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Abnormal Postural Reflex Activity Caused by Brain Lesions. Bobath, B., Aspen Publications, 3rd edition, 1985. Advances in Touch. New Implications in Human Development. Gunzen-hauser, N., ed., Johnson & Johnson, 1990.
Approach To Treatment of the Baby. Boehme, R., Boehme Workshops, 1987. Are You Blind? Nielsen, L., Sikon, 1990
Attention Deficit Disorder: Strategies for School-Age Children. Jones, Clare B., Ph.D., Therapy Skill Builders, 1995. An Atlas of Neonatal Brain Sonography. Govaert and de Vries, Clinics of Developmental Medicine #141-142, Mac Keith Press, 1997.
At Arms Length, Goals for Arm and Hand Function. Siegling, L, Click, M., Phoenix, Ed. Corp., 1984. Augmentative Communication: Assessment Resource. Goossens Carol, and Crain, Sharon. Sparks Center for Developmental and Learning Disor-ders, Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham, 1986.
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Behavioral Phenotypes. ed. O'Brien and Yule, Clinics in Developmental Medicine #138, Mac Keith Press, 1995. Brain Atlas and Functional Systems. Moore, C. Josephine, American Oc-cupational Therapy Association, 1993.
Brain Damage in the Preterm Infant. Paneth, et.al., Clinics of Developmental Medicine #131, Mac Keith Press, 1994. Bridging the Gap: Integration of Therapy and Education Activities. Sahlin, Laura, OTR & Marilyn Click, M.Ed., CCC-SP, Ed Corp Publica-tions, 1991
Bridging the Gap: Raising a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder. Whitney, Rondalyn Varney. The Berkley Publishing Group 2002. Brothers, Sisters, and Special Needs. Lobato, D., Brooks Publishing Co., 1990.
Baby Treatment Based on NDT Principles. Bly, L., Therapy Skill Builders, 1999 Basic Neuroscience for the Health Professions. Littell, Elizabeth, Slack, Inc.
Batter Up: Creative Treatment Activities for the Minimally Involved Child. Bostick, M., RPT and Capuano, P., MOTR, Edcorp Publications, 1989.  
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Cerebral Palsies: Epidemiology and Casual Pathways Clinics# 151. 2000 Child from Five to Ten, The. Gesell, A., Ilg, G., Bates, L., New Yourk, Harper & Row Publisher, 1983.
Child with Special Needs, The. Greenspan, S., Wieder, S. Perseus Books. 1998. Children with Specific Speech & Language Impairment. Haynes, et.al., Clinics of Developmental Medicine #119, Mac Keith Press, 1991.
Children With Spina Bifida. Williamson, G., Baltimore, Brooks Publishing Co., 1987. CNS Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Infants and Children. ed. Faerber, Clinics of Developmental Medicine #134, Mac Keith Press, 1995.
Combining Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Sensory Integration Principles - An Approach to Pediatric Therapy. Blanche, Erna, M.A., O.T.R., Botticelli, Tina M., M.S., P.T., and Hallway, Mary K., O.T.R., Therapy Skill Builders, 1995. Communication Skills From the Ground Floor. Click, Marilyn, Ed Corp Publications, 1991.
Congenital Hemiplegia, Clinics #150, 2000. Controlling Movement: A Therapeutic Approach to Early Intervention. Baker, M. et al., Aspen, 1991.
Cranial Computed Tomography in Infants and Children. Faerber, E., Clinics in Developmental Medicine/93, Spastics International Medical Publications, 1986. Cranial Heaemorrhage in the Term Newborn Infant. Clinics in Developmental Medicine #129. Govaert, Paul New York: Cambridge University Press, 1993.
Current Concepts in Spina Bifida and Hydrocephaljs. Ed. Bannister & Tew, Clinics of Developmental Medicine #122, Mac Keith Press, 1991. Cursive Teacher's Guide. Olsen, Jan Z., OTR, 1998.
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Developing Cross-Cultural Competence. A Guide for Working with Young Children and Their Families. Lynch, Eleanor, and Hanson, Marci, eds., Brooks Publishing Co., 1992. Developing Mid Range Control and Function In Children with Fluctuat-ing Muscle Tone. Boehme, R., Boehme Workshops, 1987.
