Kapiti Neuro Therapy Corinne Allan

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

Imagine a place designed entirely for our kids. 🧠🌿

Hi everyone! 👋

We are exploring the possibility of opening a dedicated Neurodivergent Resource Centre pilot in Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast and then expanding the model nationally.
We know how hard it can be to find safe spaces, sensory tools, and specialist advice without huge waitlists and costs. Our vision is to create a community hub that offers: ✅ Supervised Sensory Spaces & Gardens (for respite and regulation). ✅ A Specialist Shop (where you can actually try weighted blankets, fidgets, and tools before buying). ✅ Advisory Service (access to OTs, therapists, and practical workshops).
We need your help to make this happen! To ensure we build exactly what our local whānau and educators need, please take 5 minutes to fill out this anonymous survey.

👉 Click here to share your thoughts: https://forms.gle/83Et4WdS8cTQLEii6

Your feedback will directly influence the location, pricing, and services offered. Let’s build a village that actually understands our tamariki.

Ngā mihi, Calli Veludos and Corinne Allan

We are exploring the creation of a dedicated Resource Centre for neurodivergent learners, their whānau (families), and educators in [Insert Your Region, e.g., Wellington/Auckland/NZ]. The proposed Centre would offer: Supervised Sensory Spaces & Gardens (respite and regulation zones). Advisory & Tra...

03/02/2026

Back-to-School Sensory Strategies That Actually Help

When children feel unsettled, overwhelmed, or “wired,” it’s often their nervous system asking for support. Sensory strategies can help the brain organise itself so learning and regulation come more easily.

Here are some simple, effective sensory supports you can try at home or school:

🟡 Movement before focus
A short burst of movement can help reset attention. Think wall push-ups, animal walks, carrying books, or a quick walk before sitting tasks.

🟡 Deep pressure for calm
Firm input can be very settling for the nervous system. Weighted lap pads, tight hugs (with consent), squeezing a stress ball, or wrapping in a blanket can help bodies feel grounded.

🟡 Oral and breathing input
Slow breathing, blowing bubbles, drinking through a straw, or chewing crunchy snacks can support regulation and concentration.

🟡 Tactile tools for regulation
Fidget tools, textured objects, putty, or sensory bins can help children stay engaged without disrupting learning.

🟡 Create a calm sensory space
A quiet corner with soft lighting, cushions, or noise-reducing headphones can give the nervous system a place to reset when things feel too much.

Every child is different. The goal isn’t to stop movement or emotion, it’s to give the brain the input it needs to feel safe, organised, and ready to learn.

At Kapiti Neurotherapy, we support children and adults using brain-based, non-medical approaches that work alongside sensory strategies to build regulation, focus, and resilience over time.

Learn more: www.neurotherapy.nz

01/02/2026

A fascinating post about the link between shame and neurodivergence, and how it can show up. Take a look!

29/01/2026

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27/01/2026

Sometimes words are too big, too tangled, or just not there yet. Art gives another way to speak.

In art therapy, children (and adults) don’t have to explain or perform. They’re invited to create, and through that process, many begin to feel safer, calmer, and more connected to themselves.

Art therapy can help to:
✨ feel safe
✨ be mindful
✨ calm the nervous system
✨ find inner strength
✨ explore vulnerability
✨ build compassion for self and others

At Kapiti Neurotherapy, our art therapy spaces are gentle, child-centered, and guided by trust. There’s no right or wrong outcome, just space to express, process, and grow.

If your child struggles to put feelings into words, art might be the bridge.

💛 Learn more or book in at www.neurotherapy.nz

25/01/2026

What’s one thing you hope for more of this year?

More calm.
More understanding.
More connection.
More confidence.
More space to be exactly who you are.

At Kapiti Neurotherapy, we hold space for those hopes, supporting children and families to build regulation, resilience, and trust in their own nervous systems.

If your hope this year is for things to feel a little easier, a little steadier, or a little more supported, we’re here to walk alongside you.

✨ Feel free to share your hope below.

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Kapiti Neurotherapy
www.neurotherapy.nz

20/01/2026

A sensory-friendly home isn’t about perfection, it’s about listening, adapting, and leading with compassion.

At Kapiti Neurotherapy, we help families understand sensory needs and build environments that truly support regulation and wellbeing.

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18/01/2026

🌟 We help children THRIVE! 🌟

At Kapiti Neurotherapy Centre, we provide practical, child-centred support to help children and families navigate the challenges of neurological and developmental differences, both in person in Kāpiti and online for those further afield.

✨ Our services include:

• Client Introductory & Neurodiversity Assessment Meetings – personalized planning and understanding of your child’s strengths and needs.
• Multi-Sensory Therapy – play-based sensory motor activities to support sensory integration, calm the nervous system, and build confidence.
• Emotional Dysregulation Therapy – positive behavioral support to help children understand and manage big emotions.
• Motor Development Therapy – tailored support for coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and everyday movement tasks.
• Art Therapy – a nurturing space for emotional expression, creativity, and self-understanding.
• Supervision for Art Therapists – professional support for therapists seeking growth and reflective practice.
• Courses, including Raising SENSEational Children; practical, strengths-based learning for parents, teachers, and therapists.

We believe every child has potential worth growing, and we focus on strengths, not limitations. If you’re curious about how we can work with your family, we’d love to hear from you. 💛

🔗 Learn more or book in: www.neurotherapy.nz

📍 Find us at: 8 Ruru Street, Waikanae, NZ