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
Have you ever wondered why there are wobble cushions in your classroom? Or how to use them properly? Click here and let GriffinOT help.| GriffinOT
Success with Sensory Supports is an essential guide for educators supporting sensory needs at school. Learn more about the book here.| GriffinOT
Specialist online sensory processing disorder training for teachers, TAs and parents. Start our free introduction 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
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Psychologist Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has 4 stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.| Verywell Mind
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
Touch pressure can be provided by hugs, massagers, brushes and squashing. Kim explores why it helps and precautions to follow.| GriffinOT
A sensory diet is commonly used tool, but do you know how to use them successfully? OT Kim Griffin gives some tips for sensory diet success.| GriffinOT
Sensory movement breaks are a helpful way to help children to be ready learn. OT Kim Griffin explores how to use them successfully.| 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
GriffinOT explores common signs and symptoms of dyspraxia, including personal perspectives and the process of assessment and diganosis.| GriffinOT