
Resources for Parents
Sensory Integration International
1514 Cabrillo Ave.
Torrence, CA 90501-2817
www.aota.orgwww.sensoryint.com
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
4720 Montgomery Lane PO Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220

Books on Sensory Integration
“Sensory Defensiveness in Children Aged 2-12:
An Intervention Guide for Parents and Other Caretakers”
(booklet often referred to as the “Brushing Protocol”)
By: Patricia and Julia Wilbarger
“Out of the Mouths of Babes”
Booklet about oral motor and feeding intervention strategies
By: Sheila and Ron Frick, Patricia Oetter, and Eileen Richter
“Sensory Integration Inventory: Revised”
By: Judith Reisman & Bonnie Hanschu, 1992
“Sensory Integration and the Child and Sensory Integration and Learning Disabilities”
These texts are considered the “bibles” of SI information written by the founder of the Sensory Integration philosophy
By: Jean Ayres
“How Does Your Engine Run?”
A book about assessing arousal states and intervention techniques for both the hypo- and hyper-responsive child
By: Mary Sue Williams & Sherry Shellenberger
“The Out-of-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun”
Books giving excellent descriptions and intervention strategies for the child
with sensory processing disorders. Written in “parent-ease.”
By: Carol Kranowitz
Useful links
Sensory Integration Network: www.sinetwork.org
Council for Exceptional Children: www.cec.sped.org
TEACCH methodology of instruction: www.teacch.com
Association for Behavior Analysis: www.abainternational.org
American Speech and Hearing Association: www.asha.org
Society for Auditory Integration Techniques: www.sait.org and www.ideatrainingcenter.com
Keeping Your Autistic Kids Safe: A Family Resource Guide
http://safesoundfamily.com/p/autism-safety/
Guide to Improving Gastrointestinal Symptoms among Children with Autism Spectrum
http://www.delimmune.com/research/improvements-in-gastrointestinal-symptoms-among-children-with-autism/
Parent’s Guide to Toilet Training Children with Autism Spectrum
http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/atn-air-p-toilet-training
Help with Behavioral Issues & Learning Life Skills
http://www.autism-help.org/behavioral-issues-autism-asperger.htm
Listening Therapy information: www.vitalsounds.com
“Floortime” Play Therapy and Relationship Developmental Therapy: www.stanleygreenspan.com and www.rdiconnect.com
Generation Rescue: www.generationrescue.org
Advocates for Children’s Health Affected by Mercury Poisoning (A-CHAMP): www.achamp.org
SafeMinds: www.safeminds.org
Navigating the Spectrum (Provids workshops and lecures): www.navigatingthespectrum.org
Developmental Delayed Resources, DDR (Lectures. publishes research and networks all concerned parties): www.devdelay.org
Holistic Moms: www.holisticmoms.org
David Kirby: www.evidenceofharm.com
New York State Education Department (Special Education): www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed
Gluten Free/Casein Free Diet: www.gfcfdiet.com
Special Carbohyrdrate Diet: www.brealkingtheviciouscycle.info and www.pecanbread.com
Body Ecology Diet: www.bodyecology.com
Feingold Diet: www.feingold.org
Low Oxalate Diet: www.branwen.com/rowan/oxalate.htm
Alternative Therapy Information:
Nancy Guberti: www.coachforhealthyliving.com
Whole Child: www.wholechild.info
Dr. Seth Pearl: www.optimalhealthandwellness.com
Dr. Nancy O’Hara: www.drnancyohara.com
National Center for Homeopathy: www.homeopathic.org
CranioSacral Information: www.upledger.com
Defeat Autism Now! medical protocol information: www.defeatautismnow.com
Joint Council on Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: www.jcaai.org
Autism Resources
www.autismtoday.com
www.autism.com
www.autismone.com
www.autismwebsite.com
www.generationrescue.com
www.safeminds.com
www.nomurcury.com
www.nvic.com
www.naar.com
www.researchautism.com
www.autismspeaks.org
Autism One: autismone.org, Autism United: www.autismunited.org
Autism Research Institute (ARI): www.autismwebsite.com
National Autism Association (NAA): www.nationalautismassociation.org
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA): www.talkingaboutcuringautism.org
Defeat Autism NOW (DAN): www.defeatautismnow.com
Autism Speaks: www.autismspeaks.org
Radio Shows
Autism One Radio hosts several programs daily on topic from medical interventions, educational teaching models, nutrition, and much more.
Go to www.autismoneradio.org for more information.
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