Dexter and Me
A story of motor co ordination told in a child friendly manner.
Dexter and me helps to explain how the brain and body function together, and how some of us need a little help with our ‘discriminator’.
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Big Feelings Pineapple
Use the 26 different pieces to build expressions on the Big Feelings Pineapple and help preschool children learn about how emotions and facial expressions show what people are feeling.
This fun social emotional learning (SEL) toy is ideal for giving children the opportunity to identify and talk about expressions and feelings through hands-on play.
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Read MoreArched Climbing Frame
Our Wooden Climbing Arch is a versatile Montessori toy that can be used for endless play possibilities; Use it as a climbing frame, cover it with a blanket to make a den, hang rattles & teddies for babies, plus much more.
Our climbing frame features muted rainbow coloured rungs and is crafted from sustainably harvested FSC certified wood.
It helps tots to develop their stability, balance, core strength and climbing skills as they make their way over it.
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Now Offering Online Speech & Language Therapy Nationwide
Would your child benefit from online Speech and Language Therapy? Sensational Kids is here to help. We are now offering subsidised virtual Speech & Language appointments nationwide with Elaine Baldwin, Senior Speech & Language Therapist. “Online appointments are working extremely well for the families I am seeing. Goals are being met and the feedback is that many families are finding it more practical and less stressful to do a virtual appointment than to travel in the current climate.” Elaine Baldwin, Senior Speech & Language Therapist, Sensational Kids. Call Sensational Kids on 023 887 8208 now for further information and to book an appointment with Elaine. All stages and all abilities are welcome. Appointments are charged at a subsidised rate of €75 for a 45 minute therapy session.
Read MoreFinger Paint Set
This non-toxic finger paint is perfect for tiny hands on big adventures.
Finger painting is excellent for hand-eye coordination, sensory awareness, and understanding color mixing.
Safe and fun for children, it promotes creativity and developmental skills.
Read MoreRaphael’s Story
“He is a different child now and our lives are so much easier.” Diana, a nurse at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin is mum to 9-year-old, Raphael. Raphael has been attending Sensational Kids for the past five years as he is on the Autism spectrum and needed help to self-regulate and communicate. Diana discovered Sensational Kids online and made an appointment to discuss Raphael’s needs. Diana and Raphael started attending Sensational Kids regularly for Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and more recently Play Therapy. Raphael soon flourished. Diana learned tips and tools on how to pre-empt and manage situations where Raphael would feel overwhelmed. “Our therapists at Sensational Kids have taught me many things including how to use Raphael’s pressure points to help him calm down, if he was feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes even a hug at the right moment was all that was needed to help Raphael. Raphael used […]
Read MoreTherapy and Motor Skills Bundle
Each of these products help introduce children to learn a variety of exercises including yoga, and improve their strength, balance, motor skills, and coordination.
Read MoreKaren Leigh, CEO & Founder
Karen Leigh is the CEO and Founder of Sensational Kids. She is an award-winning Social Entrepreneur who is passionate about Social Enterprise and making a difference to the lives of children with additional needs. Inspired by her vision of a better future for children with additional needs based on her own experience of being a parent to children with additional needs, Karen has led Sensational Kids from foundation in 2007, directly impacting the lives of over 9,000+ children from all over Ireland. Karen completed the Social Enterprise & Governance Programme at the DCU Ryan Academy and has a Diploma in Management and Employee Relations from the National College of Ireland. Karen is also a voluntary founding director of SERI (Social Enterprise, Republic of Ireland). Under Karen’s leadership Sensational Kids has won several awards Rethink Ireland; Growth Fund Awardee (2020-2022) Ireland Funds Flagship Awardee (2018) Social Innovation Fund Ireland; Social […]
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