Finding an occupational therapist?

[Phteven]

Help!
DS's school has recommended that we find an OT to help him with his handwriting.
I have no idea how to go about this.
Can I just ring one and make an appointment? The teacher said she would bring it up with the Principal but I have no idea how long their process takes and I would rather get the ball rolling and if he can offer better options later I will take them.
How do I find one who is good? Is there a professional body? I looked ta google and the Yellow Pages and the choice was a bit overwhelming - all those names and no information about them

I'm near Parramatta. Any recommendations?

[Ginger]

I'm wondering if you could look on the autism Nsw site and see their recommendation for paed ots? I found my sons ot on the autism Vic site and she is awesome - I realize your ds doesn't have asd but usually these ots do lots of work with kids.

[Phteven]

Thanks. That's a good idea.
I found an association and called the OT closest to us but I'm not sure that is the best way to find one

[Ginger]

They should have a list of facshia approved providers who do a lot of work with kids under 7 yrs old

[sahbear]

I will PM you with the details of a child therapy centre we used, for something else, but its OT's and Physios for children - looking at specifically these types of assistance.

[Tinks]

We were referred to ours through the school.

[Ginger]

Any luck?

[Phteven]

I found one about 15 minutes away near the Children's Hospital who specialises in fine motor stuff

[Ginger]

Great

[Snacks]

Good stuff. I was going to recommend one in Hornsby but the one you've found is obviously more convenient.