Scientific Research on Sensory Processing Disorder - SPD
Many are articles below are provided by The SPD Network

SPD is also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) or Dysfunction of Sensory Integration (DSI).

All About Sensory Processing Disorder

• Adults With Sensory Processing Disorder
• Auditory Functioning and SPD
• Definition of Sensory Terms
• Emotional and Other Impacts of SPD
• Emotional Challenges and SPD
• How Is SPD Treated?
• Researching the Effectiveness of Sensory Integration
• Sensory Integration (from Autism website)
• Sensory Processing Disorder
• The Efficacy of Sensory Integration Procedures (PDF)
• What Is Sensory Processing Disorder?
• Why the Name SPD?

Articles on SPD in Relationship to Others Diagnoses

• Attention Deficit Disorder and SPD
• Autism and SPD
• Autonomic Studies
• Dyslexia / Learning Disabilities and SPD
• Gustatory / Eating and/or Olfactory Functioning
• Motor Functioning & Developmental Disorders
• Outcomes Studies (Related)
• Parasympathetic Nervous System
• Sensory Processing Disorder vs. Attention Deficit Disorder
• Somatosensory Functioning and Intervention
• Stress, Temperament, Coping and Cortisol
• Traumatic Brain Injury and Sensory Processing

Information For Occupational Therapists

• A Dialogue Between a Parent and an Occupational Therapist
• Guidelines for Competency in the Application of Sensory Integration Theory
• Making Sense of Sensory Integration: Introduction to SI (PDF)
  (transcript of an audiotape, part 1)
• Making Sense of Sensory Integration: Effect of SI Challenges During Different Developmental Stages (PDF)
  (transcript of an audiotape, part 2)
• Making Sense of Sensory Integration: Significant Categories of SI and Related Considerations (PDF)
  (transcript of an audiotape, part 3)
• More Articles About SPD, From Guest Experts

• Questions OTs and PTs Ask

Information for Parents

• Advocacy Efforts
• Electrodermal Responses to Sensory Stimuli in Individuals with Fragile X Syndrome: A Preliminary Report
• Final Report: Outcome of Sensory-Based Intervention after Birth Trauma
• How to Find an Occupational Therapist (transcript of an audiotape)
• Home Activities for Children with Sensory Integration Problems
• Insurance Issues
• Making Sense of Sensory Integration: How Might Family Life be Affected? (PDF)
• Sensorimotor History Questionnaire For Parents Of Preschool Children
• The Sensory Integration Observation Guide: Level I: 0-12 month old scale (PDF)
• Treatment Tips: A Brief Overview of Common Problems and Fixes
• Understanding SPD From a Parent’s Perspective

Information for Teachers and Educators

• How Does Sensory Processing Disorder Affect Learning?
• Sensory Integration Therapy Leading Districts to Handle More OT Requests (PDF)
• Tips for Teachers
• What Are Some Red Flags of Sensory Processing Disorder?

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