Resources
FOR ASSISTANCE FINDING SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILD AGE 3 - 21
Michelle Franchini is a trained language skills instructor and tutor. She is certified in both the Wilson Reading System and the Barton System. Both help students with Dyslexia and those who just need extra help in reading, spelling, and writing. She does lessons both online and at her home for students in grades 1 thru 6 and can be contacted at Franchini.Michelle@gmail.com
Developmental Therapies
LEAP ABA Autism Therapy
Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy
Naturalistic Child-led Therapy
3144 S Winston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-764-8544
Website: https://www.playleaplearn.com/
SPOT for Kids Broken Arrow
Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy
1605 S Eucalyptus Ave #200
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-608-1212
Website: http://thespotforkids.com/
SPOT for Kids Jenks
Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy
12018 S Elm St #111
Jenks, OK 74037
918-404-5066
Website: https://www.thespotforkids.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=16140272115587667752
Therapy and Beyond
ABA, Speech and Occupational Therapy
11982 S Mulberry Ct
Jenks, OK 74037
918-201-1865
Website: https://www.therapyandbeyond.com/aba-therapy-jenks-ok/
Elite Pediatric Therapy
4800 W. San Antonio St, STE 103
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-417-8740
Fax: 918-410-0299
Admin@elitepedsok.com
Website: www.elitepedsok.com
Therapy Works
7608 E 91st St.
Tulsa, OK 74133
Phone: 918-663-0606
Fax: 918-663-0606
Website: www.therapyworkstulsa.com
Sprouts Child Development
5840 S Memorial Suite 302
Tulsa, OK 74145
Phone: 918-699-4250
Fax: 918-699-4250
Website: www.sproutsdevelopment.com
Therapy 4 Kids
5110 S Yale Ave. Suite 102
Tulsa, OK 74135
Phone: 918-492-2386
Fax: 918-492-2386
Website: www.therapy4kidsinc.com
Audiologists and Genetic Paneling
Audiology Doctors of Tulsa, P.L.L.C
9202 S Toledo Ave
Tulsa, OK 74137
918-493-3133
Website: https://audiologydoctorsoftulsa.com/
American Hearing + Audiology
505 S Aspen Ave
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
539-800-2100
Website: http://www.americanhearing.us/
St. Francis Genetics
6161 S Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK 74136
918-502-2280
Website: https://www.saintfrancis.com/services/genetic-services/
Mental Health Therapists/Counseling
Exhale Counseling and Wellness
1611 S Denver Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119
Phone: (918) 900-1511
Website: https://www.exhale-counseling.com/
Revive Counseling and Life Coaching
Adam Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor
6966 S Utica Ave. Tulsa, OK 74137
Phone: 918-740-3149
website: www.reviveclc.com
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapists)
