Welcome to our therapist page!
One this page your will find resources which are specifically designed to support therapists. This includes live training, supervision and online training. Kim’s blogs are at the bottom of the page as well. Don’t be afraid to hit the ‘load more button’! There’s a search option at the top right of the page if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
Support for occupational therapists
Welcome to our therapist page!
One this page your will find resources which are specifically designed to support therapists. This includes live training, supervision and online training. Kim’s blogs are at the bottom of the page as well. Don’t be afraid to hit the ‘load more button’! There’s a search option at the top right of the page if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
Clinical supervision
Kim offers clinical supervision to support therapists working in paediatrics. Kim’s areas of expertise include autism, sensory needs and whole class provision. She has extensive experience working in all types of UK schools, and private practice. If you’re employed by a school, but not receiving direct OT clinical supervision, Kim can help to fill this gap in your supervision. If you’re a private therapist Kim is happy to help. Learn more here.
Clinical supervision
Kim offers clinical supervision to support therapists working in paediatrics. Kim’s areas of expertise include autism, sensory needs and whole class provision. She has extensive experience working in all types of UK schools, and private practice. If you’re employed by a school, but not receiving direct OT clinical supervision, Kim can help to fill this gap in your supervision. If you’re a private therapist Kim is happy to help. Learn more here.
Live training for therapists
Kim is offering online training specifically designed for therapists. This is typically run in the evening as short sessions. All sessions are recorded and access is available for at least 30 days after the event. If you join a full series, you will have access to the recordings for a longer period. Learn more here.
Live training for therapists
Kim is offering online training specifically designed for therapists. This is typically run in the evening as short sessions. All sessions are recorded and access is available for at least 30 days after the event. If you join a full series, you will have access to the recordings for a longer period. Learn more here.
Write Rules – Making Handwriting Easy
Write Rules is the ultimate handwriting solution! Write Rules teaches children handwriting through songs and movement. The complete two year programme (scheme of work) teaches children how to form and write their letters correctly. It’s fun and engaging. Best of all, it contains all of the resources teachers need to run the lessons (including lesson plans, song, classroom videos and worksheets). All you need to provide are the children, pencils, paper, playdough and enthusiasm. It also includes our fine motor programme. It can be used by therapists, schools and parents to support handwriting development and fine motor skills.
Write Rules – Making Handwriting Easy
Write Rules is the ultimate handwriting solution! Write Rules teaches children handwriting through songs and movement. The complete two year programme (scheme of work) teaches children how to form and write their letters correctly. It’s fun and engaging. Best of all, it contains all of the resources teachers need to run the lessons (including lesson plans, song, classroom videos and worksheets). All you need to provide are the children, pencils, paper, playdough and enthusiasm.
Success with Sensory Supports
Written with educators in mind, Success with Sensory Supports is the ultimate guide to all things sensory at school. It explores sensory equipment, sensory circuits, sensory diets and movement breaks is a very systematic way. My goal is to help you to really understand why you my choose specific sensory supports and to consider how you can monitor to see if they are helping. Up your sensory game and put Success with Sensory Supports on your reading list today!
100 ideas to support sensory processing
This is Kim’s first book with an external publisher (Bloomsbury). As promised in the title, it includes 100 ideas to help you understand sensory processing in the classroom. There’s quick teaching tips and bonus ideas included as well. The book is divided into ten sections which cover the sensory systems, relevant sensory supports and equipment for school. It is designed to be used by teachers and teaching assistants as a quick reference tool. Each of the 100 ideas is one page long. They stand alone and can be in any order. You can learn more about the book here.
Kim’s blogs
Sensory stimming explored – what is it and why does it occur?
Ask Kim - Vestibular Stimming I wrote this article following a question from the GriffinOT community. The parent asked: “How can I stop my 9 year old autistic [...]
Sensory regulation strategies – what are they and how can they help your child?
Let's explore sensory regulation Sensory regulation, self-regulation and emotional regulation are terms used by therapists when talking about children. These terms relate to the child's ability to increase [...]
Weighted blankets, benefits, precautions plus when and why to use them
What's the benefit of weighted blankets? Weighted blankets and other products come in all different shapes and sizes. Vests, lap pads, shoulder pads, blankets and animal shapes are [...]
Sensory Chew Toys – advice on choosing the best one for your child
Sensory chew toys - which one to choose? Choosing sensory chew toys for children can be a daunting task. There are so many different ones available! They come [...]
Homeschooling Sensory Tips for Parents
Supporting each other at home This post has been written for parents who are homeschooling their children. Many of these will be helpful for children who don’t have [...]
To pencil grip, or not to pencil grip?
Pros and cons of pencil grasps For children who have an immature pencil grasp, there are many pencil grips available to help. In this post I will use [...]