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SPD Partner Listings


The following sites on this list are more resources for finding products and services to help our SPD children. We appreciate all of these companies and educational resources for the hard work they have done to help our children.  If you own a site, or know of other sites that should be included here, please let us know!

 

Visit these great sites...

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

The Sensory Processing Disorder Store  A one-stop shopping and educational experience to help you access the sensory toys, equipment, resources, ideas, and products you need (at a fraction of the cost).

Kid Foundation The KID Foundation (the Foundation for Knowledge In Development) was founded by Lucy Jane Miller, Ph.D., OTR, in 1978 to help children and their families understand Sensory Processing Disorder. The KID Foundation focuses on research, education, and advocacy related to Sensory Processing Disorder, and is a Colorado public charity that is funded entirely through grants and donations. Don't forget to get Lucy Miller's new book...a "must-have"..."Sensational Kids"

STAR Center  The Sensory Therapies and Research (STAR) Center provides family-centered care for children and adults with learning, attention, behavior, sensory, and motor difficulties, as well as for those seeking performance optimization. Participating in empirical, evidence-based research is a high priority for our center. The STAR Center is a Research Partner with the KID Foundation.

SPD Network Resource Directory  To meet the needs of parents and others who are looking for services for children and adults with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), the KID Foundation was recently funded to develop the Sensory Processing Disorder Resource Directory. The Resource Directory includes nationwide listings of a wide variety of service providers — from hair salons to occupational therapists and pediatricians — who are experienced in working with people with SPD.

Carol Stock Kranowitz's
The Out-Of-Sync Child

The World's most beloved Author of best selling books and articles on Sensory Processing Disorder. And every book a "must read" for those who want to understand SPD in their child or someone they know.

http://www.out-of-sync-child.com

Coles Whalen's
Songs for Sensational Kids Vol. 1: The Wiggly Scarecrow

Upbeat, fun songs for children!
Singer/songwriter Coles Whalen has joined forces with Dr. Lucy Jane Miller and The KID Foundation (Denver, CO) to create a CD for children. These 15 songs were designed to help children learn about, use and develop their sensory processing. A wonderful CD for all kids!
To hear song samples and to order CDs visit:

www.cdbaby.com/coleswhalen3

Ideal Lives Advocacy and Inclusion Center
Project Director and author Lisa Simmons "Birth of an Advocate" provides this comprehensive and extremely informative site to help parents find support, information, and answers to the issues regarding special needs kids. 'Practical Support for Special Needs Advocates' Free newsletter. Join the board. Learn how to be an effective and knowledgeable advocate for your child.
http://www.ideallives.com

Counseling for Moms - Parent Coach and Family Therapist Karen DeBolt, MA. has created a nice site for positive help with tough family situations.  She is working to help Moms struggling with chaos at home to have happy successful kids.  Get help, sign up for a great newsletter and find resources.

Brain Gym, Official Site  Educational, research, and information.
 
CranioSacral Therapy -The Upledger Institute  Go here to search for providers in your area. More information from the founder.

How Does Your Engine Run? (ALERT) program  Guide to Alert program for self regulation.

Interactive Metronome  To gain control, timing, and grading of motor reactions to sensory input

Making and Keeping Friends: A Model for Social Skills Instruction
Article by Dr. Scott Bellini

NARHA 
North American Riding for Handicapped Association. Hippotherapy. Horse assisted activities.

Vital Sounds  Listening Therapy, developed by Sheila Frick.

Wright's Law  What parents need to know about special education & advocacy. How to avoid common IEP problems.

Therapy Crafts 
Crafts for kids and adults in therapy. Lots of ideas and things to do.

Beyond Play  Wonderful source for standard and unusual therapy and play items for special needs kids. Primarily age birth to five years old. Request a free catalog.

Dentists4kids  Find a dentist who specializes in kids in your area by entering your zip code here.

Giving Greetings 
Cards and Gifts supporting children with challenges.

High Top Baby Designs  Find mommy and baby products with us.

Kid Power  Special needs kids links, for housing, equipment, supplies and so much more.

Parent Centers  Finding parent centers in every state for resources, and support for families with special needs kids.

Playful Puppets 
Puppets that entertain, stimulate, and educate. Specializing in swallow puppets.

Pocket Full of Therapy  Good site for therapy items & ideas.

Rehab Toys 
Great selection of toys, swings, puzzles, putty and hundreds of other products for children with differing abilities

Salt of the Earth Weighted Gear  
Weighted blankets, vests, body socks and lap pads made to order. *note added* VERY reasonably priced, adorable prints to choose from. Check this site! : )

Sensory Comfort  
Products for people with sensory processing differences. This is the place to find seamless socks, tactile towels, and so much more. Great resource here. 1-888-436-2622.

Sensory Craver  A resource site for Autism Spectrum and Sensory Processing Disorders. We feature a custom line of weighted products: Vests, Lap Pads, Blankets, Quilted Blankets and Neck Wraps. Our ever growing product line of 10,000 products ts being added to our on-line store weekly.  Also featuring Sensory and Educational products for all stages of development, including the 5 star rated Rainy Day Indoor Playground Therapy Line. If you're not able to locate what you’re looking for contact us with your list of tendencies and we will provide you with list of products to assist you. SensoryCraver.com offers a program to give 7% back to you or your community -just ask us how!

Sensory Resources  Resources for raising children with sensory motor, developmental, and social-emotional challenges. Publishes and offers books, videos, workshops, and information regarding SPD.

South Paw Enterprises  Great catalog of therapy equipment, supplies. They will send catalog.

The Geneva Centre of Autism And Related Disorders  Too many sites here to mention. Almost everything you may want to know about Autism, PDD, Aspergers, and more.

The Gray Center  Official Home of Carol Gray, Social Stories and Social Articles

The Therapy Shoppe  Catalog shop for therapy items

Thera Gifts  Looking for the perfect gift for a family or child with ADHD, Autism, SPD?  Check out this site.  Unique gifts and baskets full of sensory and therapy items.

Therapro  Great Therapy Products. Order Catalog

Tumble Forms  Products for positioning and enabling young people with physical challenges. 1-800-371-2778.

Your Guide to Homeschooling Resources, Programs, & Curriculums  Read informative articles on homeschooling resources, programs, & curriculums for your child.

www.MomsWin.com/pushing4ward  A work form home opportunity that does consumer direct marketing for a wellness company specializing in safe products and consumable goods.  (directed by one of our SPD Parent SHARE Hosts,Brenda Hayn)

www.SensoryIntegration.org.uk  Sensory Integration Network is committed to the promotion and development of sensory integration theory and practice.  Specifically, you might want to check out their research page for the Adult Mental Health reading list!

www.LearningThings.com  Their goal is to provide customers with a large selection of high quality, educational materials at discounted prices.  This site continues to grow with a product selection that now includes thousands of items and more added every week.  An amazing, handpicked selection of the best homeschool resources.

 

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