This toolkit, is a collection of free resources related to the understanding, identification, and intervention of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and related diagnoses, designed to help parents and other non-professionals better understand sensory processing difficulties and in turn, better support, and advocate for their loved ones. All resources on this page are provided under a Creative Commons license and may be copied and distributed with attribution for noncommercial use. Supported by grants from the John W. Alden Trust and the Maxwell Hurston Charitable Foundation,
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“A Guide to Sensory Integration for Parents” is a free, downloadable handbook for caregivers whose child has recently been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or who suspect their child may have sensory related difficulties. This handbook includes a brief introduction to the history of sensory integration, descriptions of common signs and symptoms, an overview of different types of interventions, and more.
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This 20-minute PowerPoint presentation, provides an introduction to Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), including an introduction to the concept of sensory diets and supportive sensory strategies. This presentation may be effectively used to introduce teachers to SPD or may be an appropriate presentation for a parent advocacy group. The presentation is available as a video with voice over narration, and PDF handouts and as an audio only podcast.
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This three minute video, part of the longer When Our Senses Don’t Make Sense, features several short interviews with therapists, caregivers, and clients. It offers a brief but poignant glimpse into the world of sensory integration and Sensory Processing Disorder.
Este webinar tem por objetivo abordar a Integração Sensorial, proporcionando à audiência um conhecimento básico sobre a história da Integração Sensorial, sobre os transtornos relacionados, como identificar estes transtornos em suas crianças e se familiarizar com a terapia ocupacional como forma de tratamento para os devidos transtornos.
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Este webinar tem por objetivo abordar as formas de tratamento para transtornos de processamento sensorial, aprender sobre esta intervenção em integração sensorial e a importância da terapia ocupacional nesta e conhecer a função de alguns equipamentos utilizados na realização desta intervenção.
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These fact sheets, developed by the SPIRAL Foundation, detail some of the most common signs and symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder to be recognized by parents and caregivers, educators, and physicians.
They include definitions of different types of sensory dysfunctions dysfunction and related symptoms, brief sections on research and statistics related to Sensory Processing Disorder, and reference and resource lists.
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Sensory Friendly Clothing List: Finding clothing that is acceptable for a child with tactile defensiveness can be a challenge. Each child and nervous system is different so what works well for one child may not work for another. This free resource provides a list of clothing brands that may be more acceptable to a sensitive nervous system to get the process started.
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Considerations for Selecting a Sensory Friendly Summer Camp: This free resource provides a list of factors to be considered when choosing a camp for your child. Additional profiles provide further assistance in identifying specific areas to consider for children with sensory defensiveness, sensory seeking or praxis differences, as well as suggestions on how to inquire about potential accommodations for your child as a camper.
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