Therapy Foundations For Education

Therapy Foundations For Education We are an independent service combining occupational therapy and education for children with special educational needs.

We specialise in sensory integration and work with children on the autistic spectrum, children with dyspraxia and DCD. About Us

Therapy Foundations is a service that provides occupational therapy and educational support to enable children to become more confident and and successful with skills they need to help them play better, perform better at home and at school and to communicate and develop social skills. We look at children’s motor skills, sensory development , thinking and reasoning skills, self regulation and social skills . The primary aim is to identify ,where possible, the causes of the child’s difficulty in order to help parents and other professionals understand the needs of the child and to intervene with an appropriate programme that will relate directly to the area in which the child is having problems. An evidence based approach to assessment and treatment is used to ensure that positive change is occurring .On going communication with parents (who are always present during assessment) and teachers is always welcomed and encouraged. The child-focused approach begins with an initial pre assessment questionnaire and prior to assessment full discussion takes place with the therapist (and if requested the teacher ) to ensure parents concerns and issues are addressed. Assessment takes the form of skill based standardised and non standardised assessment, criteria based assessment and clinicial observation assessment. Sensory integration assessment is undertaken by a SIPT Certified practitioner . The assessment is based on our BUILDING BLOCKS model of practice. The information is then written up for parents to understand better the findings of the assessment and the difficulties highlighted. Information in the form of customised handouts and advice sheets are then given to parents. At this point consultation will take place with the therapist and teacher (if requested ) who will agree intervention against specific measurable goals and agreed outcomes. Intervention is guided by exsisting and current evidence. We develop skills and strategies which relate directly to the presenting difficulty and the acquisition of necessary foundation skills to support desired outcomes. Specialist interventions include:

• Sensory Integration Therapy
• Greenspan Floor time Intervention
• Motor development and co ordination programme
• Listening Programme

09/11/2025

🌱 Movement Matters for Every Age
From babies learning to roll over to teens playing basketball, movement fuels learning at every stage. 🌟
Encourage active play daily—it boosts sensory development, supports emotional regulation and lays a strong foundation for lifelong health. Let’s keep them moving! 🚴‍♀️

Our focus is on the sensory need, beneath the diagnosis and understanding neurological development
08/11/2025

Our focus is on the sensory need, beneath the diagnosis and understanding neurological development

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08/11/2025

🤝 Social Skills Through Sensory Play
Group games like tug-of-war or dancing with friends don’t just build muscles—they build community! 🤗
Sensorimotor play teaches kids to take turns, cooperate and understand personal space. Movement brings us together and that’s a lesson worth teaching early. 💞

07/11/2025

🧩 Proprioception—The Hidden Sense
Ever wonder how your child knows where their body is without looking? That’s proprioception!
💪 Activities like climbing, lifting, pushing and pulling help build this “body awareness” sense. Kids who get lots of heavy work (like carrying groceries or moving pillows) often feel calmer and more organised. Try adding some to your daily routine!

06/11/2025

⚖️ Balance and the Vestibular System
The vestibular system controls balance and movement and it develops through play too! ⚖️
Swinging, rolling and spinning are great for strengthening this system. So let them hang upside down, ride the swings or roll like a log—it’s all part of growing stronger and more coordinated! 🌪️

05/11/2025

🎨 It’s Not Just Play—It’s Sensory Learning!
Do your kids love finger painting, building with blocks or splashing in water? 💦
These messy play moments help refine their sense of touch and build fine motor skills. Let them explore textures—it’s how they learn to process the world with confidence and creativity!

04/11/2025

Movement = Sensory Development!
Kids aren’t just running, jumping and climbing for fun—they’re building their brains! 🧠
Activities like hopping, spinning and crawling help organize sensory input and strengthen body awareness. So next time your child is bouncing off the walls, remember—it’s brain development in action! 🤸‍♀️

03/11/2025

What is the Sensory System?
Did you know your child’s brain is constantly gathering information through their senses? 👀👂👃✋
The sensory system includes sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, movement and body awareness. It helps kids learn, move and feel secure in the world.
💡 The best part? MOVEMENT plays a HUGE role in developing these senses! Stay tuned this week to find out how.

If you know, you know. 😆 We can now laugh about it as adults but this is still the truth for many young people sitting i...
31/10/2025

If you know, you know. 😆 We can now laugh about it as adults but this is still the truth for many young people sitting in classes throughout the country

28/10/2025
27/10/2025

✨ Safe. Non-invasive. Gentle.
LLLT sessions are comfortable, relaxing and designed to support each child’s unique needs in a calm environment.
💛 Every child is unique — and so is their path to wellness. Let’s walk it together.

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39 Regents Wood
Craigavon
BT670RX

Telephone

078 49748047

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