Saturday, May 24, 2014

a letter from the SPD foundation

We have an unprecedented opportunity to prove occupational therapy works for SPD. 

Last summer Drs. Marco and Mukherjee, researchers at UCSF, published a study (see #1 below) documenting differences in MRI scans of brains of children with SPD from the brains of children with Autism and ADHD. They are ready to collaborate with the SPD Foundation and STAR Center to conduct MRI scans before treatment and after treatment to see the actual differences in the brain from therapy. What an exciting opportunity... and timely! Last week The Washington Post (see #2 Below) reported that "Most experts believe OT can help children with sensory processing issues, but some, ... caution that there's little scientific evidence to prove it."

It's time to PROVE IT! We need your help!
If everyone receiving this message donates $10 we can fund this study and get real answers about therapy. It's really easy to do.


That's it!

Please, please donate $10 or more today and help show the real impact of therapy.

Thank you!  





Thursday, May 15, 2014

Is Your Daughter or Son Struggling to Achieve their Potential?

Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School believes "every young person can succeed if given the right tools and learning environment. For over 40 years," they "have been offering an intimate, supportive private school for students with needs not typically addressed by a traditional school setting. Visit" the school "and discover how" they "can help overcome obstacles and create a path to success."


Saturday, May 3, 2014

Parenting the Positive Discipline Way

positive discipline
register now for the workshop starting next week at 
(new time!! 7:30)

CE Hours Granted

May 6, 2014 - 7:30-9pm

May 13, 20, 27 2014 - 7:00-8:30pm

Elizabeth Musto Room, 1950 Marine Drive



Positive discipline is based on Adler's belief that all human beings are equal and deserving of being treated with dignity and respect.



Parents (and teachers) have an obligation to provide opportunities for children to develop responsibility and motivations. We can turn the challenges we have with our children into the opportunities to develop the characteristics and life skills we want our children to possess. We'll learn how in the 4-part workshop series starting next week at 7:30!


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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects at least one in twenty children. Children with SPD don't process or experience sensory information the way other typical children do; therfore, they don't behave the way other children do. They struggle to perform tasks that come easier for other children. Consequently they suffer a loss of quality in their social, personal, emotional and academic life.

The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation is dedicated to continue their research into the knowledge and treatment of SPD, so that, as Lucy Jane Miller writes in her book "Sensations Kids", "the millions of sensational children currently "muddling through" daily life will enjoy the same hope and help that research and recognition already have bestowed on coutless other conditions that once baffled science and disrupted lives."