Helping Children with Self‑Care Tasks When Sensory Sensitivities Are Involved For many children, everyday self‑care tasks such as nail cutting, hair washing, and hair cutting can feel overwhelming, distressing, or even painful. As a children’s occupational therapist , I often support families who feel stuck in daily battles around these routines — unsure whether to push through or avoid them altogether. The good news? With a sensory‑informed, child‑centred approach , self‑car

Hi, I’m Grace  — a children’s occupational therapist, mum of two, and one of my little ones happens to be a sensory eater . I know firsthand how tricky mealtimes can feel when your child struggles with new foods, textures, or even the idea of food touching on the plate. One strategy that has truly transformed our family mealtimes — and that I often recommend to the families I support — is family-style dining . In this post, I’ll explain what family-style dining is, why  it’s

Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating a Sensory Submarine Sleep Workshop  for the National Autistic Society Dungannon & Coalisland Branch. One of the most common concerns parents shared was sleep – falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking early. Sleep difficulties are common in neurodivergent and autistic children, but understanding why these challenges happen and how to address them can make a huge difference. Why Neurodivergent Kids May Struggle with Sleep Children