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“It was a good recapping session as child has had a lot of input from Tree Tops over the years.”   “Great in relation to equipment and strategies.”   “Improve understanding in dealing with my son and how to assist him.”   “Coping with surroundings and other people.”   “It has helped me understand how…

“Really informative.”   “Quick and easy activities that can be done in class.”   “A good informative session.”   “Now knowing how to use the resources and practical side it makes it much easier. Very good thank you!”

Remember – the closing date for our Christmas Card and verse competition ends 31st October! Get those drawings in!!    

Struggling with errands and appointments? Try the following sensory input on a daily basis.   Before visiting the dentist or hairdresser, why not try some deep massage to the head or scalp (if tolerated).   Try chewy foods or vibration to the mouth with an electric toothbrush.   Let your child wear a heavy backpack…

Do you need to come along on our feeding course on Monday 30th October 2017, 9.00am – 12.30pm. (£60) Here is the story of one young boy we have helped. Oliver is a three year old with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As an infant he suffered from significant gastro oesophageal reflux which…

Tree Tops are thinking of having a drop in session for parents/carers or even professionals who have not been to our premises before. Would anyone be interested in coming along? It would be a chance to speak to some of our OT’s and also have a look around our premises to see if we could…

To help the pincer grip and fine motor control why not try some of these activities:- * Opening/closing a clothes peg * Try using some tweezers and pick up small objects * You could even use a tennis ball, cut a slit onto it (mouth) and again pick up small objects – this just makes…

“Great training – very informative with practical ideas.”   “Lots of activities that I will implement in the classroom.”   “I will be able to use this information with the children in my class.”   “I now have an awareness of the practical techniques to try. It has provided a great overview of sensory issues…

“I feel I have a greater understanding of how and why pupils act in a certain manner and strategies to support them.”   “We have more and more children with sensory needs and this will definitely influence our provision. I will be getting in touch about getting you to work with us.”   “Got some…

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION TIME! Fizzwig would like to invite all the children past and present from Tree Tops, SPD parent support group and our partnership schools we work in to design Tree Tops’ very own Christmas card! The cards will be judged at the beginning of November with the winning entry printed for everyone to purchase.…