{"id":750,"date":"2025-12-04T12:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T12:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/?page_id=750"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:33:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T12:33:35","slug":"strategies-and-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/strategies-and-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategies and Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Below you can find strategies and advice to support participation in everyday activities. These can be used across all settings; home, nursery, school and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b64a10e9\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs has-layout-vertical-left\" data-active-tab=\"0\"><ul class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-links\"><\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Self Care<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs\" data-active-tab=\"0\"><ul class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-links\"><\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Bathing<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b61ab78d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a consistent routine for bathing including, time of day, what you use to wash your child and the order that you wash your child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage your child to become independent with one aspect of washing first. For example you put the soap on the wash cloth then give it to your child to wash their body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-3.png\" alt=\"OT web profiles (3)\" class=\"wp-image-936\" style=\"width:219px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-3.png 800w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-3-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once your child has mastered one step, introduce another aspect of the routine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give your child lots of praise\/reward (e.g sticker chart) for their successes and attempts at being independent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Getting Dressed<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c06d165c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4c572b3d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice undressing first, getting undressed is easier than dressing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit with your child during dressing activities to guide them through the task.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow a consistent sequence and technique when dressing (place clothes in a pile of what order to put on first\/or use visual strip).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles.png\" alt=\"OT web profiles\" class=\"wp-image-930\" style=\"width:219px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles.png 800w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice with loose fitting clothes as these are easier to get on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label clothes clearly to identify front and back of garments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break down each step of the task and teach your child in reverse order (backward chaining).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice makes perfect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-750_1bfcbc-8d .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-750_1bfcbc-8d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#cf2e2e;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-750_1bfcbc-8d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.glightbox-kadence-dark.kadence-popup-750_90e141-7e .goverlay{background:#000000;opacity:0.8;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_90e141-7e .gclose path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_90e141-7e .gnext path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_90e141-7e .gprev path{fill:#ffffff;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_90e141-7e .gslide-video, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_90e141-7e .gvideo-local{max-width:900px !important;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-videopopup kadence-video-popup750_90e141-7e\"><div class=\"kadence-video-popup-wrap kadence-video-noshadow\"><div class=\"kadence-video-intrinsic \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities.png\" alt=\"pre writing activities\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities.png 1920w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-1520x855.png 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div class=\"kadence-video-overlay\"><\/div><a class=\"kadence-video-popup-link kadence-video-type-external\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/664805998\/20c3eec7bb\" role=\"button\" data-popup-class=\"kadence-popup-750_90e141-7e\" data-effect=\"none\" data-popup-id=\"kadence-local-video-750_90e141-7e\" data-popup-auto=\"true\" data-youtube-cookies=\"true\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_play kt-video-svg-icon kt-video-svg-icon-style-default kt-video-svg-icon-fas play kt-video-play-animation-none kt-video-svg-icon-size-auto\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Play<\/title><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.glightbox-kadence-dark.kadence-popup-750_67f7a2-8a .goverlay{background:#000000;opacity:0.8;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_67f7a2-8a .gclose path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_67f7a2-8a .gnext path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_67f7a2-8a .gprev path{fill:#ffffff;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_67f7a2-8a .gslide-video, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_67f7a2-8a .gvideo-local{max-width:900px !important;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-videopopup kadence-video-popup750_67f7a2-8a\"><div class=\"kadence-video-popup-wrap kadence-video-noshadow\"><div class=\"kadence-video-intrinsic \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-2.png\" alt=\"pre writing activities (2)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-2.png 1920w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/pre-writing-activities-2-1520x855.png 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div class=\"kadence-video-overlay\"><\/div><a class=\"kadence-video-popup-link kadence-video-type-external\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/664805758\/75f2df5e23\" role=\"button\" data-popup-class=\"kadence-popup-750_67f7a2-8a\" data-effect=\"none\" data-popup-id=\"kadence-local-video-750_67f7a2-8a\" data-popup-auto=\"true\" data-youtube-cookies=\"true\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_play kt-video-svg-icon kt-video-svg-icon-style-default kt-video-svg-icon-fas play kt-video-play-animation-none kt-video-svg-icon-size-auto\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Play<\/title><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Hair Care<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c06d165c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f23f2cb8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where possible, avoid light touch. Always touch your child gently but firmly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mirror can be useful as your child can see what is happening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Massage your child\u2019s scalp before combing, brushing, or cutting their hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try using a thick or wide handled brush as this will be easier to grip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-1.png\" alt=\"OT web profiles (1)\" class=\"wp-image-934\" style=\"width:205px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-1.png 800w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider a wide toothed comb as this will cut down resistance on hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your child to try leaning their elbows against a surface when attempting to brush their hair as this will provide them with greater stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Toileting<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Toilet training is a complex task; when working on toileting skills, break the task down and focus on one step at a time such as sitting on the toilet, managing clothing, wiping or handwashing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4109350d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size\">Change the child\u2019s nappy in the bathroom to support their awareness of the bathroom environment. When able, standing to change\/freshen up pants, pull ups or pads is a more appropriate alternative to lying on a changing mat, it is a more dignified and respectful experience for a child. The standing change can occur beside the toilet making the transition from changing to using the toilet more natural and helps to develop understanding of the purpose of a bathroom\/ toilet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-2.png\" alt=\"OT web profiles (2)\" class=\"wp-image-935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-2.png 800w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modelling and demonstrating the task can be beneficial to prepare. Visuals may also be helpful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a positive experience. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider a step for feet and a toilet insert to make the set up as safe for your child. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider sensory elements such as lighting, noises and smells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use lots of praise and encouragement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be consistent, stick to a routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-750_38c268-d8 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-750_38c268-d8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#cf2e2e;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-750_38c268-d8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:21px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/Standing-change-and-toileting-skills-advice-v1.0.pdf\">Standing change and toileting skills advice<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Mealtimes<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f0342b05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a regular mealtime routine. Try and sit with your child and model using cutlery and trying new foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore new foods outside of mealtimes to reduce pressure of trying new foods. Try to involve foods in play activities or get your child to help with meal preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce distractions and try and avoid the use of screens at the table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:35%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-4.png\" alt=\"OT web profiles (4)\" class=\"wp-image-937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-4.png 800w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-4-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give your child lots of verbal praise at their attempts to explore new foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your child has difficulty holding cutlery try using thicker handled cutlery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-750_e8da06-78 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-750_e8da06-78 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#cf2e2e;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-750_e8da06-78\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.glightbox-kadence-dark.kadence-popup-750_1e6e15-c9 .goverlay{background:#000000;opacity:0.8;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_1e6e15-c9 .gclose path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_1e6e15-c9 .gnext path, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_1e6e15-c9 .gprev path{fill:#ffffff;}.glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_1e6e15-c9 .gslide-video, .glightbox-container.kadence-popup-750_1e6e15-c9 .gvideo-local{max-width:900px !important;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-videopopup kadence-video-popup750_1e6e15-c9\"><div class=\"kadence-video-popup-wrap kadence-video-noshadow\"><div class=\"kadence-video-intrinsic \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/NHS-Lothian.png\" alt=\"NHS Lothian\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"kadence-video-poster wp-image-901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/NHS-Lothian.png 1920w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/NHS-Lothian-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/NHS-Lothian-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/NHS-Lothian-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/NHS-Lothian-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/NHS-Lothian-1520x855.png 1520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div class=\"kadence-video-overlay\"><\/div><a class=\"kadence-video-popup-link kadence-video-type-external\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/664805872\/432409c33e\" role=\"button\" data-popup-class=\"kadence-popup-750_1e6e15-c9\" data-effect=\"none\" data-popup-id=\"kadence-local-video-750_1e6e15-c9\" data-popup-auto=\"false\" data-youtube-cookies=\"true\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_play kt-video-svg-icon kt-video-svg-icon-style-default kt-video-svg-icon-fas play kt-video-play-animation-none kt-video-svg-icon-size-auto\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  role=\"img\"><title>Play<\/title><path d=\"M424.4 214.7L72.4 6.6C43.8-10.3 0 6.1 0 47.9V464c0 37.5 40.7 60.1 72.4 41.3l352-208c31.4-18.5 31.5-64.1 0-82.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">School Skills<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs\" data-active-tab=\"0\"><ul class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-links\"><\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Pre-writing<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7d874bf9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As soon as your child stops putting things in their mouth give them little pieces of chalk or crayon and big sheets of paper to scribble on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a variety of different mark makers (e.g. thick felt pens, chunky crayons, chunky chalk) so that they can start to learn how to hold a pencil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give your child plenty of opportunities to try using a pencil\/crayon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-6.png\" alt=\"OT web profiles (6)\" class=\"wp-image-939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-6.png 800w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-6-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage your child to draw and trace basic shapes with their index finger in a variety of different materials e.g. sand, lentils, finger paints, shaving foam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threading, peg board, picking items up with tweezers\/tongs, inset puzzles, and construction blocks are useful activities for developing pre-writing skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Handwriting<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7d874bf9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide a wide variety of opportunities for handwriting, keep it fun and interesting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posture and position: Ensure this is appropriate with your child\u2019s feet planted on the floor or a foot block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To encourage the development of a functional grasp demonstrate and reposition your child\u2019s finger on the pencil, use visual clues for finger position and trial different shaped pencils (e.g. triangular pencils).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-5.png\" alt=\"OT web profiles (5)\" class=\"wp-image-938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-5.png 800w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/10\/OT-web-profiles-5-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try lots of different handwriting activities such as pencil control mazes, pencil trails, dot to dots, overwriting, copying, and tracing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use visual clues to help with size, spacing and position of letters (e.g. Lined paper, ice lolly sticks, stickers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice &#8211; research shows that regular practice helps improve handwriting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"540\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 960 \/ 540;\" width=\"960\" controls src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/11\/pre-writing_activities.mp4-540p.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Play Skills<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);grid-template-columns:auto 42%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Playing forms the building blocks for all areas of a child\u2019s development, physical, emotional and social.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It promotes self confidence, communication and imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Play is an instinctive and natural behaviour for children and can be found in many forms<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-2.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-902 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-2.png 354w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-2-300x253.