The Griffin Promise Autism Clinic
2552 E Kenosha St
Broken Arrow, OK 74014
918-893-3735
Website: http://www.thegriffinpromise.com/
ACES ABA – Autism Therapy Center
7306 S Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK 74136
855-223-7123
Website: https://www.acesaba.com/location-tulsa/
Golden Steps ABA
504 W Iola St
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
539-333-4554
Website: https://www.goldenstepsaba.com/aba-therapy-in-oklahoma
LEAP ABA Autism Therapy
Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy
Naturalistic Child-led Therapy
3144 S Winston Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-764-8544
Website: https://www.playleaplearn.com/
Golden Steps ABA Tulsa
1430 Terrace Dr.
Tulsa, OK 74104
Phone: (918) 553-3453
Website: www.goldenstepsaba.com/aba-therapy-in-oklahoma
Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma
6126 E 32nd Pl.
Tulsa, OK 74135
Phone: (918) 492-2554
Website: www.crsok.org
Tutoring
Michelle Franchini is a trained language skills instructor and tutor. She is certified in both the Wilson Reading System and the Barton System. Both help students with Dyslexia and those who just need extra help in reading, spelling, and writing. She does lessons both online and at her home for students in grades 1 thru 6 and can be contacted at Franchini.Michelle@gmail.com
Read Smart Tulsa
7711 E 111th St #120
Tulsa, OK 74133
Phone: 918-559-7323
Website: readsmartlearning.com
Read Smart Broken Arrow
2267 N 9th St Suite #105
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-559-7323
Website: readsmartlearning.com
Read Smart Owasso
307 E. 2nd Ave. Suite A
Owasso, OK 74055
Phone: 918-559-7323
Website: readsmartlearning.com
Marcus Sippy
SipSavvy Strategies, LLC
Phone: 972-533-1742
Website: sipsavvystrategies@gmail.com
Axis Health Care
Bixby Clinic
Tulsa Hills Clinic
Sapulpa
Bartlesville Clinic
Inola Clinic
Pryor
Prague
Administration Office
LEAP ABA Autism Therapy Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy Naturalistic Child-led Therapy: https://www.playleaplearn.com/
SPOT for Kids Broken Arrow Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy: http://thespotforkids.com/
SPOT for Kids Jenks Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy: https://www.thespotforkids.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=16140272115587667752
Therapy and Beyond ABA, Speech and Occupational Therapy: https://www.therapyandbeyond.com/aba-therapy-jenks-ok/
Audiology Doctors of Tulsa: https://audiologydoctorsoftulsa.com/
American Hearing + Audiology: http://www.americanhearing.us/
Saint Francis Health System: https://www.saintfrancis.com/services/genetic-services/
The Griffin Promise Autism Clinic: http://www.thegriffinpromise.com/
ACES ABA – Autism Therapy Center: https://www.acesaba.com/location-tulsa/
Golden Steps ABA Therapy In Oklahoma: https://www.goldenstepsaba.com/aba-therapy-in-oklahoma
LEAP ABA Autism Therapy Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy Naturalistic Child-led Therapy: https://www.playleaplearn.com/
SPOT for Kids Broken Arrow Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy: http://thespotforkids.com/
SPOT for Kids Jenks Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy: https://www.thespotforkids.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=wix_google_business_profile&utm_campaign=16140272115587667752
Therapy and Beyond ABA, Speech and Occupational Therapy: https://www.therapyandbeyond.com/aba-therapy-jenks-ok/
Audiology Doctors of Tulsa: https://audiologydoctorsoftulsa.com/
American Hearing + Audiology: http://www.americanhearing.us/
Saint Francis Health System: https://www.saintfrancis.com/services/genetic-services/
The Griffin Promise Autism Clinic: http://www.thegriffinpromise.com/
ACES ABA – Autism Therapy Center: https://www.acesaba.com/location-tulsa/
Golden Steps ABA Therapy In Oklahoma: https://www.goldenstepsaba.com/aba-therapy-in-oklahoma
WEBSITES
ADDitude (https://www.additudemag.com/ )
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
TotallyADD (https://totallyadd.com/ )
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) (https://add.org/ )
ADHD Boss (https://www.adhdboss.com/ )
ADHD Institute (https://www.adhd-institute.com/ )
ADHD Awareness Month (https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/ )
Dr. Russell Barkley’s website (www.russellbarkley.org )
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) (https://adaa.org/ )
Anxiety.org (https://www.anxiety.org/ )
Calm Clinic (https://www.calmclinic.com/ )
Mind.org.uk - Anxiety https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/
Anxiety Canada (https://www.anxietycanada.com/ )
Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) (https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/ )
The Attachment & Bonding Center of Ohio (https://www.attachmentdisorderhealing.com/ )
Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) Blog (https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/blog/ )
The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) -
Attachment (https://www.nicabm.com/ )
The Theraplay Institute (https://theraplay.org/ )
Attachment Parenting International (https://attachmentparenting.org/ )
Autism Speaks (https://www.autismspeaks.org/ )
Autism Society (https://www.autism-society.org/ )
Autism Society of America (ASA) (https://www.autism-society.org/ )
Autism Research Institute (https://www.autism.com/ )
National Autistic Society (https://www.autism.org.uk/ )
Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation (https://www.autismspectrumdisorderfoundation.org/ )
Autism Resource Centre (ARC) (https://www.autismresourcecentre.com/ )
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) (https://www.dbsalliance.org/ )
International Bipolar Foundation (https://ibpf.org/ )
International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) (https://www.isbd.org/ )
Bipolar UK (https://www.bipolaruk.org/ )
Borderline Personality Group ( https://www.recoveryinternational.org/?gad_source=1&%3Bgclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcAT8bIWDRMyqAPz1TyFDPviZDaNRHFWwVAd9p4tcCgTmGwGSoU05b0aAjclEALw_wcB )
