Theraplaytt

Theraplaytt A pediatric Occupational Therapy clinic offering evidence-based play-based intervention to improve t

Theraplaytt began with a dream and a vision from Occupational Therapist Jeanne. Jeanne has been a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Occupational Therapy Association (TTOTA) family for about 5 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Science at York University, ON, Canada and received a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Queensland in Australia. Shortly after graduating in November 2012, Jeanne was eager to return home and begin her career in the field of pediatrics. Jeanne loves working with children and helping empower them to work towards their full potential. Since April 2013, Jeanne has been working in pediatric outpatient private clinics, as well as at a school for children on the Autism spectrum. Before coming to work in Trinidad, Jeanne has worked with children and adolescents in acute inpatient programs and outpatient clinics. Jeanne truly loves engaging and learning from the children and families here in Trinidad and is devoted to promoting the highest level of development and improving their daily lives. She is passionate about her career and enjoys nothing more than the pride many children get from seeing the progress they are making!

Crossing midline activities
03/01/2026

Crossing midline activities

What is interoception?
30/12/2025

What is interoception?

How to provide vestibular support
28/12/2025

How to provide vestibular support

A child's vestibular sense provides information about how the world is moving around him and about how he is moving within the world. Housed in the inner ear, it tells kids whether they are balanced or about to fall, what direction they are moving, and what speed they are traveling. The vestibular sense helps them to right themselves and hold their heads and bodies steady.

To promote balance and coordination, a child must experience vestibular movement. Opportunities for just-right vestibular movement depends on a child's abilities and comfort and are important for all kids. It is a natural drive for children to crave vestibular movement many times during the day.

There are plenty of ways to experience vestibular movement on a playground, but what about at home? Try these fun activities with kids of all ages to promote their skill development and comfort and confidence in the world!

Celebrating excellence in OT!
23/12/2025

Celebrating excellence in OT!

Tips for reducing holiday stress
22/12/2025

Tips for reducing holiday stress

The holidays can bring joy—but they can also bring pressure, exhaustion, and a whole lot of expectations. ❤️‍🩹
If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not alone.

These gentle reminders can help keep the season grounded in what truly matters: connection, presence, and moments of calm. ✨

Small shifts—like keeping routines steady, embracing imperfection, and choosing simple traditions—can make the biggest difference for you and your child.

Let this be the year you slow down, breathe, and enjoy the meaningful moments (even the messy ones). 💛

The holidays can look different for every family.Here are two resources we hope are helpful this season: gifting tips fo...
19/12/2025

The holidays can look different for every family.
Here are two resources we hope are helpful this season: gifting tips for autistic children and sensory-friendly New Year’s Eve tips.

Importance of developing the vestibular system
18/12/2025

Importance of developing the vestibular system

The vestibular system’s physical structures are mostly developed before birth 👶, but the brain pathways that process this input continue to mature through adolescence 🧠.

That development depends on active movement—especially in early childhood 🤸‍♂️.

When kids crawl, spin, jump, swing, and climb, they’re not just playing—they’re strengthening brain connections that support balance, focus, emotional control, and learning 🎯🪁📚.

Today, many children spend too much time sitting, especially with increased screen time 📱🪑.
Studies show that more than half of a child’s waking hours are spent in non-active states.

Without regular vestibular input, key motor and cognitive skills may not fully develop 🚫🧩.

Let’s get kids moving!

What is the vestibular system?
16/12/2025

What is the vestibular system?

Ever wonder why some children can’t stop moving — spinning, hanging upside down, or constantly fidgeting?

Or why others avoid movement — hating swings, climbing frames, or even being picked up?

The answer might lie in their vestibular system — the sense of balance and movement that helps us feel grounded and safe in our bodies.
When this system is over- or under-responsive, the world can feel too fast, too spinny, or too still — and that can look like clumsiness, anxiety, or constant motion-seeking.

Understanding the vestibular system helps us see what’s really going on beneath the behavior — and how to support it through everyday movement and play.

via The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

How not to co-regulate
14/12/2025

How not to co-regulate

When a child is melting down, our instincts can take over — and not always the helpful ones.

We might lecture, rush to fix, or tell them to calm down… but these actually block co-regulation rather than build it.

Let’s talk about what not to do — and what to try instead — so we can truly help a child borrow our calm instead of our chaos.

via The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

12/12/2025

🎄🎅 Warmest wishes from our family to yours! 🌟

Merry Christmas to the families who make our work so rewarding! 🎁 We’re grateful for the opportunity to support your little ones’ growth and development.

Wishing you a season filled with love, laughter, and joyful moments with your loved ones. May the magic of the holiday bring wonder and happiness to your family! 🎄❤️

Thank you for a blessed 2025 and thank you to .tt for making our celebration so special !
Love the Theraplay family ❤️

Heavy work activities for proprioception
11/12/2025

Heavy work activities for proprioception

Your child needs more heavy work…

to build their proprioceptive system to help them self-regulate and attend better.

Many kids who have an immature proprioceptive system have trouble with the following:

🫣Paying attention
🫣Completing tasks
🫣Remembering details
🫣Following directions
🫣Understanding personal boundaries

Building the proprioceptive system with heavy work activities helps the body regulate and focus better.

To find out all the benefits of heavy work and to get all the activities, do the following:

1. 🔗Click the link in the profile or grab it here: https://ilslearningcorner.com/2016-05-heavy-work-activites-heavy-work-prevents-proprioceptive-dysfunction-and-fosters-proprioceptive-success/

2. 📖Read the article on the importance of heavy work.

3. 💬Send us a DM or email us at info@ilslearning.com with one activity you’d like to try with your child using heavy work and we’ll send you a free packet.

Great idea for both home and school
09/12/2025

Great idea for both home and school

A Calm Down Corner gives students a safe space to pause, reset, and return to learning with confidence. By helping children identify their feelings, choose calming tools, and practice strategies that support regulation, we build independence and emotional resilience. This space is not a punishment; it is a pathway to growth and success.

Address

#145-147 Long Circular Road
Maraval

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+18682213866

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