There is no right or wrong way to do messy play; children of all abilities can use materials in their own way and still be part of the group.
Children learning English as a second language can join in too as messy play does not rely on words. Messy play offers many opportunities for learning:
An opportunity for imagination and creativity.
Through sensory experiences, children are able to respond to what they see, hear, feel, touch and smell.
Children can express their feelings and thoughts through colour, texture and shapes.
All children’s therapy sessions are currently grant-funded however as you can appreciate, this may not be the case always and standard session charges are as follow:
1-hour individual sessions – £15
Full-day group sessions (5-15 children) – £50
Life before the children’s therapy that ARCOS has provided was very hard for Oliver and me. He struggled with so many things, hated change with a passion, and hardly ever wanted attention or cuddles…
We offer a multi-sensory environment for calming relaxation and sensory stimulation. Children with a variety of disabilities attend.
Through specialist multi-disciplinary therapies, rehabilitation activities, and emotional support to make a difference and changing lives.
We provide training in understanding best practice care and the latest technological support for a range of conditions for healthcare professionals.
ARCOS provide physical and online training, information, and advice. You also gain a network of peer support to assist you through your journey.
After successfully trialling the MyTobii eye gaze equipment we arranged to lend Connor the ARCOS MyTobii equipment for a longer-term…
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