Proprioception – What is the Proprioceptive System?
Proprioception is often called our hidden sixth sense. Our proprioceptors are located in our muscles and joints and they process information when we move. The stretch of our muscles and the position of [...]
Vestibular System
The vestibular system is often called our balance sense. The system itself is located in the part of our inner ear called the vestibule, this is how it gets its name. The vestibule [...]
Ten Tips for Using Wobble Cushions in the Classroom and at Home
Wobble or air-filled cushions are frequently seen in schools. The cushions are typically circular (like the Disc-o-Sit) or wedge-shaped (e.g. Move n Sit). They are often the first thing that is recommended to a [...]
Top Five Tips for Choosing Fidget Toys
Fidget Toys are commonly recommended by occupational therapists or tried out by teachers for children who are constantly fiddling at their desk. For some children, they might just mean the difference between concentrating and [...]
Sensory Processing Disorder Course Launch
GriffinOT is pleased to announce the release of an updated version of our course ‘Sensory Processing & Modulation – What’s the Fuss? This course provides an introduction to Sensory Processing Disorder, specifically sensory modulation, [...]
Free Launch – Sensory Processing – What’s the Fuss? Closing 30th Dec 2017
We are pleased to announce the beta launch of our online training course Sensory Processing - What's the Fuss? As this is the first online version of the course we are launching for free [...]
Sensory Seating
Sensory seating is sometimes suggested by occupational therapists or used by teachers with children who are constantly fidgeting in their seat. There is a wide variety of different types of alternate seating on the [...]