This section contains further information regarding Sensory Processing Disorder. It is divided into:
Sensory Processing Disorder Websites: For further information and resources
Further Reading: Downloadable PDFs
Sensory Processing Disorder Professional Development: Courses & Webinars
Talking to Students about Sensory Processing Disorder: Useful Books and Stories
Sensory Processing Disorder Websites
The buttons for each website link you directly to them.
Understood.org contains a lot of useful information for parents and teachers on how to understand and support children with sensory processing issues. The button will take you to a list of articles on sensory processing.
The SPIRAL Foundation has an extensive collection of resources on sensory processing.
The Inspired Treehouse is run by qualified OTs and has a wide range of information on sensory processing.
Sensory Processing Disorder: Further Reading
Click on the top right corner to download PDFs.
Sensory Processing Disorder: Professional Development
Sensory Spectacle offers a series of courses on different areas of sensory processing.
Talking to Students about Sensory Processing Disorder
Some suggetsed books to discuss Sensory Processing Disorder with students.
Sensory Seeking Sloth is a solution-based book that helps children understand Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and presents a sensory diet that offers tools and resources a child can use.
Little Digger loves his big garden, but when he’s faced with a new food, he finds himself worried about how it will taste. With support from his friends, Tractor and Fire Truck, Little Digger finds the confidence to take a bite. Will he like this new food? The answer may surprise you.
Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things that it can be! This sensory-seeking celebration shines a light on neurodiversity and sensory processing in a fun and action-packed way for all children to enjoy.
Sensory Ninja shares what it's like to have sensory processing disorder and learns about a sensory diet that helps to prevent and calm triggers. The children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults
A whimsical children's book encouraging readers of all abilities to self-regulate through sensory and breathing tasks.
With snow all around, can Lily find joy outdoors? Can she work with her Sensory Processing Disorder and find a comfortable way to play? Come along for a heartfelt story about overcoming obstacles while staying true to yourself.