Abil-OT

Abil-OT Neurodiversity affirmative Occupational Therapist supporting regulation, motor skills and everyday participation.

Private clinic | NI & ROI clients

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👩‍🏫 Teachers, are you recognising this in your classroom?Some children may be:✨ Constantly moving or seeking sensory inp...
28/08/2026

👩‍🏫 Teachers, are you recognising this in your classroom?

Some children may be:

✨ Constantly moving or seeking sensory input
✨ Finding transitions difficult
✨ Becoming overwhelmed by noise or busy environments
✨ Shutting down or withdrawing
✨ Finding it difficult to engage or concentrate
✨ Experiencing big emotions when things feel too much

💛 What we see as “behaviour” may be communicating a need, feeling or experience.

Instead of asking “How do we stop this?”, a neuroaffirmative approach asks:

“What might this child be experiencing, and what can we change or provide to support them?”

Simple adjustments can help reduce barriers to participation, such as:

🧠 Movement opportunities
👀 Visual supports and predictable routines
🎧 Adapting sensory demands
🛋️ Access to a calm space
❤️ Regular opportunities for connection and regulation

🌟 This is where our Move to Regulate programme can help.

A practical, movement-based programme designed to support regulation, participation and wellbeing within everyday settings, including the classroom.

📩 [email protected]
📞 028 3005 3182

Supporting children. Adapting environments. Enabling participation. 🌈

Occupational Therapy is so much more than developing a skill. 💙💚At Abil-OT, we take the time to understand each child as...
26/08/2026

Occupational Therapy is so much more than developing a skill. 💙💚

At Abil-OT, we take the time to understand each child as an individual — their strengths, interests, preferences, needs and the things that help them feel comfortable, confident and ready to participate. 🌈✨

Through meaningful, play-based activities, we support children to:

⭐ Build confidence
⭐ Develop independence
⭐ Explore and develop everyday skills
⭐ Find strategies that work for them
⭐ Support emotional wellbeing and regulation
⭐ Feel more confident participating at home, in school and in their community

Every child is different, which means every OT journey looks different too. 💛

Our goal isn’t to change who a child is. It’s about understanding them, celebrating their strengths and supporting them to participate in the things that matter to them. 🌟

If you feel your child could benefit from Occupational Therapy, we’d love to hear from you. 💙

📧 [email protected]
📞 028 3005 3182

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a term used to describe a profile in which everyday demands and expectations can ...
24/08/2026

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a term used to describe a profile in which everyday demands and expectations can feel overwhelmingly difficult to manage, often linked with heightened anxiety and a strong need for autonomy and control.

For some children, this may look like avoiding or resisting everyday requests, becoming overwhelmed by expectations, needing lots of choice and collaboration, or using humour, play or distraction to cope. 💛

It’s important to look beyond the behaviour and ask “What is this child communicating or experiencing?” Rather than focusing on compliance, a neuroaffirmative approach prioritises connection, safety, autonomy, trust and understanding. 🌱

Every child is different, and support should be individualised around their strengths, needs and communication.

💙 If PDA-related challenges are making everyday life difficult for your child and you’d like support as a parent, please feel free to get in touch with us.

📧 [email protected]
📞 028 3005 3182

Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! 💙✨Whatever your results look like, please remember that a set ...
20/08/2026

Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! 💙✨

Whatever your results look like, please remember that a set of grades does not define your worth, your abilities, your future, or the wonderful person you are. 🌈

There is no one “right” pathway, and success can look different for every young person. Your brain, your way of learning, and your journey are uniquely yours — and that is something to celebrate. 🧠💚

Be proud of yourself for getting here, take a breath, and remember: you are so much more than a result. 🌟

Sending lots of love and encouragement from all of us at the ABIL OT team 💙

19/08/2026

This is what paediatric occupational therapy can look like 🛝🩵A hammock, a child on my knee, lots of movement, lots of laughter… and then crashing into a giant pile of pillows.

It might look like we’re just having fun — and we absolutely are — but there can be so much therapeutic purpose behind this type of play.

The linear movement of the hammock provides predictable, rhythmic vestibular input, which can be calming and organising for some children. We then follow that movement with a crash into the pillows, providing deep proprioceptive input through the body. This combination can give the child’s nervous system the sensory information it needs to help them feel more organised, regulated and ready to engage.

It also creates opportunities to work on body awareness, motor planning, coordination, postural control, balance, sensory processing and regulation, all while building confidence and connection.

And the best part? The child often doesn’t realise they’re working on all of these things because, to them, it’s simply FUN. ❤️

Paediatric OT is about meeting children where they are, following their interests and using activities that are meaningful and motivating to support their development and participation.

So yes… we spent our session swinging in a hammock and launching ourselves into a pile of pillows.

And yes… there was absolutely a therapeutic reason behind it. 😂🫶🏼

Because sometimes the most meaningful therapy looks a lot like play.

