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Potential OT & The Sensory Den

We are a private OT service for adults and children with a team of specialists covering Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire & Yorkshire.

Our specialist sensory integration clinic is in Lincoln. Based in Market Rasen, Potential OT is an independent practice providing Occupational Therapy across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

05/02/2026

We are hosting another open event on Wednesday 11th February, this is a wonderful opportunity to come and see the fantastic provision we have on offer and meet our staff team. Please ensure you book your time slot.

05/02/2026

Sensory Dysregulation Doesn’t Look the Same for Every Child...

Two children can be dysregulated and this can look completely different 👀

Sensory dysregulation might look like:
🙉 Covering ears, avoiding noisy spaces, or melting down in crowds
🤸 Constantly moving, crashing, or seeking deep pressure
🪑 Difficulty focusing, sitting still, or following instructions
😡💧 Big emotional outbursts or going very quiet and withdrawn
😴😬 Fatigue, irritability, anxiety, or feeling “on edge”

Important reminder 💛👇
Dysregulation isn’t a choice and it is not a parenting failure.

Let us know below...
Which of these signs feel familiar in your child (or even in yourself)? 👇💬

02/02/2026

👋 Meet the Boss (and OT Extraordinaire!)

Say hello to Hannah, our Founder & Director — and yes, still very much an Occupational Therapist 💪✨

Hannah is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist who started Potential OT with a big vision: supporting children and families to thrive, while building a team that genuinely cares. She brings OT smarts, leadership magic, and a whole lot of heart to everything she does 🧠💙

🧘‍♀️ OT superpowers:
👉 Paediatric OT
👉 Has recently completed specialist children’s yoga training, bringing movement, mindfulness, and regulation into her sessions

When she’s not leading the team or working alongside families, you’ll find Hannah singing for her local choir or Blighty Belles 🎶

29/01/2026

Did you know...

Sensory Challenges Aren’t Just for Children

When we talk about sensory regulation, it’s easy to think it’s just a “child thing.”

But sensory regulation affects all of us.

Sensory regulation can impact:
👶 Children and adults
🧠 Neurodivergent individuals
💭 People with anxiety or trauma histories
🌱 Highly sensitive individuals
😴 Anyone experiencing stress, illness, or burnout

It’s not about being “too sensitive.”

It’s about how the nervous system processes the world.

When we understand this, we can respond with empathy and model healthy regulation for our children.

22/01/2026

Did you know...

You Have More Than 5 Senses 👀👂✋

Your child’s body is working with 8 sensory systems every day.
Here’s a quick breakdown ⬇️

The familiar ones:
👀 Sight – what we see
👂 Sound – what we hear
✋ Touch – textures, pressure, temperature
👅 Taste
👃 Smell

The ones we don’t talk about enough:
🧍 Proprioception – body awareness (where your body is in space)
🤸 Vestibular – movement, balance, spinning, jumping
❤️ Interoception – internal cues like hunger, thirst, tiredness, and emotions

When one or more of these systems is overwhelmed or under-supported, we often see sensory dysregulation, especially in children.

Understanding which sense is struggling helps us choose the right support, not just manage the behaviour.

Let us know below...
Which sense do you or your child seem most sensitive to?

15/01/2026

Sensory Dysregulation

Over the next few weeks, we’re talking about sensory dysregulation.
What it is.
What it looks like.
And practical tools to help children regulate.

So let’s start here ⬇️

What Does Sensory Dysregulation Look Like in Children? 🤔

Ever notice your child fall apart the moment they get home?
That’s not “bad behaviour.”
It’s their nervous system saying “I’ve had enough.”

