The Local Therapy Company

16/07/2025

Our Therapists had a wonderful Team treat day with the lovely Julie Christian. They got to try lots of different nourishing modalities to support well being. After a long academic year, it was a well deserved day for self care 😊

14/07/2025

🚀 Launch of neurodivergent website

Minds of All Kinds is our new website with support and resources for neurodivergent people of all ages.

Visit the website for:
➡️ Explanations of ADHD and Autism and other neurodivergent differences.
➡️ Local services, referral information and how to navigate the system
➡️ Personal stories

See comments for link 👇

06/06/2025

Acknowledging and/or working on interoception and ways to validate a persons experience is one of the most important parts of co-regulation, leading to self regulation.

It matters to all of us 👐👅👂🏼👁️👣🫁🧠👃🏽🫀

31/05/2025

Tom Howard, whose petition gained 10,000 signatures, says neurodiverse pupils deserve to be understood.

22/05/2025

A welcoming, calming space for individuals of all ages, particulary those with autism, sensory processing difficulties, or anyone in the need of a quiet moment away from the hustle and bustle of shopping has opened in Doncaster’s Frenchgate.

20/05/2025

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What is Sensory Integration? Sensory Integration: Your Brain’s Superpower! 🧠 It’s how your brain organises sights, sounds, touch, taste, smell, body awareness and movement to help you learn, play, work, feel calm and organise your body. Watch our free course ‘Discover Sensory Processing and...

17/05/2025

We share families and colleagues concerns that the proposed SEND changes will make it much harder for children to get the much needed support they require.

Please show your support, help represent those we advocate for and sign the petition.

Support in education is a vital legal right of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We ask the government to commit to maintaining the existing law, so that vulnerable children with SEND can access education and achieve their potential.

11/04/2025

Abbie Cooke, who has autism, called the installation of pods in The Nook Stop a "wonderful idea".

11/04/2025

A chance for autistic people & families to share experiences & thoughts about so many things that affect how autistic people are seen, heard, understood and supported.

This might not be for everyone but is worth considering contributing to.

03/04/2025

This book was recommended to me recently by a fantastic advocate Fleur @ First Look SEN.

This is such a great read and has both an insightful & compassionate tone. It’s a must for anyone wanting to increase their awareness and educate themselves further on the autistic experience for girls.

13/03/2025

Operator commits to accessible travel

10/03/2025

Come and listen FREE to The Head of Educational Law at Birkett Long talk about some hot topics in SEND. Book your ticket now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/send-matters-in-derby-derbyshire-online-event-tickets-1260518056439?aff=oddtdtcreator