Shining Stars Childrens Therapy Center

Shining Stars Childrens Therapy Center U.K trained children's OT - Autism. A.D.H.D .

sensory processing issues- Handwriting issues - pediatric feeding disorders- cognitive issues - Brain injury - stroke - downs syndrome- developmental delays

31/01/2026

Did you know toilet training isn’t just about “trying harder”? 🚽🫁

For many children, potty struggles—constipation, stool withholding, or fear of the toilet—are actually linked to the pelvic floor and breathing patterns.

🧠 When a child is stressed, anxious, or rushing through the day:
• The pelvic floor stays tight instead of relaxing
• Breathing becomes shallow or held
• The body stays in fight-or-flight, not “ready to go”

🌬️ Breath work helps because:
✔️ Deep, slow breathing sends a safety signal to the nervous system
✔️ The diaphragm and pelvic floor work as a team
✔️ Relaxed breathing = relaxed pelvic floor = easier bowel movements

👶 This is especially important for children with:
• Constipation
• Stool withholding
• Anxiety around potty use
• Autism, ADHD, or sensory sensitivities

💡 Toilet success starts from the inside out—not with pressure or punishment.

👉 Follow for OT-based, nervous-system-friendly toilet training tips for kids. Message or call us on 0091 95144 81180 for consultations


24/01/2026

🚽 Potty training tip most parents miss:
It may not be your child — it may be the bathroom.

Hello parents, I’m Archana Raman, a UK-trained Children & Young People’s Occupational Therapist.
For many toddlers, especially sensory-sensitive children, the toilet can feel like a sensory nightmare.

Ask yourself 👇
❓ Is the light too bright?
❓ Is the floor cold on their feet?
❓ Does the potty seat wobble even slightly?

⚠️ A moving seat can trigger a fight-or-flight response — the body tightens, and going becomes impossible.

✨ OT-approved fixes that work:
✔️ Make sure the potty seat is 100% secure (no wobble at all)
✔️ If your child hates cold, pre-warm the seat or use a warm wipe
✔️ Add a soft rug under their feet for grounding
✔️ Use a dim night light for evening toilet visits

When the environment feels safe and calm, the body can finally relax enough to go.

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18/01/2026

Best outfit for toilet training / potty training

🚽 Potty training or toileting training tip most parents miss:
It’s not just about when your child goes… it’s about what they’re wearing.

I’m Archana, a UK-trained Children’s Occupational Therapist, and here’s something I see every day 👇
Potty training is a motor skill.

If your child is struggling with:
❌ buttons
❌ tight leggings
❌ zips or stiff waistbands

…their body knows they need to go, but their hands can’t move fast enough — and accidents happen.

✨ Think: Function over Fashion
✔️ Loose, elastic waistbands
✔️ Easy push-down, pull-up clothes
✔️ In the first week, even dresses or oversized tees help remove the “pants barrier”

👉 Pro OT tip: Practice the push-down motion while your child stands against a wall to build balance and stability.

👖 The best potty-training outfit?
Simple. Soft. Stretchy.

What’s your go-to brand for easy-on, easy-off pants?
Comment below 👇 — other parents will thank you!

📍Need personalised potty training support in Chennai?
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17/01/2026

Potty training or toilet training isn’t about waiting for words — it’s about watching skills 🚽

Most parents wait to hear “I need to go”,
but as Occupational Therapists, we look for physical and developmental readiness first.

✨ Signs your child may be potty-ready:
• Can walk to the bathroom independently
• Stays dry for 1.5–2 hours
• Shows awareness by hiding or going to a corner before soiling
• Can sit briefly and follow simple routines

💡 Pro tip:
Before training even starts, practice “sit times” fully clothed to build comfort with the toilet.
Readiness is a set of skills, not just speech.

If your child has the motor skills and curiosity
you can start building the routine now, without pressure 🤍

👇 Comment “READY” and I’ll share my OT toilet-readiness checklist with you!






10/01/2026

Does your child gag, refuse textures, or eat only a few ‘safe’ selective foods?
This is not bad behaviour or parenting failure — it’s often sensory-based feeding difficulty.

Some children are over-sensitive to textures, smells, temperatures, or even the sound of chewing.
For them, food feels too slimy, too crunchy, or too overwhelming.

Other children are under-responsive — they crave strong flavours or chew for long periods just to feel the food.

And many kids with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences struggle with body awareness, oral muscle control, and regulation — which directly affects eating.

So what can parents do?

👉 First, stop forcing bites. Pressure increases sensory fear.
👉 Second, work on sensory regulation before meals — jumping, wall pushes, deep pressure.
👉 Third, play with food without expectation: touch, smell, lick, and explore.
👉 Fourth, build oral skills through blowing, chewing toys, and graded textures.

Feeding is not just about the mouth — it’s about the brain processing sensation.

With the right occupational therapy support, children can expand their food range safely and confidently.

If your child struggles with eating, it’s a signal — not stubbornness.

10/01/2026

Jump ➡️ Look ➡️ Remember 🧠✨
Ever wondered why your child remembers better after movement?

