Links & Resources
Newsletters - Learning Tree Therapy Centre and Sensory Connections Occupational Therapy Services
Newsletters can be down loaded from the links below;
Click here to down load: LTTC Newsletter - Vol1 No1 March 2009.
Click here to down load: LTTC Newsletter - Vol1 No2 June 2009.
Click here to down load: LTTC Newsletter - Vol1 No3 November 2009.
Click here to down load: LTTC Newsletter - Vol1 No4 May 2010.
Click here to down load: LTTC Newsletter - Vol1 No5 December 2010.
Click here to down load: LTTC Newsletter - Vol1 No6 July 2011
DIR® / Floortime™ - Books and Resources
We have a Book and DVD order form which can be downloaded and filled in with your order and returned by, fax or email attachment for processing. We endeavour to hold small quantities of all the books and DVD's listed on our order form. Please download order form from link below.
Click here to down load: Sensory Connections OT Services - Book and DVD's Order Form.
Online / Website Resources
The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICDL) is an international network of clinicians, educators, researchers and parents working to identify innovative approaches to the identification, treatment and education of children with developmental, communication and learning disorders. This professional body provides lectures and training in the DIR® approach and has a list of professionals who are a part of this network. www.icdl.com
First signs, is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and professionals about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders.www.firstsigns.org
Zero to Three - Is a 30 year old national non-profit multidisciplinary organization that aims to inform, educate and support adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers. They work to provide professionals with accurate information and research, provide parents with accurate information with regards to programs available and work to influence government policies, in the United States.www.zerotothree.org
The SPD Foundation, Formerly the KID foundation focuses on research, education and advocacy related to Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD).www.kidfoundation.org
The P.L.A.Y. Project® is a community based/regional autism training and early intervention program dedicated to empowering parents and professionals to implement intensive, developmental interventions for young children with autism in the most effective and efficient way. We recommend the PLAY project workshop on DVD. See our books and resources order form to purchase.www.playproject.org
Keystone will be Australias first DIR®/Floortime™ based primary school for children diagnosed with autism and those having difficulties in relating and communicating. www.keystoneschool.org.au
Other Online Resources and Supports:
An extensive online resource for therapists and parents to help in their organization and collaboration through video, helpful links and message groups bringing them together under one social network. - www.floortimerepository.com
Great DIR® related resources at this site. - www.circlestretch.com
This is a great site developed by parents with many resources. - www.chicagofloortimefamilies.com
Australian Specific support and networking group for professionals and parents. - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/groups/floortimersaus
Discussion internet list serve moderated via the USA offers great support from parents assisting parents. - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/groups/floortimers
Additional Website Resources:
www.icdl.com/dirFloortime/overview/InterventionandTreatment.shtml
Suppliers of Equipment and Sensory Tools
Books - www.bookinhand.com
Multi Sensory toys and Equipment - www.senseabilities.com.au
Sensory Tools (motor and sensory tools) - www.sensorytools.net/
Calming Kids (weighted equipment) - www.calmingkids.com.au
Multi Sensory Equipment - www.southpawenterprises.com
Therapeutic aids and Equipment - www.theraproducts.com
Skill Builders (motor and sensory tools) - www.skillbuilders.com.au
Special Needs Books and Publications - www.specialneeds.com
Childrens Therapy Network - www.kidstherapynetwork.com.au
Life Skills 4 Kids - www.lifeskills4kids.com.au
Therapy Products (lycra products) - www.laceandfabric.com
W.A. Local and Community Resources
Australian Association of Infant Mental Health, Western Australia. - http://www.aaimhi.org
Learning Tree Therapy Centre. - www.learningtreetherapy.com.au
Special Needs Photography. - http://candygoldsmithphotography.weebly.com
Early Childhood Intervention Australia, Western Australia Chapter. - www.ecia.org.au/links.htm#wa_orgs
Occupational Therapy Association of Western Australia. - www.otauswa.com.au
Sensory Connections Occupational Therapy Services. - www.sensoryconnections.com.au
Therapy Focus - Autism Services Resources. - http://www.therapyfocus.org.au/Services/Resources-for-community.aspx
Unigym Program at University of Western Australia, sports coaching for Children with motor coordination issues. - www.hmes.uwa.edu.au/aboutservices/unigym
Western Australian Autism Diagnosticians Forum Inc. - www.waadf.org.au
Raising Children with Autism, Australian Parenting Network. - http://raisingchildren.net.au/children_with_autism/children_with_autism_landing.html