Sensory-Related Links

Books on Sensory Processing Disorder on the Simoneon website

Abbreviations List - a complete list of abbreviations related to diagnoses and terms.
The Alert Program Based on the book, How Does Your Engine Run? A Leader's Guide to the Alert Program for Self-Regulation (Williams & Shellenberger), describes an innovative program that supports children, teachers, parents, and therapists to choose appropriate strategies to change or maintain states of alertness.
Brushing Techniques: The Wilbarger Approach
This article describes in detail the 'brushing' protocol.
Note: this therapy should be done ONLY under the direction of a trained professional.
Carol Kranowitz Website of Carol Kranowitz, the author of "The Out-of-Sync Child"
Children and Youth with Disabilities: Sensory Integration
"Dabrowski's Overexcitabilities" website on sensory sensitivities tend to correlate with high intelligence.
Do You Know Me? A helpful graphic representation about what Sensory Processing Disorder looks like in children.
Handwriting Without Tears
Henry OT Website of Sensory Processing Expert, Diana Henry.
Keep Kids Healthy - Free Pediatric Parenting Advice: A Pediatricians guide to your children's health, with free parenting advice, baby names guide, and info on growth and development.
Kid-Power Includes alternative therapies, support, doctor/therapist lists, andinformation for anyone dealing with special needs.
KidsHealth: Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy for Children: Sensory Integration
Occupational Therapy Helping Children
Occupational Therapy Kids
Occupational Therapist Resource Center
Sensory Resources - seminars and information on sensory integration issues.
Sensory Integration Disorder - DSI - excellent websitefor good overview information on Sensory Integration Dysfunction.
SPD Network and The KID Foundation the largest web site on scientific research for Sensory Processing Disorder in the world