Tip of the Week
What is flight, freeze or fight?
The Flight Freeze or Fight response is an automatic reaction for survival. When our brain feels there is a threat or anxiety, it will fill the body with adrenaline to prepare us for physical action to either: If this occurs, try some of our calming techniques or heavy activities which will help calm the nervous…
Read MoreMore tips for studying and exams
It is vitally important to create a low stress environment for your child during this time. Remember to have lots of movement breaks when studying as this will help!
Read MoreTips for studying and exams
At this time of year we know there are lots of tests and examinations looming on the horizon. Mentioning the word “homework” can trigger all sorts of emotions. Why not try some of these strategies. Good luck.
Read MoreThe sensory diet
You would be amazed at how much it can help! It The sensory diet – an important programme to help your child’s regulation. You would be amazed at how much it can help! It can be done at home and in the school environment. Give us a call for more information!
Read MoreThe wobble cushion
A wobble cushion is just like sitting on a peanut, gym or therapy ball! It is a lovely small sensory tool that you could actually take anywhere. The wobbling of the cushion makes sensory seeking children sit and concentrate, fidget less and improve attention. They can have raised bumps which mean they are not there…
Read MoreTips to aid calmness
Now that the weather is improving, gardening offers lots of benefits for our children. It helps their mental, physical and social wellbeing. Not only does it encourage physical activity (great for our fine/gross motor skills), but also promotes good mental health, calming, social skills and learning. If you’re growing vegetables and fruit, it will aid…
Read MoreDeveloping your child’s skills
At Tree Tops, our OTs and OTAs love to use an obstacle course as it supports engagement and develops lots of different skills, including motor planning, sequencing, balance, and problem solving. For those reluctant to engage in fine motor tasks, these can be incorporated too, such as maintaining a tight grip with tongs to develop…
Read MoreHelping poor working memory
Signs of poor working memory in our children can be seen in many ways from giving a task and forgetting it a few seconds later to just becoming overwhelmed with something within the environment. You can help a child with poor working memory by using the following tips: 🤔 simplifying instructions by giving one at…
Read MoreProblems with tooth brushing?
Brushing your teeth is a life skill that some children find really challenging, especially when they have sensory processing Have a look at the tips and don’t forget to let us know any ideas you have too
Read MoreYoung adult learning to drive
Is your young adult learning to drive? When you have an SPD/ASD young adult who lacks/finds it challenging to concentrate, try the following tips and see if it helps:- Before going out in the car do lots of heavy work (calming) * Pushing/pulling exercises * Deep pressure (massage etc) * Brush the path or hoover…
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