Why the vestibular System is important for learning.
Kim explains what the vestibular system is and how it helps balance, postural control, alertness and it supports learning.| GriffinOT
Kim explains what the vestibular system is and how it helps balance, postural control, alertness and it supports learning.| GriffinOT
In this post we discuss how the hearing sense may be affected in children and adults with sensory processing disorder or autism.| GriffinOT
This book gives educators quick tips they can use to understand and support sensory processing differences at school.| GriffinOT
Tactile defensiveness, or touch sensitivity, is a common symptom of Sensory Processing Disorder. We explores what it is, the cause and how you can help.| GriffinOT
This post discusses why the touch sense is important for learning and how sensory processing disorder might affect the touch sense.| GriffinOT
Success with Sensory Supports is an essential guide for educators supporting sensory needs at school. Learn more about the book here.| GriffinOT
Proprioception is often referred to as our hidden sixth sense! It is responsible for body awareness and helps our coordination. Learn more about it here.| GriffinOT
Specialist online occupational therapy support and training for teachers, TAs and parents. Join our membership today.| GriffinOT
A children's occupational therapist specialises in helping to support children to participate in their chosen activities, despite disability or impairment.| GriffinOT
Joining the GriffinOT community gives access to our introduction to sensory processing disorder course, other free online training and additional resources.| GriffinOT
Learn about DSM-5-TR, the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.| www.psychiatry.org
Sensory overload is a term which describes the experience an individual may have when they receive too much sensory information.| GriffinOT
Learn how differences with processing sensory information (sensory processing disorder) affect attention, behaviour and learning.| GriffinOT
Sensory regulation strategies are useful tools to you can use to help individuals to calm down or to energise when they need to.| GriffinOT
Weighted blankets sometimes help individuals with sensory processing needs, autism or anxiety. Kim explores their benefits and risks.| GriffinOT
The term ‘heavy work,’ is frequently mentioned in books and advice for children with SPD and/or ASD, here GriffinOT explores what it is.| GriffinOT
Auditory or sound sensitivity is a common feature of sensory processing disorder and autism. I explore why it occurs and how to help.| GriffinOT
