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Children are encouraged to understand efficient sensory strategies in order to obtain the desired stimuli in a safe and acceptable manner. Social stories and coping strategies are frequently utilized.

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Seating accommodations (wiggle seat, therabands at the feet, weighted lap pads, exercise balls)

Specific classroom jobs for students (line leader, errand helper, chalkboard eraser)

Noise reducing headphones

Sensory/movement breaks

Handwriting accommodations (colored lined paper, weighted pencil, charcoal pencil, triangular shaped pencil, grips)

Appropriate fidgets

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https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/resources-for-parents-and-professionals

https://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/teacher-resources.html

https://childmind.org/article/how-sensory-processing-issues-affect-kids-in-school/

Above are websites for teachers to utilize to better understand children with SPD and how it impacts them in a classroom setting. These have characteristics and strategies for working with children with sensory needs.

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Free Resources

Our library of research presents publications related to SPD that are authored by the STAR Institute research team, members of the Scientific Work Group, and/or other contributors to the field. Search results can be filtered by topic(s) and/or year(s).

Many aspects of home and family life may be affected when living with a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). As a parent of a child with SPD, you know how hectic and chaotic it can be at home. Any activity suggestions must fit easily into typical home routines or they will not be utilized.

These flyers are provided for you to download, print, forward, post, hand out, and otherwise use to spread the word about SPD, STAR Institute, and STAR Institute programs.

STAR Institute's Corporate Partners are vital to building the programs we offer. Our Partners present products that support those living with SPD and other neurological disorders. We use many of these items in our therapies and we are grateful to each Partner for their unique contributions.

A list of SPD related books and products.

STAR Institute is currently developing resources for educators. Our first resource is for Preschool Educators!

Frequently asked questions for parents, teachers, clinicians, and healthcare providers.

Denver's sensory friendly event calendar!

A helpful listing of resources for adults with SPD.

An informative article on sensory defensiveness. This article was written for dentists; parents might find it helpful to print out a copy for their dentists, as well as read it themselves.

Resources for Members

Become a Professional Subscriber today and enjoy UNLIMITED access to over 100 online courses and other special benefits. Includes AOTA CEUs. Subscription for Organizations is also available. Some course exclusions apply.

Become a Parent/Individual subscriber today and enjoy UNLIMITED access to over 100 online courses and other special benefits. Some course exclusions apply.

Finding Treatment Services

Children are most commonly treated for SPD with occupational therapy (OT) that may be supplemented with listening therapy (LT) or other complementary therapies. Sometimes other professionals such as physical therapists, speech/language therapists, teachers, and/or others who have advanced training in using a sensory integration approach may be involved in treatment.

The STAR Institute Treatment Directory is a one-of-a-kind online guide to services created to help individuals and families find health care, education, and community service providers experienced in working with those who have SPD and other special needs.

Finding and selecting an occupational therapist to help your child, yourself, and/or your family is an important decision. Like all professionals, OTs differ in training, philosophy, and personality. The best choice is an OT who is a good "fit" for your child and yourself - someone you and/or your child likes and with whom you feel connected.

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Free Resources Library of Research Our library of research presents publications related to SPD that are authored by the STAR Institute research team, members of the Scientific Work Group, and/or other contributors to the field. Search results can be filtered by topic(s) and/or year(s).

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https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/resources-for-parents-and-professionals

https://thespiralfoundation.org/parent-toolkit/

https://connectingforkids.org/sensory-organizations/

https://sensoryprocessingdisorderparentsupport.com/

Above are websites to help parents understand SPD, find support groups, learn new information and strategies, and find local therapists to help their child.

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Free Resources

Our library of research presents publications related to SPD that are authored by the STAR Institute research team, members of the Scientific Work Group, and/or other contributors to the field. Search results can be filtered by topic(s) and/or year(s).

Many aspects of home and family life may be affected when living with a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). As a parent of a child with SPD, you know how hectic and chaotic it can be at home. Any activity suggestions must fit easily into typical home routines or they will not be utilized.

These flyers are provided for you to download, print, forward, post, hand out, and otherwise use to spread the word about SPD, STAR Institute, and STAR Institute programs.

STAR Institute's Corporate Partners are vital to building the programs we offer. Our Partners present products that support those living with SPD and other neurological disorders. We use many of these items in our therapies and we are grateful to each Partner for their unique contributions.

A list of SPD related books and products.

STAR Institute is currently developing resources for educators. Our first resource is for Preschool Educators!

Frequently asked questions for parents, teachers, clinicians, and healthcare providers.

Denver's sensory friendly event calendar!

A helpful listing of resources for adults with SPD.

An informative article on sensory defensiveness. This article was written for dentists; parents might find it helpful to print out a copy for their dentists, as well as read it themselves.

Resources for Members

Become a Professional Subscriber today and enjoy UNLIMITED access to over 100 online courses and other special benefits. Includes AOTA CEUs. Subscription for Organizations is also available. Some course exclusions apply.

Become a Parent/Individual subscriber today and enjoy UNLIMITED access to over 100 online courses and other special benefits. Some course exclusions apply.

Finding Treatment Services

Children are most commonly treated for SPD with occupational therapy (OT) that may be supplemented with listening therapy (LT) or other complementary therapies. Sometimes other professionals such as physical therapists, speech/language therapists, teachers, and/or others who have advanced training in using a sensory integration approach may be involved in treatment.

The STAR Institute Treatment Directory is a one-of-a-kind online guide to services created to help individuals and families find health care, education, and community service providers experienced in working with those who have SPD and other special needs.

Finding and selecting an occupational therapist to help your child, yourself, and/or your family is an important decision. Like all professionals, OTs differ in training, philosophy, and personality. The best choice is an OT who is a good "fit" for your child and yourself - someone you and/or your child likes and with whom you feel connected.

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Free Resources Library of Research Our library of research presents publications related to SPD that are authored by the STAR Institute research team, members of the Scientific Work Group, and/or other contributors to the field. Search results can be filtered by topic(s) and/or year(s).

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Treatment is typically accomplished through therapy. Sensory Integration (SI) therapy is most common. This therapy provides safe exposure to the stimuli and helps to de-sensitize and regulate the sensory systems.

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Hesitancy to jump, swing, or participate in balance challenging activities

Easily irritated by textures, smells, tastes, sounds, or lighting

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Excessive jumping, running, and movement

Poor social skills and spatial awareness

Pushes, bumps, or runs into peers/walls/furniture

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With SPD, you can be over sensitive or under sensitive to different sensory stimuli.

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Parents are encouraged to discuss concerns with their child's pediatrician. They would then be referred to an occupational therapist (OT) who would assess further. With this combined information and assessments, the physician can make a diagnosis.

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Who is impacted by sensory processing disorder?

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Who is impacted by sensory processing disorder?

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SPD is more common in children but adults can have symptoms of SPD as well.

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Proprioception helps to inform your brain of the location, movement, and actions of different parts of your body. This is frequently sought through heavy input.

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A sensory system that informs your brain of where your head and body is in relation to your surroundings.

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Vision/sight
Sound/hearing
Touch/tactile
Taste
Smell
Vestibular
Proprioceptive

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There is no definite cause for SPD at the time.

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Sensitivity to:
light
touch
sound
food
movement

Often associated with behavioral challenges