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The Learning Tower
$203.95
Q6242
This versatile piece is a must have for all homes with small children. What it is is a sturdy, non-tip structure that safely and securely lifts a child up to counter height! No more wobbly step stools with narrow platforms to fall off of or kitchen chairs pushed up to the sink, only to slide out from under them as they watch or play. Made of birch with a durable, high gloss, lead free finish that cleans with a damp cloth. Comes with railings on 4 sides to support child as they climb in and out and to keep them from falling once in the Tower. Wide enough for 2 children the 15"x18" platform height adjusts quickly and easily to grow with the child from ages 18 months to 6 years. For some children the enclosed space and standing nature of their position will positively impact their behavior. They may become calmer and more alert and focused when using the Tower. Well designed, easy to assemble, multi-award winning. Makes shared time in the kitchen with your children such a fun, safe, and stree free experience you will wonder how you ever got along without the Learning Tower!

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Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
$26.95
X8529
By Dr. Lucy Jane Miller
Dr. Miller has been investigating, analyzing and explaining Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) for over 30 years. Now, in her book, Sensational Kids, she offers families, teachers and other professionals who live and work with SPD, her lifetime of insights as a clinician, and her knowledge as the disorder’s leading research scientist. The book provides comprehensive explanations for the 3 main types of SPD and outlines the early warning signs to help parents identify, understand and get treatment for their child’s particular disorder. In clear, accessible terms, she also explains the science of SPD, causes and intervention methods. The 5 case studies are especially helpful in illustrating typical vs. atypical sensory development. Comprehensive and compassionate, this should be every therapist’s, teachers and parents “go-to” book for questions about sensory processing issues.

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Motor-Free Visual Perception Test - 3
By Ronald P. Colarusso/Donald D. Hammill The MVPT-3 is designed for screening and research purposes for those professionals who need a quick, reliable and valid measure of overall visual ability in children and adults (ages 4-94) The MVPT-3 requires no physical or motoric response from the individual being tested and so is especially useful with those who may have a physical disability or motor incoordination. The MVPT-3 assesses the following sub-areas of visual perception; Visual Discrimination, Spatial Relationships, Visual Memory, Figure-Ground, Visual Closure. The revised test features new normative data on a wider sampling and provides reliability and validity studies. The MVPT-3 takes about 25 minutes to administer and scoring is very easy.

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• MVPT-3 Complete Test Kit	$140.00	X5744
• MVPT-3 Refill Pack	$30.00	x5746

Mighty Fine Motor Fun: Fine Motor Activities for Young Children
$14.95
X9546
Written specifically for teachers. Christy Isbell's new 140 page book provides the tools and information needed to teach fine motor skills to children 3-5 years old. Using her occupational therapy background, Ms. Isbell covers a wide range of current reserach on fine motor development, from differences between boys and girls to guideposts for what is developmentally appropriate for children at each age; to development of pre-writing and pre-scissor skills. The playful and absorbing activiites are organized by age and are perfect for large and small group instruction. a valuable resource and reference for teachers of young children or for anyone who needs to undersand how to impact and advance fine motor coordination.

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Schoodles – 2nd Edition Pediatric Fine Motor Assessment
$64.95
X4290
by Marie Frank OTR & Amy Wing, OTR This performance based observation tool was developed to expedite the evaluation process of fine motor skills while maintaining relevance to classroom function and success in school. The tool is divided into 3 sections; the therapist guide and 2 skill assessment sections. The therapist guide is very important and should be read by all, especially new or less experienced pediatric therapists. The therapist guide provides a brief explanation of each task in the workbook, including guidelines regarding what types of observations a therapist should be making with each task and what those observations might mean. The first evaluation section involves Classroom Skills and the tasks are found in the reproducable workbook section. The tasks are presented developmentally using engaging kid friendly graphics. If the child has problems with the workbook classroom tasks, completing the Supporting Skill activities will help you understand why the child is having problems with school related tasks. The second group of activities addressed the supporting/underlying skills needed to achieve quality fine motor outcomes. The evaluation comes contained in a 3 ring binder for easy access to reproducible pages. Includes a closeable pouch for storing small needed items. Schoodles is an informative, self contained, grab and go tool for the busy therapist!

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Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular – Visual Protocol for Moving, Looking and Listening
$39.00
X4660
Authors Mary Kawar MS, OTR and Sheila Frick OTR continue their quest to provide practical treatment guidelines for Sensory Processing Dysfunction with this 2nd book in their Handbooks for Innovative Practice Series. The vestibular system, as a bridge between sensory processing and movement control, plays a major role in everything we do including looking and listening. Astronaut training presents a long-awaited protocol for improving function in the Vestibular-Auditory-Visual Triad. Handbook and Companion Music CD.

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Core Concepts in Action
$33.95
X4662
In this book by Sheila Frick, OTR and Mary Kawar, MS, OTR readers will find inviting, affordable, easily implemented movement activities for children of all ages with diverse sensory processing and motor control issues. The emphasis is placed on activating core musculature to achieve deeper respiration and to increase core strength and endurance. When deep muscles are engaged, postural control and breath support are effortless, the body moves with ease and fluidity. The child is free to execute complex reasoning for communication, problem solving, planning, organizing and executing life tasks and roles. Handbook and companion CD.

