Griffin Occupational Therapy

15/10/2026

Sometimes you don't need more theory, you need a ready-made idea to try today. 100 Ideas for Sensory Processing gives you exactly that. It includes practical, easy-to-use strategies for supporting sensory needs in the classroom or at home.

This book gives educators quick tips they can use to understand and support sensory processing differences at school.

13/10/2026

The final part in my regulation series - exploring self-regulation

Self-regulation is a complex multi-dimensional process which means different things to different professionals. Kim explores it here.

13/10/2026

As an OT, I always focus on functional activites when supporting fine motor skills. Are you doing the same?

If you help children with fine motor skill delays at school this is the must have list of functional fine motor skill activities.

11/10/2026

Movement breaks are often recommended in schools, but it can be hard to integrate them when you don’t have extra adults. Here’s some ideas from Kim
https://www.griffinot.com/sensory-movement-breaks-tips-for-success/

08/10/2026

If you're an OT working in schools or with children, this CPD looks at the evidence behind sensory strategies, not just the theory. Practical, current and built around real clinical reasoning.
https://www.griffinot.com/sensory-strategies-cpd-for-ots/

06/10/2026

If you're based in in the UK, here are my tips for implementing the 2025 writing framework in reception classrooms

The reception writing framework provides clear advice for teaching handwriting from reception through to Year 6 in England.

01/10/2026

Write Rules is a 60-week scheme of work with everything planned out. It includes whole body warm-ups, fine motor activities, songs, stories and handwriting lessons. All you need to bring is the children, pencils, paper and playdough.
https://www.griffinot.com/write-rules/

30/09/2026

Auditory sensitivity is something I see a lot in the children I work with. The continual noticing of sounds that others don’t hear adds to their sensory overload through the day. Here’s some ideas how to help https://www.griffinot.com/auditory-sensitivity-autism-sensory/

29/09/2026

Are you doing sensory circuits, but maybe not seeing the impact you were hoping for? Here's three reasons why this could be happening:

Sensory circuits are commonly recommended in schools - but are yours working and providing the right impact for students?

24/09/2026

Ever finished a training course with more questions than you started with? GriffinOT's monthly Ask Kim sessions let members ask about specific children or situations, live, with no silly questions. https://www.griffinot.com/pricing/