Sensory Integration Rooms vs. Multi-Sensory Rooms: What are the differences?
This blog has been contributed by Jigaw Occupational Therapy - a specialist provider for children and young people living in the South East of En...
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Welcoming Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity is something to be celebrated every day of the year, but a week-long campaign to highlight the value of neurodiversity, and the ch...
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Five things to consider when designing a Sensory Room in a Hospital or Therapy Centre
Hospital, school, or specialist occupational therapy centre - we work with organisations across the UK to ensure they have the right set up to pro...
Read moreLocal charity and OT partners benefit from Southpaw spring clean
A clearance of ex-demo stock at our East Midlands’ distribution centre has benefited both a deserving local charity and two of our OT partners.A c...
Read moreOccupational Therapy: What Does It Involve, Who Is It For?
What does occupational therapy involve? Occupational therapy supports people that may have physical, mental or cognitive disabilities and challen...
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Walking on Air by Karen Fridberg, Jigsaw OT
The air walker swing works in a multitude of ways, equally working on a multitude of components. Just organising your body parts in order to get i...
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It's January, let's start at the very beginning. by Kath Smith - OT, ASI Wise
What is Sensory Integration? Sensory integration happens when our brain receives, interprets and helps us respond to sensory information. We need ...
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The Infinite possibilities of a glider…by Karen Fridberg, Jigsaw OT
The linear glider swing can be used a multitude of ways and has many uses in helping clients which the short video explains. Being on the glider...
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Super Sensory Schoolin’ by Dominic Simpson, Jigsaw Occupational Therapy
In my day, (I can’t believe I’m writing that, I feel so old so I’m dropping the ‘g’ in schooling to feel a bit more down with the kids!) there was ...
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We're Walking in The Air by Kellie Jennings, Jigsaw OT
This cocoon-shaped swing has been designed with specially made Spandex to give that lightweight sensation of walking on an airy floor or flying t...
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Interoception: Improving your internal body awareness - Kellie Jennings, Jigsaw Occupational Therapy
Your stomach is grumbling, your mouth is dry, your heart is racing, you're sweating hot. This is your internal system communicating to your brain...
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Will you just sit still?! : Why for some, sitting still is not possible
As an Occupational Therapist working with all age groups, I've often spent a lot of time in the classroom and home environments and frequently he...
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Surviving January, an OT's Guide by Carla Lauren
January and February can be the toughest times of the year for some of our children with super senses. Colder and wetter days means having to layer...
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