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
This post discusses why the touch sense is important for learning and how sensory processing disorder might affect the touch sense.| 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
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
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
Occupational therapist Kim Griffin explores how to embed sensory strategies into your classroom for children with sensory differences.| GriffinOT
Well developed gross and fine motor skills are essential for a a child to be successful with their handwriting.| GriffinOT
