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SPD Connection is devoted to helping kids with special needs by providing information and services to Educators, Healthcare Professionals and Parents working with children with disabilities

Jenny advocates a comprehensive trans-disciplinary approach to sensory integration by involving parents, teachers, and therapists in coordinating and customizing each child's program for maximum therapeutic benefit. This website attempts to demonstrate that everyone has a role in this endeavor. It attempts to educate, facilitate, and cooperate in improving communication between the various care-givers and standardizing the terminology and practices so that a synergy unfolds to accelerate each child's progress.

Use the Guide on this page which has been customized for your needs. Also you may use the menu aids at the top and left side of your browser window to navigate this website. First-time visitors are invited to explore within their area of interest. With additional familiarity, you may browse at your leisure to see how the other disciplines integrate into your program. There are helpful links to websites providing services and products particular to sensory integration, all having Jenny's seal of approval.

My hope is that through this website, the "Pay It Forward" concept will assist you to reach out and help many more children than I can help by myself. So I ask each of you to "think of an idea to change our world...And put it into ACTION!" (From the movie "Pay It Forward") Feel free to use the resources of this website according to the Terms of Use paragraph.

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Jenny

Educator's Guide

• School Staff In-Service Training
• Seminars
• IDEA & No Child Left Behind
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Teacher Testimonials
• Literacy & School Readiness
• ASD/LD/ADHD/Gifted
• Quick Fixes for School
• References / Books
• Educational Links
• Themed Holiday School Parties (Complimentary Sample)
• Learning related vision problems

Healthcare Professional's Guide

• Seminars
• Specialty Products
• Facility Staff Training
• Professional References/Books
• Professional Links
• Signs & Symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder Checklist
• Sensorimotor Lesson Plan – Sample
• Music Therapy, OT/PT/SLP, Mental Health Professionals
• Professional Testimonials
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Learning related vision problems

Parent's Guide

• Find an Occupational Therapist in your area.
• Jenny's Pediatric Occupational Therapy Private Practice
• Seminars presented by Jenny
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Support Links
• Helpful References/Books
• Parent Tips
• Sensorimotor Birthday Parties
• Quick Fixes for Home
• Home Schooling
• Parent Testimonials
• Learning related vision problems

"Why the dolphins theme?

I have always loved dolphins because they symbolize so many wonderful aspects about LIFE. They remind us to PLAY, Smile, enjoy the simple things, care for others, nurture, sing, feel emotion, breathe deeply and smell the "sea" air. There are amazing stories of dolphins rescuing humans from drowning. And dolphins have even assisted in therapy to help people of all ages."  www.dolphinassistedtherapy.com