Sensory Matters OT

18/02/2026

Have you ever wondered why crossing the midline is so important for a child's development?

🧠crossing the midline plays a crucial role in a child's physical, cognitive and emotional development.
🧠when children learn to reach across their body (e.g. using their left hand to touch their right shoulder), they are strengthening vital connections in the brain that support co-ordination, focus and even reading and writing ✍️📚
🧠crossing the midline helps with:
✅bilateral integration
✅hand-eye co-ordination
✅problem-solving and motor planning
✅attention and focus

12/02/2026

📣You asked and we listened - we've decided to another group for our teens📣

Space is limited so sign up today using the link below!

https://forms.gle/W3ewgt5oumMTL1r97

12/02/2026

📣 We have exciting news 📣

New OT groups launching on the 27th of February! Space is limited so register today using the link below.

We can't wait to see you 🧩

https://forms.gle/RKMzSNWUXxXK4J5s6

10/02/2026

As OT's it's important to understand the difference between a tantrum and a sensory meltdown. One is a struggle for control while the other is a total nervous system overload that requires a calm, safe space.

06/02/2026

The Sensory Matters therapists jumped onto the AI bandwagon ⭐️
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03/02/2026

We are so excited to introduce you to our new 2026 Sensory Matters team! We are looking forward to a busy and fun-filled year ahead 🎉 💯

28/01/2026

As OT's we can assist with toilet training in the following ways:

💫sensory challenges: addresses sensitivity to bathroom environments.

💫posture and positioning: focuses on proper body mechanics.

💫interoceptive awareness: helps with recognising internal bodily signals.

💫strength, endurance and coordination: targets pelvic floor functions.

💫independence training: OT's help with teaching dressing skills such as using buttons and zips that are easy to manage.

15/01/2026

Hi everyone and welcome back. Hope everyone had a good start to the year. Wishing all our kids and families a year filled with growth and confidence. ✨ Please get in contact with us if you have any questions.

21/12/2025

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*Free CHRISTMAS DAY: WHAT A CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR IS REALLY TELLING YOU (POSTER)*

Comment CHRISTMAS and we will send you a message with a link to a free printable PDF of this resource.

This poster puts into words what many adults see on Christmas Day but struggle to understand.

When a child covers their ears, refuses clothes or food, runs off, clings to one adult, repeats questions or has a meltdown, it is easy to label the behaviour as rude, spoilt or defiant. This poster clearly shows that these behaviours are signs of overwhelm and coping, not bad behaviour.

The poster explains how Christmas Day can overload a child’s nervous system through noise, crowds, pressure, new routines, strong smells and sensory input. It helps adults look underneath the behaviour and understand what the child is trying to manage in that moment.

This resource is especially helpful for children who experience anxiety, sensory overload, emotional regulation difficulties, autism, ADHD or trauma related stress. It supports a calm, trauma informed and needs led response focused on safety, predictability and connection.

12/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025 we celebrate with hearts full of gratitude. 💛

To all our incredible patients and parents, thank you for your trust, your commitment, and for sharing so many special moments and memories with us this year. Your progress and smiles are the reason we do what we do. 🌈✨

A very special farewell and thank you to Keila, Bianca Steyn, and Bianca Matthyser. 💐 Your dedication, passion, and warmth have made such a meaningful impact on our kids, families, and team. We will miss you dearly and wish you all the best on your new journeys. 🤍

From our Sensory Matters family to yours we wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🥂 Rest well, stay safe, and we can’t wait to see everyone again in 2026! 🌟

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05/12/2025

✨ Pajamas, Paint & Play - Therapyworx Style! 🎨🌙

Our amazing Therapyworx therapists swapped scrubs for pajamas yesterday and ended the year with a creative, cosy splash of colour!

From fluffy slippers to bright paint palettes, our team spent time creating and celebrating the year that was. 💛

We’re so grateful for this incredible team; for their passion, dedication, and the heart they pour into every child they support.

Here’s to rest, creativity and an even brighter year ahead! 🌟🧸

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