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
( https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/list-of-recommended-bpd-resources/ )
National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://helplinefaqs.nami.org/article/48-how-can-i-get-help-support-for-borderline-personality-disorder-bpd )
National Institute of Mental Health (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/digital-shareables/shareable-resources-on-borderline-personality-disorder )
Emotions Matter (https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/peer-resources )
Weill Cornell Medicine (https://weillcornell.org/news/borderline-personality-disorder-resources-treatments-and-support-for-patients-and-families )
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (https://www.nami.org/ )
HelpGuide - Depression (https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/depression.htm )
Beyond Blue (https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ )
The Depression Project (https://www.depressionproject.org/ )
Child Mind Institute (https://childmind.org/ )
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Facts for Families
Mayo Clinic - Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (www.mayoclinic.org )
Child Mind Institute - DMDD: A Guide for Parents ( https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-
to-disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder/ )
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) - DMDD (www.aacap.org )
Grief.com (https://grief.com/ )
The Dougy Center (https://www.dougy.org/ )
National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) (https://childrengrieve.org/ )
The Center for Complicated Grief (https://complicatedgrief.columbia.edu/ )
What's Your Grief (https://whatsyourgrief.com/ )
American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)(https://www.aaidd.org/ )
The Arc (https://thearc.org/ )
Special Olympics (https://www.specialolympics.org/ )
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) - Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities Branch (https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/idds )
American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) (https://aadmd.org/ )
Child Mind Institute - Language Disorders (www.childmind.org )
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) - Language
Disorders (https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/speech-and-language )
The Stuttering Foundation (https://www.stutteringhelp.org/ )
Communication Matters (https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/ )
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) (https://ldaamerica.org/ )
Understood (https://www.understood.org/ )
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) (https://dyslexiaida.org/ )
Dyslexia Help (https://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/ )
British Dyslexia Association (BDA) (https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ )
Learning Disabilities Online (www.ldonline.com )
The Dyslexia Foundation (www.yesread.org )
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity (www.dyslexia.yale.edu )
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) (https://iocdf.org/ )
OCD-UK (https://www.ocduk.org/ )
Beyond OCD (https://beyondocd.org/ )
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) - OCD
(https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd )
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - OCD
(https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd )
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) (https://www.aacap.org/ )
Child Mind Institute (www.childmind.org )
Understood - Oppositional Defiant Disorder (www.understood.org )
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) - Oppositional Defiant
Disorder (www.aacap.org )
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ )
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Schizophrenia (https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Schizophrenia/ )
Rethink Mental Illness (https://www.rethink.org/ )
SANE Australia - Schizophrenia (https://www.sane.org/information-stories/the-sane-
blog/schizophrenia )
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW (https://www.sfnsw.org.au/ )
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation (https://www.spdfoundation.net/ )
STAR Institute for Sensory Processing (https://www.spdstar.org/ )
The Inspired Treehouse - Sensory Processing
(https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/category/sensory-processing/ )
Sensory Smarts (https://www.sensorysmarts.com/ )
Your Kids Table - Sensory Activities (https://yourkidstable.com/sensory-activities/ )
Therapy Fun Zone - Sensory Activities (https://therapyfunzone.net/blog/category/occupational-therapy/sensory/ )
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support (https://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/ )
Spiral Foundations (https://thespiralfoundation.org/adults-and-adolescents-toolkit/ )
Neurodivergent Insights (https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/sensory-issues-in-adults )
Star Institute (https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/adults )
Neurodiverging (https://www.neurodiverging.com/what-helps-adults-with-sensory-processing-disorder/ )
ADDitude (https://www.additudemag.com/sensory-processing-disorder-in-adults/ )
Sensory Friendly Solutions (https://www.sensoryfriendly.net/how-to-manage-sensory-overload-in-adults/ )
Super Duper Publications - Articulation Disorders (www.superduperinc.com )
Speech and Language Kids - Articulation Disorder (https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/category/disorders/articulation/ )
Speech Buddies - Articulation Disorder (www.speechbuddy.com )
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - Articulation Disorders
(https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Articulation-Disorders/ )
Speech Pathology Australia - Articulation Disorder (www.speechpathologyaustralia.org )
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (https://www.drugabuse.gov/ )
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (https://www.aa.org/ )
