The 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!
The 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
Applying the Choosing Wisely(R) Recommendations with the Adult Population using the Sensory Integration Frame of Reference: Assessment. A conversation between Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Erin Flynn, MS, OTR/L.
Applying the Choosing Wisely(R) Recommendations with the Adult Population using the Sensory Integration Frame of Reference: Intervention A conversation between Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA and Erin Flynn, MS, OTR/L.
Membership. Access over 170 pre-recorded webinars, LiveTalks and self-study articles, including the 2 LiveTalks above, for a full year.
SPIRAL Individual Membership $149/year
Online Course: Sensory Integration, It’s Not Just for Kids: Working with Adults with SPD. A 6 hour online course presented by Dr. Teresa May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA.
Available here: $220 (SPIRAL Members receive a 20% discount)
Adult/ adolescent Sensory History
The primary purpose of the Adult/ adolescent Sensory History (ASH) is to assist in the identification of adults and adolescents who experience difficulties processing and integrating sensory information. The second purpose is to assist therapists in clinical reasoning when creating interventions for these individuals by identifying specific sensory and motor need areas based on self or caregiver report.
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Recent Blog Posts
Sneaky Fine Motor Activity – April
Magic Rainbow Puzzle balls are a great way to work on finger dexterity and strength as you work to push the colorful balls into their matching holes. Additionally, they are a great bilateral activity as they require one to use a stabilizing hand while the other hand...
Sneaky Fine Motor Activity – March
Sneaky Fine Motor Activity for March: Fill the Pot of Gold Laminate small gold coins and a pot of gold. Attach small dots of velcro to the backs of the coins and the pot, alternating the type of velcro dot so that you can also stick the coins together, small round...
Fine Motor Activity of the Month – February
Check out the “Sneaky Fine Motor” activity of the month.