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.

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VIDEO - "Sensory Processing Disorder - In Their Own Words" available now! Watch this introduction to SPD 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!

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Resources

Contact us at:

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

info@thespiralfoundation.org

Courses and Lectures for Parents

Introducing: Our New SPD Parent Education Toolkit

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

"LiveTalk" Parent Forums

Parents from around the country are invited to phone-in (or chat from a computer) to discuss Sensory Processing Disorder topics with experts. Chats are an opportunity to learn strategies, ask questions or simply listen.

Upcoming "LiveTalk" Parent Forum:

Navigating Family Events

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.

2012 Evening Lecture Series

Members of OTA-Watertown's world-class staff present hour-long sessions on specific topics, from oral-motor difficulties, to supporting SI kids for school success, to bike riding. There are also sessions for parents who are looking for an introduction to sensory processing disorder and sensory integration therapy.

Upcoming lecture:

May 23, 2012: Yikes Bikes: Bike Riding Made Easy: Learn from the Pro with Chuck Clark, COTA/L.

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

Time and Location: 7-8:30 p.m. at OTA-Watertown, 124 Watertown St., Watertown MA

Please register in advance by clicking here.

We're Giving Away DVDS!

Sign up for our monthly 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!

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Toy Ideas!

Check out our list of toys and games that help children develop eye-hand coordination, visual perception, concept development, planning and sequencing and fine motor control. The list also includes sensory based activities and games!

Click here for the toy list!

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