Basic information about subtypes of sensory processing disorders or features
Favourite Developmental and Relationship Based Program Information Sites
www.profectum.org DIR & Floortime Resources & Training
https://profectum.org/parent-toolbox/ Free Parent Training
www.icdl.com DIR & Floortime Resources & Training
playproject.org/about_research.php Research page relating to PLAY project DIR.
kidsattuned.com Healthy relationships with Videos Parents & Professionals
www.circlestretch.com Dr. Joshua Federer Advocacy for Parents, DIR & Reflective process
www.thevisibleparent.com Paediatric Psychology Blog for Parents
www.drdansiegel.com Relationships and the brain
www.socialthinking.com Social Thinking resources Michelle Garcia Winner
www.scerts.com Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzn9OuBqKYs Great Video about growing a healthy brain and influences of healthy emotional experiences through relationships
www.zerotothree.org Health & Development of Infants and Toddlers
www.brazelton-institute.com Health & Development Newborn Infants
www.waimh.org World Infant mental health
Information about Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation
Basic information about subtypes of sensory processing disorders or features including dyspraxia
spdstar.org STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder
www.sensoryintegration.org.uk Website for sensory integration resources & training
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Training and information for ADULTS with sensory processing differences
www.zonesofregulation.com Self-regulation, Emotional control by Leah Kuypers
The Importance of Interactive Play Experiences for Healthy Development
serve and return interactions shape brain circuitry
Most Helpful Autism Related
kidsattuned.com/category/working-papers/recognizing_and_treating_early_signs_of_autism Recognizing and Treating Early Signs of Autism
interacting with autism Video resource information relating to autism a really helpful resource which is very easy to access – check out the understanding autism videos.
www.autismspeaks.org Video Glossary Interventions and updates.
www.therapyconnect.amaze.org.au Choosing the right therapy.
raisingchildren.net.au Helping Parents make right decisions with evidence
profectum.org/training-programs/parent-educational-program-2 Profectum Parent Program on the FCD and DIR model
Information about how the brain works including individual differences around learning
web radio talks on learning differences from Stanley Greenspan
All About Occupational Therapy
www.otauswa.com.au Occupational Therapy Association of Western Australia
www.therapyconnect.amaze.org.au/therapy-explained Therapy for ASD Explained
www.therapyconnect.amaze.org.au/site/wp-content/uploads/Role-of-occupational-therapy-Cathy-.pdf The role of the Occupational Therapist
profectum.org/individual-webcasts-on-the-dir-fcd-model/occupational-therapy-webcasts-on-the-dir-fcd-model Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy Webcasts on the DIR-FCD Model
www.karenstagnitti.com Children’s Play & Occupational Therapy
All About Speech and Language Pathology
www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public Speech Pathology Australia — Resources for the Public
raisingchildren.net.au/articles/language_development.html Language development: an amazing journey
raisingchildren.net.au/articles/language_development_3_to_12_months.html/context/745 Language development: 3-12 months
www.hanen.org The Hanen Centre
www.promptinstitute.com The PROMPT Institute
speech-language-therapy.com Speech-Language Therapy Information
www.jamesmacdonald.org Communicating Partners
www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/projects/what-works The Communication Trust — What Works
www.speechbite.com Speech Therapy Research
kidsattuned.com/category/spotlights/communication-in-context Communication in Context Spotlights
profectum.org/individual-webcasts-on-the-dir-fcd-model/speech-language-communication-webcasts-on-the-dir-fcd-model Speech Language Communication Webcasts on the DIR-FCD Model
Relationship Based Education
kidsattuned.com/category/spotlights/todd Relationship-Based Education – fantastic video clips illustrating different principles of inclusion
profectum.org/resources/educators Profectum Educator Resources Corner
http://www.celebratethechildren.org/resources.html DIR Floortime School helpful resources at this site
www.paulakluth.com School inclusion: You’re going to love this kid!
Our Local Community Resources
The Kai Botsis Charitable Association Inc link to a video of a self parent sponsered by the KBCA
www.ecia.org.au/links.htm#wa_orgs Early Childhood Intervention Australia, Western Australia Chapter
ddc.org.au/rise Autism Services Handbook for Western Australia
ddc.org.au/info-guides-and-resources Developmental Disability WA — Local advocacy organisation with many great resources
Autism Advisory Program WA link to the western australian program that can provide advice and support for families and individuals
legal-rights information for parents of children with disabilities
Telethon Kids Institute Perth – Autism Research
www.sseh.uwa.edu.au/community/pep/programs UWA Paediatric Living Lab — a range of sports coaching programs for children with motor coordination issues run by the Sports Science department at UWA.
Sport options and resources for families of children with autism and disability in WA
www.noahsarkwa.org.au Noah’s Ark Toy Library
https://www.pmh.healt
h.wa.gov.au/services/kkind/index.htm Keeping Kids in No Distress : KKIND is a new service at PMH which aims to minimise trauma, anxiety and distress caused by illness, injury and being in hospital
ilc.com.au Independant Living Centre of Western Australia — Advice on equipment, technology & services
Equipment Suppliers for Sensory, visual supports and other Helpful Equipment and Toys!
www.sensorykidsoutlet.com.au Perth based
Skill Builders (motor and sensory tools) — www.skillbuilders.com.au
Seamless compression clothing for calming https://www.jettproof.com.au/
Sensory Tools (motor and sensory tools) — www.sensorytools.net
Multi Sensory toys and Equipment — www.senseabilities.com.au
Resources for Autism & Asperger’s syndrome. —www.suelarkey.com.au
Calming Kids (weighted equipment) — www.calmingkids.com.au
Multi Sensory Equipment suspended equipment — www.southpawenterprises.com
Therapeutic aids and Equipment — www.theraproducts.com
Melville Foam Supplies — Make up simple foam equipment
Special Needs Books and Publications — www.specialneeds.com
Childrens Therapy Network — www.kidstherapynetwork.com.au
Life Skills 4 Kids — www.lifeskills4kids.com.au
Therapy Products (lycra products) — www.laceandfabric.com
Sensory Kids Outlet — www.sensorykidsoutlet.com.au