We provide calm, inclusive sensory play sessions designed to support children with additional needs, including SEN and ASD, as well as early years children who benefit from child-led sensory exploration.

Our sessions are carefully created to offer a safe and supportive environment where children can engage at their own pace. We focus on reducing overwhelm and encouraging comfort, curiosity, and self-regulation through sensory-based play.

Every session is child-led and flexible, allowing each child to participate in a way that feels right for them. We understand that every child experiences the world differently, and our approach is built around respect, patience, and accessibility.

Our aim is simple: to create a space where families feel understood, a place for parents and children to connect, and for the children to feel safe enough to explore, regulate, and grow.

Sensory play supports children in developing key skills such as regulation, attention, motor coordination, and emotional awareness. For many SEN and ASD children, it also provides a safe way to process sensory input in a controlled and supportive setting.

By offering a carefully curated environment, we aim to help children feel more grounded and secure while exploring the world around them.

We recognise that attending new spaces can sometimes feel overwhelming for both children and parents. Our sessions are designed to be welcoming, understanding, and pressure-free.

Parents and carers remain responsible for their children at all times and are encouraged to support their child in whichever way feels most appropriate during the session. We are always available to offer guidance, but we respect each family’s individual approach.

Hi, I'm Megan-Jade, the founder of Playful Roots.

I am a SEN Teaching Assistant working in a local ASD Teaching Facility. I hold a degree in Children's Psychology and Counselling and have a strong passion for creating inclusive opportunities for children and families across Carmarthenshire.

My passion for sensory play and inclusion comes from both my professional and personal experiences. I am currently undergoing assessment for Autism and ADHD myself, and I also have close family members, friends, and their children who have diagnoses of Autism and other additional needs. These experiences have given me a deeper understanding of the importance of safe, welcoming environments where children can be themselves without judgement or pressure.

Playful Roots was created with the aim of providing calm, inclusive sensory play sessions where every child feels valued, supported, and free to explore in their own way. My goal is to help make Carmarthenshire a place where all families can access opportunities that celebrate neurodiversity and inclusion.