Archive for July 2018
Understanding Sensory Processing Testimonial – Wednesday 13th June 2018
“Lots of ideas that can be included in the classroom.” “Helping to identify children with sensory processing.” “It will assist me in the setting because now I know what to look for in a child and how to deal with the situation.” “Help to look out for signs in children.”
Read MoreLarchfield Community Training Testimonial – Thursday 21st June 2018
“Hopefully we can use some of the practical experiences to encourage more interaction with staff, build confidence.” “Yes it will make me access situations differently.” “It has changed my perception, very helpful and eye opening.” “The information will assist me in my role as a community nurse and will assist me in my role when…
Read MoreMotor Skills Training Testimonial – Friday 22nd June 2018
• “The course really backs up what I’ve learnt over the last 2 years of different Tree Tops courses.” • “Good to refresh and know what we are doing is right and recall theory to back up what we do.” • “I feel more confident within my role at school. The course has helped me…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of…. Ellen
Hi, my name is Ellen! I’m one of the Occupational Therapists here at Tree Tops. I joined Tree Tops in August 2017 after graduating from Teesside University. I first got into occupational therapy after seeing them in action from visiting places such as a children’s cancer ward, working as a health care assistant in secure…
Read MoreHow do you help your child sit and attain better in school
Trampoline * Helps you have strong muscles and good balance * You can then sit at the desk for longer periods Bouncing the therapy ball with two hands * Helps you to have strong shoulders * This aids handwriting Space hopper * Bounce up/down and some twisting * Helps you to concentrate * Aids visual…
Read MoreJob Opportunity – Graduate Occupational Therapist (Band 5)
Part-time job To assess and treat children with a range of Developmental Disorders such as DCD, ADHD and ASD within Tree Tops clinic and school environments. The candidate would be clinic based and trained to use standardised paediatric tests to establish a child’s functioning and measure clinical outcomes following intervention. Person specifications: A dynamic self-motivated…
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