The Out-of-Sync Child
Carol Stock Kranowitz's web site features her readable and informative book
about sensory processing differences (The Out-of-Sync Child--Recognizing and Coping with
Sensory Integration Dysfunction). Visit her web site to learn more about the book,
to read descriptions of children who have sensory integration dysfunction, to access
resources, to contact the author, to learn when she will be speaking in your area, or to
view a comprehensive listing of books and tapes about sensory processing differences.
OTA-Watertown
One of the largest and best-loved sensory integration clinics in the country
is right outside of Boston in Watertown, Massachusetts. Also home of the Spiral
Foundation, dedicated to sensory integration research. Find out about upcoming parent
workshops and support groups, resources, and information about Sensory Processing
Disorder.Developmental
Delay Registry
Has links to other sensory integration sites, as well as sites with info
regarding specific disabilities (e.g. autism/PDD, ADHD) and isuues such as nutrition,
allergies, vision, and legal issues, to name a few. Also contains a book list and
conference schedule.
Henry OT Services
Information for teachers, parents, students, and school administrators
regarding the value of sensory diet/occupational therapy activities and techniques for all
children in the inclusive classroom. List of upcoming conferences/workshops, and
more!
Sensory
Integrative Dysfunction Support Group
One of several e-mail groups for parents of children with sensory
processing differences, and others interested in SI issues. Very supportive, helpful
group of people. Don't go it alone--learn from others' experience, and share your own
wisdom.
Sensory Resources
Publishes some of the items we sell. Their site includes additional
great products, with an emphasis on autism and other pervasive developmental
disorders. Also helpful list of resources.
Sensory Integration Resource Center
A wealth of resources, including books, organizations, etc. for parents,
kids, educators, and therapists.
OT-Kids Home Page
Contains links to sites with useful information for parents, teachers, and
therapists regarding sensory integration, special education (including special ed.
laws/legislation info),occupational therapy, disabilities, etc.
Raising a Sensory Smart Child
This website features information on sensory integration that
parents, caregivers, teachers, OTs, and other professionals will find useful. Lindsey
Biel, OTR/L and Nancy Peske, who are the authors of a book called Raising a Sensory
Smart Child, provide an overview of sensory integration dysfunction, a checklist of
symptoms, advice on how to find and work with a qualified pediatric occupational
therapist, a full list of Early Intervention providers by state, sensory diet suggestions,
practical tips and solutions for helping kids with activities of daily living, and links
to helpful resources.
