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How to help children with sensory integration dysfunction, including tactile and oral defensiveness, pain tolerance and mealtime issues. Discussion lists, articles, and research.

An article by Linda C. Stephens. Also includes useful links to resources and associations related to article.

Focuses on sensory integration issues. Provides a range of services, from school kits and national workshops, to individual sessions. Photo gallery showing some of the techniques of sensory integration. Links provided for more information, staff information, workshop schedules, and external links.

History and design of multi-sesory rooms. Description of popular equipment used.

An originally Dutch concept in which an indoors environment is created mainly to provide comfort by using controllable stimuli. [English and German].

One of the pioneers of sensory integration therapy, international lecturer on this topic, and founder and director of the Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona. Interview was conducted by Stephen M. Edelson (SE).

A series of articles written by parents and professionals on some of the most pressing issues for these children. Links to additional resource sites included.

Design, manufacture, and installation of multi-sensory environments, Sensory Studios®, Soft Play Rooms, and equipment for people of all ages with special needs.

Company that designs and installs multi sensory rooms for special needs. Nothing at Multi-Sensory Play Safe is mass produced.

Provides clinical services to families who desire an intensive family-oriented evaluation and therapy program for their infants and children with feeding, swallowing, oral-motor, and pre-speech problems.

Offers a geographic listing of camps that specialize in offering disabled kids respites and camping experiences.

Features the Tomatis program. Includes information on the professional staff, doctors, and contacts.

Provides a broad range of information and services on sensory integration. Includes sections for parents, children, physicians, educators, therapists, families, and frequently asked questions. Resource, research, and donations links are also included.

Information on sensory processing and specific tips for helping kids with sensory integration problems like autism, ADHD and being overly sensitive.

Design and Installation of specialist sensory equipment for use in Sensory Rooms, Gardens and Bespoke Spaces. Used throughout education and care homes.

Non-profit organization specialized in the auditory aspect of sensory defensiveness. Many articles and other information sources, plus a free newsletter.

Approaches sensory defensiveness (and its treatment, sensory integration) through a variety of articles aimed at helping parents raise and treat sensory defensive children.

A private assessment and treatment therapy service in North Yorkshire, for children with Dyspraxia, Autism, DCD, ADHD, ADD, using sensory integration.