Support in Action
Wondering what this kind of support could look like for your child? You’re in the right place!
On this page, you’ll find real-life examples of everyday experiences that parents and children face. I will then explain how my services and support can help facilitate a more successful and less stressful day.
Marc, age 2
Areas of Focus: Sensory processing, play skills and fine motor skills
Real-life Example: Marc finds everyday routines really overwhelming — becoming upset during diaper changes and transitions. Mealtimes and hygiene can be stressful too, particularly with wet, sticky, or messy textures, leading to avoidance or distress. Even simple play experiences like going on a swing or joining in with other children can feel too much at times, and sharing or taking turns is still developing.
Support in Action: Focus on making Marc feel calmer, safer and more confident in his body. We build tolerance to movement and touch through play to decrease stress during everyday activities like diaper changes and messy eating. We support hand strength, coordination and confidence with different textures to improve fine motor skills. We work on early social play skills like turn-taking, sharing and flexible play with mothers.
Sara, age 8
Areas of Focus: Impulse control, frustration tolerance, handwriting, emotional regulation
Real-life Example: Sara struggles to slow down before acting, which can lead to impulsive behavior at school, home, and during play. She becomes frustrated easily with challenging tasks, especially handwriting, and find it hard to stay focused long enough to finish work. Over time, this has affected confidence, learning, and relationships with peers.
Support in Action: Sessions focus on building impulse control, so Sara can pause and respond more thoughtfully in everyday situations. I support frustration tolerance with simple strategies to manage big feelings and keep going when things feel hard. Handwriting skills are targeted through fine motor and coordination activities to improve fluency and confidence. Caregivers are given practical strategies to support these skills at home and school.
Jack, age 13
Areas of Focus: Gross motor skills, executive functioning and visual perceptual skills
Real-life Example: Jack is a child who finds movement-based activities tricky, often feeling uncoordinated or unsure during things like PE, playground games or sports. He can also struggle to get started with tasks, follow steps in order or organize what he needs, which can make schoolwork and daily routines feel overwhelming. On top of this, activities that involve copying, puzzles, or understanding space and direction can be difficult.
Support in Action: Sessions focus on helping Jack build confidence with movement, coordination, and balance through fun gross motor activities. We also support his ability to plan, organise, and follow steps more easily so tasks feel more manageable. Alongside this, we work on visual skills like copying, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. Everything is practical and engaging, with simple strategies to support Jack at home and school.
Nico, age 10
Areas of Focus: Direction following, attention and social-emotional skills
Real-life Example: Nico is a child who finds it tricky to follow directions, especially when there are a few steps or when things are busy around him. He can get distracted easily and may need extra reminders to stay on task or finish what he’s doing. In social situations, Nico sometimes finds it hard to manage big feelings or know how to join in with others in a positive way, which can affect friendships and confidence.
Support in Action: Sessions focus on helping Nico build attention so he can stay with activities for longer and follow directions more easily. We also support him to better understand and manage his emotions, and develop stronger social skills for playing and interacting with others. Everything is kept fun, structured, and practical to help Nico feel more successful in everyday life.