Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre - Serving children and their families for over 20 years
About Us
At Hopscotch we specialise in providing comprehensive assessments and therapy for children facing learning and/or behavioural difficulties. Our focus extends beyond the individual child to encompass the entire family unit and their caregivers, ensuring a holistic approach for supporting the child.
Our Therapy
We provide occupational therapy services embracing a range of approaches targeting:
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Sensory processing and modulation
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Postural control and balance
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Motor planning and coordination
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Gross and fine motor skills
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Writing skills
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Participation in everyday life activities
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Play skills
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Behavioural organisation
Handwriting Programme
Hopscotch Handwriting Programme
Boost confidence. Improve skills. Love writing.
Our expert-led handwriting programme supports children aged 2–11 years, with sessions tailored by age and developmental stage.
Whether your child needs help with pencil grip, letter formation, legibility, or writing speed, our occupational therapists use a proven approach that blends sensory integration, motor learning theory, and developmental frameworks — making learning fun and effective.
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Tailored by age group:
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Ages 2–4: Pre-writing, fine motor play, early mark-making
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Ages 4–7: Pencil control, letter formation, posture, and bilateral coordination
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Ages 7–11: Legibility, speed, motor accuracy, and writing fluency
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Choose from:
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An 8-10 weeks weekly course
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A 5-day intensive holiday programme
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Each session includes:
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Sensory-motor warm-ups to regulate and prepare the body
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Targeted fine and visual motor activities
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Structured handwriting tasks using worksheets and fun tools
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Motor-based games for planning and coordination
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Take-home parent packs with practice tips and activities
​Summer 2025 Holiday Therapy Programme
At Hopscotch, we offer Intensive Occupational Therapy with Sensory Integration - designed to help children make improvements to their sensory processing, emotional regulation, and motor coordination. This evidence-based approach is particularly beneficial for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges.Key Benefits of Sensory Integration Therapy:
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- Improved Self-Regulation – Helps children manage emotions and sensory responses.
- Enhanced Focus & Attention – Supports better learning and engagement in school.
- Better Motor Coordination – Strengthens movement skills for daily activities.
- Increased Social Confidence – Encourages positive interactions with peers and family.
- Stronger Coping Skills – Provides children with strategies to handle sensory overload.
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