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
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
What are Sensory Processing Differences (What is Sensory Processing Disorder – SPD)?
Understanding sensory processing or integration Sensory processing differences describe the experiences children (and adults) have when their brains interpret the sensory messages received from their body and the [...]
Sensory Strategies and Supports for the Classroom
Embedding sensory strategies into classroom Occupational therapists often recommend sensory strategies, or sensory supports, to help to support children who experience sensory differences. This includes autistic children. I [...]
How to Help Children with Dyspraxia – 8 Support Strategies
Dyspraxia - Let's explore how to help A question Kim is commonly asked is how to help children with dyspraxia. Dyspraxia is a term used to describe the [...]
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 [...]
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!