The wonders of nature based occupational therapy for brain injured or neurodivergent children

In this episode, Caroline Klage, Head of our Brain Injury Division, sits down with specialist paediatric neuro occupational therapists Annamarie Wagner and Ansu Pienaar of Wagner Therapies. Together, they explore how nature can be used as a powerful therapeutic tool for children with brain injuries and neurodivergent conditions.

Annamarie and Ansu share how the natural world can support regulation, confidence and emotional wellbeing, and explain the ways they incorporate animals, trees and outdoor environments into their work. They discuss the benefits they see in children with complex needs and how nature-based approaches can help them flourish.

This conversation offers valuable insight into innovative therapy methods and the importance of creating supportive, sensory rich environments for children and families navigating life after brain injury.