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ )
SMART Recovery (https://www.smartrecovery.org/)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) (https://www.nctsn.org/ )
National Center for PTSD (https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ )
Trauma Recovery (https://www.traumarecovery.com/ )
ADDitude (https://www.additudemag.com/ )
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
TotallyADD (https://totallyadd.com/ )
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) (https://add.org/ )
ADHD Boss (https://www.adhdboss.com/ )
ADHD Institute (https://www.adhd-institute.com/ )
ADHD Awareness Month (https://adhdawarenessmonth.org/ )
Dr. Russell Barkley’s website (www.russellbarkley.org )
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) (https://adaa.org/ )
Anxiety.org (https://www.anxiety.org/ )
Calm Clinic (https://www.calmclinic.com/ )
Mind.org.uk - Anxiety https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/
Anxiety Canada (https://www.anxietycanada.com/ )
Super Duper Publications - Articulation Disorders (https://www.superduperinc.com/handouts/pdf/128_ArticulationDisorder.pdf)
Speech and Language Kids - Articulation Disorder (https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/category/disorders/articulation/)
Speech Buddies - Articulation Disorder (https://www.speechbuddy.com/blog/child-speech-disorders/articulation-disorders/)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - Articulation Disorders (https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Articulation-Disorders/)
Speech Pathology Australia - Articulation Disorder (https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Fact_Sheets/Communication_Disorders/Articulation_Disorder/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Fact_Sheets/Communication_Disorders/Articulation_Disorder.aspx)
Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) (https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/ )
The Attachment & Bonding Center of Ohio (https://www.attachmentdisorderhealing.com/ )
Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN) Blog (https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/blog/ )
The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) -
Attachment (https://www.nicabm.com/ )
The Theraplay Institute (https://theraplay.org/ )
Attachment Parenting International (https://attachmentparenting.org/ )
Autism Speaks (https://www.autismspeaks.org/ )
Autism Society (https://www.autism-society.org/ )
Autism Society of America (ASA) (https://www.autism-society.org/ )
Autism Research Institute (https://www.autism.com/ )
National Autistic Society (https://www.autism.org.uk/ )
Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation (https://www.autismspectrumdisorderfoundation.org/ )
Autism Resource Centre (ARC) (https://www.autismresourcecentre.com/ )
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) (https://www.dbsalliance.org/ )
International Bipolar Foundation (https://ibpf.org/ )
International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) (https://www.isbd.org/ )
Bipolar UK (https://www.bipolaruk.org/ )
Borderline Personality Group ( https://www.recoveryinternational.org/?gad_source=1&%3Bgclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcAT8bIWDRMyqAPz1TyFDPviZDaNRHFWwVAd9p4tcCgTmGwGSoU05b0aAjclEALw_wcB )
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
( https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/list-of-recommended-bpd-resources/ )
National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://helplinefaqs.nami.org/article/48-how-can-i-get-help-support-for-borderline-personality-disorder-bpd )
National Institute of Mental Health (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/digital-shareables/shareable-resources-on-borderline-personality-disorder )
Emotions Matter (https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/peer-resources )
Weill Cornell Medicine (https://weillcornell.org/news/borderline-personality-disorder-resources-treatments-and-support-for-patients-and-families )
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (https://www.nami.org/ )
HelpGuide - Depression (https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/depression.htm )
Beyond Blue (https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ )
The Depression Project (https://www.depressionproject.org/ )
Child Mind Institute (https://childmind.org/ )
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Facts for Families
Mayo Clinic - Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (www.mayoclinic.org )
Child Mind Institute - DMDD: A Guide for Parents ( https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-
to-disruptive-mood-dysregulation-disorder/ )
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) - DMDD (www.aacap.org )
Grief.com (https://grief.com/ )
The Dougy Center (https://www.dougy.org/ )
National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) (https://childrengrieve.org/ )
The Center for Complicated Grief (https://complicatedgrief.columbia.edu/ )
What's Your Grief (https://whatsyourgrief.com/ )
American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)(https://www.aaidd.org/ )
The Arc (https://thearc.org/ )
Special Olympics (https://www.specialolympics.org/ )
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) - Intellectual and
Developmental Disabilities Branch (https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/idds )
American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) (https://aadmd.org/ )
Child Mind Institute - Language Disorders (www.childmind.org )
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) - Language
Disorders (https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/speech-and-language )
The Stutering Foundation (https://www.stutteringhelp.org/ )
Communication Matters (https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/ )
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) (https://ldaamerica.org/ )
Understood (https://www.understood.org/ )
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) (https://dyslexiaida.org/ )
Dyslexia Help (https://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/ )
