GriffinOT provides resources and information on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) for parents and teachers. In addition to our online SPD training packages, our website includes a number other posts that you may find helpful. These include information on SPD and reviews of equipment and strategies that are recommended for children with sensory issues. You can use the search bar at the top of the page to search for specific topics.
What is sensory overload? And how can I support it?
Sensory overloaded = too much information Sensory overload is a term which describes the experience an individual with sensory differences may have when they receive too much sensory [...]
Sensory Diets – Using Them Successfully
The problem with sensory diets Sensory diets are a structured list of sensory strategies which an individual can use throughout the day to help to support their arousal, [...]
Arousal, Attention and Sensory Processing What’s the Links?
Arousal is all about alertness Arousal at its simplest is how awake or alert or how tired you are. It supports attention and focus. There are a number [...]
Sensory Processing with GriffinOT – A teacher’s story
Lisa's story - Supporting Sensory at School Sensory differences are thought to occur in between 5-16% of the population. This means up to four students in a mainstream [...]
Sensory movement breaks tips for success
A flexible sensory strategy Movement breaks are a frequently suggested sensory tool to help students increase their attention and readiness for learning. Like all sensory strategies, they should [...]
Sensory Diet Cards and Videos – Free!
Free sensory diet cards! Welcome to GriffinOT's sensory diet card page. Here you can download our cards for free to use at home or school. These cards are [...]