Sensory seating is often recommended for children who fidget, rock and move about in their seat. In this post I explore how to use it safely.| GriffinOT
Kim explains what the vestibular system is and how it helps balance, postural control, alertness and it supports learning.| GriffinOT
Sensory processing issues are very common in autistic children and adults. Kim explains what sensory issues might look like and how to help.| GriffinOT
Occupational therapists often make recommendations for the classroom for students, here's some tips on how to implement them.| 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
Sensory strategies are supports and equipment which are used to help change a child's level arousal. They could include weighted blankets.| 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
Occupational therapist Kim Griffin explores how to embed sensory strategies into your classroom for children with sensory differences.| 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