The Sensory Spot

13/01/2026

Children don’t need to be bribed to succeed,
they need environments that meet them where they are.

Support first.

Accommodate before you motivate.

13/01/2026

Children don’t need to be bribed to succeed,
they need environments that meet them where they are.

Support first.

Accommodate before you motivate.

12/01/2026

At our practice, sessions are child-led, neuroaffirming, and grounded in safety.

These are the things we never compromise on:

1️⃣ Emotional & Physical Safety First
Children must feel safe in their bodies and their feelings. No pressure, no forcing, no “push through it.” Regulation always comes before goals.

2️⃣ The Child Leads the Way
Play, interests, movement, rest, we let the child shows us what they need. We follow their lead, not a rigid program.

3️⃣ Neurodiversity Is Respected & Celebrated
We don’t aim to “fix” children. We honour different ways of thinking, moving, communicating, and being.

4️⃣ Consent Always Matters
A child’s “no,” pause, or hesitation is respected. Choice, autonomy, and trust are essential for meaningful progress.

5️⃣ Connection Over Compliance
Relationship comes before outcomes. When a child feels understood and accepted, growth happens naturally.

✨ Progress looks different for every child, and that’s exactly how it should be.

11/01/2026

Compliance is often mistaken for progress, but a child who complies while feeling overwhelmed or unsafe is not truly learning.

When emotional and mental wellbeing are compromised for the sake of “doing the task,” we risk teaching children that their comfort and boundaries don’t matter.

Child-led therapy protects a child’s voice, autonomy, and sense of safety, because growth should never come at the cost of who they are.

06/01/2026

Self-care skills like eating, sleeping, toileting, and hair-brushing are about so much more than routines, they’re about comfort, confidence, and feeling safe in our bodies 💛

Small supports, patience, and consistency can make these everyday moments feel easier and more positive for children. Every child develops at their own pace, and that’s okay.

✨ Important note: Eating and Toileting can sometimes require specialist support, especially if safety or growth is impacted. This post offers general, gentle guidance only

05/01/2026

💛 Self-care can be really hard for some children 💛

Things like washing hair, washing bodies, brushing teeth and getting dressed are often described as “everyday” tasks , but for many kids, they can feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or exhausting.

These moments aren’t about being difficult or refusing to cooperate. They’re often about sensory needs, predictability, body awareness, and feeling safe in their own skin.

In this post, we’re sharing gentle, practical ways to support self-care with kindness and understanding, meeting children where they’re at, reducing pressure, and building confidence one small step at a time.
Because self-care isn’t about doing it perfectly — it’s about helping kids feel supported while they learn what works for their body. 💛

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23/12/2025

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22/12/2025

Please never apologise for doing what’s right for your family.
Adjust your Christmas expectations so everyone can enjoy the break.

18/12/2025

Capacity fluctuates.
Supports should too.

16/12/2025

With understanding, patience and the right supports, children with DCD can build confidence, independence and a strong sense of self 💛
Small changes really do make a big difference.

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13/12/2025

12/12/2025

Troy Parrot inspired OT session this week.

We love to see this young man come in with such focus and determination.