Butterflies Holistic Occupational Therapy

Butterflies Holistic Occupational Therapy We are a friendly and reliable local children’s and adults occupational therapy service offering a bespoke and personalised approach within and around Leeds.

We are non-judgemental, flexible and transparent.

🌟Meet The Team🌟Here are all the lovely team members here at who work very hard behind the scenes to deliver highly spe...
05/12/2025

🌟Meet The Team🌟

Here are all the lovely team members here at who work very hard behind the scenes to deliver highly specialist assessment, and interventions..

More information on these fantastic women online at www.butterfliesot.com

Hello... Is there anything we can help you with right now?
03/12/2025

Hello... Is there anything we can help you with right now?

What We Do DifferentlyHere's what traditional OT often looks like: ❌ Goal: Increase frustration tolerance ❌ Method: Expo...
02/12/2025

What We Do Differently

Here's what traditional OT often looks like:
❌ Goal: Increase frustration tolerance
❌ Method: Exposure until they 'get used to it'
❌ Success: Child appears calm (even if they're shutting down inside)

Here's neuro-affirming OT:
✅ Goal: Understand what triggers distress and find supports
✅ Method: Collaboration, not force
✅ Success: Child has tools to advocate for their needs

Real example from our practice:

TRADITIONAL: Work on tolerating tags in shirts

NEURO-AFFIRMING: Let's find tagless clothing and teach your child to communicate clothing discomfort.

Local Gem SpotlightNot every ‘family-friendly’ spot is neurodivergent-friendly. We asked our families which Leeds locati...
01/12/2025

Local Gem Spotlight

Not every ‘family-friendly’ spot is neurodivergent-friendly. We asked our families which Leeds locations actually work. This month, we look at Roundhay Park.

ROUNDHAY PARK - SENSORY SEEKERS’ PARADISE

✅ Open space for running/spinning/moving
✅ Quiet woodland areas for regulation breaks
✅ Multiple exits if you need to leave quickly
⚠️ Can be busy on weekends (try weekday mornings)

What Leeds spots work for your family? Share below, let’s build a resource together 👇

29/11/2025

Myth vs Fact November!

We have a name.... Sidney 💜💜
28/11/2025

We have a name.... Sidney 💜💜

Does your child cover their ears in loud spaces? That's not a problem. That's their nervous system doing EXACTLY what it...
27/11/2025

Does your child cover their ears in loud spaces? That's not a problem. That's their nervous system doing EXACTLY what it should.

Sensory breaks aren't about 'fixing' your child. They're about giving them tools to navigate a world that wasn't designed for their nervous system.

THREE sensory supports our OT actually recommends:
🎧 NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES Not as a last resort. As a first-line tool. The world is genuinely too loud for some nervous systems.
🔄 MOVEMENT BREAKS Not earned through good behaviour. Available whenever the body asks for it. Fidgeting isn't a distraction; it's regulation.
🏠 QUIET SPACES Not timeout. Not punishment. A place to decompress when the world gets overwhelming.

Your child isn't broken. The expectation that every child should process sensory input the same way? That's what's broken.

At Butterflies OT, we don't teach kids to mask their needs. We teach them (and you) to honour them.

If you can spot the infamous purple ball l will give you 25 points to your Harry Potter house of choice 🪄🧙‍♀️🧹
26/11/2025

If you can spot the infamous purple ball l will give you 25 points to your Harry Potter house of choice 🪄🧙‍♀️🧹

24/11/2025

🌟Happy Monday🌟

Here is a sensory circuit we used throughout the session today, and also added activities to it to develop fine and gross skills - motor planning, and coordination!

Check out our squeeze machine!!!!

14/11/2025

Time to put on our detective hats and bust some common myths about Occupational Therapy! 🕵️‍♀️

If you’ve heard any of these, you’re not alone! OT is a broad field, and we love helping people understand the unique and vital role we play in assisting people to live life to the fullest.

Which of these surprised you the most? Let us know below!

Therapist Tip from Butterflies OT: Add a PauseIf your child is struggling with a task, a meltdown, or impulsivity, our i...
03/11/2025

Therapist Tip from Butterflies OT: Add a Pause

If your child is struggling with a task, a meltdown, or impulsivity, our instinct is often to jump in quickly with the answer or the solution. But here's a powerful tool for building their executive functioning skills:

➡️ The Power of the Pause.

Instead of immediately giving instructions, try counting to five (or even ten!) and waiting. This gives the child's brain time to:
1. Process the situation and the sensory input.
2. Generate an idea for how to solve the problem.
3. Practice self-regulation by waiting instead of reacting.

This simple pause shifts the responsibility from you to them, fostering independence and problem-solving. It's a game-changer!

How do you encourage waiting/processing time in your home? Share your strategies below!

03/11/2025

3 things to do to calm YOUR central nervous system... fast...

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Leeds
LS81AY

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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We are about making positive change happen. We do this by being holistic and bespoke.

Butterflies explores and assess’s, plans bespoke solutions, engage’s and implements therapy and evaluates intervention and progress.

We offer services to support children who may be having difficulties with everyday activities which is having a negative impact on their lives. These include, dressing, toileting, feeding, emotional regulation, handwriting, fine motor. We provide assessment, goal setting and therapy.

We can complete specific assessments to support your children with gaining learning access arrangements at school such as use of a laptop and/or extra time in exams if relevant and required. These assessments are linked to handwriting, motor function impairment and any sensory needs.