Sensory and Motor Problems in Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome

Course Resources

Web Sites

There are many resources on the web related to sensory integration. They can be found by using “sensory integration” as the key words in the search. Below are some of our favorites:

S.I Network
This site has information for all kinds of consumers, families, educators, therapists etc.
http://www.sinetwork.org

KidPower
When you reach this site, scroll down until you find the sensory integration link. This section of the site has a variety of articles including, “A Synopsis of Treatment: A Story of Development” and “Sensory Room: Suggestions for Your Home”.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/9021

Children’s Disability Information
This site has information on many disabilities. The web address below will link you to the sensory integration information. Included are a variety of articles including articles on prematurity and sensory integration, sensory integration in children adopted from institutions, feeding problems in children with sensory integration difficulties among others.
http://www.community.com/disability/sensory_integration/

Henry Occupational Therapy Services
One of the interesting articles on this site is entitled, “Sensory Diet Applications and Environmental Modifications: A Winning Combination” It contains some suggestions for home and school for children with sensory integration difficulties. Other information is also available at this the site under the heading “articles”..
http://www.henryot.com/index.htm

Sensory Integration Links
This site lists many of the other major sites that contain information on sensory integration.
http://www.ssepac.org/links/sensory_integration.htm


Products/Equipment

Southpaw Enterprises
This company carries many of the pieces of equipment that are commonly used in sensory integration treatment.
http://www.southpawenterprises.com

Sensory Comfort
This company is a source for some hard to find items such as socks without seams.
http://www.sensorycomfort.com

Therapro
At this site are a variety of products including books, toys, special scissors etc.
http://www.theraproducts.com

Sensory Resources
Sells audio-tapes, CDs, videos, and books related to sensory integration. Also sponsors conferences on sensory integration.
www.SensoryResources.com

PDP Products and Professional Development Programs
Developmental learning materials, sensory integration treatment products and publications, and continuing education seminars.
www.members.aol.com/prodevprg

Pocket Full of Therapy
Unique collection of educational and therapeutic toys and materials for use in the clinic, at school, or at home.
www.pfot.com


Books

The Out of Sync Child: Recognizing and Copying with Sensory Integration Dysfunction by Carol Stock Kranowitz and Larry B. Sliver. New York: Skylight Press (1998)

Answers to Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration, (Second Edition). by C. S. Kranowitz, S. Szklut, L Balzer-Martin, E. Haber, and D.I. Sava. (Las Vegas: Sensory Resources LLC. (2002)

Sensory Integration and the Child by A. Jean Ayres. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services (1979)

SenseAbilities—Understanding Sensory Integration by M.C. Trott, M.K. Laurel, &s.L. Windek. San Antonio: Therapy Skill Builders (1993)

Sensory Defensiveness in Children—An Intervention Guide for Parents and Other Caretakers. By P. Wilbarger & J.L. Wilbarger. Santa Barbara , CA: Avanti Educational Programs. (1991)

Tapes

Making Sense of Sensory Integration by J. Koomar, S. Szklut, & S. Cermak. Belle Curve Records

 


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