Sensory dysregulation can look like:
- Ripping clothes off as soon as they walk in the door
- Only eating a small number of “safe” foods
- Biting toys, clothing, themselves, or others
- Crashing into and off furniture or throwing their body around
- Big emotions that seem to come out of nowhere

Your child isn’t being difficult.
They’re dysregulated and communicating the only way they can.
You’re not doing anything wrong.
Support starts with understanding 💛

Please feel free to comment, send us a direct message or email us at info@potentialot.co.uk for support or advice 💙🧡

12/01/2026

Just round the corner from us 🥰 great to see they are now accepting referrals 👏

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Potential OT! ✨🎄

We want to wish all of our wonderful clients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year! ❤️🎅✨

Our out of office is now on as we give our fabulous team some much-needed time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy the festivities with their loved ones. We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

We’ll be back in the office on 2nd January, ready for another year of supporting our amazing children and families.

Thank you for being a part of our Potential OT community — we appreciate you all so much.

Have a magical Christmas and a brilliant start to 2026! 🎁❄️

19/12/2025

🌟 Feedback Friday! 🌟

There’s nothing we love more than hearing from the wonderful families we support. This week’s Feedback Friday comes from one of our amazing parents, who shared:

✨ “Wow! What an incredible place this is!
Rosie had a wonderful manor, she is extremely kind and patient with our daughter’s needs plus her in depth knowledge and advice is invaluable.
We are at the beginning of our journey and excited and confident that this will help.
The sensory den itself is outstanding. Spotless but an absolute treasure trove of adventure. The variety of specialist tools and equipment available in one space was more than I have ever seen and Rosie showed and explained how to use each, while keeping it child initiated. Prior to the appointed we were sent a video to show our daughter and everything was explained well to allow her to prepare mentally for what to expect.
Highly recommend.” ✨

Hearing how our sessions make a difference means the world to us. We are so proud of the progress, confidence, and joy our children bring to every session and we’re grateful for the trust families place in us every single week. 💛

Thank you to all our incredible parents and carers for your ongoing support. Your feedback helps us grow, reflect, and continue providing the very best care here at Potential OT.

17/12/2025

🐐✨ Rehab Day Fun at Potential OT! ✨🐶

Last week we had the most brilliant rehab day with one of our clients, filled with meaningful activities, confidence-building moments, and plenty of fun!

We started our morning at Walk About Goats, helping with their daily routine and finishing with a goat walk… always a highlight and always lots of fun! 🐐💛

After that, we headed out for food shopping and meal prep, building real-life independence skills and supporting routine, planning and organisation.
To finish off a fantastic day, we ended with a lovely dog walk.. the perfect way to wind down, get outdoors, and enjoy some calm after a busy schedule. 🐾🌿

Days like these remind us how powerful hands-on, meaningful activities can be in supporting confidence, life skills and wellbeing. Proud of the progress, the effort, and the joy shared along the way. 💛✨

Walkabout Goats

15/12/2025

🎄✍️ Christmas Handwriting Hacks from Potential OT! ✍️🎄

We’re getting into the festive spirit with some fun and simple Christmas-themed handwriting hacks to help children build confidence and strengthen their writing skills!

From Candy Cane Spacing to Snowball Letters and Warm-Up Wiggles, these playful strategies make handwriting practice feel magical and stress-free.
Whether it’s slowing down with Sleigh-Slow Writing, using Elf-Line Helpers, or tracing festive words, each hack is designed to support letter formation, control, and hand strength - all while keeping things joyful and engaging this Christmas season. ❤️🎅

Have a look at our photo and give a few a try at home, these little festive tweaks can make a big difference!

12/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Party Fun at Potential OT! ✨🎄

We’ve officially kicked off the festive season with our Christmas party. It was filled with good food, lots of laughter, and plenty of Christmas cheer! 🎅🎁

We also took part in our team Secret Santa, and the thoughtful gifts did not disappoint! 😄❤️

We’re so grateful for our wonderful team. Their kindness, hard work, and sense of fun make Potential OT such a special place to be. This time of year reminds us just how lucky we are to work alongside such amazing people.

Here’s to celebrating together, spreading joy, and enjoying all the Christmas festivities! 🎉❄️

Address

The Sensory Den, Unit 7 Stirlin Point, Sadler Court, Sadler Road
Lincoln
LN63RG

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Website

https://www.potentialot.co.uk/, https://linktr.ee/potentialot_sensoryden

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