Florikids

04/03/2026

This morning I've joined Sea Of Support S.O.S Networking Page for their SEND tea and coffee meet up in Kettering.
These spaces are so important. No pressure, no judgement, just parents who understand.
I was there to answer any questions about movement, mobility and physical development, and simply to listen.
If you’re local and need support check out Sea of Support for more info. You are not alone. 💜

03/03/2026

What is DCD?
DCD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects movement and coordination.
It is sometimes still referred to as Dyspraxia, although DCD is the medical term used in diagnosis.

Children with DCD often:
• Trip or bump into things more than peers
• Struggle with sports or playground games
• Find handwriting slow and effortful
• Avoid physical tasks because they feel “not good at it”
• Tire easily with movement-based activities

And here’s the important part:
It is not laziness.
It is not low intelligence.
It is not poor parenting.

Their brain simply processes movement differently.

How Physiotherapy Helps

This is where targeted, specialist paediatric physiotherapy makes a real difference.
Physio can help by:
✔ Improving core strength and stability
✔ Developing balance and coordination
✔ Breaking down complex movements into achievable steps
✔ Building motor planning skills
✔ Increasing confidence in PE and play
✔ Supporting endurance and posture

We do not just practise movements.
We train the brain to understand movement.
With the right support, children with DCD can thrive physically and emotionally.

When movement feels easier, confidence grows. And when confidence grows, participation follows.

02/03/2026

Time 4 Support Supporting parents of children with SEND is just as important as supporting the child. When families feel heard, progress follows.
If you’re unsure about your child’s movement, mobility or development, let’s talk. Clarity changes everything. 💜

02/03/2026

26/02/2026

What happens at a Florikids Physiotherapy first appointment?

We talk. We play. We assess.
And YES we treat.

From the very first session, your child doesn’t just get observed, they get intervention. I don’t believe in “assessment only, come back next week for the real work.” If we can help straight away, we do.

You will see the techniques.
You will understand the reasoning.
You will leave knowing exactly what to do.

I actively encourage you to take videos during the session for your personal use, so you feel confident repeating everything at home. No guessing. No trying to remember which hand went where.

My goal is simple: clarity, progress, empowered parents.

Because when you work with me, one appointment is never just an assessment. It is the start of change.

25/02/2026

So excited to be in a room with so many brilliant organisations at today’s 🍓 JAM - Helping Out Networking. Real collaboration. Real impact. Real heart for our community.
A big shout out to
Northants SEND Mummas
EnFold - Northamptonshire Autism Support
Soar Development Ltd
Rockin Roadrunner
Step Forward With Lewis CIC
Service Six
Growing Together Northampton
Northampton Partnership Homes
Community Health Champions
renew169 Wellbeing Café
Charity Focus Consulting
Home-Start Northampton
Born to Perform UK

When this many people come together with one goal, supporting local families, powerful things happen ✨

24/02/2026

22/02/2026

Entrepreneur life is wild but worth it.

21/02/2026

Big feelings. Wobbly movement. Growing bodies.
We look at the whole child, not just the symptom.
If something feels “not quite right”, trust that instinct.
Florikids Physiotherapy is here to guide, support and strengthen.
Children Flourish Through Motion

19/02/2026

What Is Bilateral Integration?

Bilateral integration is the ability to use both hands together in a coordinated way.
It sounds simple, but it is a big developmental skill.

Children use this ability every day when they: • Get dressed
• Use cutlery
• Carry school bags
• Play with toys
• Draw and write
• Open containers

When this skill is not fully developed, children may avoid two handed tasks, struggle with dressing, tire quickly during writing or seem clumsy when catching a ball.

The good news is that this skill can be strengthened through simple, playful activities at home.

Rolling Pin Play
Roll out playdough using a rolling pin.
Encourage your child to hold the rolling pin with both hands.
Bonus tip. Hide small objects in the dough to find and flatten.

Lego, Duplo or Stickle Bricks
Building towers and houses naturally encourages both hands to work together.
One hand stabilises. The other hand manipulates.
Engineering skills in the making.

Clapping Games
Clap along to music.
Play partner clapping games.
Rhythm plus coordination equals brilliant brain work.

Ball Play
Throwing
Catching
Rolling
Encourage your child to catch and throw using both hands. Start with a large soft ball and build up from there.

Carrying Objects
Ask your child to carry books, toys or small boxes using both hands.
Heavier objects encourage both hands to stabilise and coordinate.
Little arms, big responsibility.

Reading a Book
Encourage your child to hold the book with one hand and turn the pages with the other.
This supports hand dominance and coordination at the same time.

Drumming
Use hands or two drumsticks.
Encourage drumming with both hands together.
No drum set at home. A saucepan works just fine.

Using Apps With Purpose
If your child uses a tablet or phone:
Encourage them to hold the device with one hand and interact with the other.

Games such as balloon popping, racing games, piano apps, mazes and paint by number activities can support coordinated hand use when used intentionally.

When To Seek Support
If your child:
• Avoids two handed tasks
• Switches hands frequently
• Struggles with dressing
• Appears unusually clumsy
• Finds writing tiring
• Becomes frustrated with fine motor tasks
It may be helpful to seek a professional assessment.