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Does the Easter Bunny ring your doorbell?
Easter egg hunts are brilliant for improving coordination.
What’s been good?
This simple question is the beginning of an exploration of strength and coping.
Mastering independence with self-care and personal hygiene
Help your child grow self-care superpowers for life.
Spotlight on resources: Dycem… the ‘grip all’ solution for the classroom and home!
In pretty much every OT’s tool kit, you’ll find a roll of dycem.
Held from the start: Getting to know your new baby
Welcoming a baby is one of the biggest transitions you’ll ever experience, especially when you’re trying to prepare for a tiny human you haven’t yet met.
Spotlight on resources: Clocky… the alarm clock on wheels!
Every now and then, we discover a product that we really like the look of.
Encouraging Concentration Skills in Young Children
In a world filled with screens, noise, and constant stimulation, helping young children develop concentration skills is more important than ever.
Five ways to play with a large gym ball
Playing with a gym ball can provide far more than just throwing and catching
Navigating Nativity Plays (tra, la, la, la, la… )
While festive performances are filled with charm - glittery stars, shepherds in tea towels, and proud families - they can also be overwhelming for children with sensory processing differences.
Preparing young autistic people for endings (when a trusted adult leaves)
Transition and change can be challenging for young people, but it can be especially difficult when you are autistic.
Top Tips for Scissors Skills
Using scissors skilfully can take time to develop, but is then a skill for life.
Supporting the Alfie Nick Foundation
At the start of this school year, the Now, Next & Then team chose the Alfie Nick Foundation to support throughout the year. We don’t normally shout about the donations we make, but this is worthy of bells and whistles!
“Lizzie is just incredible! What an asset to the team.”
• Ruben’s parents •