Sensitivity OT Services

13/05/2026

These are great ideas for improving handwriting. We love simple handwriting games, too: https://www.theottoolbox.com/handwriting-games/

13/05/2026

let's talk about pencil grasp development and FUNCTIONAL grasps: https://www.theottoolbox.com/pencil-grasp-development

13/05/2026

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The Pyramid of Learning and FUNCTION: https://www.theottoolbox.com/pyramid-of-learning/

04/05/2026

To parents, a family are wanting to donate the gorilla gym as their son has grown out of it. If interested let me know.

03/05/2026

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02/05/2026

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25/04/2026

Flexible seating options: https://www.theottoolbox.com/diy-flexible-seating-ideas/

https://www.theottoolbox.com/flexible-seating-in-the-classroom/

24/04/2026

Hanging activities in a sensory integration clinic provide strong proprioceptive input to the joints and muscles through traction, weight-bearing, and gentle pulling forces. This input helps the brain better understand body position and movement, supporting improved body awareness and motor planning. The deep pressure and joint activation can also have a regulating effect on the nervous system, helping individuals become more organised, calm, and focused.

24/04/2026

Blowing activities (like bubbles or pinwheels) help children practise slow, controlled breathing, which has a calming effect on the body. They support oral motor skills, focus, and emotional regulation, helping children feel more settled and ready to engage.

24/04/2026

Fine motor activities, such as putting clothes on a washing line, play an important role in children’s physical and cognitive development. These tasks involve small, precise movements of the hands and fingers, helping to strengthen muscles needed for everyday skills like writing, buttoning, and using tools.

Hanging clothes also encourages bilateral coordination, meaning both hands work together in a coordinated way—one hand may hold the clothing while the other positions and clips it. This cooperation between both sides of the body supports brain development and improves overall motor planning.

In addition, these activities enhance hand–eye coordination, as children must visually guide their hand movements to correctly place items and secure them with pegs. This strengthens the connection between visual input and physical action, which is essential for many learning tasks.

This little lady was very please with herself.

15/04/2026