British Dyslexia Association (BDA) (https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ )
Learning Disabilities Online (www.ldonline.com )
The Dyslexia Foundation (www.yesread.org )
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity (www.dyslexia.yale.edu )
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) (https://iocdf.org/ )
OCD-UK (https://www.ocduk.org/ )
Beyond OCD (https://beyondocd.org/ )
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) - OCD
(https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd )
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - OCD
(https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd )
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) (https://www.aacap.org/ )
Child Mind Institute (www.childmind.org )
Understood - Oppositional Defiant Disorder (www.understood.org )
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) - Oppositional Defiant
Disorder (www.aacap.org )
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ )
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Schizophrenia (https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Schizophrenia/ )
Rethink Mental Illness (https://www.rethink.org/ )
SANE Australia - Schizophrenia (https://www.sane.org/information-stories/the-sane-
blog/schizophrenia )
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW (https://www.sfnsw.org.au/ )
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation (https://www.spdfoundation.net/ )
STAR Institute for Sensory Processing (https://www.spdstar.org/ )
The Inspired Treehouse - Sensory Processing
(https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/category/sensory-processing/ )
Sensory Smarts (https://www.sensorysmarts.com/ )
Your Kids Table - Sensory Activities (https://yourkidstable.com/sensory-activities/ )
Therapy Fun Zone - Sensory Activities (https://therapyfunzone.net/blog/category/occupational-therapy/sensory/ )
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support (https://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/ )
Spiral Foundations (https://thespiralfoundation.org/adults-and-adolescents-toolkit/ )
Neurodivergent Insights (https://neurodivergentinsights.com/blog/sensory-issues-in-adults )
Star Institute (https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/adults )
Neurodiverging (https://www.neurodiverging.com/what-helps-adults-with-sensory-processing-disorder/ )
ADDitude (https://www.additudemag.com/sensory-processing-disorder-in-adults/ )
Sensory Friendly Solutions (https://www.sensoryfriendly.net/how-to-manage-sensory-overload-in-adults/ )
Super Duper Publications - Articulation Disorders (www.superduperinc.com )
Speech and Language Kids - Articulation Disorder (https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/category/disorders/articulation/ )
Speech Buddies - Articulation Disorder (www.speechbuddy.com )
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - Articulation Disorders
(https://www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Clinical-Topics/Articulation-Disorders/ )
Speech Pathology Australia - Articulation Disorder (www.speechpathologyaustralia.org )
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (https://www.drugabuse.gov/ )
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (https://www.aa.org/ )
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ )
SMART Recovery (https://www.smartrecovery.org/)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) (https://www.nctsn.org/ )
National Center for PTSD (https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ )
Trauma Recovery (https://www.traumarecovery.com/ )
- Auditory Sensitivities:
- Use noise-canceling headphones or earplugs to reduce background noise.
- Create a quiet space or "sensory retreat" where the person can go to escape overwhelming sounds.
- Play soothing, consistent background noise (e.g., white noise machines, fans) to mask disruptive sounds.
- Gradually expose the person to different sounds in a controlled manner to build tolerance (desensitization).
- Visual Sensitivities:
- Reduce visual clutter in the environment to minimize distractions.
- Use soft, natural lighting instead of harsh fluorescent lights; consider dimmable lights.
- Provide sunglasses or tinted lenses to reduce glare and brightness.
- Implement visual schedules and clear, simple visual cues to aid in organization and reduce anxiety.
- Tactile Sensitivities:
- Choose clothing with soft, seamless fabrics and remove tags to avoid irritation.
- Introduce different textures gradually, starting with those the person is more comfortable with.
- Use weighted blankets or compression garments to provide calming deep pressure.
- Provide fidget tools or textured objects for the person to touch, which can help desensitize and soothe.
- Taste/Oral Sensitivities:
- Offer foods with mild flavors and smooth textures initially, gradually introducing new tastes and textures.
- Use oral sensory tools like chewable jewelry or oral motor exercises to help desensitize the mouth.
- Allow the person to explore food through smell and touch before tasting.
- Olfactory Sensitivities:
- Avoid strong perfumes, scented products, and harsh cleaning chemicals.
- Introduce pleasant, mild scents in the environment, such as essential oils diffused lightly.
- Allow the person to carry a scent they find comforting (e.g., a scented handkerchief) to use when needed.
- Proprioceptive Sensitivities:
- Engage in activities that provide deep pressure input, like joint compressions, bear hugs, or weighted vests.
- Encourage participation in heavy work activities, such as carrying heavy objects, pushing, pulling, or climbing.
- Use tools like therapy balls, resistance bands, or body socks for proprioceptive feedback.
- Vestibular Sensitivities:
- Provide gentle, rhythmic movements (e.g., rocking in a chair, swinging) to help calm the vestibular system.
- Gradually introduce activities that challenge balance and spatial orientation, like balance beams or obstacle courses.
- Use activities that involve slow, controlled movements rather than fast or unpredictable motions.
