Lets Make Sense Occupational Therapists

11/05/2026

Foundation phase learners often have to practice spelling words (which can get really boring 😉). Make it more fun by involving some senses. Here we incorporate a bit of movement and a lot of texture. Remember, the more senses involved, the easier we learn.

11/05/2026

An easy activity to practice Bilateral Integration and Sequencing skills. This is where the left and right side of your body has to work together. This skill is very important in everyday activities like dressing, eating, cutting, cycling etc.

07/05/2026

We are very excited to be part of this Autism Awareness event! Don't forget to register if you want to join us.

15/04/2026

Baie dankie Laerskool Swartkop vir ons mooi, nuwe kamer!

Ons is so opgewonde om dit saam met al die kinders te geniet!

13/03/2026

What happens if you are very sensitive towards the feeling of paper?
Life is very tough, because every time you write or read in class you cringe... Imagine how hard it is for your nervous system to cope and not be in constant fight, flight or freeze!
I therapy we treat a sensitivity in 2 ways: first of all we desensitize and secondly we make adaptations where necessary.
In this session we used a fun activity to override the "scaryness" of a paper and in class we use proprioception (through for example chewing gum, or the appropriate fidget toys) as well as a glove or long sleeved shirt to help this boy cope better.

13/03/2026

06/03/2026

The autistic brain never cease to amaze us!
This boy chose to play with the blocks and stacked them. 1 red, 2 orange, 3 yellow......
But 7.... 7 different colours. Why, because the rainbow has 7 different colours.
Wow, how clever is that!
And that is why we believe in child directed play!

04/03/2026

🎉 Super exciting news 🎉

Our practice is so glad to announce that we now offer Speech Therapy as well.

Meet the team:

Ursula is passionate about neurodiverse children and specialize in Spelling to Communicate.

Aamina loves to help children to reach their full potential and to be fully functional in class and at home.

We are looking forward to see how you are going to make a difference in the children's lives!!!

20/02/2026

Magda Ge**er a well known principle and infant specialist said: "Let the child be the scriptwriter, the director and the actor of his own play."

It encourages fostering independence, creativity and self confidence by allowing children to choose their activities and direct their own experiences.

19/02/2026

Are you worried about your child?

- Struggles with reading and writing
- Light sensitive
- Unexplained headaches
- Poor concentration
- Lack of motivation

Maybe consider an Irlen Screening to possibly help your child function better.

Contact Grethe to book an appointment (082 874 0421)