Sensory Processing and Integration

This book explores common play challenges and intervention techniques to use when you observe children struggling to play. Focusing on large motor and outdoor play activities, this book also includes background information and sensory-integration play tips from an experienced occupational therapist.

This book advocates play as the most effective approach for children with sensory processing disorder, and illustrates the many ways that play can lead to significant breakthroughs

A picture book that uses humor to explain the experience of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) from a child’s perspective, bringing awareness to how they feel in the moment when faced with various uncomfortable situations.

This book for parents and early interventionists contains a collection of reproducible sheets detailing developmentally appropriate activities that enhance the movement, motor skills, and sensory abilities of young children experiencing a developmental delay. It explains the role of physical therapists and uses family-centered, abilities-based models. This book includes theories, clinical applications, and skills for professionals to use.

Messy play is one of the great joys of early childhood. Recipes for Messy Play uses 40 fun, open-ended, and creative recipes for children that can be used both in the early childhood education setting and at home.

Self-Regulation and Mindfulness Activities for Sensory Processing Disorder is full of advice, information, and activities that can help you understand SPD and help your child improve their sensory processing skills so they can thrive in their world

This book serves as a guide for parents to understand and implement methods that reduce stress and minimize the symptoms of SPD for their child. Everyday tasks can become a struggle, so being informed about strategies and treatment available will make a great difference in a child’s day to day life.

The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)–and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents–now revised and updated

Offering strategies for helping all kids to develop social, motor, and sensory skills, this book provides step-by-step directions for how to use children’s natural interests at different stages of their development to help them develop a wealth of sensory motor and social skills.

In this handbook, the author discusses 205 different sensory signals, each presented with a description of the different ways a child may experience the signal and with practical ideas to help all children accommodate the specific sensory input. This edition includes an extra section called :Sensory in a nutshell.”

This article explains how the concept of sensory integration and processing was developed by Dr. Ayres and how it can develop through active participation in activities for children.

This article goes in depth to the integration of sensory stimulation from the environment and the three senses that are of focus: tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive. It’s important to note that children may fluctuate in their responses to sensory input, activity level, and motor abilities

This article describes how children with SPD may respond in clinical settings and environments including crying, tantrums, kicking, running, and avoiding eye contact due to excessive sensitivity and anxiety.

Clinical expert, Karol Espejo, lists some of the sensory processing symptoms and how these can be found in children with autism, ADHD, OCD, other developmental delays, or even no diagnosis at all.

STARInstitute had dedicated their mission to serving therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. They have also conducted local training, resources, events and have published research studies to empower neurodivergent individuals.

This video was created by an accredited US hospital and shows some of the activities that can help a child remain calm and centered by processing their environment and engaging their core and body in the activities shown in the video.

The author, Heather Miller-Kuhaneck, has practiced pediatrics for years, specialized in occupational therapy, edited a book for OT, and published some home activities that can benefit children by incorporating sensory experiences into daily activities and possibly implementing guidelines at home.

This resource outlines common signs of sensory processing difficulties in infants and toddlers, such as excessive fussiness, limited exploration, and feeding challenges. It offers insights into how these difficulties can impact development and provides guidance on supporting sensory integration.

This site gives a very clear and thorough overview on what a sensory processing disorder is and what it may look like, which can be really beneficial for any individual looking to become more informed and some of the management or treatment options available for those who do have SPD

This resource explores the development of fine motor skills in infants, emphasizing the role of sensory experiences in building coordination and dexterity. It suggests activities to promote sensory and motor development.

This pediatric physical therapy blog explores how infants process sensory information and the development of milestones associated with sensory processing. It provides insights into supporting sensory processing development through activities and environmental adjustments.