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OT4me We transform lives through occupational therapy and sensory integration, you can book a free 30-minute consultation with one of our therapists.

31/05/2026

Small hinges open wide doors.

That's the saying we live by at OT4me, and it's exactly why we do what we do.

Every family who walks through our doors brings their own story. And it's a privilege to walk alongside them, to see those first small shifts, and to know that change is happening, even when it's quiet.

We love what we do. And we genuinely believe we change lives. 💚

🟠 Book your first step with a free 30-minute call with an OT at https://ot4me.co.uk/book

Today, one of our OTs, Jess, took part in a very special walk to honour the memory of Mia, the daughter of her best frie...
26/05/2026

Today, one of our OTs, Jess, took part in a very special walk to honour the memory of Mia, the daughter of her best friend, who passed away suddenly and without explanation in October 2024 at just 17 years old.

Mia was healthy, happy, and full of dreams. One ordinary evening at home, she collapsed without warning. Despite her parents performing CPR for 27 minutes, and the best efforts of the emergency services, Mia didn't survive. There was no illness, no warning, and no explanation.

Mia's death was classed as Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). Many people have heard of SIDS in babies, but few know that unexplained sudden deaths can also happen to older children and teenagers. In the UK, around 40 children die from SUDC every year.

Today, Jess and the group walked 17km around York, one kilometre for each year of Mia's life, visiting 17 meaningful places along the route and sharing memories of her as they went. The walk took place on a Tuesday, because Mia was born on a Tuesday, passed away on a Tuesday, and was laid to rest on a Tuesday.

If you can spare a moment, please read Mia's full story, share it widely, and donate if you're able to. Every penny goes to SUDC UK, who support grieving families and fund research that could one day prevent another family going through this unbearable loss.

Thank you for taking the time. 💚

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"It's a bit warm isn't it?" 😂 (says every British person right now)Here are some sensory related tips you can use to hel...
24/05/2026

"It's a bit warm isn't it?" 😂 (says every British person right now)

Here are some sensory related tips you can use to help you or your loved ones sleep better tonight.

1. Pay more attention to light - With it staying lighter in the evenings and becoming brighter earlier in the mornings, your sleep can be impacted. Consider using an eye mask if you haven't tried one before, you can get cooling ones too!

2. The frozen pillowcase - Pop a pillowcase in a bag in the freezer for 20 minutes before bed. The cool against the face and ear when you first lie down is both physically cooling and genuinely regulating for the nervous system.

3. Try gentle rocking before bed - A rocking chair, a hammock, even being gently swayed. There's a reason babies are rocked to sleep. It doesn't stop working when you grow up.

4. Lightweight clothing beats nothing - For people with tactile sensitivity, sweaty skin directly against sheets can be more disruptive than wearing a very loose, light layer. The fabric acts as a barrier.

5. Weighted blankets don't have to go away - The deep pressure need doesn't disappear in summer. Cooling weighted blankets exist, made from bamboo or moisture-wicking fabric. Worth knowing about rather than just removing the blanket and losing that input entirely.

6. Cool the pulse points, not the room - Wrists, back of the neck, inner ankles. A cool damp cloth or ice pack on these spots cools the blood quickly and is far more effective than lying in a barely-cooler room.

Because when the body feels safe, you'll drift off to sleep.

What works for you? Let us know in the comments. 👇

21/05/2026

This week, Carl Mumford spoke at the ADHD APPG meeting in Parliament.

Carl is a member of the ADHD Taskforce and has supported OT4me with our social media and website for some time now. We work with Carl because he genuinely gets it. He understands neurodiversity, he understands the children and families we support, and he understands why it matters that the people helping to shape our voice are connected to that lived experience.

Hearing his words reach Parliament this week felt significant, because the conversations happening at that level have a real impact on families like the ones we work with every day.

Lived experience isn't just valuable, it's essential to creating real change.

