The Cocoon Therapy Space

31/03/2026

An AMAZING free opportunity. Munira is great at what she does. 💚

I'm horrible at asking for help.

My rejection sensitivity kicks in big time.

But I'm about to run my free Beyond Pencil Grasp workshop on 15th April and I really want it to reach lots of families and teachers that it can help.

Yes I do run my paid program afterwards but this workshop is standalone great and I've done it for 5 years now. It's so hard to believe but thousands of parents have now done this workshop which I'm so happy about.

So my favour to ask is because Facey doesn't like to put out info on this kind of stuff, I'd be massively grateful for any help beating the algorithm.

Hearts, comments, shares, anything would be so helpful for both my mission and ND brain whether you plan to join it or not. 🙏🏼

21/03/2026

We LOVE using the MYSET with our clients at The Cocoon Therapy Space. Rachel and Laura have found it especially helpful with autistic teens and adults as a qualitative tool to explore sensory preferences and challenges as part of a wider assessment.

My Sensory Experiences Tool (MYSET) is a picture-based card-sorting tool designed to help autistic individuals communicate their sensory experiences more easily. A new study involving autistic people, family members, and professionals found that MYSET helps gather personalised insights about sensory differences and how they affect everyday life. The tool is accessible for a wide range of ages and abilities and supports meaningful conversations that improve understanding and lead to practical, collaborative accommodations for sensory differences.

https://doi.org/10.1155/oti/4779496

Follow us to keep up to date on the latest research in Sensory Integration and Neurodiversity.

To learn more about supporting individuals with sensory differences across the lifespan see the link below:
https://www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/bundles/Sensory-Inclusion-Facilitator-Certificate-B

10/03/2026

This piece says everything we have been thinking & articulates it so clearly.
Thank you Dr Natasha Holden - Clinical Psychologist & PDA mum. (Not that we don't enjoy the sweary posts too - thank you to everyone who has taken the time and effort to contribute to debunk the 'debate' that shouldn't even be happening 🙄)

22/02/2026

Join in and share the FREE training we offer with colleagues and families. We have invested in creating these spaces because people and their families asked.
from DAY 1. Shaped and created by lived experience voices together since 1999. .

https://www.facebook.com/sensoryladder

22/02/2026

"People could see, especially teenagers, you don't have to be wearing a uniform to be learning,"

"If you were taking your kids out on a Saturday to play, there is no way that you would choose the kind of clothes that we send children to school in,"

At The Cocoon Therapy Space we hear about AND live our own school uniform struggles every day. The evidence base is growing about the benefits of comfortable, flexible, active clothing in schools.

Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.

18/02/2026

At The Cocoon Therapy Space both OTs are fully hcpc registered and have post-graduate (level 7) qualifications in Ayres Sensory Integration.

We are sooo lucky to have Laura Elliott Independent Occupational Therapist in the team, and a beautiful, calm, creative space to work.

There really is no substitute for authentic, in-person, skilled, meaningful 1:1 shared time together. 😍😍

11/02/2026

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11/02/2026

What does data really mean for teaching and planning in schools?

When we look at emerging UK data on sensory integration and processing differences, the message is clear.
Therapists need learning that helps them support participation, not just understand profiles.

For those working with children and young people under 18, teaching needs to include:

• Recognising sensory integration and praxis patterns over time, not relying on single scores
• Understanding development and key transitions, especially when school demands increase
• Placing praxis at the centre of learning, play, self care, and everyday school routines
• Building from strengths such as creativity, curiosity, physical competence, and motivation
• Analysing the environment and adult responses, not locating difficulty only within the child
• Using assessment data ethically to guide planning, adjustment, and inclusion

This kind of learning supports earlier understanding, better collaboration with schools and families, and a shift away from crisis driven responses.

Data matters when it helps us teach therapists how to think, not just what to do.

That is how evidence supports participation, belonging, and everyday school life.






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11/02/2026

03/02/2026

**PDA Alert**

The Cocoon Therapy Space is super proud to share that our two amazing occupational therapists Laura and Rachel have both successfully gained accreditation at OCN Level 3 (aka A-level) in "Supporting Children, Teenagers and Young Adults with Pathalogical Demand Avoidance (PDA)".

This formally adds another layer of specialist knowledge to our existing repertoire of , and hcpc-registered qualifications as highly skilled and post-graduate 😄

Thanks to and PAST - Positive Assessments Support and Training for your sage guidance and support.

30/01/2026

Shout out to families with lived experience of FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)…we want to ensure our diagnostic service is as good as it can be so please share your thoughts on the process of a diagnosis with us via the link…
Young People, Parents and Carers are welcome to share their thoughts. Many thanks

https://forms.gle/6mSygm9yvN5Uz9Nv5

22/01/2026

Really great to attend the SEND round table event tonight hosted by Mary Foy MP. Distressing to hear the experiences of a broken SEND system from so many (everyone) in the room, but also a privilege to meet some amazing parents, young people, educators, professionals and advocates for change. 🙂