Petals Therapy

14/11/2025

Happy Children in Need Day 💛

Today we’re celebrating the incredible work that Children in Need makes possible. The projects they fund truly change lives, and we’re proud to have made our donation and to stand behind the brilliant individuals and services they support.

But... as therapists working across schools, homes and communities, we also see the wider picture: so many children with additional needs rely on charitable funding to access support, equipment, leisure opportunities and respite that play a vital role in everyday life. Statutory teams work tirelessly; the issue is a system stretched far beyond its limits.

Whilst Children in Need shines a light on children’s stories, our wish is that one day the essential services these children rely on are consistently and sustainably funded, without families having to share private challenges or depend on charity for what should be core provision.

Today, though, we celebrate the generosity, the community spirit, and the difference that will be made because people come together. And as always, we’ll keep advocating and supporting families!

💛 Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Not just today, but every day ☺️

09/11/2025

This Remembrance Sunday, we join others across the nation in taking a moment to remember and give thanks to those who have served and sacrificed.

We will remember them. 🌺

07/11/2025

When someone says,
“So you just play?” 😐

Yes… but it’s therapeutic, goal-driven, and evidence-based play! 🎯

Together, Occupational Therapy and Speech & Language Therapy use play to build focus, confidence, communication, and connection — because play is how children learn, regulate, and grow. 💪💬✨

07/11/2025

Today we wish our Lead Speech and Language Therapist a very happy birthday!! Have a great day Cheryl!!

02/11/2025

🌸 Self Care Sunday Reminder 🌸

You don’t always have to be doing to be productive. Sometimes, rest is exactly what you need.

Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and recharge!

Your mind and body will thank you 💕

29/10/2025

🕸️🕷️Our annual reshare of this spooky little calm-down tool! 🎃

Screenshot this and keep it handy.
Trace the web slowly with your finger while taking big, calm breaths
🌬️ in through your nose
🌬️ out through your mouth

Repeat until you feel your body relax and your breathing slow.

Try completing it alongside your child to model calm breathing together. 🧡

28/10/2025

🗣Let’s talk about 𝗔𝗔𝗖 — 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💬

AAC includes all the ways we communicate other than speaking.
It can be as simple as a gesture or picture card, or as advanced as a speech-generating device or tablet-based system.

AAC supports children and young people to have:
🌸 The means to communicate
🌸 The reasons (motivation) to express themselves
🌸 The opportunities to use their voice every day

At Petals Therapy, we believe communication should be possible and powerful for everyone.

If a child you know, needs support with their communication, please contact us!

📧 hello@petalstherapy.co.uk
🌐 www.petalstherapy.co.uk
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27/10/2025

💚🌎Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 💚🌍

📣 Here's a shout out to all the amazing OTs making a difference every single day!! Helping people live, learn, play and thrive through meaningful activity. 💜🩵🧡🩷

24/10/2025

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

ADHD Awareness Month
Poem 19 - School Successes

You say I’m doing better.
But really,
you just stopped calling me “disruptive”
when I did my work standing up.

You let me doodle while you spoke,
and suddenly,
I heard every word.

You stopped shouting “focus,”
and started saying,
“Let’s find what helps you think.”

You gave me five minutes to move
instead of five detentions to prove
I couldn’t sit still.

You let me show what I knew
without making me write it the same way.
And look.
There it was.
Understanding.

Inclusion isn’t making us be the same.
It’s breathing without bracing.
It’s walking into class
without feeling wrong.

It’s the quiet “I did it”
that no one else hears,
but I do.

It’s being seen,
not fixed.

And that’s when I learn best.

Jannine Perryman

22/10/2025

Who can relate????? 🙋🏼‍♀️😂

When perimenopause meets puberty, meets poor hearing… and you sprinkle a touch of neurodivergence on top.

It’s not chaos, it’s communication, emotions, hormones and sensory systems all doing their thing at once!

Here’s to giving ourselves (and our kids) a little grace and humour along the way 🥰

20/10/2025

✨ Happy Diwali ✨

Wishing everyone a bright and joyful Diwali filled with light, laughter and love. 🪔💫

From our Petals Therapy family to yours, Happy Diwali! 💖🧡💜💙