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Thank you BBC Radio Tees for coming along to the grand opening ceremony of our new Stockton Clinic on Friday 13th December 2019. Dawn Dunn (Managing Director) explained what Tree Tops can offer families and schools from our new clinic in Stockton. Dawn O’Hanlon (Business Administrator) spoke about our parent support group – Sensory Processing…

Thank you Thornhill Primary School in Shildon for this lovely email we received about the children we help in your school. In my role as teacher at Thornhill Primary School this is the second academic year that I have been running the Tree Tops Motor Skills Group with our children. Over that time I have…

“It has given further thought to some principles I was already aware of, but the information on how it can help gave me better understanding. Heavy work in particular.” “Practical examples to calm or alert children at different times of the day, will benefit our students greatly!” “I feel it may be very useful for…

One of our favourite SENCO’s is leaving at Christmas and we received this lovely comment from their school, Beech Grove Primary. “It’s been great working with Laura and Dawn. I can’t think of any outside agency support we have had that has had such a positive impact on the children – and that’s not only…

Job purpose: To assess and treat children with a range of Developmental Disorders within Tree Tops clinic and the school environment. To deliver monthly OT service to mainstream SLA schools   Key Responsibilities and duties: Assessment of child’s fine /gross motor development, visual perceptual and handwriting skills using standardised tests Take lead role in treatment…

This is an inspirational message from one of our families. However, we would also like to thank them for sharing this very personal journey with us all and to wish them the very best in the future. “I wanted to write a little about my experience with Tree Tops as I wished to read about…

How did your firework night go? Did your child have difficulties with the noise, bright lights, crowds? Drop us a message and let us know your story.

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…