We're proud to support Carl in what he's fighting for, and we'll keep fighting for the families we support too. 💚

We took a trip to Ninja Warrior UK and, it is simply a masterclass in regulation! 🥷All that climbing, swinging, and leap...
19/05/2026

We took a trip to Ninja Warrior UK and, it is simply a masterclass in regulation! 🥷

All that climbing, swinging, and leaping through obstacles? From an OT perspective, it's exactly the kind of heavy work that helps children find their "just right" level of alertness. The vestibular input from swinging and balancing, the proprioceptive feedback from jumping and gripping, the deep pressure from crawling through tight spaces.

For children who are sensory seekers, big active environments like this aren't overwhelming. They're regulating.

You don't have to travel to Ninja Warrior to get the same impact. Our play room is designed with the same principles in mind, built to give children the sensory-rich, active play their nervous systems need.

We have three dates available for May half term which you can book:

Tuesday 26th May 3-4PM - We can lead a regulation session with an OT to help your child get the most out of the session.

Friday 29th May | 12:30 - 1:30PM | 2PM-3PM - You can book our room to have as much fun as you want!

We've already filled one of our spots, so act fast before these go too.

🟢 Phone us now to book 01904 501 601 or email [email protected]

Have you been to Ninja Warrior before?

Looking for an activity for your child this half term?Why not join us for our regulation sessions or rent our play room ...
17/05/2026

Looking for an activity for your child this half term?

Why not join us for our regulation sessions or rent our play room to keep your children entertained (and regulated!)

We have opportunities available on Tuesday 26th May between 1-2PM, and 3-4PM.

Drop us an email now, or first thing tomorrow give us a call on 01904 501 601 to secure your spot.

Is your child walking on their tiptoes? You're not alone in wondering whether it's something to be concerned about. 👣Tip...
15/05/2026

Is your child walking on their tiptoes? You're not alone in wondering whether it's something to be concerned about. 👣

Tiptoe walking is very common in toddlers and often a completely normal part of learning to walk. Most children naturally develop a heel-to-toe gait by around age 2 to 3. But when toe walking persists beyond those early years, or when it comes alongside other signs, it can sometimes be worth a closer look.

There are a number of reasons a child might walk on their toes. In many cases there is no identifiable cause at all. In others, it can be linked to differences in muscle tone, neurological development, or sensory processing. For some children, it can be associated with autism spectrum disorder, though tiptoe walking alone is never a diagnosis.

Our latest blog post covers everything parents need to know:

- What causes tiptoe walking, from idiopathic patterns to neurological factors
- The link between toe walking and autism, and what to look out for
- Simple home checks you can do right now
- When to seek a professional assessment

The most important thing to know is that if you have concerns, you do not have to wait and wonder. An assessment can give you a clear picture of what is happening and what, if anything, needs to happen next.

🔗 Read the full post here: https://ot4me.co.uk/tiptoe-walking-causes-diagnosis-and-when-to-seek-help/

If you have any questions or want to talk through what you are seeing with your child, we are here to help.

13/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to talk about co-regulation.

Before a child can manage their emotions independently, they need an adult to help them do it together. Not later. Not when they're calm. In the moment, when it's hard.

That might look like slowing your breathing alongside them. Naming what their body is feeling when they can't find the words. Staying steady so they can borrow your calm when they've run out of their own.

For children with sensory processing differences, neurodevelopmental conditions, or trauma histories, this matters even more. Their internal signals can be overwhelming or barely detectable. Co-regulation helps them stay within a tolerable window while their nervous system learns to find its footing.

The goal isn't independence from the start. It's building the foundation that makes independence possible.

"You help me notice" becomes "I can notice."

That shift doesn't happen by telling children to calm down. It happens by showing them what calm looks and feels like, again and again, until it becomes their own.

Save this post if it resonates. And share it with someone who needs to hear it this week.

11/05/2026

If your child is in burnout right now, I want you to hear this.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we wanted to share something real.

We have worked with children who couldn't leave their bedroom. Couldn't eat. Couldn't sleep. Completely stuck in fight or flight.

And we have watched those same children go back to school. Head to college. Get on a train to meet their friends.

It doesn't happen overnight. But it does happen.

If this is your family right now, you are not alone.

Book a free 30 minute call with one of our OTs and let's start figuring out what's getting in the way. ❤️

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