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SPD Parent Connections Groups — United States
(Click Here for further information about these groups and for other states)
New Jersey
Franklin
Host: Lorraine Demarest and Sarah Jernstrom
dem98@embarqmail.com
Where: E-mail for information
When: E-mail for information
Howell
Host: Dawn Van Brunt
DawnVanBrunt@optonline.net
Where: Starbucks,1865 Route 70, Lakewood, NJ 08701
When: 4th Thursday of the month, 7 - 8:30pm
Phillipsburg
Host: Amy Quinones
Thefantastic4q@verizon.net
Where: Contact host for info.
When: Contact host for info.
Books:
The Out of Sync child, by Carol Stock Kranowitz
The Out of Sync child has fun, by Carol Stock Kranowitz
The Sensory-Sensitive Child, by Karen A. Smith
Sensational Kids, by Lucy Jane Miller
The Goodenoughs get in Sync, by Carol Stock Kranowitz
Raising a Sensory Smart Child by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske
The Sensory-Sensitive Child Practical Solutions for Out-of-Bounds Behavior by Karen A. Smith, Ph.D and Karen R. Gouze, Ph.D.
Tools for Parents A Handbook to Bring Sensory Integration into the Home developed by Diana A. Henry, M.S., OTR/L, andTammy Wheeler, M.S., OTR/L.
Answers to Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration Forms, Checklists, and Practical Tools for Teachers and Parents by Stacey Szklut, MS, OTR/L, Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA, and OTA-Watertown.
Just Take A Bite Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges by Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D.and Tania
Links:
NJ Department of Education - information for parents.
Sites selling Toys, Clothes, Books, Games for Sensory Kids
Anne's Occupational Therapy for kids