Griffin Occupational Therapy

15/09/2026

We are usually pretty quick at noticing children who externalise their sensory needs. However, some children internalise their needs. It's important that we don't miss them in the classroom:

Children who internalise their sensory needs can be missed in the classroom. It's important to look for them and provide relevant supports.

11/09/2026

Write Rules – the ultimate handwriting programme. A complete 60 week scheme of work which supports children to learn to write in a fun and engaging way. https://www.griffinot.com/write-rules/

10/09/2026

Sometimes you just need something ready to press play. GriffinOT's movement videos, Move with Jessie, Move with Lucy and Dough Dance, are designed for children to follow directly, building whole body movement and fine motor skills in just a few minutes. They're part of the Write Rules handwriting programme.
https://www.griffinot.com/write-rules/

08/09/2026

In this article I explore regulation from the perspetive of an occupational therapist.

Regulation is a very complicated process - specialist OT Kim Griffin breaks it down for teachers and parents here

03/09/2026

GriffinOT's evidence-based sensory strategies CPD is for OTs who want to go beyond the basics, understanding the research behind sensory interventions and how to apply it with confidence.
https://www.griffinot.com/sensory-strategies-cpd-for-ots/

01/09/2026

In this article I explore why co-regulation is one of the most powerful tools you can use to support children with their self-regulation at both home and school.

Co-regulation is essential for children to develop their own self-regulation skills. Kim explores how you can use this too in schools.

31/08/2026

If you're running a fine motor group or supporting a child one-to-one, understanding the building blocks matters. GriffinOT's fine motor training gives you that foundation, plus a certificate when you finish.
https://www.griffinot.com/developing-childrens-fine-motor-skills/fine-motor-skills-training-course/

31/08/2026

Struggling with scissors or pencil grip isn't always about practice, sometimes it's about underlying strength, stability or coordination. GriffinOT's fine motor training helps you understand what's really going on.
https://www.griffinot.com/developing-childrens-fine-motor-skills/fine-motor-skills-training-course/

13/07/2026

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This is a must-have book for all teachers wanting to understand sensory processing differences, identify them in the primary classroom and implement effective s…

27/06/2026

🎙️ Neuroaffirming approaches - a great article from Daniel and collegues - listen to my latest podcast here:

The topic this week is neuro affirming practice in autism. I’m going to go through the article that we discussed in the April journal club as I think it offers some important insights.