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Recommendations <strong>for</strong> home adaptations may be made <strong>of</strong>ten in conjunction <strong>with</strong> the<br />

Community Occupational Therapist. The OT can be a useful source <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation on a<br />

wide range <strong>of</strong> equipment from special chairs, bath aids, toilet seats, wheelchairs, hoists, to<br />

pencils, scissors, adapted cutlery <strong>and</strong> specialised switches to access the computer.<br />

<strong>Children</strong> in <strong>Dundee</strong> <strong>and</strong> Angus can be referred to the service by a medical doctor<br />

(paediatrician, school doctor, G.P.). <strong>Children</strong> seen range in age from birth to school leaving<br />

age. They can be seen in a wide range <strong>of</strong> settings including Armistead Child Development<br />

Centre, Frances Wright Pre-School Centre, Kingspark School, nurseries, school <strong>and</strong> home.<br />

If you would like further in<strong>for</strong>mation regarding Occupational Therapy or would like to refer a<br />

child <strong>for</strong> assessment, please contact:<br />

Head Occupational Therapist<br />

Armistead Child Development Centre<br />

Kings Cross<br />

DUNDEE<br />

DD3 8EA<br />

Telephone: 01382 835100<br />

<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> Pack – <strong>Children</strong>’s Services 28

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