SENSORi Occupational Therapy Arbeidsterapie

12/02/2026

Deep pressure, together 💙

These two were each in therapy with their own therapist… but decided they’d rather have their deep pressure ball massage together🫶🏼

In Ayres Sensory Integration®, deep, steady pressure supports modulation and helps the nervous system move toward a calmer, more organised state. When children feel safe, contained and listened to, their bodies are better able to regulate.

Choosing to do this together also highlights co-regulation — using shared calm, connection and proximity to help stay regulated. Sometimes being calm next to a friend just feels better.

A lovely reminder that children often know exactly what their bodies need 🤍

26/01/2026

What looks like simple play is actually some very intentional work!

In this session, this little guy led the way by deciding he wanted to build himself a “house” – and we used that idea to target a whole range of sensory and developmental skills.

Lifting, carrying and placing the large foam blocks gives 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭 to the muscles and joints, which helps with 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. As he figures out where each block should go, how to climb up safely and how to adjust when things feel unstable, he’s working on 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Climbing on and over the blocks challenges 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 – all important foundations for everyday tasks like sitting at a table, using hands effectively and coping with classroom demands. The different heights, textures and movement provide rich sensory input, helping his nervous system learn to process and organise information more efficiently.

Each stage of the “house” builds more than just walls. It builds confidence, perseverance and independence as he experiences success through meaningful, child-led play.

💡 Big movement play like this isn’t just fun. When children lead the play, therapy becomes purposeful, motivating and incredibly powerful for learning, regulation and development.

Because in OT, play is the work 💛

14/01/2026

This morning, we are holding space for all the families starting school today. 🤍

We are thinking of every little one stepping into big changes – especially those starting school, those starting Grade R and Grade 1, and the many “firsts” that come with it.

New routines, new expectations, new emotions… it’s a lot for both children and parents.

Please remember, you don’t have to navigate this season alone. We are here to support you and your child, every step of the way. 🌱

13/01/2026

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Loved collaborating with this wonderful school!
Always grateful for opportunities to support teachers and little ones through an OT lens.

Creating classrooms that support regulation, learning, and connection through sensory integration.

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

✨ Welcome back! ✨

The Practice is officially open from today!

We are so excited to continue working with the families we serve and to welcome all the new little people who will be entering our doors in 2026.

We are rested, refreshed, and ready to tackle the year ahead with you💪🏼🤗

📞 For appointments or enquiries, please contact us on 082 551 6522 or email sensori.therapy@gmail.com

10/12/2025

Brave Bears – Day 2 Highlights! ✨

What an absolute joy spending the afternoon with our gorgeous 4–5 year olds today. From Santa’s little helpers conquering the obstacle course, to creating the cutest gingerbread men decorations, these kiddos brought ALL the energy, teamwork and Christmas cheer. 🎄🐻

We sang, we moved, we crafted, we laughed! What a blast 💥

15/11/2025