The Spiral Foundation at OTA-Watertown

Events

Talk with experts while in your pajamas! LiveTalk offers educational phone chats on SPD topics. Check out Parent LiveTalk and Professional LiveTalk.

"Yikes Bikes! Bike Riding Made Easy: Learn from the Pro" parent seminar, May 23rd. Register now.

Help Our Research! Complete our sensory survey for adolescents and adults - Find it here

News

Our study shows iLs Therapy is linked to improved listening. See survey details here.

Koomar & Hughes Trauma and Attachment DVD available for order now- Watch an introduction here!

Need toy ideas? Check out our toy list for sensory based games and activities. Toy List!

Stay Connected!

Donate to support our research!

Resources

Contact us at:

The Spiral Foundation
at OTA-Watertown
124 Watertown Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4410 ext. 240

info@thespiralfoundation.org

Welcome to the Spiral Foundation at OTA-Watertown

An SPD Resource for Parents and Professionals.

The SPIRAL (Sensory Processing Institute for Research and Learning) Foundation is a research and education non-profit organization helping families, children and adults with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and related diagnoses lead more productive and enjoyable lives through advancing knowledge of sensory integration theory and assessment and intervention for SPD.

The Spiral Foundation was founded in 2001 by its parent company Occupational Therapy Associates -Watertown, P.C. (OTA) with a mission to provide information and support regarding sensory processing through research and community education.

Introducing:

Our New SPD Parent Education Toolkit

Click Here to access a wealth of educational videos, audio recordings, handouts and PowerPoint presentations.

We're Giving Away DVDS!

Sign up for our e-newsletter (full of SPD facts and tips) and you could win a copy of our "When Our Senses Don't Make Sense" educational DVD! Each month we pick two recent sign-ups!

Sign up here!

Check out the latest happenings at Spiral:

For Parents:

“LiveTalk” Parent Forum: "Navigating Family Events"

"LiveTalk" is a phone-in session giving parents the chance to chat with an expert, hear strategies and ask questions from the convenience of home.

Learn strategies to help your child more successfully engage in family outings and gatherings.

The discussion will be led by Dr. Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Date: May 23

Cost: $15

Time: 7-8 p.m.

Location: Anywhere! You call from a phone or chat via a computer. Instructions for calling into the chat will be provided upon registration.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

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Yikes Bikes!

Bike Riding Made Easy: Learn from the Pro

with Chuck Clark, COTA/L.

Date: May 23

Cost: Free for OTA-Watertown parents (a $10 donation is appreciated)! $25 for non-OTA attendees ($10 for a second non-OTA parent).

Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

Location: OTA-Watertown, 124 Watertown St., Watertown MA

Please register in advance by clicking here.

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For Professionals:

“LiveTalk” Evening with an Expert: Working with Adults with SPD

"LiveTalk" is a phone-in session giving professionals the chance to chat with an expert, hear strategies and ask questions from the convenience of home.

We'll discuss recent research related to the assessment and treatment of adults with SPD.

Contact Hours Available!

The discussion will be led by Dr. Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Dr. Jane Koomar, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Date: May 31

Cost: $25

Time: 7-8 p.m.

Location: Anywhere! You call from a phone or chat via a computer. Instructions for calling into the chat will be provided upon registration.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

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Sensory Integration Treatment Intensive

January 20-24, 2013

Watertown, MA

Unique five-day courses designed for occupational and physical therapists who wish to develop their expertise in sensory integration.

These unique five-day mentorship intensives are each limited to eight therapists who wish to develop further expertise in sensory integrative observational assessment and intervention. The courses focus on hands-on experience using specialized therapy equipment. Therapists work in pairs, treating the same children three times throughout the week. After each session, ample time is given for in-depth discussion, analysis of interventions, and feedback from our experienced clinicians.

For more information and to register for upcoming intensive, click here.

Support Our Research by Completing an Online Survey

We realize that to better understand SPD and its impact on individuals, we need to gather more information on typical sensory processing in the population as a whole. By completing an anonymous online survey you will help us gain an increased knowledge of sensory processing in typical adults of all ages and in adolescents aged 13 years and older.

We need as many adults and adolescents as possible from around the country to give us feedback. We would appreciate it if you could take 20 to 25 minutes to complete this online survey. Please invite any friends or relatives aged 13 years and older to also complete the survey.