Groups
Come to one or all days of our school readiness program, that gives your tamariki exposure to lots of classroom activities.
Does your child tire easily?
Need longer to complete tasks?
Have trouble sitting still?
Prefer screentime over physical activity?
Feel incredibly anxious about starting, or going back to, school?
There will be lots of games to strengthen the whole body; arts and crafts for pre-writing skills; group routines to build confidence and calm (circle time, lining up etc).
Next dates: July 2025, 10am to midday
Program cost: $60/day or $150 for all 3 days
An hour of activities for sensory seekers and high-energy kiddos - from calming and alerting obstacle courses, to deep breathing and cognitive strategies, all led by Occupational Therapist Jacki.
This group is great for tamariki & rangatahi who:
are keen to learn new games and activities
are motivated to move their body but can be reckless or dangerous in their movement-seeking
have trouble focussing, sitting still, learning in class or doing homework at home
display big emotions inappropriately, at home, school or in public
Next dates: Wednesdays 10am to 11am
Program cost: $30/session
An Occupational Therapy program designed to give children confidence and peace with different foods. We explore sensory preferences, food textures and scents, meal planning and preparation all in a fun and safe way.
If your family struggles with mealtimes - be it arguments, meltdowns, shouting, refusal, selective eating, or throwing items - this program can help ease your child's stress response to food and mealtimes.
Next dates: Wednesdays 10am to 11am
Program cost: $30/session
A Sense of Wellbeing: for new parents of babes aged between 0 to 12 months: learn about your own sensory preferences and the sensory experiences that might be triggering or challenging for you as well as bub; strategies to engage and stimulate your little one's development across the day and week; sleep, rest and energy for both of you.
Next dates: Mondays 10am to 11am
Program cost: $200 for 4 weeks
A subtle, sensitive approach to toileting troubles: whether it be chronic constipation, toilet learning, or anxiety around using the bathroom, this Occupational Therapy group focuses on sensory strategies around the bathroom; interoception (internal awareness of bodily sensations); structured learning with visuals and stories; daily routines that promote health and wellbeing for the whole body and mind.
Next dates: Wednesdays 10am to 11am
Program cost: $30/session
Learning a new skill can be daunting - but practising a new skill alongside others who are also learning can be motivating and inspiring.
It's also an affordable way for families to access therapy for their tamariki or rangatahi more frequently.
Programs are delivered throughout the year - check back regularly for firm dates. Days and times are subject to therapist availability.
An individual session with the Occupational Therapist is required before attending a group, so that the right 'fit' of participants can be arranged.
Individualised Funding and CP Society vouchers can be used to subsidize these programs as well.
Once a program is paid for, no refunds can be given unless the program is cancelled.
Submit a Contact Me form to register your interest for a group!