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Does your child tantrum/melt down during typical daily activities? Is he or she bothered by noises, constantly spinning or crashing into things, unable to wear certain clothing or showing other signs of sensory issues? There is help for children with sensory processing concerns - from occupational therapy to sensory diets and more.

This page will acquaint you with some of the resources available for families who have a concern about sensory issues. In each case, we've taken the top four resources recommended by local experts in the field to help you get started. Additional resources may be found by using the View More links that follow each section.

Just Getting Started?

Families who are just beginning to suspect a concern with sensory issues can use our Sensory Processing Red Flags or take part in a free occupational therapy consult through our Sensory Processing Awareness Program. We also encourage residents of the Connecting for Kids service area to contact us for personalized support.

You're Not Alone

In addition to the resources on this page, CFK offers opportunities to learn and connect with other families.

To Connect:

  • With other CFK Families who have similar experiences
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  • 1:1 with a CFK Family Resource Specialist

To Learn More:

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  • How to Choose a Mental Health Professional

Recommended Organizations

The following organizations have been identified as places to get more information and support:

STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder

1-303-221-STAR (7827)
spdstar.org


Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support

sensoryprocessing
disorderparentsup
port.com


SPD Support

spdsupport.org


National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

ncld.org

In addition to the recommended organizations above, there are a number of other organizations supporting sensory issues in children.

View more organizations...

Recommended Books & Videos

Learn more about sensory issues from these recommended books:

Book Cover: Sensory Processing 101 by Abraham, Heffron, Braley, and Drodnjak

Sensory Processing 101
D. Abraham, C. Heffron, P. Braley, and L. Drobnjak

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Book Cover: Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Biel and Peske

Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues
L. Biel and N. Peske

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Book Cover: The Sensory Child Gets Organized by Dagleish

The Sensory Child Gets Organized: Proven Systems for Rigid, Anxious, or Distracted Kids
C. Dalgliesh

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Book Cover: The Out-of-Sync Child by Kranowicz

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder
C. Kranowitz

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View more books and video...

Recommended Websites, Downloads & Apps

Families may benefit from the following websites and downloads:

Understood: Sensory Processing Issues Topic Page
Articles, infographics and resources on sensory issues

View

Child Mind Institute: Sensory Processing Issues Topic Page
Links to tool kits, articles, FAQs and expert advice

View

The Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Resource Page
Website with information on sensory issues

View

The Inspired Treehouse Website with resources on child development and sensory diet ideas

View

View more websites, downloads and apps...


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