If you feel your child would benefit from paediatric occupational therapy, please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 028 3005 3182. 🩵

Sometimes what looks like “challenging behaviour” is actually a child communicating that something feels too difficult, ...
17/08/2026

Sometimes what looks like “challenging behaviour” is actually a child communicating that something feels too difficult, overwhelming or uncomfortable.

🙉 Covering their ears or becoming upset may mean they’re overwhelmed by noise or sensory input.

🏃 Constantly running, jumping or crashing may be their way of seeking movement to help their body feel regulated.

👕 Refusing certain clothes, foods or textures may be linked to sensory sensitivities.

😤 Becoming distressed during transitions may mean they need more preparation, predictability or support to manage the change.

Instead of only asking, “How do I stop this behaviour?”, it can be helpful to ask:

“What is my child trying to tell me?” 💭

When we understand the need underneath the behaviour, we can respond with compassion and find strategies that better support the child.

As paediatric OTs, we look beyond the behaviour to understand the whole child — their sensory needs, emotions, environment and everyday experiences. 🌈

✨ Sometimes changing the way we understand a behaviour can make a big difference.

🎒✨ September is just around the corner… which means BACK TO SCHOOL! 📚As schools get ready for a new school year, we’re e...
14/08/2026

🎒✨ September is just around the corner… which means BACK TO SCHOOL! 📚

As schools get ready for a new school year, we’re excited to share a little more about our Abil-OT Supporting Regulation Through Movement programme! 💙💛

Our 5-week programme is designed for teachers and classroom assistants, supporting children’s regulation, movement, participation and play through practical, realistic movement opportunities that can be incorporated throughout the school day. 🏃‍♀️🧠✨

We’re so proud of the work that has gone into developing this resource and are excited to see it supporting children and schools! 💙

🏫 Know a school, preschool or educational setting that could benefit? Feel free to tag them below or share this post with a teacher or classroom assistant who might find it useful! 👇

📩 Interested in finding out more?
Contact us at [email protected] or call us on 028 3005 3182 📞

We’d love to chat with you about how our Supporting Regulation Through Movement programme could support your school! 💙✨

📚 Back-to-school is just around the corner!Support your child to start the new school year with confidence through a neu...
12/08/2026

📚 Back-to-school is just around the corner!

Support your child to start the new school year with confidence through a neuroaffirmative Occupational Therapy assessment.

Our assessments include:
✨ Occupational Therapy assessment
📝 A detailed report
🏡 Personalised recommendations for home
🏫 Practical strategies to support participation and success at school

Book now to ensure your report and recommendations are ready before the new term begins.

📧 Email [email protected]
📞 Call 028 3005 3182 to book your assessment or find out more.

We’re here to understand your child’s unique profile and work alongside you to develop practical, meaningful strategies that support them at home and in school. 💙

✨ Meet the Abil-OT Team! ✨As Abil-OT approaches its 3rd birthday, we thought it was time for a little refresh of our “Me...
10/08/2026

✨ Meet the Abil-OT Team! ✨

As Abil-OT approaches its 3rd birthday, we thought it was time for a little refresh of our “Meet the Team”! 💙💚

When Abil-OT first opened its doors three years ago, it started with just one therapist and a big vision. To now have grown into a team of three therapists is a huge achievement and something we’re incredibly proud of. 🥹💚

Over the past three years, we’ve welcomed new staff, new clients and lots of familiar faces through our doors — and we absolutely love seeing Abil-OT continue to grow! 🥰

We’re especially proud of the close-knit team we’ve built. Although we each bring our own experience and strengths, we work closely together, sharing ideas, supporting one another and collaborating to provide the best possible quality of service to every child, young person and family we work with. 💙💚

We’re so grateful to all the families who have trusted us over the past three years. Your support means so much to us and has played a huge part in helping Abil-OT grow. 💚

Here’s to 3 years of Abil-OT, our amazing team, the wonderful families we support, and everything still to come! 🎉✨

Back-to-school isn’t just about ticking off the shopping list… 🎒✏️✅ Uniforms✅ Shoes✅ School bag✅ Lunch boxBut what if th...
08/08/2026

Back-to-school isn’t just about ticking off the shopping list… 🎒✏️

✅ Uniforms
✅ Shoes
✅ School bag
✅ Lunch box

But what if the biggest challenge last year wasn’t the supplies?

If your child struggled with handwriting, staying focused, managing big emotions, sensory sensitivities, getting organised, or keeping up with classroom routines, they may need more than just new school essentials.

Occupational therapy can help children develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed at school and enjoy learning. 💙

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to put your child’s development on the checklist too.

💬 Get in touch to find out how we can help:
📧 [email protected]
📞 028 3005 3182

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29 Main Street
Camlough
BT357JG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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