BOOKS
For Children:
- Book: "The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD" (2006)
Author: John F. Taylor
ISBN: 978-1575420238
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5 (based on 361 reviews)
- Book: "All Dogs Have ADHD" (2008)
Author: Kathy Hoopmann
ISBN: 978-1843106517
- Book: "Taking A.D.D. to School" (1996)
Author: Ellen Weiner
ISBN: 978-0807588991
- Book: "What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD" (2007)
Author: Dawn Huebner
ISBN: 978-1591478058
Adults:
- Book: "Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder" (2011)
Author: Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
ISBN: 978-0307743152
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 1,213 reviews)
- Book: "You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder" (1995)
Author: Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo
ISBN: 978-0743264482
- Book: "ADHD: What Everyone Needs to Know" (2016)
Author: Stephen P. Hinshaw
ISBN: 978-0190223793
- Book: "ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction - from Childhood Through Adulthood" (2020)
Author: Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
ISBN: 978-0593188710
- Book: "The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps" (2010)
Author: Melissa Orlov
ISBN: 978-0970950510
- Book: "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" (2020)
Author: Edmund J. Bourne
ISBN: 978-1684034838
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5 (based on 5,681 reviews)
- Book: "The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety & Worry" (2008)
Author: Lisa M. Schab
ISBN: 978-1572246034
- Book: "My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind" (2014)
Author: Scott Stossel
ISBN: 978-0307277938
- Book: "Don't Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry" (2017)
Author: Jennifer Shannon
ISBN: 978-1626255067
- Book: "The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points" (2015)
Author: Alice Boyes Ph.D.
ISBN: 978-0143109098
- Book: "Treatment of Language and Speech Disorders in Children" (2019)
Author: Marshalla, P.
ISBN: 978-0-9889647-2-8
- Book: "Clinical Management of Articulatory and Phonologic Disorders" (2019)
Author: Jacqueline Bauman-Waengler
ISBN: 978-1635501047
- Book: "Articulation and Phonological Disorders: Speech Sound Disorders in Children" (2018)
Authors: Jacqueline Bauman-Waengler and A. Lynn Williams
ISBN: 978-0134800333
- Book: "Speech Sound Disorders: Basic Concepts in Assessment and Intervention" (2017)
Author: Paul A. Hoffman
ISBN: 978-0133352047
- Book: "Phonological Assessment and Treatment of Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children: A Dual-Level Text" (2016)
Authors: Adriana Peña-Brooks and M. Hegde
ISBN: 978-1-4963-4424-2
- Book: "Attachment in Psychotherapy" (2013)
Author: David J. Wallin
ISBN: 978-1462504832
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5 (based on 355 reviews)
- Book: "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" (2015)
Author: Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
ISBN: 978-0143127741
- Book: "Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive" (2004)
Author: Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell
ISBN: 978-0399165108
- Book: "Nurturing Resilience: Helping Clients Move Forward from Developmental Trauma--An Integrative Somatic Approach" (2018)
Author: Kathy L. Kain and Stephen J. Terrell
ISBN: 978-0393711327
- Book: "Attachment-Focused Parenting: Effective Strategies to Care for Children" (2014)
Author: Daniel A. Hughes
ISBN: 978-0393710757
- Book: "The Autism Discussion Page" (2014)
Author: Bill Nason
ISBN: 978-1849059944
Amazon Rating: 4.8/5 (based on 582 reviews)
- Book: "Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" (2005)
Author: Ellen Notbohm
ISBN: 978-1935274650
- Book: "The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism" (2013)
Author: Naoki Higashida
ISBN: 978-0812994865
- Book: "Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism" (2015)
Author: Barry M. Prizant
ISBN: 978-1476776248
- Book: "The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed" (2013)
Author: Temple Grandin and Richard Panek
ISBN: 978-0547636450
- Book: "Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide" (2019)
Author: David J. Miklowitz
ISBN: 978-1462541462
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 481 reviews)
- Book: "Bipolar, Not So Much: Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression" (2017)
Author: Chris Aiken and James Phelps
ISBN: 978-0393711747
- Book: "Welcome to the Jungle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bipolar but Were Too Freaked Out to Ask" (2010)
Author: Hilary T. Smith
ISBN: 978-1600940473
- Book: "Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner" (2012)
