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
Auditory Sensitivity: Signs, Causes, Overload and How to Help
Let's explore auditory sensitivity and overload Auditory sensitivity is sometimes also called auditory hypersensitivity or hypersensitivity to sound. Autistic individuals and those that with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) commonly [...]
What is Tactile Defensiveness, or touch sensitivity?
Tactile defensiveness and touch sensory sensitivity Touch sensitivity is commonly reported by children or adults who experience sensory processing differences . Sensory integration trained occupational therapists would usually [...]
It is a Sensory Issue? Symptoms and Signs of Sensory Issues in Children
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 [...]
Sensory Seating – Tips for Choosing Sensory Cushions and Sensory Chairs
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 [...]
Using Wobble Cushions in Your Classroom – 10 Tips for Success
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 [...]
Top Five Tips for Choosing Fidget Toys at Home and School
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 [...]