SPD Parent SHARE

General Resource Sites

Sensory Processing Disorder Resource Center
Extensive information, resources, products & tips for parents, professionals, and families dealing with Sensory Processing Disorders/Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Site was created by, and formerly ran by, former SPD Parent SHARE Host Michele Mitchell.

The SPD Foundation
The SPD Foundation, formerly the KID Foundation, 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"

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

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

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.

Sensory Integration Network
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!

Treatment Centers and Therapy

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.

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.

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

Vital Sounds
Listening Therapy, developed by Sheila Frick.

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.

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

Sensory Products and Stores

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).

The Out-of-Sync Child
Carol Stock Kranowitz is 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.

Songs for Sensational Kids Vol. 1: The Wiggly Scarecrow
Produced by Coles Whalen, "The Wiggly Scarecrow" is a compilation of Upbeat, fun songs for children! Singer/songwriter Coles Whalen has joined forces with Dr. Lucy Jane Miller and The SPD 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! Hear song samples and order CDs off of their website today!

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

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.

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.

Giving Greetings
Cards and Gifts supporting children with challenges.

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

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 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!

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

The Therapy Shoppe
Catalog shop for therapy items

Therapro
Great Therapy Products. Order Catalog

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

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.

Other Good Sites

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

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

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

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