SPIRAL Foundation
To increase understanding and acceptance of sensory integration and sensory processing dysfunction through education and research
SPIRAL Foundation offers a wide variety of educational programs and materials, including:
Full courses, live and on-line, on a variety of introductory to advanced topics.
Presentations on a variety of intermediate topics for parents and professionals.
Free resources for adults and caregivers of children with SPD.
Audio only podcasts on a variety of introductory topics for professionals.
Resources and research studies on topics informing knowledge of SPD.
Welcome!
SPIRAL Foundation serves national and international audiences by providing resources for therapists and other professionals who work with individuals with sensory processing difficulties, as well as adults and children living with sensory dysfunction and their families.
By conducting and disseminating current research and providing educational programs in a variety of on and offline formats we strive to improve the lives and well-being of individuals with difficulties processing and integrating sensory information across the globe.
Featured activities!
Advanced Intervention for Ideational Praxis: Affordances to Executive Functions
Sept 13, 2024 Join Dr. Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA as she delves into intervention strategies for address ideational praxis concerns. Those unable to join live are invited to access a recording during an extended viewing window. $200 Non-Members / $176 Members
2024 LiveTalks
Sensory Integration Across the Lifespan. Included in SPIRAL memberships. Non-members $25/talk
SPIRAL Foundation Memberships
Access over 170 pre-recorded webinars, LiveTalks and self-study articles included and 20% discount on online courses, for a full year. Join here: SPIRAL Individual Membership $149/year
Adult/Adolescent Sensory History
Based on the conceptual model of sensory processing and sensory integration proposed by A. Jean Ayres, this measure is designed to identify difficulties in five key areas of functioning: Sensory Discrimination, Sensory Modulation, Postural-Ocular Skills, Praxis, and Social-Emotional Functioning. Discover more
Coming Soon
A Self-Determined Approach to Sensory Regulation: Theory, Evaluation, and Intervention in School-Based Practice
Amy Coopersmith, OTD, OTR/L, MA Ed and Peggy Morris OTD, OTR/L, BCP will join us for a new 3 hour online course that will provide a comprehensive review of self-determination theory and practice, with specific application for sensory regulatory capacities for school-based practice. Student empowerment will be emphasized, utilizing a strengths-based lens for evaluation, goal-writing, and intervention choices. Drawing from self-determination theory, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and peer-reviewed evidence, participants will gain insights into designing effective interventions that promote student success within the Least Restrictive Environment.