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 in Sensory Integration Therapy with Individuals with Trauma Histories: Assessment. A conversation between Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, RCTC, DIR(R) Expert Trainer and Erin Flynn, MS, OTR/L.
Applying the Choosing Wisely(R) Recommendations in Sensory Integration Therapy with Individuals with Trauma Histories: Intervention. A conversation between Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, RCTC, DIR(R) Expert Trainer 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
Spiral Foundation’s NEW!! Book Club
In our ever-growing attempts to provide resources and materials to professionals and parents, the Spiral Foundation has partnered with Amazon to bring you our NEW! A-Store. In our A-store/ Book Club you will find recommended reading for parents, professionals and...
In Memorium – Jane A. Koomar, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Many people are already aware that our beloved friend and colleague, Dr. Jane A. Koomar, passed away this year on February 23, 2013 after a three year battle with breast cancer. Jane was the heart and soul of her private occupational therapy clinic, OTA The Koomar...
Vayu vest, a Spiral partner, garners attention from medical device industry – good sign for sensory products
About three years ago, we were approached by a young engineer, Brian Mullen, who was working to create a deep pressure vest for adults with mental health concerns. Impressed by his work, we partnered with Mullen and his business partner Chris Leidel so they could...
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