Week 3: Play And Sports Activities to Help Develop Motor Skills and Motor Planning

Parenting a child who experiences sensory processing differences can feel overwhelming - especially when routine disappears.

That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for a short, supportive conversation as part of our new Sensory Help Now Coffee Mornings series.

Led by Dr Lelanie Brewer, Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner and occupational therapist, each session is a relaxed, 30-minute Zoom call where we focus on a key topic affecting families of children with sensory needs.

No presentations. Not recorded. Just a space to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with others who truly understand.

Spaces are limited. To keep the conversation meaningful, each session is limited to 10 participants. Early sign-up is recommended.


Week 3 at a Glance

Topic: Play And Sports Activities to Help Develop Motor Skills and Motor Planning

Led by: Dr Lelanie Brewer – Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner and occupational therapist

Date & Time: Thursday, 7 August 10:30 am

Where: Online via Zoom

Duration: 30 minutes

Group Size: Small and supportive (max 10 participants)


What to Expect

  • Real conversations—no slides, no pressure
  • Share practical tips or just listen in
  • Ask questions live or use the chat
  • Come to one session or join all five - it’s up to you

“We know parenting can be messy and unpredictable. That’s why we keep things simple, safe, and real.”


Ready to join us?

Come as you are, bring your brew, and settle in for 30 minutes of honest, helpful connection.


Coming Up in Weeks 4-5:

  • Week 4: A Calmer Home - Managing Sensory Preference in Your Family (18 August)
  • Week 5: Back to School Tips for Easing Into a New School Year (26 August)

Dr Lelanie Brewer

Occupational Therapist

Originally qualifying as an OT in South Africa, Dr Lelanie gained her MSc in OT at Brunel University, London and her PhD at Newcastle University’s Population Health Sciences Institute. Her research is focusing on self-care in children with and without motor difficulties.

Lelanie has a background in clinical practice and higher education. As a clinician, she has worked in the NHS, charity and the private sector, and spent the majority of her clinical career working with children and young people with sensory integration difficulties. She is an Advanced Practitioner in Sensory Integration.

Prior to joining Sensory Integration Education in 2018, Lelanie was a Senior Lecturer in OT and MSc OT programme lead at Northumbria University. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.