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Tree Tops mission is to educate families, schools and health practitioners to understand the difficulties of children suffering from Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). The team at Tree Tops, led by Dawn Dunn, Paediatric Clinical Specialist, were delighted to be invited to contribute to the 2019 edition of the Parliamentary Review.  The aim of the Parliamentary…

“Some of the techniques may help my child stay on track at school.” “Trainers gave support and advice on how to use equipment, when, why and answered all questions.” “Helped me understand how my child’s reactions can be helped and calmed.” “Helped to clarify the sensory activities purposes and what to use and when.” “The…

“This session has provided me with more of an understanding of how to recognise signs and what to do to help children.” “Training has developed my awareness of sensory needs. I will introduce some techniques with individuals and whole class.” “Lots of useful ideas to use every day in the classroom.” “I now have a…

Our purpose-built feeding room: A new feeding room will enable us to continue to offer Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Food Therapy for both individuals and groups of children. This specialised treatment from America is highly successful in addressing feeding difficulties from “picky to problem feeders”. We are one of the few places in the UK…

Tree Tops is thrilled to announce that we will be opening a new clinic in Stockton On Tees. Our new facility will enable us to offer more specialised interventions for children and families in the Teesside and surrounding areas. It will have: A specially designed Sensory Integration room to meet the needs of our many…

Well done to our July Tree Topper of the Month – Thomas! Mum said, “My son has been having swimming lessons from the age of five to the age of ten and now, after not giving up, has his 10m. So pleased as to however long how long it took – he never gave up. …

Hi everyone, We have some spare spaces during August if anyone would like to book a top-up treatment session or two? The only criteria would be that you have been for treatment in the last 12-16 months. You could even give us some pointers on what you would like the team to help your child…

I audio type the occupational therapy reports as well as do other admin duties for 16 hours per week.  For the remainder of the week, I work as a Supply Teacher. I learned to touch type nearly 40 years ago on a manual typewriter at the local College; for those old enough to remember, pressing…

It is always lovely receiving good comments, especially about feeding difficulties. One mum has sent this in to us, explaining how she has helped her child by encouraging him to eat certain foods. Works well with thick rather than thin carrots Explores sharp foods and drinks Working with lots of intensive interaction, power techniques, blowing…

“More ideas to use within motor skills groups.” “Identify sensory issues within children in the school.” “It will really help in setting up specific boxes, as well as a wider school approach.” “Within my role of supporting schools with behaviour issues and helping identify sensory needs in school.” “Gave me information on how to input…