In this activity, your child first jumps on a trampoline (movement), then visually scans and memorises what’s under each cone, and finally recalls it without looking.

🔹 What skills does this build?

👀 Visual Fixation
After jumping, the eyes learn to stop, focus and lock onto a target.
This is the same skill needed for:
• Reading a line without skipping
• Copying from the blackboard
• Paying attention to the teacher after recess

🧠 Visual Memory
Your child sees, stores and retrieves visual information.
This directly supports:
• Remembering letters and spellings
• Writing without constantly looking back
• Following multi-step instructions

🎢 Vestibular Regulation
Jumping provides controlled sensory input that organises the brain.
A regulated vestibular system helps with:
• Sitting for longer periods
• Reduced fidgeting
• Better emotional regulation

✨ Why I use this approach:
Learning doesn’t happen in isolation. When movement, vision and memory work together, the brain becomes more efficient — especially for children with ADHD, autism or sensory processing difficulties.

📌 At school: Better attention, reading, writing & recall
📌 At home: Calmer behaviour, improved routines & independence

This is not “just play” — this is therapy through play 💛

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✨ When Autism & ADHD occur together (AuDHD) ✨Some children don’t fit neatly into just one box.They may show both autisti...
02/01/2026

✨ When Autism & ADHD occur together (AuDHD) ✨

Some children don’t fit neatly into just one box.
They may show both autistic traits and ADHD traits — this is often called AuDHD.

You may notice: 🔹 Big energy but poor focus
🔹 Sensory overload (noise, lights, touch)
🔹 Impulsive actions with emotional outbursts
🔹 Difficulty with social interactions
🔹 Getting overwhelmed very quickly

👉 This is not bad behaviour.
👉 It’s a nervous system that needs understanding and support.

With the right occupational therapy, children with AuDHD can: 🌈 Regulate emotions
🌈 Improve attention & self-control
🌈 Manage sensory sensitivities
🌈 Build confidence and daily life skills

✨ Every child’s brain is different — and every child deserves support that fits them.

📍 Shining Stars Children’s Therapy Center, Chennai
📞 DM or call to book an assessment

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01/01/2026

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31/12/2025

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28/12/2025

In this task We’re working on:
✅ Teaching the hands to do two different things at once.
✅ Tracking colors to help with reading and focus.
✅ Coordination that connects the left and right side of the brain.
​Ready to help your little one reach their next milestone?
Call or message us today on 0091 95144 81180. or visit our clinic to learn more about our personalized OT programs! 📩✨
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27/12/2025

Does your child forget instructions easily?
Homework steps, school items, or what you just told them?

Try this simple shopping game 👇

👉 “We are going to the shop and buying apple, soap, milk…”
Add one item each time and ask your child to remember the full list.

✨ How this helps your child:
✔ Improves short-term & working memory
✔ Helps ADHD kids remember instructions better
✔ Builds listening and attention skills
✔ Prepares the brain for school learning
✔ No worksheets, no pressure — only play!

💡 Best part?
You can play this anywhere — home, car, or while walking!

📍 For structured memory & attention building through play,
📞 Visit Shining Stars Children’s Therapy Center, Chennai
📲 Call: 95144 81180

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Ever wonder why your child can focus on a LEGO set for hours but struggles to hear you call their name for dinner? Or wh...
26/12/2025

Ever wonder why your child can focus on a LEGO set for hours but struggles to hear you call their name for dinner? Or why they find it impossible to finish homework while the TV is on? 🧩🏠
​Attention isn't just one "on/off" switch—it’s a complex system of 5 different cognitive skills. Understanding these can help you support your child's learning and development more effectively.
​Here is a breakdown of the 5 Areas of Attention with real-world examples:
​1. Focused Attention 🎯
​The ability to respond to specific visual or auditory stimuli.
​Example: Your child looks up immediately when they hear a bell ring or notices a specific red car in a parking lot.
​2. Sustained Attention ⏳
​The "marathon" of focus—staying on one task for a long period.
​Example: Sitting through a 20-minute reading session or completing a puzzle from start to finish without getting up.
​3. Selective Attention 🔍
​The ability to tune out background noise or distractions.
​Example: Reading a book in a busy classroom while other kids are playing nearby, or focusing on a teacher's voice despite a humming air conditioner.
​4. Alternating (Shifting) Attention 🔄
​The flexibility to move between tasks with different requirements.
​Example: Taking notes while listening to a lecture—shifting from listening to writing and back again.
​5. Divided Attention 🔀
​What we often call "multitasking"—processing two or more things at once.
​Example: Singing along to a song while drawing, or a student listening to instructions while tidying up their desk.
​Is your child struggling with one or more of these areas? 🧠
​Weaknesses in these categories can often look like "not listening" or "laziness," but they are actually cognitive gaps that can be strengthened!
​I specialize in Attention Training and Cognitive Brain Training designed to target these specific areas. Together, we can build the mental "muscles" your child needs to succeed in school and life.
​📩 DM me today on 95144 81180 to learn more about my personalized training programs or to book a consultation!

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