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 sensory processing disorder training for teachers, TAs and parents. Start our free introduction today.| GriffinOT
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Sensory processing issues are very common in autistic children and adults. Kim explains what sensory issues might look like and how to help.| GriffinOT
Joining the GriffinOT community gives access to our introduction to sensory processing disorder course, other free online training and additional resources.| GriffinOT
Psychologist Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has 4 stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.| Verywell Mind
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
Chewing on clothing, collars, toys, pencils and other objects is a commonly reported sensory symptom. Kim gives gives ideas to help.| GriffinOT
There a so many different sensory chew toys available for children who constantly chew. OT Kim Griffin explains how to choose the best one.| 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