17/07/2026
When a child walks into a therapy session, we aren’t looking for ‘perfect’ behaviour.
We observe the little things that help us understand how they experience the world.
We notice things like…
🧩Problem-solving
Do they keep trying when something is difficult, or do they give up quickly?
💬Communication
How do they express their needs, ideas or frustrations? Do they use words? Gestures?
💛 Challenges
What happens when something doesn’t go their way? How do they respond?
🤝 Connection
Do they invite others into play? Share their Excitement?
🍃Learning
How do they approach something new? Watch? Copy? Dive straight in?
None of these observations are ‘good’ or ‘bad’. They’re simply clues that help us understand a child’s strengths and identify where they may need support.
That’s why what looks like ‘just playing’ can tell us so much.