News Articles by Kim at GriffinOT

This page shows all of the articles that Kim has written on the GriffinOT website. It can sometimes be easier to look at them in individual categories rather than everything together. The categories will be under the title for each article.

It is a Sensory Issue? Symptoms and Signs of Sensory Issues in Children

By Kim Griffin, Occupational Thera|2025-07-21T18:28:01+01:0030th September 2018|Categories: News, Sensory Challenges, Sensory Introduction|

The signs of sensory processing differences In this article I describes some common signs of sensory issues. You might relate to these behaviours if you or your child experiences Sensory Processing Differences. I'll [...]

Sensory Seating – Tips for Choosing Sensory Cushions and Sensory Chairs

By Kim Griffin, Occupational Thera|2025-08-10T20:18:29+01:0016th August 2018|Categories: News, Sensory Equipment|

Using sensory seating in the classroom Occupational therapists sometimes suggest sensory seating for children who are constantly fidgeting in their seat. There is a wide variety of different types of alternate seating on [...]

Let’s talk about Proprioception – our hidden sixth sense!

By Kim Griffin, Occupational Thera|2026-04-09T21:14:33+01:0024th March 2018|Categories: News, The Senses|

Proprioception - our sixth sense Proprioception is the awareness of how our muscles are moving. It is essential to help the brain to know where the body and limbs are in space. It [...]

Sensory Processing and the Vestibular System

By Kim Griffin, Occupational Thera|2026-04-09T21:12:02+01:0017th March 2018|Categories: News, The Senses|

There is more to it than just balance! The vestibular sense is often described as our balance sense. However, there is so much more to the story. In this post you will discover [...]

Using Wobble Cushions in Your Classroom – 10 Tips for Success

By Kim Griffin, Occupational Thera|2026-04-10T10:31:32+01:0020th February 2018|Categories: News, Sensory Equipment, Sensory Supports|

There's a wobble cushion in my classroom! You will often see wobble cushions or sensory cushions in classrooms at school. One example is the sensory wedge-shaped cushion called a Move and Sit cushion [...]

Top Five Tips for Choosing Fidget Toys at Home and School

By Kim Griffin, Occupational Thera|2025-07-19T21:09:10+01:0018th February 2018|Categories: News, Sensory Equipment, Sensory Supports|Tags: fiddle toys, fidget toys, proprioceptive sense|

Why might you use a fidget toy in the classroom? Sensory fidget toys (also known as sensory fiddle toys) are commonly recommended by occupational therapists or tried out by teachers for children who [...]