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Sensory Processing Disorder in the News – The Disorder Is Sensory; the Diagnosis, Elusive

January 1, 2008

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....

January 1, 2008

Book, Gross Motor Skills, OT, PT

Summary: 100 reproducible games and activity ideas to encourage motor skill development and learning in children. Great resource for fun, home exercise program activities. The book is divided into three sections: Fine motor skill development (32 activities) Gross motor skill development (50…...

January 1, 2008

OT, Sensory Integration, Video

Rock Bowling is a sensory motor activty idea that encourages proprioceptive input, tactile input, fine motor skills and eye hand coordination. Get outdoors and get playing! From Your Therapy Source dup32919...

January 1, 2008

OT, SPD

Here is a fun activity that encourages upper extremity muscle strengthening, proprioceptive input and tactile input. Go to Your Therapy Source for more pediatric therapy resources...

January 1, 2008

Article, Deafness, Hearing Loss, Physical Education

by: The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Regular physical activity and physical fitness are especially important in maintaining the health and well being of people of all ages. Research clearly indicates that virtually all individuals, including those with disabilities, can gain…...

The Batten Project

January 1, 2008

Batten Disease, Video

On average one child a week is diagnosed with Batten Disease in the US. It destroys brain cells, leading to a progessive loss of vision, memory and motors skills. It is always fatal. There is no cure....

January 1, 2008

Article, phonological awareness, Phonological Disorders, SLP

By: Gillon, G. (2002, December 03). The ASHA Leader. Rapidly reading words on a page is a process most of us take for granted. When we were youngsters, we progressed from speaking our native language to reading and writing with relative ease. Yet,…...