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• “I have already implemented some of the strategies from the previous session and seen improvements so I can now add what has been covered today. • “I am working with two children with poor proprioception/handwriting, so I can try lots of exercises/strategies.” • “I enjoyed having the course in two parts, felt more informed…

Elf has really been struggling this week as there is so much going on in school and home.   The girls took him down to the “fun” room today. As you can see, he’s been on the swings working on his vestibular system. Next, we tried him with the brushing protocol which at first he…

Because it is coming up to Christmas, elf has been finding it challenging to cope with everything going on in his daily life. Several of our families have booked their child in for a one off session to help with the build up to Christmas. We do have a few free slots available this week…

The staff (and Fizzwig) are teaching themselves Makaton which the OT’s use in some of our schools.  We have also been using it in our clinic to communicate to some of our children who come along to Tree Tops. Why not join us and learn a new skill? Check out our Facebook for more information.

#Fizzwig Thank you to all the children who sent in entries for our Christmas verse and card competition. Fizzwig was inundated with beautiful designs and poetic verses. He really had a hard time deciding. However, the winners are as follows:- Christmas card * ANYA * and her runnerup is * WILLIAM * Christmas verse *…

  Have you ever thought about how your child or pupil feels?  Take a look at this and see how you feel after reading this short explanation. We liken it to driving along a road in the rain. At first it is light rain and you don’t mind. Your brain can interpret this as not…

“Enjoyed, never attended any training in this area previously.”   “Given ideas of activities and routine importance.”   “Really informative workshop. Would like some training specifically in daily use.”   “Thank you, the training was enjoyable   “Really useful and enjoyable.”

“Supporting pupils with targeted strategies to improve pencil control.”   “Liked the practical element as this will be great for us to show to the children.”   “Lots of practical things to do with the children.”   “Definitely will help, full class activities, intervention groups or one to one.”   “Definitely, thank you!”

Tree Tops Children’s Occupational Therapy are very proud to announce that Dawn has been nominated for two separate awards during November! The Great British North East Care Awards Category: Care Employer Occupational Therapy Show Awards 2017 Category: Outstanding Occupational Therapist All the staff and Fizzwig would like to wish Dawn all the very best with…