Sensory

Sensory Differences – Sensory differences can affect how children with autism feel and act. There can be different ways to support sensory processing. Sensory differences - a guide for all audiences (autism.org.uk)

Sensory diet – A sensory diet can help parents recognise their child’s sensory needs and this can be achieved through creating a sensory routine to support over or under stimulation. What is a Sensory Diet? - Teaching Autism

Sensory defensiveness – Children with sensory defensiveness react to sensory input with negative emotions or behaviours. Sensory defensiveness can occur with different senses. Sensory Defensiveness - Sensory Processing Problems - Problems - Paediatric - What We Treat - Physio.co.uk

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Newbury SEND Parent Carer Cafe Summer Term 2024

Newbury SEND Parent - Carer Cafe will be running throughout the Summer Term.
Saxonwood Family Play

Swings & Smiles will be visiting Saxon Wood school to run a fun-packed outreach session for Hampshire SEND pupils and their families.
Angela runs the Reading Half Marathon

Such a supportive organisation have been invaluable to my daughter and family. The support they have given Hannah & Seán has been immense and we as a family have ben so grateful.
Race Night in Bucklebury with Chris Tarrant

Join us for an exciting Race Night hosted by Chris Tarrant on the 17th May at the Cottage Inn, Bucklebury. The evening will include 8 races with 8 runners per race. A basket meal is included and ordered on the night. Join us at 7pm, for the first race to start at 7.30pm.

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Our sessions

Swings & Smiles is open seven days a week, providing a place to play and support for children with special needs and their families. Find out what's on offer and how you can book to come along.
Book a session

Once you've completed our assessment form you'll be told which sessions you can attend at Swings & Smiles. You can book online via the website or email - we hope to see you soon!
What we do

Swings & Smiles is a place to play for children with special needs and their families. It offers a unique environment where the whole family feels supported and where they can spend quality time together. Our services include play sessions, sibling support and outreach.
Our facilities

Swings & Smiles offers play sessions for children with special needs and their whole family at our centre in Thatcham.
Work with us

Find out about our latest job opportunities at Swings & Smiles.
Sibling support

We understand just how different life is when you have a brother or sister who has a disability or special needs. We run three sessions a month for siblings which are free to attend, as well as offering a 5 week course in schools.
Contact us

How to get in touch with or find Swings & Smiles in Thatcham, West Berkshire with details of opening times.
About outreach

Swings & Smiles is able to provide outreach in the community free of charge. We're able to visit schools, groups and individuals with lots of lovely sensory equipment and activities.
Our story

Swings & Smiles is charity for children with special needs and their families, and was set up in 2007 by Sian Cook whose daughter Amy was her inspiration. We provide a play to play and support for the whole family.
Volunteer

We have lots of opportunities for volunteers at Swings & Smiles including supporting at sessions, helping at events or assisting with jobs at the centre. We accommodate corporate groups for CSR days and can take young volunteers completing Duke of Edinburgh awards.