SPIRAL Foundation
To increase understanding and acceptance of sensory integration and sensory processing dysfunction through EDUCATION and RESEARCH
The 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
A Sense-ational Celebration!Â
Join us on Sept 23 to celebrate 40 years of our sister organization OTA The Koomar Center and the legacy of our co-founder Jane Koomar. Unable to join in person – you can still join the fun by participating in our online auction and/or raffle More event information here
Membership: 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
LiveTalk: Mentoring in The Art of Therapy: Coregulation with Julie Robinson, OT. Sept 28, 2023, 7 – 8pm EST (recording available by Oct 2). Included in SPIRAL memberships. Non-members register here: $25
Live Online Course:
2023 Online Synchronous Courses
with
Dr. Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA
We are excited to offer 8 live online courses with internationally renowned speaker Dr Teresa May-Benson. Information on all courses can be found on our Current and Upcoming page when available.
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Recent Blog Posts
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Effectiveness of a Sensory Integration Occupational Therapy Clinic Telehealth Program: A Program Review
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in Spring 2020 OTA the Koomar Center (OTA), developed a novel program to deliver Sensory Integration occupational therapy (SI-OT) and speech and language pathology (SLP) services via telehealth. This telehealth model uses a...
The FOCUS Program for Mealtime Success
Looking for a comprehensive approach to supporting individuals who experience eating and mealtime challenges? Get to know The FOCUS Program for Eating and Mealtime Success, a systematic and whole-body approach that supports clients of all ages to expand their food...
Sneaky Fine Motor Activity May – POP TUBES and POM-POMS
Pop tubes are a great beginner fine motor tool as they require 2 hands to pull them apart to make a sound while providing a global grasp opportunity. If your client has mastered symmetrical bilateral motor control add in a pom-pom for them to drop in through...