Sensory Seating - Why is there a wobble cushion in my classroom?
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
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
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
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
Our online fine motor skill development programme is designed to help help children with who struggle with their fine motor skills.| GriffinOT
Specialist online occupational therapy support and training for teachers, TAs and parents. Join our membership today.| GriffinOT
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In this interview, Becky reflects on how she has used our sensory processing training to support learners in her classroom.| GriffinOT
Sensory overload is a term which describes the experience an individual may have when they receive too much sensory information.| 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
On this page you can read our recent report which details how our sensory processing training is making an impact for schools and families.| GriffinOT
Arousal is important to support attention and focus. In this post GriffinOT explores how sensory processing impacts arousal and attention.| GriffinOT
Sensory strategies are supports and equipment which are used to help change a child's level arousal. They could include weighted blankets.| GriffinOT
Touch pressure can be provided by hugs, massagers, brushes and squashing. Kim explores why it helps and precautions to follow.| 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
Occupational therapist Kim Griffin explores how to embed sensory strategies into your classroom for children with sensory differences.| GriffinOT
Rembering patience, planning and time are three key stratgies which will help chidlren with dyspraxia. This post covers 8 ideas you can start using today.| GriffinOT
This post explores oral sensory seeking behaviours and reasons why older children might continue to put things in their mouth.| GriffinOT
