Archive for August 2020
Do you have a trampoline?
Jumping on the trampoline can help develop many areas of our body and especially in our gross motor skills and sensory. Did you know, when jumping, the rebounding action helps to improve balance, muscle development and strengthens our bones and joints. It also helps our body receive proprioceptive (movement) input and vestibular (balance) motion feedback…
Read MoreGetting out and about!
Hopefully, you are able to get out and about with the family over the summer weeks. If you need your child to be calm and regulated so you can have a nice day out. Try the tip below.
Read MoreWhy do we need good upper limb strength?
Does your child display:- * poor handwriting* a lack of concentration* lean on walls/chairs* supports head with hand when writing* poor coordination* slumps down in their seat* swap hands when writing Here is a great upper limb exercise that will strengthen the above areas. Have a go!
Read MoreSitting Posture – Eating/Handwriting
Today, we look at the correct way to sit at our desk or table.Positioning is so important for focus and learning! A poor sitting position can cause problems in lots of different areas. You’ll be amazed at what it can affect in our daily lives!
Read MoreOutings
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the group will not be organising any events for the foreseeable future. We are monitoring all the official advice and will review this regularly so we can get back out there and have some fun with our families. With deepest apologies but we must stay safe. Thank you.
Read MoreAssessments & Treatment Slots!
Assessment and treatment slots are being taken very fast! If you would like an assessment or book some treatment sessions, give us a call asap to get the time slot you would like. We currently have the capacity for some assessment slots during August/September. We know that the current pandemic has heightened anxieties in some…
Read MoreAttention All Schools!
Did you know? An occupational therapist can help a child/young adult achieve or maintain their maximum level of independence. A child/young adult can then access the school curriculum to their full potential. From September, Tree Tops are actively looking to work with more schools, whether this is remotely or by our occupational therapists visiting a…
Read MoreExemption Cards for Face-Coverings
If you or your child have an age, health, or disability reason for not wearing a face-covering, copy and paste the link below. This will take you to that particular area on the government website which gives you updated information on face-coverings and also ideas on how to create an exemption card which makes it…
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