baddad Report post Posted November 15, 2006 Hi all - Ian Jordan has been in touch to advise about a new multisensory clinic he's opened in partnership with other professionals. Based in Ayr, Scotland the clinic specialises in vision/auditory processing disorders, which seem to be particularly prevelant in those on the spectrum. The range of tests available is very impressive, and will undoubtedly be of interest to many : Tests include: Standard eye examinations Sensory integration testing (visually evoked problems/may be in addition to occupational therapy) Hearing Hyper/hypo sensitivity (hearing, smell, touch, taste, balance) Facial recognition and emotion recognition testing Hand to eye coordination Dyslexia (visual aspects) Dyspraxia (visual aspects) Headaches / migraines Hypnotherapy Auditory processing assessment / treatment ----------------------------------------------------- The telephone number for the clinic is 01292 284555, but Ian has asked us to point out (quite rightly) that no advice/recommendations can be offered for patients who have not been seen personally by one of the clinic specialists. On the upside, we're told that many of the tests are available via referral through the NHS. Bearing in mind the nature of the clinic, it goes without saying that the treatments and general ethos are as 'user friendly' as possible... Nice to hear of any practice where catering for clients with special needs is a prime consideration rather than an afterthought! Regards Moderating/Admin team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizK Report post Posted November 16, 2006 That's sounds fab Could do with one of these in the Midlands Lx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynden Report post Posted December 9, 2006 Hiya Do you have the name of the clinic Baddad? Lynne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baddad Report post Posted December 9, 2006 Hi Lynne - Have just had a mung though the info we had, and there's no specific name mentioned, but if you rang them, 'Ayr Multisensory Clinic' would probably do! Hope that helps L&P BD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Jordan Report post Posted December 10, 2006 name is just Jordans 5 Newmarket Street Ayr Most of what we do is no charge - NHS Eye test tests take as long as necessary -we don't use drugs whenever poss, basic eye test takes 45 minutes (about 3 times as long as at some high street places) but we don't have to complete (or even start test if child is not in mood - we are happy to work with parents and will happily see those that are non verbal or non cooperative) Sensory integration tests follow on - usually another hour + (maybe on different day) The only things to be paid for are If SI trained OT is required - NHS is not available - I wish it was! If you wish to buy APD discs (and cannot attend practice - if you can attend dailly there is no charge) Specialist lenses not covered by NHS If you wish to purchase spectacle frame - there is a large range which are free and it is not necessary If I have to write a report Rarely other equipment If anyone wants more info on tests we do please send email address I hope this is the way forward and it can be used as a model for the rest of the UK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted December 10, 2006 Hi Ian, Can I ask if the Sensory Integration Tests are available on the NHS, too? Is this just in Scotland...sorry to be so ignorant Off to check out the cost of flights to Scotland!! Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Jordan Report post Posted December 11, 2006 We don't charge for the visual aspects of sensory integration - and results are often dramatic. If using an OT in other areas of SI it is private though even though there is no doubt in my mind that it should be available through the NHS - perhaps if enough political pressure is brought to bear it might eventually happen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helenllama Report post Posted December 17, 2006 We don't charge for the visual aspects of sensory integration - and results are often dramatic. If using an OT in other areas of SI it is private though even though there is no doubt in my mind that it should be available through the NHS - perhaps if enough political pressure is brought to bear it might eventually happen. Consider it Attempted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dolfrog Report post Posted March 5, 2008 Hi Ian I would really like to know what you are selling as your APD discs has it been approved by the UK APD Steering Committee, or the Medical Research Council best wishes dolfrog Vice chair APDUK name is just Jordans 5 Newmarket Street Ayr Most of what we do is no charge - NHS Eye test tests take as long as necessary -we don't use drugs whenever poss, basic eye test takes 45 minutes (about 3 times as long as at some high street places) but we don't have to complete (or even start test if child is not in mood - we are happy to work with parents and will happily see those that are non verbal or non cooperative) Sensory integration tests follow on - usually another hour + (maybe on different day) The only things to be paid for are If SI trained OT is required - NHS is not available - I wish it was! If you wish to buy APD discs (and cannot attend practice - if you can attend dailly there is no charge) Specialist lenses not covered by NHS If you wish to purchase spectacle frame - there is a large range which are free and it is not necessary If I have to write a report Rarely other equipment If anyone wants more info on tests we do please send email address I hope this is the way forward and it can be used as a model for the rest of the UK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
