Sensory Matters OT

21/12/2025

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*Free CHRISTMAS DAY: WHAT A CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR IS REALLY TELLING YOU (POSTER)*

Comment CHRISTMAS and we will send you a message with a link to a free printable PDF of this resource.

This poster puts into words what many adults see on Christmas Day but struggle to understand.

When a child covers their ears, refuses clothes or food, runs off, clings to one adult, repeats questions or has a meltdown, it is easy to label the behaviour as rude, spoilt or defiant. This poster clearly shows that these behaviours are signs of overwhelm and coping, not bad behaviour.

The poster explains how Christmas Day can overload a child’s nervous system through noise, crowds, pressure, new routines, strong smells and sensory input. It helps adults look underneath the behaviour and understand what the child is trying to manage in that moment.

This resource is especially helpful for children who experience anxiety, sensory overload, emotional regulation difficulties, autism, ADHD or trauma related stress. It supports a calm, trauma informed and needs led response focused on safety, predictability and connection.

12/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025 we celebrate with hearts full of gratitude. 💛

To all our incredible patients and parents, thank you for your trust, your commitment, and for sharing so many special moments and memories with us this year. Your progress and smiles are the reason we do what we do. 🌈✨

A very special farewell and thank you to Keila, Bianca Steyn, and Bianca Matthyser. 💐 Your dedication, passion, and warmth have made such a meaningful impact on our kids, families, and team. We will miss you dearly and wish you all the best on your new journeys. 🤍

From our Sensory Matters family to yours we wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🥂 Rest well, stay safe, and we can’t wait to see everyone again in 2026! 🌟

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05/12/2025

✨ Pajamas, Paint & Play - Therapyworx Style! 🎨🌙

Our amazing Therapyworx therapists swapped scrubs for pajamas yesterday and ended the year with a creative, cosy splash of colour!

From fluffy slippers to bright paint palettes, our team spent time creating and celebrating the year that was. 💛

We’re so grateful for this incredible team; for their passion, dedication, and the heart they pour into every child they support.

Here’s to rest, creativity and an even brighter year ahead! 🌟🧸

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