deal with. A consummate professional; she is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about children and their needs.