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide time, experiences and activities to support your child\u2019s play. As they develop and learn, play becomes more meaningful some children may need adult support and guidance to help them to make their play more purposeful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may be helpful to limit the choice of toys\/activities to two as too many toys can often be overwhelming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit external distractions as much as possible e.g. turn off TV, limit noise and remove any toys\/activities not being used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage participation with activities even if only for short periods, make it fun and use praise and encouragement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Leisure<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\">Riding a bike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7d874bf9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<ul style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove the pedal and lower the height of the seat so your child\u2019s feet are touching the ground. This will make it into a balance bike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage your child to use their feet to push along. They can begin using alternative feet and when confident, lifting both feet together to propel forward. This will help them to practice balance and using the breaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;flex-basis:30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-3.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-903\" style=\"width:179px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin practicing on a flat surface and as their confidence grows move onto small downward slopes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When your child is ready, add pedals and introduce slow pedalling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to practice regularly and make it fun and enjoyable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Sensory Regulation<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our lives are full of sensory experiences; these could be through touch, sight, movement, hearing or smell. Most people are able to manage their exposure to sensory input and their own responses appropriately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We all interpret and use sensory information differently, these are our sensory preferences, for example seeking out a cuddle or a pleasant smell or retreating from loud noises or cold touch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children are all different and have their own preferences, therefore trying to find strategies that work for your child can take some trial and error. It is important to try strategies consistently and regularly to see the effect. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See our sensory booklet and other resources below for more information and advice to support sensory preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:21px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/West-Lothian-Sensory-Booklet-v1.0.pdf\">West Lothian Sensory Booklet<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:21px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/Noise-sensitivity-advice-v1.0.pdf\">Noise sensitivity   advice<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:21px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:21px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/Oral-sensory-seeking-advice-v1.0.pdf\">Oral Sensory Seeking Advice<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:21px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/Deep-pressure-to-help-prevent-sensory-overload-v1.0.pdf\">Deep Pressure to Help Prevent Overload<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Fine Motor Skills<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);grid-template-columns:auto 38%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Activities for fine motor play will help children develop the skills to support their independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide a variety of opportunities for your child to develop their fine motor skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bi-lateral activities encourage using both hands together, such as lacing and threading activities, throwing\/catching a ball.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-5.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-909 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-5.png 322w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-5-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play hand clapping and finger games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jigsaws and wooden inset puzzle with peg to hold, to encourage pincer grasp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction &#8211; Building blocks encourage use of both hands and swapping from one hand to the other, pushing together\/pulling apart large blocks such as Duplo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cause and effect toys e.g. pop up toys, spinning toys, shape sorters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play dough, plasticine and cutters, and encourage rolling, pulling, squeezing and pinching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple snack preparation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Organisational Skills<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategy Snapshots:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);grid-template-columns:auto 39%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Having set routines and plans can be really good for children and young people, it helps them to organise their lives and remember and prepare themselves. There are many tips and tricks to help develop organisational skills; these can found in more detail at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsggc.org.uk\/kids\/resources\/information-packs\/organisation-skills\/\">Organisation Skills | NHS GGC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-7.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-911 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-7.png 316w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-7-300x277.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some examples include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Forward planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a list of what needs done<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual aids to help with sequencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timetables, these could be in many different formats e.g. written, visual, electronic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplifying tasks and activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break down an activity into steps, complete each step before moving on to the next one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow plenty of time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organise belongings so they are easy to find<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title\">Arthritis and Hypermobility<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__tab-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-light-accent-grey-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);grid-template-columns:auto 44%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Children with juvenile arthritis or hypermobile joints often face pain, fatigue, and mobility challenges in daily life and at school. This pack offers practical strategies to support comfort and independence, tailored to everyday activities at home and in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click the image to access the advice pack<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-8.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-913 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-8.png 438w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/cypot\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2025\/09\/image-8-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__nav-link\"><span class=\"wp-block-getwid-tabs__title-wrapper\"><a href=\"#\"><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.rcot.co.uk\/explore-resources\/children-young-people-families\/OT-children-and-young-people\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_aperture kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"14.31\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"20.05\" y2=\"17.94\"\/><line x1=\"9.69\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"21.17\" y2=\"8\"\/><line x1=\"7.38\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"13.12\" y2=\"2.06\"\/><line x1=\"9.69\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"3.95\" y2=\"6.06\"\/><line x1=\"14.31\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"2.83\" y2=\"16\"\/><line x1=\"16.62\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"10.88\" 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