Sensory Processing Disorder Resources
Sensory Processing Disorder, as it is now being called, was once known as both Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) and prior to that Dysfunction of Sensory Integration (DSI). Sensory Processing Disorder is a grey area right now especially with insurance companies as there is no diagnostic code or criteria listed in the DSM. There is a big push right now, being spearheaded by Lucy Jane Miller, to have Sensory Processing Disorder included in the next release of the DSM - the DSM V. If you would like to help please check out the Advocacy link at the KID Foundation.
Now on to the Sensory Processing Disorder resources.
Books
- Sensational Kids by Lucy Jane Miller
- The Out-of-Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
- The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun by Carol Stock Kranowitz
- Raising A Sensory-Smart Child by Lindsey Biel
Websites
If you think your child may be affected by sensory processing disorder you will most likely want to locate an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory issues for an evaluation. Both of my children were evaluated by a wonderful occupational therapist and are both currently in therapy for their opposite sensory issues. My daughter has been in therapy approximately ten weeks at this point and has made marked improvements; we are very happy with the results. My son has only been in therapy a few weeks and we are noticing changes with him - he is a bit more stubborn and resistant to trying some of the new things during therapy so progress is a bit slower but we’ll continue to go at his pace.
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