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Occupational therapy in the metabolic bone team

What does occupational therapy mean?

An ‘occupation’ is anything we do. It could be going to school, drawing a picture, or eating a meal. We are here to help children be as independent as they can be whilst doing whatever matters to them.  

Our occupational therapists in the metabolic bone team are Jill Baker, Kieran Murphy, Nicola Holland, and Hannah Burn.

We offer our help based on the age and the ability of your child. Your child might need different things at different ages, or they might only need help with some of the things we have listed here:

Babies, toddlers and up to 5 years

Advice and support about:

  • how to safely hold your baby
  • feeding your baby, whether that is bottle feeding, breastfeeding or weaning
  • changing, bathing and dressing your baby
  • how to work through any challenges with sleep or getting your baby comfortable
  • how to use play to help your child develop
  • supportive seating and wheelchairs that allow your child to develop skills and enjoy daily life
  • starting nursery or pre-school, and getting any adjustments that might be needed
  • plans for starting school, such as adjustments and support around handwriting, seating or PE

If your baby or toddler has osteogenesis imperfecta (also known as brittle bone disease) you might find it useful to see our team’s specialist resources on:

If your baby or toddler has achondroplasia (also known as short stature) you might find it useful to see our team’s specialist resources on achondroplasia in nursery, and in primary school.

Children aged 5 to 11

Advice and support about:

  • breaking down any barriers to home life, play and hobbies so your child can stay active and have fun
  • how to work with school to give your child the best possible experience of primary school, for example they might need support or adjustments for handwriting, seating or PE
  • how your child can develop skills in using their hands, such as handwriting and using cutlery
  • supporting you with choosing equipment like wheelchairs and wheelchair accessible vehicles (we can also help you apply for funding if you are eligible)
  • transition to secondary school and any adjustments your child might need, for example lockers, extra time in exams, changes to how they do PE and time management

If your child has osteogenesis imperfecta (also known as brittle bone disease) you might find it useful to see our team’s specialist resources on:

If your child has achondroplasia (also known as short stature) you might find it useful to see our team’s specialist resources on achondroplasia in primary school, and achondroplasia in secondary school.

Teenagers aged 12 to 18

Advice and support for parents and carers for teenagers about:

  • how you can stay busy, active, and involved in all of the things that interest you, for example enjoying hobbies, and being with friends
  • moving through secondary school and any adjustments you might need, for example lockers, extra time in exams, changes to how you do PE and time management
  • how you can become more confident in talking about and managing your condition in the transition to adult healthcare services, and how parents and carers can support this
  • next steps into further education or work, for example we might set up a meeting with college, or work through how you would manage your health in future careers

If you have osteogenesis imperfecta (also known as brittle bone disease) you might find it useful to see our team’s specialist resource on secondary school.

If you have achondroplasia (also known as short stature), have a look at our resource on achondroplasia in secondary school.

We can help with all sorts of other things, and we work closely with the physiotherapists, so if you have any questions just speak to one of the team on your next admission or over the phone.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns you can read more about what we do in the Paediatric Bone team, or contact the therapy office on 0114 226 7890 or sheffield.boneteam@nhs.net.

Further resources

The Brittle Bone Society has lots of information on osteogenesis imperfecta.

Is something missing from this resource that you think should be included? Please let us know

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Disclaimer

Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.

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