Resources

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

Brains at Play 

serve and return interactions shape brain circuitry   

why interaction matters

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

About working memory

Executive Functioning 

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

www.clpg.org.auCommunity Living and Participation Grants — People with disability can apply for equipment, resources, activities and projects connected to their particular social and recreational goals.Disability Advocacy    

Australian Advocacy Organisation information including disability related  http://National Disability Insurance National Disability Standards for AustraliaNational Disability Advocacy Program   for those with disability and carersCarers WA  information and links to respite help for familiesCooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism – AustralianActive Library in Perth  – this is a resource library for disability information open to all to join and accessBilingual Families Perthnoahs ark toy Libary       Noah’s Ark WA is a unique service that connects families, therapists and educators with toys, resources and information to support play and development.

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