Sensory Smart Child Therapies

05/03/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to our clients and staff who’ve taken the time to leave us a Google review, thank you. 🙏

Your words mean more than you might realise. They help other families find the right support, they allow our work to reach those who need it most, and they remind us why we do what we do every day.

If you’ve worked with us and haven’t yet left a review, we’d love to hear from you.

A few honest words about your experience can make a real difference for someone who’s just starting their journey.

⭐ Reviews help build trust
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⭐ And they help the right people find the right support

Thank you for being part of our community and for supporting us in ways big and small.

If you’d like to leave a review, head over to Google and leave a review there for us!

05/03/2026

Some of our most recommended books with links on our website:

Building Bridges through sensory integration: Therapy for Children with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders

27/02/2026

Sophie has been attending her ASI assessment module this week. Thanks Ayres' Sensory Integration WISE for making learning such fun. Go Mel!

18/02/2026

🌟 Bring Sensory Smart Child Therapies to your support group!🌟

At Sensory Smart Child Therapies, we know that learning and understanding sensory needs makes a real difference for families, educators and support professionals.

That’s why we offer in-person, full or half-day training sessions designed to come directly to your support group, school or community setting.

You can find out more about what we cover on our website. Popular training sessions include:

➡️ Introduction to Sensory Integration- learn about each sensory system, what to look out for, and how sensory needs can impact learning and behaviour.
➡️ Practical Approaches to Sensory Integration - we share hands-on strategies and activities that can be used in classrooms, homes or group programmes to support regulation and engagement. This session is offered after the introductory course so everyone has shared understanding.

If your group has specific needs, we can tailor a programme just for you whether that’s for parents, staff, volunteers, or professionals.

Empower your community with the tools, confidence and insight to support every child’s sensory world.

17/02/2026

Sensory Smart Child Therapies are opening in Wales! We can’t wait to support more children and families across the country.

11/02/2026

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It’s the month of love, and our "thanks a latte" campaign is back!

If any of our team has made a difference in your child's journey, please take a moment to leave a Google review for them. Your kind words make them feel appreciated and help other families discover the amazing support they provide!

As a little thank you, every staff member who receives a review in February will get a Costa gift card—because they deserve a treat too! ☕️✨

Share the love and drop your review today! 💬👇
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11/02/2026

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, an annual awareness week created by the UK children’s mental health charity Place2Be to put a spotlight on the importance of mental wellbeing for children and young people. It aims to empower and give voice to young people, encourage supportive conversations, and foster environments where every child feels understood, included and valued.

This year’s theme is “This is My Place”

The focus is on belonging and helping children feel like they truly belong in their friendships, schools, families and communities. A strong sense of belonging can have a powerful, positive impact on emotional wellbeing and resilience, and supports children to thrive both socially and academically.

This years theme speaks directly to the heart of what we do at Sensory Smart Child Therapies.

For children with sensory processing challenges, feeling that they belong and that they are safe, understood, and accepted exactly as they are, is essential for emotional wellbeing. When the world can feel overwhelming, having a place where their needs are recognised makes a powerful difference.

At Sensory Smart Child Therapies:

🌱 Children are met where they are, not where others expect them to be
🎨 Play is child-led, allowing children to express themselves in ways that feel safe
🧠 Sensory needs are understood, respected, and supported
🏡 The therapy space is designed to feel like their place and is calm, predictable, and welcoming

When a child feels “this is my place,” they feel secure enough to explore, regulate, communicate, and grow. Belonging builds confidence. Safety builds trust. And from there, real progress happens.

Every child deserves a place where they feel seen, valued, and supported.

04/02/2026

I fear too many of our amazing parents feel this way, we must do more to support them - without their strength our children will suffer even more than they have already x

04/02/2026

Our work is vital and supports children with sensory processing differences through gentle, child-led, play-based approaches.

By understanding each child’s unique sensory profile, therapy focuses on building regulation, confidence, and emotional wellbeing in a safe and nurturing environment.

Every child is met where they are, helping them develop the skills they need to thrive, at their own pace.

We have created a video to explain what we do at Sensory Smart Child Therapies and you can watch it here.
https://ow.ly/eHY650XVoSQ

30/01/2026

Fun with friends trying out equipment at the Spider stall at the ISIC congress

28/01/2026

🌈 The power of messy play

Messy play is so much more than just getting mucky. For children with sensory processing challenges, it’s an important way to explore the world, build confidence, and develop regulation skills, at their own pace.

💛 Why messy play matters

➡️It is a fabulous way to support sensory integration. Touching, squishing, pouring, and spreading helps the brain make sense of different sensory inputs.

➡️You can use messy play to build tolerance gently. Activities which explore textures in a safe, playful way can reduce sensory defensiveness over time.

➡️Messy play encourages emotional expression. Messy play can be calming, joyful, or even a way to release big feelings. It can also boost confidence & independence: There’s no “right or wrong” outcome, just exploration.

➡️It is a great tool for developing fine motor skills as children are scooping, squeezing, and moulding and this helps to strengthen hands and coordination.

🖐️ 3 simple messy play ideas

1️⃣ Shaving foam or bubble play
Spray shaving foam onto a tray or surface and let children draw patterns, shapes, or letters with their fingers. Start with tools if hands feel too much.

2️⃣ Dry-to-wet sensory tray
Begin with rice, oats, or sand, then gradually add water to change the texture. This slow transition supports children who find wet textures tricky.

3️⃣ Mud kitchen magic
Using soil, leaves, and water outdoors allows free exploration with natural textures—and often feels less overwhelming than indoor mess.

Always follow the child’s lead. Some may watch before joining in, prefer tools over hands, or need regular breaks, and that’s absolutely OK.

Messy play isn’t about the mess, it’s about learning, regulating, and discovering the world in a way that feels safe and empowering.

Do you engage with these activities for your child? Do share any ideas in the comments you have used.

22/01/2026

Was great to present last night on inclusion and reasonable adjustments. Thankyou everyone who attended and for SOS SEN for inviting me to speak x

✨TOMORROW - Don't miss out on our Inclusion and Reasonable adjustments webinar!✨
🌟Led by Karen Garner, a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Managing Director of Sensory Smart Child Therapies, this webinar will cover:
•What inclusion really means from an Occupational Therapy perspective.
•How the physical and sensory environment shapes participation and engagement.
•When and how the environment becomes a barrier to learning.
•Practical physical and sensory reasonable adjustments to support inclusion.
•Moving from therapy sessions to everyday classroom practice, where supportive strategies become the new normal
📅 Wednesday 21st January
🕛 7:30pm - 9pm
💷 £10
👉Secure your place now: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm8wP77i9m1fNVf0X1RC1N