Development of Language and Literacy in Young Children, The. Pflaum, S.W., Columbus, Charles Merrill Pub., 1988. Development of Mature Walking, The. Sutherland, D. et. al., J.B. Lippin-cott, Psociation 1992.
Development of Hand Skills in the Child. Case-Smith, Jane and Penoski, Charlane, AOTA 1992. Developmental Disabiliy and Behavior. ed. Gillberg and O'Brien, Clinics of Developmental Medicine #149, Mac Keith Press, 2000.
Developmental Examination of Infants and Preschool Children. Egan, Dorothy, Clinics in Developmental Medicine, #112, Mac Keith Press, 1990. Developmental Hand Dysfunction: Theory, Assessment and Treatment, Second Edition. Erhardt, P. Rhoda, Therapy Skill Builders, 1994.
Developmental Interventions for Pre-term and High-Risk Infants. Children's Hospital Staff, Therapy Skill Builders 1989. Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC-0-3). Zero to Three, 1997.
Disabled Children in Developing Countries. ed. Zinkin and McConachie., Clinics of Developmental Medicine #136, Mac Keith Press, 1995. Discovery in Motion: Movement Exploration for Problem Solving and Self-Concept. Gilroy, J.Pamela, Communication Skill Builders, Inc., 1989.
Dynamics of Human Biologic Tissue, The. Currier, Dean M. and Roger M. Nelson, Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation, F.A. Davis Co., 1992.  
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Early Communication Games - Routine-Based Play for the First Two Years. Casey-Harvey, Deborah G., M.S., CCC-SLP, Communication Skill Builders, 1997. Early Diagnosis and Therapy on Cerebral Palsy: A Primer on Infant Development. Scherzer, A. and Tscharnuter, I., Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1990.
Early Language Intervention; An Introduction. McCormick, L. and Schiefelbusch, R. L., Columbus, Merrill Publication, 1984. Extraordinary Play with Ordinary Things: Recycling Everyday to Build Motor Skills. Sher, Barbara, M.A., OTR. Therapy Skill Builders, Tucson, Arizona, 1993.
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Facilitating Development and Sensorimotor Function: Treatment with the Ball. Hypes, Barbara, PT, Professional Developmental Programs, 1991. Failure to Thrive and Pediatric Undernutrition: A Transdisciplinary Approach. Daniel B. Kessler and Peter Dawson
Feeding and Nutrition for the Child with Special Needs: Handouts for Parents. Klein, Marsha Dunn, M.Ed., OTR/L, and Tracy A. Delaney, Ph.D., R.O., Therapy Skill Builders, 1994. Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy. Wolf, S. and Glass, Robin, Therapy Skill Builders, 1992.
Fiela Curriculum, The - 750 Learning Environments. Nielsen, L., Sikon, 1998. Fine Motor Dysfunction: Therapeutic Strategies in the Classroom. Levine, Kristin.
Fine Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome). Maryanne Bruni Fragile X Child, The. Schopmeyer, Betty B. and Fonda Lowe, Singular Publishing Grouping Normal Movement Patterns. Zimmerman, J., Aspen Publishers, 1988.
From Neurons to Neighborhoods : The Science of Early Childhood Development. Jack P. Shonkoff and Deborah A. Phillips  
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Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function. Perry, Jacquelin E., Slack Inc., 1992. Gait Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence. Williams and Wilkins, Sutherland, 1984.
Glue Ear in Children. Clinics in Developmental Medicine #135, Maw, 1995. Gross Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome). Patricia C. Winders
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Health and Social Needs of Young Adults with Physical Disabilities, The. Clinics in Developmental Medicine #106, Thomas, A.P. et. al., 1989. Home Program Instruction Sheets for Infants and Young Children (Re-vised, Spanish & English Translations). Jaeger, LaVonne, Therapy Skill Builders, Tucson, 1987.
How Does Your Engine Run? Williams, M., Shellenberger, S., Therapy Works, 1996.  
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Improving Upper Body Motor Control An Approach to Assessment and Treatment of Tonal Dysfunction. Boehme, O.T.R., Regi, Therapy Skill Builders, 1988. Integration Principles - An Approach to Pediatric Therapy. Blanche, Erna, M.A., O.T.R., Botticelli, Tina M., M.S., P.T., and Hallway, Mary K., O.T.R., Therapy Skill Builders, 1995.
