The Playful Place Sensory Specialist Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy - Sensory Integration - Professional Development
Empowering Kids / Empowering Families
About The Playful Place
How We Can Help You
Occupational Therapy & Assessment
Professional Development
The Playful Place offers occupational therapy for children aged 2-18, as well as adults. Therapy options include 1-1 therapy, individualised parent coaching, LEGO-Based Therapy social skills group, Food Explorer groups for people with ARFID or selective eating, group therapy for sibling or family groups, clinical and non-clinical assessme
The Playful Place offers occupational therapy for children aged 2-18, as well as adults. Therapy options include 1-1 therapy, individualised parent coaching, LEGO-Based Therapy social skills group, Food Explorer groups for people with ARFID or selective eating, group therapy for sibling or family groups, clinical and non-clinical assessments and professional development workshops.
The Playful Place specialises in sensory processing differences, neurodivergence, complex or developmental trauma, and premature birth.
We have a kind, caring, inclusive approach where families feel welcomed and people feel safe and understood.
Professional Development
Occupational Therapy & Assessment
Professional Development
Elen is a highly skilled and engaging presenter who can make hard topics easy to learn and apply to practice.
The Playful Place offers professional development, workshops and keynote conference talks that can be designed around individual needs of the organisation, group or community. Call or email us today to discuss what your training
Elen is a highly skilled and engaging presenter who can make hard topics easy to learn and apply to practice.
The Playful Place offers professional development, workshops and keynote conference talks that can be designed around individual needs of the organisation, group or community. Call or email us today to discuss what your training needs are.
Our most requested workshops include:
- Sensory Modulation and Trauma
- Understanding Sensory Needs in the Classroom.
- LEGO- Based Therapy Facilitator Training
- Therapeutic use of LEGO - Award Winning Conference Workshop..
- Is it sensory or is it behaviour?
- Development of Emotional Regulation - what to expect when.
- Big Feelings - how to reduce and support overwhelm without relying on rewards or punishments.
Occupational Therapy & Assessment
Occupational Therapy & Assessment
Occupational Therapy & Assessment
The Playful Place is an occupational therapy service based in Napier, New Zealand. We are sensory specialists who blend sensory integration, trauma informed care and neurodivergent affirming care to create safe spaces for everyone.
We provide direct therapy face to face and online, online workshops, professional development & training, and mentoring & supervision.