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Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew
$14.95
X3000
By Ellen Notbahm
The author, is a columnist, consultant and parent of a child with autism. She wrote this book, and the article it grew out of, in an attempt to give voice to those who are largely unheard. To help all of us understand the world as the child with autism experiences it and to grant legitimacy and worth to their different way of thinking and being. This book will equip readers with a simple understanding of autism’s most basic elements. Sensory processing challenges, speech/language delays, social interaction impairments, self esteem issues). Increased knowledge breeds understanding and changes expectations. This has a tremendous impact on the autistic child’s journey toward a happy, productive and independent adulthood. A must read for professionals and para-professionals, but also for grandparents, bus drivers, babysitters, coaches, clergy, neighbors, dentists, barbers, etc.

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Learning To Get Along Book Series - "Are not"
This wonderful series of books is offered in hard cover for the younger child and soft covered for the slightly older child. HARD COVER: This wonderful series of four 24 page board books help toddlers and pre-school aged children learn to behave responsibly and respectfully toward themselves and others. Simple child friendly language and inviting, upbeat full color illustrations teach and reinforce important concepts and alternative behaviors. Virtually indestructible, the books are perfect for home, daycare and preschool settings. May also be helpful for older children as a jump off place for building their own”Social Stories”. Each book provides helpful tips for parents and caregivers. SOFT COVER: Longer, expanded version of the titles from the Learning to Get Along series. For older children, these 40 page books cover each topic in detail using more sophisticated language and meaningful examples. Both books also include a section for adults with discussion starter ideas and supplemental activities. A must for kindergarten and early elementary classrooms, after school programs and the home.

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• Hands Are Not for Hitting - Hard cover	$9.95	X7111	Quantity
• Feet Are Not for Kicking - Hard cover	$9.95	X7110	Quantity
• Words Are Not for Hurting - Hard cover	$9.95	X7114	Quantity
• Teeth Are Not For Biting - Hard cover	$9.95	X7112	Quantity
• Tails are Not for Pulling - Hard cover	$9.95	X7152	Quantity
• Germs are Not for Sharing - Hard cover	$9.95	X7153	Quantity
• Hands Are Not for Hitting - Soft Cover	$11.95	X7116	Quantity
• Words Are Not for Hurting- Soft Cover	$11.95	X7117	Quantity
• Tails are Not for Pulling - Soft Cover	$11.95	X0005	Quantity
• Germs are Not for Sharing - Soft Cover	$11.95	X0003	Quantity

Out of Sync Child Has Fun
$14.95
X7841
Carol Kranowitz, MA, author of one of the most widely read and recognized books on SI Dysfunction, The Out Of Sync Child, continues her significant work with this companion volume.

This new book features more than 100 playful activities to develop and organize a child’s brain and body while adding a few more smiles to their day. Arranged into chapters covering the tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive, visual, auditory, olfactory, and gustatory senses and the skill areas of oral-motor, motor planning, fine motor and bilateral coordination.

All activities are fully explained with the following types of information provided: material lists, preparation hints, specific directions for the adult, variations and suggestions for expanding the child’s play, benefits of the activity, and coping tips when the child may be resistive to participating. An amazing resource parents, teachers and therapists will reach for again and again.

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The Out of Sync Child - Book
$14.00
X7800
Written by a teacher for parents, teachers, administrators and all other professionals interested in learning about SI dysfunction. The book is easy to read and understand and is very comprehensive in it’s presentation of a complex subject. Realistic examples of children and their behavior are given throughout to assist the reader in applying the information . The author, Carol Kranowitz, has more then 20 years of teaching experience, many of which were spent working closely with Dr. Lynn Balzer-Martin, an Occupational Therapist who specializes in identification and treatment of sensory integration dysfunction.

The book includes topics such as:

Recognizing SI dysfunction both at home and at school
How to tell if your child has a problem with tactile, vestibular or proprioceptive sensation
What is and is not SI dysfunction
Diagnosis and treatment
Strategies for home and school

Case examples are given throughout.

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Visual Time Timer
The concept of how much time is left, is difficult to grasp, especially for our special education students. These unique timers provide a clear visual display of the time remaining. Set to any time between 1-60 minutes, time is up when the red shield is no longer visible. Timers run silently but now have the option of a single auditory cue to indicate the end of that session. You can set the auditory responce mode or not, depending on need. Sorry, no auditory feature available on the wall model. Easy to read dials; battery operated (1 AA-not included). The small personal timers are great for keeping individual students motivated, so you may need more than one.

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• Visual Time Timer - Personal with Auditory (3"x3")	$29.95	X9223-B	Quantity
• Visual Time Timer - Original-with auditory (8”x8”)	$34.95	X9201	Quantity
• Visual Time Timer - Wall; NO Auditory (12"x12")	$39.95	X9245	Quantity

Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration (Booklet Only)
$14.95
X7842
A terrific accompanying text to the audiotape of the same name, but this book is also a valuable resource on its own. Provides information on: the definition of SI and OT; how sensory processing impacts classroom performance and behaviors; characteristics of specific sensory system dysfunction; behavioral characteristics of SID at different ages; glossary of terms and lots of resource references. Approximately 60 pages of easy to use forms, checklists and practical tools for every teacher, parent and therapist who has children with sensory integration challenges.

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Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration
$21.95
X7806
A truly excellent 90-minute audio tape produced for teachers. Stacey Szklut OTR, in conversation with Carol Stock Kranowitz author of "The Out of Sync Child", help the listener identify children with sensory integrative dysfunction, and establish functional and positive classroom interventions. Over 100 practical suggestions offered to help children focus, attend, organize and best of all, feel better about themselves. Some areas discussed include classroom & playground behavior, peer relations, collaboration, and sensory irregularities vs. behavioral issues.

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