SPD Network Links for Occupational and Physical Therapists

If you are an occupational or physical therapist, you may already be familiar with Sensory Processing Disorder. Below are the some of the areas on our web site that may be the most useful to you.

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Articles of Interest

What Is Sensory Processing Disorder?

Defining SPD and its Subtypes

Emotional and Other Impacts of SPD

How Is SPD Treated?

How to Find an Occupational Therapist

Sensory Processing Disorder vs. Attention Deficit Disorder
Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.

How Does Sensory Processing Disorder Affect Learning?
Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.

What Are Some Red Flags of Sensory Processing Disorder?
Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.

Advocacy Efforts

A Dialogue Between a Parent and an Occupational Therapist
Barbara Hanft, M.A., OTR, FAOTA, and "concerned parent"

Guidelines for Competency in the Application of Sensory Integration Theory
A statement from the University of Southern California, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Western Psychological Services

Home Activities for Children with Sensory Integration Problems
Heather Miller-Kuhaneck M.S., OTR/L, BCP

Insurance Issues

Making Sense of Sensory Integration: Introduction to SI (PDF)
A conversation between Jane Koomar, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, and Stacey Szklut, M.S., OTR/L; Sharon Cermak, Ed.D., OTR/L, moderator; David Silver, MD, narrator.
(transcript of an audiotape, part 1)

Making Sense of Sensory Integration: Effect of SI Challenges During Different Developmental Stages (PDF)
(transcript of an audiotape, part 2)

Making Sense of Sensory Integration: Significant Categories of SI and Related Considerations (PDF)
(transcript of an audiotape, part 3)

Making Sense of Sensory Integration: How Might Family Life be Affected? (PDF)
(transcript of an audiotape, part 4)

Sensorimotor History Questionnaire For Parents Of Preschool Children
Lynn A. Balzer-Martin, Ph.D., OTR

The Sensory Integration Observation Guide: Level I: 0-12 month old scale (PDF)
Adapted by R. Schaaf, J. Burke, and M. Anzalone, March 1995, from Jirgal and Bouma, 1980.

Sensory Integration Therapy Leading Districts to Handle More OT Requests (PDF)
Reprinted from Early Childhood Report

Tips for Teachers
Kari Shanks Hall, M.A., OTR

Understanding SPD From a Parent’s Perspective
Sandra Nelson

More Articles About SPD, From Guest Experts

Resources

Other Resources: Links, Books & More is a large selection of the best books, videos, and web sites related to Sensory Processing Disorder, child development, parenting, learning disabilities, special education law, and more.

The SPD Resource Directory lists health care professionals and other service providers who are experienced in working with children with Sensory Processing Disorder. Adding your own entry to the directory is free.

Health professionals might also be interested in our large collection of Scientific Resources. Included are many abstracts and full-text articles by researchers who are exploring Sensory Processing Disorder and related conditions.

See also:

SPD Network Links for Parents
SPD Network Links for Teachers
SPD Network Links for Physicians
SPD Network Links for Adults Who Have SPD