Helping Children with Additional Needs Navigate Haircuts For many families, a trip to the hairdresser is a simple routine. But for parent carers of children with additional needs, including autism…
Breathing techniques can be a powerful tool to help autistic children manage stress, regulate emotions, and feel calmer in everyday life. Occupational Therapist Gemma Carlier shares practical, playful, and sensory-friendly strategies that families can easily try at home or school.
Understanding ARFID: Insights from Michelle Jacques of ARFIDLifeUK For many families, mealtimes can be one of the most stressful parts of the day—especially when a child refuses to eat or…
Jam Up! friends We hope this finds you well. We’re excited to update you on what we’ve been working on behind the scenes at Jam Up! We are continuing to…
Gemma Carlier, a highly experienced SEND Occupational Therapist talks about the role Occupational Therapy can play in supporting children with SEND. This includes consideration of the individual child, the task and the environment.
Elliot is 17 and lives with autism and Dravet Syndrome. He loves CBeebies, numbers and Christmas! He has always needed help with tooth cleaning because of his reduced fine motor control and distractibility. However, with the help of Jam Up! Elliot has been cleaning his teeth with minimal support!