Sensory Processing

Organizations/Resources

• The Spiral Foundation

  • The Spiral Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Watertown. It's mission is to conduct research and provide professional and community education about sensory integration and sensory processing dysfunction.

• STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder

  • Though not local, this organization's website provides many articles and resources about Sensry Processing Disorder (SPD).

• SensorySmartParent

  • Blog by Nancy Peske, parent and coauthor of the award-winning book Raising a Sensory Smart Child.

• The Sensory Spectrum

  • A website/blog filled with SPD information, articles, and resources.

Articles

• "Quick Facts on Sensory Processing"

  • A brief overview of sensory processing, and how to help.

• "Sensory Processing Issues Explained"

  • Tantrums, clumsiness, 'immaturity' all could point to problems taking in the world.

• "How Sensory Processing Issues Affect Kids in School"

  • And what parents and teachers can do to help them.

Presentations