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Kids in Action: Developing Body Awareness in Young Children. Gilroy, J. Pamela Communication Skill Builders' Inc, 1986. Kids in Motion: An Early Cildhood Movement Education Program. Gilroy, J. Pamela, Communication SkilI Builders, Inc., 1985.
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Let's Communicate Reproducible Drills and Pictures for Language Remediation. Martin, Bonita L., and Momeier, Greta C., Communication Skill Builders.  
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Management of Upper Limb Hypertonicity. Jodie Copley and Kathy Kuipers Management of Visual Impairment in Childhood, The. Clinics in Devel-opmental Medicine #128. Bax, C., Best, A., Fielder A., ed. ,1993.
More Homemade Battery Devices for Severely Handicapped Children With Suggested Activities. Burkhart, L., Millville, 1982. Motor Skills Acquisition in the First Year: An Illustrated Guide to Normal Development. Bly, L., Therapy Skill Builders, 1994.
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Nature of Nurture, The: Biology, Environment, and the Drug-exposed Child. Chasnoff, I., NTI Publishing, 2001. Neurophysiological Examination of the Newborn Infant, The. Eyre, J.A., ed., Clinics in Developmental Medicine #120, MacKeith Press, 1992.
Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale. Brazelton, T. Berry, and Nugent,J. Kevin, Mac Keith Press, London, 1995. Neonatal Meningitis. Davies, Pamela A., M.D., and Rudd,P.T., M.D., Mac Keith Press, London, 1994.
Nonverbal Learning Disorder Guide for Teachers, Parents, Employers and Therapist, The 3rd Edition. Whitney, Rondalyn Varney, MOT, OTR. 2000. Normal Development of Functional Motor Skills: The First Year of Life. Alexander, Rona, Ph.D., CCC-SP, Regi Boehme, OTR, and Barbara Cupps, P.T. Therapy Skill Builders, 1993.
Neurodevelopmental Approach to Specific Learning Disorders. Clinics #145, 1999. Neurological Assessment of the Preterm & Full-term Newborn Infant. Dubowitz, Lilly MS, Dubowitz, Victor, and Mercuri, Eugenio. Clinics in Developmental Medicine #148, Mac Keith Press, 1999.
Neurophysiology and Neuropsychology of Motor Development. Connolly, Kevin J., and Forssberg, Hans, eds., Mac Keith Press, 1997.  
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Obstetrics in the 1990s: Current Controversies. Chard, T. and Richards, M.P.M. eds. Clinics in Developmental Medicine//123/124, MacKeith Press, 1992. Oral Motor: Feeding. (Article/Notebook) pre-1987.
Orthopaedic Management in Cerebral Palsy. Clinics in Developmental Medicine//99. Bleck, E., Philadelphia, Lippin. 0T Goals: Occupational Therapy Goals and Objectives Associated with Learning. Partners in GOALs. Therapy Skill Builders, Tucson, Arizona, 1993.
Otitis Media with Effusion in Children. Chalmers, David. et. al., Mac Keith Press, London, 1989. Out of Sync Child, The. Kranowitz, C., Skylight Press, 1998.
Overactive Child, The. Edited by Taylor, Eric A., Mac Keith Press, London, 1986.  
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Parents and Visually Impaired Infants. (PAVII Project), Chen, D., Friedman, C.T., and Calvello, G., American Printing House for the Blind, 1990. Pediatric Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies. Arvedson, J., Lefton-Greif, M. Communication Skill Builders, 1998.
Pediatric Massage for the Child with Special Needs. Fleming Drehdol, Kathy, OTR, and Fuhr, Mary G., OTR/L, Therapy Skill Builders. Pediatric Neurologic Physical Therapy - Clinics in Physical Therapy. Campbell, Susan Ed., 1991.
Pediatric Splinting. Selection, Fabrication, and Clinical Application of Upper Extremity Splints. Hogan, L., Uditsky, T., Therapy Skill Builders, 1998. Pediatric Swallowing and Feeding Assessment and Management. Arvedson, Joan C., and Brodsky, Linda, Singular Publishing Group, 1993.
