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:
→ INTENSIVES
Unique 5-day advanced mentorship programs focusing on hands-on experience to assist development of clinical reasoning skills and better implementation of assessments and interventions.
→ COURSES
Full courses, live and on-line, on a variety of introductory to advanced topics.
→ WEBINARS
Presentations on a variety of intermediate topics for parents and professionals.
→ LIVETALKS
Audio only podcasts on a variety of introductory topics for professionals.
→ TOOLKITS
Free resources for adults and caregivers of children with SPD.
→ RESEARCH
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.
Upcoming Events
Online Course: Essentials of Sensory Integration Intervention
Available until Monday, December 9, 2019
Two Day Course: Essentials of Sensory Integration Intervention
Live in Newton, MA on Saturday, January 11 & Sunday, January 12, 2020
Mentorship Training: Sensory Integration Intervention for Children with Visual-Vestibular Integration Problems
Live in Newton, MA from Sunday, January 19 to Thursday, January 23, 2020
Highlights
Recommendations for Working with Individuals with DCD
Functional difficulties with participation in daily life activities secondary to Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a frequent reason for referral to occupational therapy services. A 2019 article, initiated by the European Academy of Childhood Disability, discusses recommendations for the definition, diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and psychosocial aspects of DCD. Literature reviews were conducted to inform updates to previous recommendations and new recommendations were developed based on current evidence. Stay up to date with the current evidence and recommendations for DCD and get your open-access copy of the article by clicking HERE.
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