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For many children, learning to use the toilet is a natural milestone. However, for others, it can be a daily struggle filled with confusion, frustration, and anxiety. If a child consistently has accidents, seems unaware of their body’s signals, or avoids toileting altogether, poor interoception awar...

In today's fast-paced world, cultivating a sense of safety and connection within the home is more crucial than ever. For families with children who are neurodivergent or have experienced trauma, the need for an internal sense of safety becomes a central focus. One powerful approach to achieving this...

Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach before a big event? Or noticed your heart racing when you’re nervous? These sensations are your body’s way of communicating with your brain, helping you understand what’s happening inside you. This process is called interoception, and it plays a huge ro...

Imagine this: It’s a quiet Sunday morning. You’ve just asked your child to put on their shoes because you’re heading out for a family walk. Instead of a cheerful “okay,” you’re met with a loud “NO!” followed by stomping feet, crossed arms, and an adamant refusal to budge. Frustrating, right?

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As a specialist occupational therapist with over 18 years of experience working with children, I have witnessed significant shifts in how we approach behaviour management. Early in my career, like many professionals and parents at the time, I relied heavily on compliance-driven strategies. These ...

The festive season is magical, but it can also be overwhelming – particularly for families navigating sensory processing differences. With all the lights, sounds, smells, and unpredictable changes to routine, it’s easy for both parents and children to feel dysregulated. This is where the power of...

When I talk to parents and talk about regulation it can often be interpreted with being calm, composed, and no losing your sh*t. The truth is, regulation does not mean that we, as parents, have to be calm 100% of the time. Sensory and emotional regulation is not about suppressing or avoiding big emo...

Sensory processing plays a significant role in how children experience and respond to the world around them. For some children, sensory input whether it’s loud noises, bright lights, certain textures, or lack of movement which can feel overwhelming or underwhelming, leading to sensory overload or a ...

Are you a parent who is unsure how your child will be on school pick? 

After a long day at school, some children, especially those with sensory sensitivities, can become dysregulated from sensory overload. Sensory overload occurs when a child is bombarded by too much sensory input (noise, lights, c...

The school year is just about to start but whether you are ready this at the start of the new year or half way through the academic year, I know how real and challenging the morning hustles can be for you.  If your child struggles with sensory sensitivities, avoiding everyday activities, or has unpr...

Hi, I’m Kate, the founder of Therapeeze and the creator of the Build the Bridge framework. I developed this framework to provide therapeutic support for SEND families who find themselves stuck at the stage of mutual regulation. Where they find self- regulation challenging so are highly dependent on ...

Summer holidays are a great time to focus on building interoception awareness in a fun and engaging way. These activities can help all children, including neurodivergent children and those with trauma histories connect with their internal sensations and improve their ability to recognize and regulat...