Welcome to our parent page!
One this page your will find all of the resources that Kim has designed to support parents. They include introductions to all things sensory. Kim answers questions like ‘What is Sensory Processing? and explores sensory challenges, supports and equipment. She also explores fine motor skills and handwriting. 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.
Sensory Introduction
What is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?
Understanding sensory processing or integration Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a term that describes the experiences children (and adults) have when their brains are not interpreting the sensory [...]
Autism (ASD) and Sensory Processing Issues – Signs and How to Help
Sensory processing and autism Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or sensory issues describes the experiences children (and adults) have when their brains interpret the sensory messages they receive differently. [...]
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 Training
Become your child’s sensory champion
If you want to take your sensory knowledge to the next level joining our online training is a must! In the training our founder, Kim, walks you through everything sensory. From understanding proprioception, to arousal and neurology. Kim covers it all.
There are options for everyone. The introduction is free. The full training is indexed to the UK national minimum wage, as our goal is to keep things affordable. There are also discounts for schools purchasing for more than four staff.
Join Kim and take a deep dive into sensory and become your child’s sensory champion. Click here to start your learning journey today.
Sensory Screen
Understand you child’s sensory needs
Kim also offers an online sensory screen for families based in the UK. You can learn more about this here.
Sensory Challenges & Supports
My child is hitting and biting – could there be an underlying sensory need?
How to stop hitting and biting A common question that arises within sensory OT is how to help children with dyspraxia. Dyspraxia is a term used to describe [...]
Creating a sensory room or space at school – important questions to ask!
Support regulation with a sensory room You have been given the task of creating a sensory room or space in your school. It’s an exciting opportunity and you [...]
What are sensory circuits and how can I use them at school?
Support attention with sensory circuits Sensory circuits have evolved from sensory diets. They are like a gym circuit, but using sensory based activities to support a child’s readiness [...]
Reframing classroom behaviours: What the child is communicating?
Behaviour or communication? When I speak about sensory differences, one question that always pops up is whether the behaviours are sensory needs or not. In this article I [...]
Sensory Processing in the Classroom – One teacher’s reflection
Reflections from a specialist provision Becky is a teacher who works in an autism specialist provision for autistic children in the UK. A specialist provision is a school [...]
The Impact of Sensory Processing with Griffin OT
Monitoring our progress I'm really excited to be able to share the preliminary review of our online course Sensory Processing with GriffinOT. I was able to present these results [...]
Fine Motor & Handwriting Support
The ultimate step by step fine motor skill resource
Kim’s fine motor package includes a step by step handwriting programme (Write Rules) and 160 additional fine motor activities you can use with your child. There are videos that your child can follow along with and videos to teach you how to use the supports correctly. If you want to know how to help you child’s fine motor skills or handwriting progress, you can learn more here. The resource is also perfect for schools, so why not share it with your child’s school too!
Fine Motor Challenges & Supports
Let’s make fine motor activities functional: 40 functional fine motor activities for schools
Fine motor activities - more than meets the eye As I explored in my post, ‘Please put the pegboards and tweezers away!’ functional fine motor skills are the [...]
Please put the pegboard and tweezers away – let’s think outside of the fine motor skill box
Why I hate the typical fine motor skill box activities Hate might be a strong emotion to have about such benign pieces of plastic like pegs and tweezers, [...]
The problem with pen licences in school and an easy solution!
What is a pen licence? For those of you who are not familiar with the term ‘pen licence’, pen licences are certificates which give children the permission to [...]
Teaching children scissor skills and cutting – what are the steps?
Scissor skills stages Learning to cut with scissors is more complex than it may initially seem. It requires good postural control, good hand-eye coordination and the ability to [...]
Letter formation families – the ONLY way to teach handwriting
Making handwriting easier Handwriting is a complex skill, but there are tips which make learning it easier. One of the most helpful things you can do, as a [...]
Pre-writing shapes – what are they and how to teach them?
The importance of pre-writing shapes Pre-writing shapes are the lines and shapes a child needs to be able to draw prior to learning to write letters and words. [...]