Author: Julie A. Fast and John D. Preston
ISBN: 978-1608822195
- Book: "The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know" (2002)
Author: David J. Miklowitz
ISBN: 978-1606235423
- Book: "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" (1999)
Author: David D. Burns
ISBN: 978-0380810338
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 5,270 reviews)
- Book: "The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs" (2009)
Author: Stephen S. Ilardi
ISBN: 978-0738213880
- Book: "Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think" (1995)
Author: Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky
ISBN: 978-1462520429
- Book: "Reasons to Stay Alive" (2015)
Author: Matt Haig
ISBN: 978-0143128724
- Book: "Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope" (2018)
Author: Johann Hari
ISBN: 978-1632868305
- Book: "Understanding Your Child's Puzzling Behavior: A Guide for Parents of Children with Behavioral, Social, and Learning Challenges" (2007)
Author: Steven E. Curtis
ISBN: 978-0312302821
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 136 reviews)
- Book: "Parenting the Explosive Child: The New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children" (2005)
Author: Ross W. Greene
ISBN: 978-0060931026
- Book: "The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children" (2014)
Author: Ross W. Greene
ISBN: 978-0062270450
- Book: "Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child" (2016)
Author: Ross W. Greene
ISBN: 978-1476723747
- Book: "Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges" (2019)
Author: Mona Delahooke
ISBN: 978-1683732273
- Book: "The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses" (2009)
Author: John W. James and Russell Friedman
ISBN: 978-0061686078
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5 (based on 3,222 reviews)
- Book: "Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief" (1994)
Author: Martha Whitmore Hickman
ISBN: 978-0380773387
- Book: "A Grief Observed" (1961)
Author: C.S. Lewis
ISBN: 978-0060652388
- Book: "It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand" (2017)
Author: Megan Devine
ISBN: 978-1622039074
- Book: "It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand" (2017)
Author: Megan Devine
ISBN: 978-1622039074
- Book: "The Complete Guide to Understanding Mental Health, Mental Illness, and Intellectual Disability" (2015)
Author: Michelle S. Ballan
ISBN: 978-1442258001
- Book: "Mental Health in Intellectual Disabilities: A Reader" (2017)
Editor: Nick Bouras and Geraldine Holt
ISBN: 978-1107535207
- Book: "Intellectual Disability: Understanding Its Development, Causes, Classification, Evaluation, and Treatment" (2010)
Author: James C. Harris
ISBN: 978-0195305865
- Book: "Intellectual Disability and Mental Health: A Training Manual in Dual Diagnosis" (2019)
Author: Angela Hassiotis and Diana Andrea Barron
ISBN: 978-3030264425
- Book: "Handbook of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" (2020)
Editors: John W. Jacobson, James A. Mulick, and Johannes Rojahn
ISBN: 978-3319446892
- Book: "Assessment of Language Disorders in Children" (2016)
Author: Rebecca J. McCauley and Marc E. Fey
ISBN: 978-1598572861
- Book: "Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Communicating" (2018)
Authors: Rhea Paul and Courtenay Norbury
ISBN: 978-0323442343
- Book: "Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective" (2017)
Authors: Robert E. Owens Jr. and Dale Evan Metz
ISBN: 978-0133352030
- Book: "Speech and Language Disorders in Children: Implications for the Social Security Administration’s Supplemental Security Income Program" (2016)
Committee on the Evaluation of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Program for Children with Speech Disorders and Language Disorders; Board on the Health of Select Populations; Institute of Medicine
ISBN: 978-0309317871
- Book: "Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention" (2014)
Author: Robert E. Owens Jr.
ISBN: 978-0133123715
- Book: "Overcoming Dyslexia: Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated" (2005)
Author: Sally Shaywitz M.D.
ISBN: 978-0679781592
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 1,077 reviews)
- Book: "Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain" (2011)
Author: Brock L. Eide and Fernette F. Eide
ISBN: 978-0452297920
- Book: "The Dyscalculia Toolkit: Supporting Learning Difficulties in Maths" (2014)
Author: Ronit Bird
ISBN: 978-1412947162
- Book: "Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level" (2003)
Author: Sally Shaywitz M.D
ISBN: 978-0679781592
- Book: "Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level" (2003)
Author: Sally Shaywitz M.D.
