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I am a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 15 years experience in working with children in schools, social services, the NHS and now independently. I work closely with families, schools, health and outside agencies using Sensory Integration a
Occupational Therapy for Children
Created on 22/11/2010
Information on Paediatric Occupational Therapy for parents, carers, teachers, students and occupational therapists.
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My last posts
The Sensitivity of Autism
Autism It is difficult for anyone who is not on the spectrum to understand the daily barriers that affect a person with autism. These barriers are due to their perception and experience of the world…
Therapeutic Listening: Listening With The Whole Body.
What is it? This is a sound based programme that combines the therapeutic benefits of music with sophisticated sound technology. It produces specific effects on listening skills and listening…
Sensory Integration - part 2
Sensory Integration Disorder The link between the way the brain works and a person's behaviour is sensory integration. This occurs naturally in most people. After receiving sensory information about…
Sensory Integration - part 1
Some children are sensitive, I mean really sensitive. They won’t wear their socks because the material bothers them - it's too 'scratchy' (especially the seams at the toes). They can’t get…