Resources

The following are resources that parents may find useful.

Please note that PTC cannot be responsible for the information contained at the following organizations and websites.

Autism

Advanced Brain Technologies
Autism Society of America
Autism Society of Minnesota
Cure Autism Now

Down Syndrome

National Association of Down Syndrome

Early Intervention

Infant Development Association of California

Sensory Integration Theory / Sensory Processing

• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Sensory Resources
  
  
• Kid Foundation
  
  

Feeding/Oral Motor Resources

• New Visions
  
  
• Mealtime Notions
  
  
• Handling your Picky Eater
  
  

Drug Exposed Infant

• Childrens Research Triangle
  

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