Pediatric Visual Diagnosis Facts Sheets, A Project of the Blind Babies Foundation. 1998. Positioning for Play: Home Activities for Parents of Young Children. Diamant, Rachel, Therapy Skill Builders, Tucson, 1992.
Practical Approach to Saliva Control. Hilary Johnson and Amanda Scott Pre-Feeding Skills: A Comprehensive Resource for Feeding Development. Morris, S.E. and Klein, M.D., Tucson, Therapy Skill Builders, 1987.
Pre-Dressing Skills. Klein, M., Tucson, Communication Skill Builders, 1983. Pre-Scissor Skills. Klein, M., Tucson, Communication Skill Builders, 1987.
Pre-Writing Skills. Klein, M., Tucson, Communication Skill Builders, 1982. Printing Teacher's Guide. Olsen, Jan Z., OTR, 1998. Psychobiology of the Hand, Clinics #147. 2000
Progressive Casting and Splinting for Lower Extremity Deformities in Children with Neuromotor Dysfunction. Cusick, B. Therapy Skills Builders, Tucson Arizona, 1990.  
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School Hardening, Sensory Integration Strategies for Class and Home. Tupper, L., Miesner, K., Therapy Skill Builders, 1995. Sensory Integration and Learning Disorders. Ayers, A.J., Western Psycho-logical Services, 1972.
Sensory Integration and Self Regulation in Infants and Toddlers: Helping Very Young Children Interact With Their Environment. G. Gordon Williamson and Marie Anzalone Sensory-Motor Integration Activities, An Activities Curricula. Fink, B., Therapy Skill Builders, Tucson, 1990.
Serial Casts-Their Use in the Management of Spasticity-Induced Foot Deformities. Cusick, B. Therapy Skill Builders, Tucson Arizona, 1990. Smart Moves: Why Learning is not all in Your Head. Hannaford, C., Great Ocean Publishers, 1995.
Sourcebook for Children with Attention Deficit Disorder: A Management Guide for Early Childhood Professionals and Parents. Jones, Clare B., Ph.D. Therapy Skill Builders, Tucson, Arizona, 1993. Space and Self. Nielsen, L., Sikon, 1992.
Speech Pathology for Tracheostomized and Ventilator Dependent Pa-tients. Mason, Mary, M.S., CCC-SLP, Voicing, 1993.  
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Therapeutic Exercise in Developmental Disabilities. Connolly, B.H., PT and Montgomery, P.C., PT, 1st edition, Chattanooga Corporation, 1987. Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals With Autism. Beth Fouse and Maria Wheeler
Tri-Wall Pattern Portfolio. TheraDesigns, Inc., Therapy Skill Builders, Tucson, 1992.  
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Understanding the Nature of Autism. A Practical Guide. Janzen, J., Therapy Skill Builders, 1996.  
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Vestibular Processing Dysfunction in Children. Ottenbacher, K., and Short, M., Eds., N.Y., The Haworth Press, 1985.  
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Yoga for the Special Child. Sumar, S., Special Yoga Publications, 1998.  
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Analyzing Movement and Postural Disorganization in Children with Learning Disabilities (2nd Edition). Compares a child with normal movement sequences to a child with disorganized movement sequences. The viewer is guided through the administration, observation and interpretation of sub-tests of the manual, which we do not own presently. Assessment for Cursive Writing Skills. Mary Benbow, M.S. OTR
APT Presentation "Approach to Autism". Barbara Kalmanson, Ph.D. Provides a developmental comparison between the normal developing child and the autistic child. She further describes common symptoms of autism leading into a discussion about the diagnostic categories of autism in the DSM-IV. Video examples are provided on assessment, treatment strategies and goal writing. Assessing Respiration Function on Children with Neurological Disorder. Merry Meek, MS, CCC. Merry gives a didactic overview of the influ-ences of respiration on eating, swallowing, phonation and speech and general health, structure and function of the rib cage, and abnormal com-pensations. This is followed by case studies/treatment demonstrations by Merry.
Assessment of Hand Skills in the Primary Child. Takes the therapist through systematic observations to assess the components of a child's fine motor skills that underlie dexterous hand function. It includes a section that analyzes dysfunctional hand compensations. Assessment Techniques and NICU Follow-Up and Outcomes. From a workshop that looks at a broad range of general components a therapist might use in the assessment of an infant.
