Thrive Occupational Therapy

02/03/2020

‪🌟 We are thrilled to open our 4th clinic in Clones, Co Monaghan today and to welcome Tess, Brionan & Sharon to our Sensational Team

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28/01/2020

**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT**

Sensational Kids are coming to Monaghan! 😀
We are very excited to announce that the wonderful Sensational Kids will be taking ownership of Thrive OT in March. More information to follow but in the meantime you can find out all about Sensational Kids and the amazing work they do at www.sensationalkids.ie

27/01/2020

Extremely concerning research findings published today from DCU...

“One in four primary school children cannot run properly and lack basic movement skills, according to a new study. In addition, one in two children cannot kick a ball properly, and less than one in every five can throw a ball.”

DCU research shows children’s skills in running and jumping plateau at the age of 10

15/01/2020

WHY THESE TYPES OF CONTAINERS MAY LEAD TO LEARNING DELAYS

"If kids are spending 10 or more hours on their backs asleep and then even more time in a container while they are awake, you may begin to notice developmental delays in the child’s crawling, rolling, sitting, running and speech and language."

Stay Away from Containers (Car Seats, Bumbos, Swings and Nursing Cushions) This article provides information regarding containers and the possibilities of Container Baby Syndrome (CBS). Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a learning and academic center. As a reminder, ILS is not a health care pr...

07/01/2020

New class catering for children with Autism ages 5-12 starting this Saturday 😊 Great to see!

New class starting this Saturday
Exercise class for children with Autism
Age 5 to 12 years
Parent must accompany child at all times
Please remember it’s a 24hr booking policy

24/12/2019

To our children, families, schools, and colleagues - We wish you all the most wonderful Christmas full of happiness and joy. A time not only for presents, but presence. Be present with your children and loved ones and cherish these precious memories and every special moment that the holidays will bring ❤️
Thank you all for your continued support as Thrive OT approaches it’s sixth year!
See you in 2020 😊
Team Thrive

31/10/2019

Keep in mind to be kind this Halloween 🎃 🙌🏻

30/10/2019

Halloween “Bushtucker Trials” in Eoghan’s session this morning... so much fun!! Developing skills through play 🙌🏻

In this activity, Eoghan is getting lots of vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile input and developing his postural control, shoulder stability, bilateral coordination, crossing his midline, tactile discrimination and fine motor skills... but he doesn’t know that!!! That’s the art of sensory integration therapy - child led therapy through play 😃

25/10/2019

Changing the brain through play...
Sensory Integration Therapy in our specialist clinic - Based on neuroscience, done through play! So so many skills worked on in this obstacle course while having loads of fun!! 🤗

23/10/2019

Our lovely OT Sharon is at Down Syndrome Centre North East every Wednesday. Lovely post about what OT is and how it helps 😊

10/10/2019

TV presenter Rav Wilding says he's 'struggled' with dyspraxia

26/09/2019

The Iceberg.
Zoom in on your phone ;)