Feature Articles:

• Getting Lost Between Italy and Holland: The Journey to Emmy's Diagnosis of DSI
by Deborah Lindberg, MA
• Look at the World Through Their Eyes: Proactive Support Systems for Children with Sensory Processing Disorders
by Raena Rawlinson, PT

Additional Articles:

• Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: What's the Connection? Oral- Motor, Sensory and Feeding Skills
by Robyn Merkel-Piccini, MA, CCC-SLP and Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP
• DSI in a Learning Disorders Clinic- current research findings of DSI in the LD population
by Brock Eide, MD, MA and Fernette Eide, MD
• The Advocate - encouragement for advocating for your child
by Michelle Morris
• Getting Started - ideas for parents when they first begin their journery of dealing with DSI
by Catherine Allen

From the Bookshelf:

• Just Take a Bite: Practical Strategies for Addressing Food Aversions
by Lori A. Ernsperger, PhD and Tania Tegen-Hanson, OT
• Quirky Kids - Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit In
by Peri Klass, M.D. and Eileen Costello, M.D.

Feature Articles:

• The Tug-o-War of Chores: Using an Understanding of Occupation to Have a Clean House
by Rondalyn V. Whitney, MOT, OTR/L
• Tapping into the Senses
by Jennifer Cummins

Additional Articles:

• Negative Experience + Positive Attitude = Wonderful Outcome
Keep It Simple...Make It Fun by Carloyn M. King
• Perception (focus on autism)
by Stephen M. Shore
• Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and DSI (research review)
by Brock Eide, MD, MA and Fernette Eide, MD
• Position Statement on Terminology Related to Sensory Integration Dysfunction
by Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR, Sharon Cermak, EdD, OTR/L, Shelly Lane, PhD, OTR/L, Marie Alzalone, ScD, OTR, Jane Koomar, PhD, OTR/L

Feature Articles:

• To Russia with Love
by Kathleen Morris, MS, CCC/SLP
• A Review of Research on Sensory Modulation Disorder in Adults
by Moya Kinnealey, Ph.D., OTR and Sinclair Smith, Sc.D.

Additional Articles:

• An Ounce of Prevention: Defusing Meltdowns
by Raena Rawlinson, PT
• A Sensory Haven While Driving
by Sharon Heller, PhD
• The Mother Load: OT for Two (a new column)
by Deborah Lindberg

Feature Articles:

• SPLASH! Bathtub Pandemonium
• Using S.I. Theory to Help Kate See
by Elaine Jean Struthers, PhD, OTR/L

Additional Articles:

• A Pound of Cure: Defusing Meltdowns - Part 2
by Raena Rawlinson, PT
• The Supermarket: An Adult Perspective on Auditory Processing Disorder
by Alice Gerard, PhD
• The Mother Load - "The Other End of the Spray Hose"
coulmn by Deborah Lindberg

From the Bookshelf:

• SPLASH! Bathtub Pandemonium
• Sensory Integration: Answers for Parents

Feature Articles:

• Music Therapy: The Use of Music to Address Sensory Issues
by Nicole Allgood, MSEd, MT-BC
• Traveling with Caleb
(How to Survive Traveling with Children) by Kathleen Morris, MS, CCC/SLP

Additional Articles:

• Supporting Children's Emotional Growth
by Katy Harris
• The Whole Learning School: An Evolving Model for Kids with Sensory Problems
by Trude Turnquist, PhD, OTR/L
• Keep It Simple - Part 2
by Carolyn King
• National Sensory Awareness Day
Details and Date/Volunteers Needed

From the Bookshelf:

• 101 Activities for Kids in Tight Spaces
by Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA
• Bridging the Gap: Raising a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder
by Rondalyn Varney Whitney, OTR/L

Feature Articles:

• Taking the Bite out of SPD
by Raena Rawlinson, PT
• The Hope Connection: A Place of Hope for Children in the "Hard Places"
by Karyn Purvis, PhD, and David Cross, PhD

• Handling Loud Sounds One Decibel at a Time
by Patrice E. Athanasidy
• Sensory Stories: A New Tool to Improve Participation for Children with Over-Responsive Sensory Modulation
by Deborah Marr, ScD, OTR/L, and Victoria L. Nackley, MS, OTR/L
• The Mother Load: Remembering the "Crack House"
coulmn by Deborah Lindberg

From the Bookshelf:

• Raising a Sensory Smart Child
by Lindsey Biel, MA, OTR/L, and Nancy Peske

Feature Articles:

