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Services and Programs Supporting Young Children's Language Development

January 1, 2008

Article, Language, SLP

Luigi Girolametto, Ph.D., Department of Speech-Language Pathology, University of Toronto Published online 05-31-06 in the Canadian Language & Literacy Research Network in their Encyclopedia of Language and Literacy Development Developmental language disorders place children at risk for long-term social, emotional and academic difficulties…...

Proprioceptive Dysfunction

January 1, 2008

Article, Proprioception, SPD

Sensory Processing Disorder.com has some excellent articles. If you can ignore all the ads, there is some excellent information here. Proprioceptive Dysfunction...

January 1, 2008

OT, PT, SPD, Video

Occupational therapists, physical therapists and a speech pathologist at Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital in Portland, Orego share their experiences about the benefits of using the Power Pumper....

January 1, 2008

Childhood Apraxia of Speech, SLP, Video

This video was shown at the conclusion of the 2007 National Conference on Childhood Apraxia of Speech in Anaheim, California at the Grand Californian Hotel....

Sensory Processing Master Class (DVD)

January 1, 2008

Book, DVD, OT, SPD

2-DVD set: Helping Children with Sensory Processing Challenges and Related Difficulties in Attention, Learning, Motor Skills, and Social/Emotional Issues. “By far the best program on SPD I’ve been to!” In November 2009, Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide (coauthors of The Mislabeled Child)…...

January 1, 2008

Cerebral Palsy, Video

Josh Blue is a very funny guy who has figured out how he can best increase awareness about his disability while making people laugh and making a living! Aired on Last Comic Standing on June 8, 2008....

January 1, 2008

Article, OT, SPD

The Disorder Is Sensory; the Diagnosis, Elusive By: Benedict Carey In June of 2007 The New York Times published an article about Sensory Processing Disorder. Read the Entire New York Times Article HERE...

Cerebral Palsy and Physical Therapy

January 1, 2008

Cerebral Palsy, PT, Video

In the following video report, Noreen Scott, a PT and owner of Tender Ones Physical Therapy explains how Cerebral Palsy affects children, goals associated with Physical Therapy, and how long parents should expect their child to see a Physical Therapist....

January 1, 2008

OT, PT, Sensory, SPD, Video

Rock smash is a multisensory activity idea for children that encourages fine motor, gross motor, proprioceptive input, tactile input and more. Video is from Your Therapy Source...

January 1, 2008

OT, SPD, Video

Interview on CBS4 News February 2008, Children are often diagnosed with ADHD or Autism while what they have is really Sensory Processing Disorder....