Resources for Sensory Processing Disorder- Help for Parents with Children that have Sensory Integration or Processing Disorder or Sensitivity

If you are a parent with a child who displays make signs of a Sensory Processing or Integration Disorder, or if your child has been diagnosed with a Sensory Processing Disorder you are probably trying to find out more information about the disorder. We have provided a list of resources that can help you find out more about the disorder, ways to help your children, and games and techniques that can help you and your child with Sensory Areas.

Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation provides money for research,helps with advocacy, and provides education and increases awareness. If you are a parent whose child has a Sensory Disorder or you are concerned your child does have a Sensory Sensitivity, you will find tons of resources on this website.

This website is a good resources for parents trying to research information on What Sensory Processing Disorder is, how to get evaluated, What other Disorders a child with Sensory Processing Disorder may have, and tools, such as a checklist for parents to review and speak to a doctor about how they answered the questions about your child. Click here to go directly to the checklist page.


Our Top Parenting Book for Parents with Children with a Sensory Integration Disorder


The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised EditionThis book is a must have for any parent who has a child with Sensory Processing Disorder or whose child is being evaluated for a Sensory Integration Disorder. This book is highly recommended by parents, doctors and teachers who have or work with kids with this disorder.


The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing DisorderThis books provides tons of great ideas for activities you can do with your child.


Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Integration IssuesThis book focuses more on giving you tools to make life easier-such as how to fill out IEPs,how to help your child,online support group lists, where to find toys for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder, and much more. A parent of a child with SPD and Occupational Therapist wrote this book.


For parents or providers who have additional SPD resources that other parents could benefit from, please post a comment or email us and we will check it out and add it to this page. Thank you.