• Learning from Jean Ayres
by Lawrene Kovalenko, OTR
• How Parenting Children with Special Needs Influences the Marital Relationship
by James R. Clopton, PhD and Jennifer L. Boothe, MA

• A Biomechanical Approach for the Improvement of Sensory, Motor and Neurological Function with Individuals With Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Delay, And Sensory Processing Disorder
by Charles W. Chapple, DC, FICPA
• Digestive Enzymes: Advantages for Highly-Sensitive People
by Karen DeFelice
• Helping Children Enjoy Celebrations
by Laurie Renke and Carrie Fannin

From the Bookshelf:

• Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions
by Karen DeFelice
• Sensory Integration and the Child Understanding Hidden Sensory Challenges: 25th Anniversary Edition
by A. Jean Ayres, PhD
• I Love Birthdays.It's the Parties I'm Not Sure About
by Laurie Renke

Feature Articles:

• How Captive Chimpanzees Help Us Understand Children with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
By Elaine Jean Struthers, PhD, OTR/L
• Learning from Jean Ayres - Part 2
By Lawrene Kovalenko, OTR/L
Read the second in a year-long series on insights into Dr. Ayres work and suggestions for parents.

• Ask James Williams
  By James Williams
  Meet a 17-year-old young man who will answer your questions on autism in this new column.
• The Results of NSAD
  (National Sensory Awareness Day)
By Kathleen Morris, MS, CCC/SLP
A summary of the first annual NSAD, plus an exciting school playground development.
• Speakers' Bureau
  Another Great Resource from S.I. Focus Magazine
Find out who is available to speak at an event in your community on sensory issues. This information will soon be on our website - check back this month for the Speakers' Bureau link!

From the Bookshelf:

• The Story Behind the Book: Sensory Integration and the Child Understanding Hidden Sensory Challenges: 25th Anniversary Edition
By Brian Erwin
• Sensory Integration and the Child Understanding Hidden Sensory Challenges: 25th Anniversary Edition
How and why this excellent, resourceful book by Jean Ayres was written and recently updated.

Feature Articles:

• Vision: A Piece of the Puzzle in Sensory Processing Disorder
By Charles Shidlofsky, O.D.
• Where Have All the Psychologists Gone?
By Jennifer Brout, PhD

• Learning from Jean Ayres - Part 3
  By Lawrene Kovalenko, OTR/L
• Ask James Williams - Column
  By James Williams
• Jumping Off a Cliff into Homeschooling
  By Michelle Morris

From the Bookshelf:

• Sensory Integration and the Child Understanding Hidden Sensory Challenges: 25th Anniversary Edition
By A. Jean Ayres, PhD
• The Sensory-Sensitive Child
By Karen A. Smith, PhD and Karen R. Gouze, PhD

Feature Articles:

• The Sky is Falling:
  The Emotional Impact of Growing Up with SPD
By Raena Rawling, PT
• Equipping a Sensory-Friendly Home
By Ginnie Hughes

Additional Articles:

• Learning from Jean Ayres - Part 4
By Lawrene Kovalenko, OTR/L
• Ask James Williams - Column
By James Williams
• Vision: A Piece of the Puzzle in SPD - Part 2
By Charles Shidlofsky, OD

From the Bookshelf:

• Sensational Kids - Help and Hope for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
  By Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR

Feature Articles:

• The E.A.T. Program
  Ideas for Poor Eaters
By Kelly Dorfman, MS, LDN
• Homework Helpers
By Jeanne S. Ganz, OTR/L, BCP

Additional Articles:

• Before I Could See, That I Couldn't See
By Tony Mayes
• Ask James
By James Williams
• The Agony of Defeat/The Thrill of Victory!
By Laurie Renke and Carrie Fannin

From the Bookshelf:

• Including SI for Parents -
  Sensory Integration Strategies at Home and School
  By Jeanne S. Ganz, OTR/L, BCP

Feature Articles:

• Sensory Processing Across the Ages
By Paula Aquilla, BSc, OT
• The Life and Work of Lorna Jean King, OT
By Kathleen Morris, MS, CCC/SLP

Additional Articles:

• Exploring More Than Dora
By Ann Troyer
• Making the Connection between Primitive Reflexes, SPD and Chiropractic Solutions
By Charles Chapple, DC, FICPA
• Ask James (Column)
By James Williams

Plus, our "Focus Photo Contest" and our "Readers' Focus Poll"