ISBN: 978-0679781592
- Book: "Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior" (1996)
Author: Jeffrey M. Schwartz
ISBN: 978-0062561435
- Book: "The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" (2010)
Authors: Bruce M. Hyman and Cherlene Pedrick
ISBN: 978-1572249219
- Book: "Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty" (2014)
Author: Jonathan Grayson
ISBN: 978-0425273890
- Book: "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well" (2014)
Author: Fred Penzel
ISBN: 978-0199313798
- Book: "The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" (2018)
Authors: Jon Hershfield and Tom Corboy
ISBN: 978-1626258921
- Book: "The Defiant Child: A Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder" (1998)
Author: Douglas A. Riley
ISBN: 978-0878339631
Amazon Rating: 4.6/5 (based on 362 reviews)
- Book: "The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child: With No Pills, No Therapy, No Contest of Wills" (2008)
Author: Alan E. Kazdin
ISBN: 978-0618773671
- Book: "Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach" (1999)
Author: Howard Glasser
ISBN: 978-0967050702
- Book: "Parenting Your Child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder: A 7-Step Program for Restoring Peace and Harmony at Home" (2016)
Author: Pat Harvey and Jeanine Penzo
ISBN: 978-1626251366
- Book: "The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children" (2014)
Author: Ross W. Greene
ISBN: 978-0062270450
- Book: "Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Patients, and Providers" (2019)
Author: E. Fuller Torrey
ISBN: 978-0062669568
Amazon Rating: 4.7/5 (based on 757 reviews)
- Book: "I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help! How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Accept Treatment" (2010)
Author: Xavier Amador
ISBN: 978-0967718934
- Book: "The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness" (2008)
Author: Elyn R. Saks
ISBN: 978-1401309442
- Book: "Schizophrenia for Dummies" (2008)
Author: Jerome Levine and Irene S. Levine
ISBN: 978-0470259274
- Book: "Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Patients, and Providers" (2019)
Author: E. Fuller Torrey
ISBN: 978-0062669568
- Book: "The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder" (2006)
Author: Carol Kranowitz
ISBN: 978-0399531653
- Book: "Sensory Processing 101" (2015)
Authors: Dayna Abraham, Claire Heffron, Pam Braley, and Lauren Drobnjak
ISBN: 978-0996615217
- Book: "The Everything Parent's Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder: The Information and Treatment Options You Need to Help Your Child with SPD" (2014)
Author: Terri Mauro
ISBN: 978-1440569673
- Book: "Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues" (2009)
Authors: Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske
ISBN: 978-0143115341
- Book: "Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder" (2014)
Author: Lucy Jane Miller
ISBN: 978-0399167821
- Book: "The Alcohol Experiment: A 30-day, Alcohol-Free Challenge to Interrupt Your Habits and Help You Take Control" (2019)
Author: Annie Grace
ISBN: 978-0525537255
- Book: "Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy" (2013)
Author: David Sheff
ISBN: 978-0544112322
- Book: "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction" (2010)
Author: Gabor Maté
ISBN: 978-0676977417
- Book: "The Recovery Book: Answers to All Your Questions About Addiction and Alcoholism and Finding Health and Happiness in Sobriety" (2014)
Authors: Al J. Mooney, Arlene Eisenberg, and Howard Eisenberg
ISBN: 978-0761176114
- Book: "Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction" (2017)
Author: Maia Szalavitz
ISBN: 978-1250055821
- Book: "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" (2015)
Author: Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
ISBN: 978-0143127741
Amazon Rating: 4.8/5 (based on 22,209 reviews)
- Book: "Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma" (1997)
Author: Peter A. Levine
ISBN: 978-1556432330
- Book: "The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment" (2000)
Author: Babette Rothschild
ISBN: 978-0393703278
- Book: "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma" (2013)
Author: Pete Walker
ISBN: 978-1492871842
- Book: "The Body Remembers Volume 2: Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment" (2017)
Author: Babette Rothschild
ISBN: 978-0393713079
- Use noise-canceling headphones or earplugs to reduce background noise.
- Create a quiet space or "sensory retreat" where the person can go to escape overwhelming sounds.
- Play soothing, consistent background noise (e.g., white noise machines, fans) to mask disruptive sounds.
- Gradually expose the person to different sounds in a controlled manner to build tolerance (desensitization).
- Reduce visual clutter in the environment to minimize distractions.
- Use soft, natural lighting instead of harsh fluorescent lights; consider dimmable lights.
- Provide sunglasses or tinted lenses to reduce glare and brightness.
- Implement visual schedules and clear, simple visual cues to aid in organization and reduce anxiety.
- Choose clothing with soft, seamless fabrics and remove tags to avoid irritation.
- Introduce different textures gradually, starting with those the person is more comfortable with.
- Use weighted blankets or compression garments to provide calming deep pressure.
- Provide fidget tools or textured objects for the person to touch, which can help desensitize and soothe.
- Offer foods with mild flavors and smooth textures initially, gradually introducing new tastes and textures.
- Use oral sensory tools like chewable jewelry or oral motor exercises to help desensitize the mouth.
- Allow the person to explore food through smell and touch before tasting.
- Avoid strong perfumes, scented products, and harsh cleaning chemicals.
- Introduce pleasant, mild scents in the environment, such as essential oils diffused lightly.
- Allow the person to carry a scent they find comforting (e.g., a scented handkerchief) to use when needed.
- Engage in activities that provide deep pressure input, like joint compressions, bear hugs, or weighted vests.
- Encourage participation in heavy work activities, such as carrying heavy objects, pushing, pulling, or climbing.
- Use tools like therapy balls, resistance bands, or body socks for proprioceptive feedback.
- Provide gentle, rhythmic movements (e.g., rocking in a chair, swinging) to help calm the vestibular system.
- Gradually introduce activities that challenge balance and spatial orientation, like balance beams or obstacle courses.
- Use activities that involve slow, controlled movements rather than fast or unpredictable motions.
