Thrive and Strive Therapy Center

16/10/2025

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"Occupational therapy and play go hand in hand. There is a reason why you’ll often see kids playing as part of their OT sessions: Play is the primary job of children!

A family walks into an Occupational Therapy clinic for the first time. With a quick look around, the child notes swings, gym mats, ramps, balls, bins of toys, and shelves of bubbles, games, and toys. It looks more like a play room than a clinic. Even the school-based OT, with their suitcase on wheels has containers with toys, mini erasers in fun colors, balloons, small-scale games, and toys…in a school where it seems there is no time for play!

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PLAY

There is a reason that pediatric Occupational Therapy centers on play. Play is the most essential occupations of childhood and it’s a natural medium for achieving goals and prompting kids to work toward goals that may seem lofty, unnatural, or hard.

Occupational Therapy goals are often included in pediatric OT interventions as the actions that come with play work to achieve the underlying areas needed for play as well as other areas of function."

Read more: https://www.theottoolbox.com/occupational-therapy-play/

09/10/2025

The primary alphabet every child needs for learning readiness is a strong foundation of Attention, Balance and Coordination (ABC)...https://ilslearningcorner.com/balance-system-connected-to-learning/

09/10/2025

When a child is worried, words don’t always help — but a hug often can.
A simple embrace can calm their body, ease anxious thoughts, and remind them they’re safe and loved.

Here’s why a hug can make such a big difference for a worried child ↓

FOLLOW for more in our series When Worries Take Over until 12 October 2025.

IN THE RESOURCE STORE - instant electronic download with secure global checkout. Only £3.75, introductory price until 19 October 2025.
Toolkit to accompany our new series:
When Worries Take Over: Supporting Children With Everyday Worries
The Toolkit for Parents & Educators contains parent information sheets which capture the content of our posts over the series as well as tools, resources and activities to support them young person.

Electronic download available at link in comments or via our Linktree Shop in Bio.

12/09/2025

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Thanks, via Executive Functioning Success

11/09/2025

Here are ideas for supporting sensory seekers at home: https://www.theottoolbox.com/home-ideas-sensory-seekers/

10/09/2025

YOUR FAVOURITE POSTS OF AUGUST

WORDS WORTH HOLDING ONTO

OUR THEME: 'WHEN A CHILD HITS' - Emotional Regulation

NEW TO THE RESOURCE STORE - ONLY £3.25 UNTIL 30 AUGUST 2025

Managing Big Feelings: A Toolkit for Parents & Educators, a Parent and Educators Toolkit

10/09/2025

Visual noise plays a huge role in visual skills, attention, and focus in the classroom (and home/community)! Here are strategies and resources: https://www.theottoolbox.com/visual-noise/

14/08/2025

Via Raised Good

07/08/2025

🗣️ Now Hiring: Speech Therapist!
We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to help our students communicate with confidence! 💬✨

Apply now to help students thrive through better communication.
📩You can send us a message at: 09355525753 or
Visit our page: Thrive and Strive Therapy Center

📌Address: Barangay Saguing, Makilala, North Cotabato

07/08/2025

📢 We’re Hiring: SPED Teacher!
Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a difference in the lives of students with special needs? We want you on our team! 👩‍🏫💙

Apply today and help us build a brighter future!
📩You can send us a message at: 09355525753 or
Visit our page: Thrive and Strive Therapy Center

📌Address: Barangay Saguing, Makilala, North Cotabato