Helping Hands Occupational Therapy & Hippotherapy

14/11/2025

Huge congratulations to Dan who attended his formal graduation 👏 🙌 proud day for all! We love having Dan on the team 👏

Big shout out to the wonderful Rachel who helps these wonderful OTs on their journey into the super world of OT!

13/11/2025

New OT ground work sessions coming soon!! Open for refferals, led by Dan & Eugenie:
Tuesdays 2.15-3.45pm Liscombe Riding School & cafe

Please share or make contact if you would like more information

11/11/2025

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A vital fund for many family's to help access the much needed therapy for children who have been in the care and special guardianship world 🌎

07/11/2025

I will be speaking tomorrow about one of our wonderful rider, come along not too late to book at this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equine-assisted-occupational-therapy-uk-annual-conference-tickets-1717111630109?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/10/2025

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Philip has started his training for the London marathon, he is raising money for Whizz Kidz. This is a wonderful charity that I have worked with for many years, helping children find freedom of movement with power wheelchairs

Please do support him/ Whizz Kidz in his journey to raise money!!

Help Philip Hunter raise money to support Whizz Kidz

07/10/2025

More in school training completed this week on 'sensory circuits' (beautiful display board designed by Laura (our wonderfully creative admin assistant) and 'fine motor development and readiness to write' training. Rather productive week, so far and it's only Tuesday!!

06/10/2025

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02/10/2025

Another amazing Zones visual resource for the classroom! Check this pencil case out!!

02/10/2025

This Week’s Training Highlights

It’s been a fantastic week delivering training in a primary school and supporting students from Northampton University with developing their understanding of sensory circuits.

We explored how carefully structured movement activities can:

✅ Prepare children for learning
✅ Support regulation and attention
✅ Develop balance, coordination, and core strength
✅ Provide safe and meaningful sensory input for those with sensory processing differences

Sensory circuits aren’t just about “burning off energy” – when used purposefully, they can help children feel more organised in their bodies and minds, making the school day more accessible.

It was inspiring to see teachers, TAs, and future therapists come together with such enthusiasm for embedding these strategies into daily routines. The ripple effect of this knowledge means more children and young people will have the right support to focus, learn, and thrive.

A huge thank you to the staff and students for being so engaged and reflective – together, we’re building environments where every child/ young person has the chance to succeed!

01/10/2025

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This looks a fantastic training opportunity for MK or local parents, wish I could make it!

We can’t wait to welcome you to our FREE Parenting Masterclass in Newport Pagnell.
This is your chance to gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and encouragement for your parenting journey. 💙

🗓 Wednesday 8 October
🕡 6:30–8:00pm
📍 Newport Pagnell
💸 Free

✨ You’ll walk away with:
✔️ Tips for calmer routines
✔️ Strategies for handling big emotions
✔️ Confidence in setting healthy boundaries
✔️ A renewed sense of connection at home

👉 Reserve your free place today https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ragdolltrainingandtherapeuticservices

26/09/2025

Why do OTs work on tactile discrimination to support fine motor skills?

Tactile discrimination is the ability to tell textures, shapes, and sizes apart by touch. If a child struggles with this, everyday tasks like writing, fastening buttons, or using cutlery can feel much harder.

Through playful activities like “texture matching", "feely bags,” theraputty hunts, and sorting games, OTs help children improve touch awareness, hand control, and confidence.

Building tactile skills = stronger fine motor precision + greater independence!

Natasha OT has made this for the week ahead 🙌

Christmas gift ideas to support this skill: The Sock Game

22/09/2025

🌟 What an amazing session today! 🌟

A very talented young lady designed and created her own paracord tool to help her track her “spoons” 🥄 (units of energy) throughout the day.

Even better – she linked it with the Zones of Regulation colours 🎨 so it doubles up as a visual aid for recognising and sharing how she’s feeling emotionally too (Not to mention the amazing fine motor and executive functioning skills required to make this beauty!)

Such a clever, creative way to build independence, self-awareness, and confidence 💪✨

Shout if you want any orders, she would love to create more!