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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…

Ellen, one of our OT’s attended “Why Children Won’t Eat:Picky vs Problem Feeders Assessment and Treatment Using the SOS Approach to Feeding” for a four day course during June 2019. The SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach focuses on increasing children’s variety of foods and the skills required to eat effectively. This is completed by improving…

“Helped me to rethink how much we ask of children at such a young age.” “Gives a better understanding of why children need a sensory diet.” “Found it to be very informative and looking forward to starting my child’s sensory diet.”

“It reinforces the information already provided by Tree Tops.” “I have a wider and deeper understanding of the needs required to help and support my grandson with everyday techniques I have learned today.” “Thank you, it has been an informative and inspirational morning.” “I have learned how to bring the different sensory activities into the…