some helpful LINKS
Sensory Processing Information:
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation
Sensory Integration Global Network
Books, Information and Courses:
For Great ideas:
Barbara Sher - wonderful ideas
Carol Gray- information about social stories
Paula Kluth - great resources for parents,
teachers and OTs for the school setting.
For Toys and Equipment:
FDMT Education Materials and Sensory Tools
Some Local Organizations:
Psychology Services for Children:
Psychologists specializing in children, CBT
Vision Therapy (Developmental Optometry):
Dr. Sophia Awadia - Yonge and Lawrence
Dr. Stelios Nikolakakis - Etobicoke
Dr. Hasassa Rutman - Yonge and Sheppard
Dr. Diana Yew - Davisville and Mount Pleasant
Audiology:
Theresa Brassard - Yonge and Davisville
Mahsa Mosstaghimi-Tehrani - Roncesvalles
Developmental Paediatrics:
A List of Developmental Paediatricians - SickKids
A List from Private Paediatrics
More Great Resources:
Information about Mirror Neurons - Video
Ruth Rumack's Learning Space - Classes, Tutoring, Camps
A program called Brain Highways () has developed great educational videos! Here are links to their videos:
Sleep Training for Babies:
A disorganized brain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8jCHqA2joY
The vestibular system:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEbILhUc1Pc
The proprioceptive system:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2iOliN3fAE
Information regarding sleep, and its effects:
A mattress guide for people with disabilities:
Dear Teacher: Heartfelt Advice for Teachers from Students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTMLzXzgB_s
Sensory gardens - Information and ideas:
https://diygardening.co.uk/create-sensory-garden/
Enjoy exploring!