Lets Make Sense Occupational Therapists

13/03/2026

What happens if you are very sensitive towards the feeling of paper?
Life is very tough, because every time you write or read in class you cringe... Imagine how hard it is for your nervous system to cope and not be in constant fight, flight or freeze!
I therapy we treat a sensitivity in 2 ways: first of all we desensitize and secondly we make adaptations where necessary.
In this session we used a fun activity to override the "scaryness" of a paper and in class we use proprioception (through for example chewing gum, or the appropriate fidget toys) as well as a glove or long sleeved shirt to help this boy cope better.

13/03/2026

06/03/2026

The autistic brain never cease to amaze us!
This boy chose to play with the blocks and stacked them. 1 red, 2 orange, 3 yellow......
But 7.... 7 different colours. Why, because the rainbow has 7 different colours.
Wow, how clever is that!
And that is why we believe in child directed play!

04/03/2026

🎉 Super exciting news 🎉

Our practice is so glad to announce that we now offer Speech Therapy as well.

Meet the team:

Ursula is passionate about neurodiverse children and specialize in Spelling to Communicate.

Aamina loves to help children to reach their full potential and to be fully functional in class and at home.

We are looking forward to see how you are going to make a difference in the children's lives!!!

20/02/2026

Magda Ge**er a well known principle and infant specialist said: "Let the child be the scriptwriter, the director and the actor of his own play."

It encourages fostering independence, creativity and self confidence by allowing children to choose their activities and direct their own experiences.

19/02/2026

Are you worried about your child?

- Struggles with reading and writing
- Light sensitive
- Unexplained headaches
- Poor concentration
- Lack of motivation

Maybe consider an Irlen Screening to possibly help your child function better.

Contact Grethe to book an appointment (082 874 0421)

16/02/2026

Meet the 2026 Occupational Therapy Team:

Grethe — the Boss Lady 👑
The visionary. The decision maker. The one who built the foundation.

Nadiyah — the Client Magnet ✨
The connector. The trusted one. The reason families say “yes.”

Arlien — the Caseload Commander 📋
The organiser. The balancer. The one who keeps everything flowing.

Helen — the Calm Anchor 🌿
The steady presence. The gentle strength. The one who brings peace to the chaos.

02/12/2025

"It's in the giving that we receive"
- Francis of Assisi

01/12/2025

✨ **Exciting News!** 🎉
Are you dreading the long December holidays? 😅
Wondering how you’re going to keep your kids busy every day? 🧒🎨
Heading out on a long road trip and not sure how to keep them entertained? 🚗💭

We’ve got the **perfect solution!** 🎁

Our **Holiday Play Boxes** are filled with carefully selected activities that help develop:
🖐️ Fine motor skills
🎨 Creative play
🧩 Sensory integration
🧠 Motor planning skills
👀 Visual perceptual skills

🌟 **Bonus!**
Every box has been put together by a qualified **Occupational Therapist**, and includes clear instructions on how to use each item. ✔️

📞 **Contact Arlien from Let’s Make Sense Therapists** to order yours today: **082 675 9105**.
Give your kids hours of meaningful, screen-free fun this holiday! 🎄✨

02/10/2025

Sometimes the world around us can just be a little over whelming.
Noice cancelling earphones can help kids with auditory sensitivities to regulate better and feel calmer and more content in a noisy environment.