Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy

Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy Working with children with developmental and learning deficits to promote independence in school, at Here is the link:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/spdpsg/

Newton Aycliffe Clinic - Eldon Road, Aycliffe Business Park, DL5 6UL (Head Office)

Stockton Clinic - 46 Durham Road, Stockton, TS19 0BS

Tree Tops has been developed with great foundations in the knowledge of assessment and treatment techniques of children. The therapists have extensive knowledge into conditions of DCD, Dyspraxia, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorders. Post graduate training in

Sensory Integration has allowed us to introduce this specialised treatment to children on a daily basis to develop their underlying difficulties. We also have a private sensory parent support group which you are more than welcome to join.

We are coming up to week 4 of the school holidays 👩‍🏫🏫📚Here are some tips to think about over the next couple of weeks t...
10/08/2025

We are coming up to week 4 of the school holidays 👩‍🏫🏫📚

Here are some tips to think about over the next couple of weeks to help prepare your child for school.

Give us a shout if you have any questions 👋

Working memory is a skill we all need. We use it in everything we do from the moment we wake up to the minute we fall a...
09/08/2025

Working memory is a skill we all need. We use it in everything we do from the moment we wake up to the minute we fall asleep!

Here are some more tips to help:

🤔 Minimise distractions
🤔 Break down tasks and activities
🤔 Limit information
🤔 Write down tasks
🤔 Visual aids
🤔 Repeat information
🤔 Allow ample time to process instructions
🤔 Speak slowly and clearly
🤔 After giving instructions, check the child's understanding.


During the summer break, have a go at some craft activities as they help children with their fine motor development and ...
08/08/2025

During the summer break, have a go at some craft activities as they help children with their fine motor development and also in the following ways:

✂🖍 Fine motor skills and dexterity
✂🖍 Following instructions
✂🖍 Focus and concentration
✂🖍 Sensory play
✂🖍 Confidence and self-esteem
✂🖍 Planning and executing tasks
✂🖍 Creativity and imagination
✂🖍 Hand-eye coordination
✂🖍 Problem solving
✂🖍 Social skills
✂🖍 Relaxing and calming

Don't forget to send Fizzwig your pictures! He loves to see what you have been doing during the school holidays.

Fine motor skills refer to the ability to make precise and coordinated movements using the small muscles in our hands an...
07/08/2025

Fine motor skills refer to the ability to make precise and coordinated movements using the small muscles in our hands and wrists. They are essential for lots of daily tasks. Here are some that you may not have thought of:

✋🏼Tying shoelaces
✋🏼 Fastening buttons/zips
✋🏼 Using scissors
✋🏼 Opening packets of biscuits/crisps
✋🏼 Typing on a keyboard
✋🏼 Writing/drawing
✋🏼 Folding clothing
✋🏼 Twisting a door handle
✋🏼 Brushing teeth
✋🏼 Using cutlery
✋🏼 Building with blocks/Lego

Sizzling Summer Sensory Hacks! ☀🍉🍜🍕If you're out for the day or even going on holiday, trying new foods can be a fun sen...
06/08/2025

Sizzling Summer Sensory Hacks! ☀🍉🍜🍕

If you're out for the day or even going on holiday, trying new foods can be a fun sensory experience but be mindful of sensory sensitivities. Engaging with food through smell, sight, touch and taste can help make that experience much more enjoyable and less overwhelming.

Here are some tips to help.


Take it easy today and rest - you've earned it. 🧘‍♂️😌
05/08/2025

Take it easy today and rest - you've earned it. 🧘‍♂️😌

The weather is up and down so why not have a go at one or all of these fine motor activities. 🖐🏽✂️🖍🖌Many daily tasks re...
04/08/2025

The weather is up and down so why not have a go at one or all of these fine motor activities. 🖐🏽✂️🖍🖌

Many daily tasks rely on good fine motor skills. They are essential for a child's development and independence.

Tree Topper of the Month for the month of July 2025 👑No matter how small, every little step counts. It could be the sma...
03/08/2025

Tree Topper of the Month for the month of July 2025 👑

No matter how small, every little step counts. It could be the smallest of things such as learning to swim, ride a bicycle, fastening a button/zip or shoelaces, managed to do your homework, hop, skip, tidy up....anything but we want to know.

Each child entered will receive a certificate because every child is a winner in our eyes. The Tree Tops Team want to recognise all our children's achievements and boost their self-esteem. It is incredibly important to do so. If you want your child to remain anonymous, that is absolutely fine too, just let us know.

The winner will be crowned 'Tree Topper of the Month' and added to our special board in Reception.
Now get posting or messaging or email and we will be in touch!

PS Your child can remain anonymous if you wish 🤫

One of our Tree Toppers had a fantastic session focused on problem solving and ideation (creating a process of generatin...
01/08/2025

One of our Tree Toppers had a fantastic session focused on problem solving and ideation (creating a process of generating, developing and communicating). This was to help him prepare for the responsibilities of secondary school. 🏫👨‍🏫

He had to collect keys, undo padlocks, and match rings to the correct cones. However, he had to do all of this by moving between the swings without touching the mats and by thinking of unique ways to travel through the hoops.

We were blown away by your creative thinking! 🤔😄

You will be amazing in your new school!

The Tree Tops team.

Important news!
31/07/2025

Important news!

Does your child present as a fussy eater? Does your child dislike many foods, run away from some food smells, grumble a...
31/07/2025

Does your child present as a fussy eater? Does your child dislike many foods, run away from some food smells, grumble about textures of the food? 🍊🍒🍕🍣

Give us a call. We have OT's that have an expertise in food therapy.

Sizzling summer sensory hacks! 🌞Going on a journey with an SPD child can be quite challenging. They are suddenly thrown...
30/07/2025

Sizzling summer sensory hacks! 🌞

Going on a journey with an SPD child can be quite challenging. They are suddenly thrown into airports, train stations, crowded cafes which all throw out different smells, bright lights, announcements from a tannoy. 🚌🚘🚉✈

To help make the journey smoother, take a look at some of our tips.

Remember!
Pulling a suitcase or carrying a bag will aid regulation.

Address

Eldon Road, Aycliffe Business Park
Newton Aycliffe
DL56UL

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:15pm

Telephone

+441325304411

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Tree Tops has been developed with great foundations in the knowledge of assessment and treatment techniques of children and adults. Our therapists have extensive knowledge into conditions such as DCD, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Attachment Disorder, and Sensory Processing Difficulties. Post graduate training in Sensory Integration has allowed us to introduce this specialised treatment to children and adults on a daily basis to develop their underlying difficulties.

Tree Tops work with many schools, charities and voluntary organisations. We can provide valuable training and programmes which helps with gross/fine motor skills, handwriting, building self-esteem, confidence, behaviour and perception.

Fizzwig (our mascot) and the Tree Topper teddy bears are a vital part of our organisation and go on many adventures with the children or help them with their programmes. Check out our website to see what they all get up to!

We also have a private sensory parent support group which you are more than welcome to join. Here is the link:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/spdpsg/ . A youth group has also been set up which is run through a secret page. If you would like more information please email our office.