Advice sheets - children’s occupational therapy in Warrington
Living with sensory difficulties
Everybody experiences the world around them in different ways.
Our senses provide us with the information we need to carry out day‑to‑day tasks and activities. This sensory information helps us understand who we are, where we are and what is happening around us.
Sometimes the way the brain processes sensory information can make it difficult to join in with everyday activities at home or in the community.
These resources will help you understand sensory processing difficulties and how you can support your child or young person.
You can choose the resources that are right for you and your child:
- a guide to sensory circuits advice sheet
- calming activities advice sheet
- hair brushing and cutting tips advice sheet
- nailcare advice sheet
- sensitive to noise advice sheet
- tooth brushing advice sheet
- useful reading for parents and carers
Early years
A collection of early years resources offering simple, practical activities to support dressing, feeding, fine motor development and pre‑writing skills.
Dressing
Feeding
Fine motor
Pre‑writing
Primary school
A set of practical primary school resources offering strategies for classroom participation, fine motor development, handwriting skills and everyday self‑care independence.
Classroom
Fine motor
- general advice
- therapeutic putty activities
- 5‑week program: bilateral, in‑hand and pincer grasp
Handwriting
Self‑care
- dressing
- shoe laces
- organisation skills for primary school
- promoting independence and improving organisation skills
- teeth brushing
- cutlery
Secondary school
A range of secondary school resources designed to support classroom participation, handwriting stamina and strength, and growing independence in everyday self‑care tasks.
Classroom
- activity ideas for children who tire or experience pain during writing
- attention and concentration strategies high school
Handwriting
Self‑care
Last updated: Wednesday 01 April 2026