Recommended Resources
Browse through our additional resources area for websites, books and podcasts that we think you may find useful.
Information, Training & Support
ASSNVIC - A support group for Asperger's Syndrome, providing essential information and support on Asperger's and Autism.
Austism Victoria now known as Amaze - Supporting those with Autism, including events, research, and family support.
Understood.org - https://www.understood.org/en - Support and information for parents of children with a range of learning and attention issues
The Raising Children Network The Australian Parenting Website - https://raisingchildrennetwork.org - A great resource for parenting tips, information a variety of diagnoses and evidence for various therapy approaches.
Profectum - DIR-FCD ‘Floortime’ - https://profectum.org - Profectum has a range of information, webinars and training relating to the DIR ‘Floortime’ therapy approach, for parents and professionals who support children with ASD or other developmental delays. DIR Floortime is a core therapy approach used at Baobab Therapy. Make sure to check out the free “Parent Toolbox” for a series of guided webinars and tools.
Social Thinking - https://www.socialthinking.com/ Resources and information about social-emotional learning and self regulation. Also has a great series of free webinars explaining Social Thinking learning concepts.
The Greenspan Floortime Approach - https://www.stanleygreenspan.com/ - Information and training relating to the DIR ‘Floortime’ therapy approach
Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding - https://sosapproachtofeeding.com/ - Support for ‘picky eaters’ and development of oral-motor skills
The CO-OP Approach - Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance - https://icancoop.org/pages/the-co-op-approach. This approach is commonly used by our Occupational Therapists to support children’s participation in daily activities that require motor co-ordination.
Dr Ross Greene - https://drrossgreene.com/ - ‘Collaborative & Proactive Solutions’ for managing behavioural challenges and supporting emotional regulation
Sue Larkey - www.suelarkey.com.au - Sensory products, as well as a great newsletter to sign up for: ‘Make it a Success'
Kim Barthel (OT) - https://www.kimbarthel.ca/ - Courses, webinars and education relating to behaviour, emotions, parenting, attachment, trauma and overall child development.
Continence
- https://continencevictoria.org.au/resources/children/ - Toileting resources
- www.continence.org.au - A collection of tip sheets and easy English booklets with a range of continence topics, including healthy bowel and bladder habits, day-wetting, bed wetting and soiling.
- https://www.bbuk.org.uk/children-young-people/children-resources/ - Information and resources to support continence issues for both children and adults.
Pathological Demand Avoidance Society - https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/ - A range of great information and resources for parents of children presenting with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), a profile on the autism spectrum.
Autism Level Up - https://autismlevelup.com/ - A range of resources made in collaboration with the autistic community for parents and children alike.
Royal Children’s Hospital - https://www.rch.org.au/ot/information_sheets/Kids_health_information/ A range of Information Sheets covering topics such as low tone, fine motor and bilateral integration
Visual Perception - A range of resources and interactive activities to develop visual perception
- https://eyecanlearn.com/
- https://ourvisualbrain.com/
Assistance with Picky Eating - Specialist dieticians and therapists who have great resources, tips, recipes and additional training for parents of picky eaters
https://mymunchbug.com/
https://kidseatincolor.com/
https://yourkidstable.com/
Suppliers of Resources
Vuly - https://www.vulyplay.com/en-AU - Play Equipment & Trampolines. We are a Vuly wholesaler! Order directly through us and receive up to $100 discount off your order.
Life Skills 4 Kids - suppliers of products to address sensory processing issues. Also an informative newsletter you can sign up for.
Nana’s Weighted Blankets - Providing blankets to people with sensory processing issues, Nana’s Blankets are made with Cotton or polycotton, with 4 layers of fabric, double stitched to make sure the weighted poly pellets stay in place. They are nontoxic, hypoallergenic and fully machine washable.
The Therapy Store - https://www.thetherapystore.com.au/ - Therapy & sensory products
My Diffability - https://www.mydiffability.com.au/ - Therapy & sensory products
The Social Mind - https://www.socialmind.com.au/ - Australian retailer with a focus on books and educational resources
Noomi Beanbags - https://noomi.com.au/ Great range of comfortable beanbags and other products with wonderfully soft textures, perfect for children with sensory processing challenges, hyperactivity or specific seating and postural needs
Sensory Tools - https://sensorytools.net/ - large range of therapy equipment and sensory toys
Fun Stuff - https://funstuff.com.au/ - Educational & Therapeutic Resources
Podcasts & Videos
The Thriving Children Podcast - https://thrivingchildren.com.au/podcasts/ - an informative and parent-friendly podcast covering a range of topics relating to child development including motor skills, visual processing, reflexes, learning difficulties and the importance of play
Parent Footprint Podcast - https://parentfootprint.com/podcast/ a podcast aimed primarily at parents with some great episodes relating to children with special needs including ADHD, autism and learning difficulties
The Aware Parenting Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-aware-parenting-podcast/id1455772681 -
Sensory Issues Expained by Gen Jereb - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WlEUxvM0Bw - based on the principles of Gen Jereb’s program ”There’s a Traffic Jam In My Brain”, a helpful explanation of the way that children with sensory processing difficulties experience the world and how we can support them
Hand Brain Model of The Brain for Kids by Jeanette Yoffe - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_dxnYhdyuY&t=2s - a lovely explanation of the various parts of the brain and their role in self regulation, to help children to identify their triggers and needs when big emotions come up.
Books
The Zones of Regulation - A Curriculum Designed to Foster Self-regulation and Emotional Control - Leah Kuypers https://www.zonesofregulation.com/index.html
The Out of Sync Child - Recognising and Coping With Sensory Processing Disorder - Carol Stock Kranowitz - https://out-of-sync-child.com/
Just Take A Bite! - Lori Ernsperger & Tania Stegen-Hanson
Beyond Behaviors - Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges - Mona Dellahook
The Explosive Child - Dr Ross W. Greene
Attachment Play - How to Solve Children’s Behavior Problems with Play, Laughter and Connection - Aletha J Solter
Creative Ways to Help Children Manage BIG Feelings - A Therapist’s Guide to Preschool & Primary Children - Fiona Zandt & Susanne Barrett
Home Learning Resources & Activities
Imagination Tree https://theimaginationtree.com/
Autism Teaching Strategies https://autismteachingstrategies.com/
Learning for Kids https://www.learning4kids.net/
OT Plan: Activity ideas for kids https://otplan.com
Play Activity Ideas https://thegeniusofplay.org/
Your Therapy Source - https://www.yourtherapysource.com/
Ginger Tiger - https://www.gingertiger.net/en
