SPD Links: All About Sensory Processing Disorder and Related Issues

American Occupational Therapy Association
Information about the occupational therapy profession.

Association of the Neurologically Disabled of Canada
The nonprofit Association of the Neurologically Disabled of Canada describes what Sensory Processing Disorder is and provides a checklist of symptoms.

Brain Gym International
Contains a description of the Brain Gym program and information on classes.

Interview with Lorna Jean King
Interview with the occupational therapy pioneer of SPD therapy for people with autism.

Listserves for Sensory Processing Disorder
One place to find listserves (email-based discussion groups) on Sensory Processing Disorder is Yahoo Groups. Others are Topica and Sensory Integration Help. Lists change from time to time; go to those sites and search for words and phrases such as "sensory processing" to find currently active lists.

Occupational Therapy Internet World
Occupational therapist links, newsletter, directory, chat room, other web sites.

People for Exceptional Progress (PEP) of Albany, NY
People for Exceptional Progress (PEP) is a non-profit charitable organization. The local chapter was founded in 2001 by parents and professionals who wished to communicate with others regarding research information on all treatments and care for children who are sensory challenged. They promote and share information on cutting-edge, research-based treatments that may help children with ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome (AS), Dyslexia, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Language Delays, Learning Disabilities (LD), Sensory Processing Disorder, and other related disorders.

Raising Your Sensory Smart Child: A Parent's Guide to Sensory Integration Dysfunction
An informative web site written by a parent of a child with sensory integration dysfunction and a pediatric occupational therapist; provides a practical, hands-on guide for parents, addressing questions such as how to find an occupational therapist.

Sensory Integration and Autism
An occupational therapist offers an explanation of sensory integration and autism.

Sensory Integration Education & Resource Foundation
SIERF provides education and support to parents and professionals involved in SPD issues. It also strives to link those who need information or funding with available resources.

Sensory Integration Help
A web site full of information about Sensory Processing Disorder; also hosts several email-based support and discussion groups.

S.I. Focus Magazine
A quarterly print magazine for parents and professionals, covering research, products, upcoming conferences, personal experiences, and more.

The Sensory Processing Disorder Resource Center
Extensive information, resources, products & tips for parents, professionals, and families dealing with Sensory Processing Disorder / Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Written by an Occupational Therapist who is also the parent of a child with SPD.

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