Renée Peters Occupational Therapist / Arbeidsterapeut

31/08/2025

31/08/2025

Schools are having to spend more money on occupational therapy because children are entering school without fine motor skills.

27/08/2025

Preschool drop off can be tough! Here are OT-recommended tips to help with separation anxiety with the 3-5 year old crowd: https://www.theottoolbox.com/tricks-to-help-with-separation-anxiety-preschool/

09/08/2025

06/08/2025

Dispraksie: Wanneer jou kind skynbaar lomp is

27/06/2025

Interoception is one of the lesser-known senses but is super important as it gives crucial feedback to our brains regarding how we're feeling internally.

from Tots On Target

27/06/2025

Meet the team: (from L-R)

- Carina Taylor
- Renée Peters
- Colette Scott (admin)
- Malienke van Loggerenberg
- Fiona Gie

22/06/2025

✅ Benefits of Proprioceptive Activities for Kids

1. Improves Body Awareness

Kids learn to understand how their body moves, how much pressure to use, and where they are in space — essential for coordination and safety.

2. Calms and Regulates Emotions

Proprioceptive input has a calming effect on the nervous system. It can help reduce anxiety, hyperactivity, or sensory overload, especially for neurodivergent children (e.g. autism, ADHD).

3. Enhances Focus and Attention

After proprioceptive input, kids often feel more grounded and ready to concentrate on tasks like schoolwork or listening.

4. Supports Motor Skills

These activities build strength, coordination, and motor planning (knowing how to start and carry out a movement sequence).

5. Promotes Better Sleep

Deep-pressure input and heavy work can help prepare the body for rest by releasing serotonin and melatonin.

20/06/2025

10/06/2025

What is interoception?

>>> https://www.kelly-mahler.com/what-is-interoception/

14/05/2025