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I started Therapy Space in 2004 and work closely with parents to get the best results for children. Therapy Space provides the ideal space to offer Sensory Integration Therapy, in which I have specialist training.
My aim is to help parents and families of children with difficulties (at home and/or school) understand their child's behaviour from a sensory perspective rather than a behavioural one. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) affects nearly every child who is struggling in life. It is fascinating to unravel their problems as every child is different and unique and it is my pleasure to help you understand your own child who is precious and your main goal for them is to be happy.
Linda has worked with my son, who has ASD, for over 4 years. Her expert advice on sensory integration has been invaluable and has helped my son transition really well into school. Linda is friendly and approachable and she has developed a positive relationship with my son.
We were so relieved to find Linda who finally helped us diagnose Matthew's sensory processing disorder. Reading her report brought tears to our eyes, finally someone understood his difficulties and helped us to see into his world. The advice Linda has given us has helped enormously both at home and school. Matti had become extremely stressed and angry but with Linda's intervention we have seen a return to the happy, confident and cheeky little boy he used to be!
We are extremely grateful to the help Linda has given our son, this even included extra sessions to give him more of a boost. Having been diagnosed as very dyspraxic, he was struggling at school, especially with his handwriting, organisational skills and co-ordination. Linda gave us exercises to do at home and those with the group sessions made a huge difference to his confidence as well as his ability to function at school. Linda has also written reports so he can get financial help at University - his free laptop should be arriving today.
is an outstanding paediatric occupational therapist. Extremely experienced and knowledgeable with a unique skill in understanding and communicating with the patients I have referred to her over the last ten years. Younger children report how much fun they have during their thorough assessment and older children report they feel that someone is listening to them. Linda always produces a detailed, timely and professional report which describes the young persons strengths and provides practical suggestions for families and schools. Parents comment that Linda is the first person who has helped them understand their child and families who have taken up on-going therapy have reported a seed change to their lives. There is a sense that Linda always goes that extra mile. Clinically Linda Plowden’s work is a critical tool to aid diagnosis. I feel privileged to be able to refer young people to Linda and I am extremely grateful for her expertise. Since 2010 Linda has been listed as a Professional Associate of PSA (Paediatric Service Associates) a large private and integrated paediatric practice based in the south west.
Finding Linda has changed my son's life for the better. Last year Linda undertook an assessment of our son and diagnosed him with a sensory processing disorder, this has allowed us as parents to further understand our son's difficulties. The depth of Linda's report has proved critical for us in reaching a diagnosis under the NHS, the NHS Paedatrician told us that Linda's report helped a lot in reaching that diagnosis. This year Linda helped our son with the Just Right State course; my son has told me that Linda has helped him understand himself and this has enabled him to improve his behaviour. My son's school has struggled to understand my son, but with Linda's help I have been able to help educate them and put in place important support targeting his needs. Linda has been amazing & I wouldnt like to think where we would be now if we had not met her last year. I highly recommend Linda.