IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
I have recently left the UK and consequently, I am no longer accepting new referrals. I am keeping my website active as a resource for people with neurological conditions, their families, and clinicians.
Many thanks for all of your support.

Solas
Rehabilitation
Aisling van der Walt, BSc(OT), MRCOT, MSSNP. Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist
SERVICES















Increasing Independence
Rehabilitative and compensatory strategies for people having difficulty with day to day tasks, including
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Making a meal
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Getting dressed
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Functional transfers
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Feeding
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Toileting
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Writing / Typing
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Work activities
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Hobbies
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Functional assessment of the impact of cognitive impairment on daily activities
Development of a bespoke intervention plan to address cognitive impairment, including difficulties with:
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Concentrating
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Multi-tasking
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Memory
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Problem solving
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Planning and organising
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Sequencing
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Insight and awareness
Wheelchairs and Equipment
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Wheelchair assessment, including powered chairs, specialist seating, buggies and outdoor mobility equipment
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Wheelchair fitting
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Advice for purchasing
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24 hour postural management assessment and recommendations
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Home aids and adaptations advice
Arm and Hand Rehabilitation
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Functional activities retraining
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Strengthening & home exercise programmes
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Prefabricated and bespoke thermoplastic splinting
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Saebo products rehabilitation
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Functional electrical stimulation (FES)
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Sensory re-education
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Constraint induced movement therapy
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Mirror box therapy
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Dexterity & fine motor retraining
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Kinesio taping
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Assessment for lycra garments and dynamic movement orthosis
Fatigue Management
Develop a bespoke fatigue management plan, including:
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Identifying factors contributing to fatigue
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Understanding triggers to fatigue
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Minimising effects of fatigue on daily activities
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Learning to anticipate and manage fatigue
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Understanding positive and negative management strategies
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General education for clients, family and friends