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Breakthroughs: How to Reach Students with Autism. Karen Sewell. This is a manual with practical suggestions for reaching children of all ages with autism. Lesson plans including objectives, materials, procedures, and resources are presented for fine motor skills, readiness and reading, cognitive and academic math skills, communication/language development, and social skills. The companion video follows a four month period of intervention with a three year old child.  
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Case Examples in Augmentative Communication. M. Meek. Describes activities which can be used with the non-verbal child to begin to develop communication. It demonstrates how to use picture boards and discrimi-nate choices. This video could be used as part of a non-therapy inservice program. The Child With Hypotonicity. Treatment for Lower Extremity Awareness and Control: assessment and treatment session demonstrating therapeutic techniques to facilitate motor control.
Clinical Observation of Posture: Visual Analysis of Assessment of Movement and Posture Disorganization. Can help the therapist identify characteristics that influence and interfere with a child's movement patterns and skilled performance.  
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Developing Hand Function in Children with Neuromotor Challenges: Physical Handling that Prepares for Upper Extremity Function: Part 1. Offers suggestions for improving hand function and upper extremity control in children with neuromotor impairment and discusses the need for stability of the body to support that movement. The tape could be used to promote intervention ideas or discussions of treatment techniques between clinicians. Developing Hand Function in Children with Neuromotor Challenges: Facilitating Specific Hand function: Part 2. Demonstrates specific facilitation activities for improving hand function. It suggests ways to help develop hand support, hand function, arm control for hand function, activating supination and finger activation. The tape could be used to promote intervention ideas or discussions of treatment techniques between clinicians.
Development of Feeding Patterns in Normal Infants. Demonstrates suck-ing, feeding, chewing and swallowing development of the normal child from birth to one year old. Development of Pre-Academic Fine Motor Skills. Helps therapists rec-ognize the sequential development of normal fine motor skills that are important for children in learning and expressing knowledge in the school environment.
Development of Pre-Writing and Scissor Skills: A Visual Analysis. Kristin Johnson Levine, M.S.Ed., O.T.R. Presents normal development of pre-writing and scissor skills in children from birth to six years of age. Developmental Hand Program: Vol. 1. M. Benbow. For the clinician. It discusses muscle groups and activities that can promote development of proximal stability, opening and stabilizing the thumb web space, developing and stabilizing the arches of the hand.
Developmental Hand Program: Vol. 2. M. Benbow. For clinicians. Discusses muscle groups and activities that promote development of separation of the two sides of the hand, precision rotation and translation of the digits. Differences in Motor Development Between Normal and Learning Disabled Children. W. Michael Magrun. For the clinician. Shows differences in how movement and posture develop differently in children with learning disabilities. Describes how missing components contribute to poor motor function. Good for self study or staff inservice.
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Early Infant Assessment Redefined. Kong. Provides guidelines to deter-mine the earliest opportunity when abnormal motor development is in-fluencing an infant's behavior. It provides a parent's perspective as well and compares normal and atypical movement patterns of children 3 to 6 months old. Evaluating Movement and Posture Disorganization in Dyspraxic Chil-dren. M. Magrun. Demonstrates normal and disorganized movement and postural components as part of a criteria-based assessment developed to help the therapist identify, analyze, and interpret subjective data in a more controlled and precise manner.
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Facilitating the Components of Gait, Part I. B. Hypes. Designed to instruct the therapist on facilitating the components of control required for gait in children with cerebral palsy. Facilitating the Components of Gait, Part II. B. Hypes. Emphasizes working toward independent gait in people who have severe develop-mental delays secondary to syndromes and severe mental impairment.
Feeding and Swallowing. Is a series of seven tapes that present very ba-sic suggestions to help develop eating skills for children who are experi-encing feeding difficulties (10 to 15 minutes in length.)
a) The Impact of Proper Positioning and Handling on Feeding
b) Identifying and Managing Oral Hypersensitivity
c) Using Behavioral Approaches to Feeding Your Child
d) Direct Therapy Strategies for Feeding and Swallowing Problems
e) Indirect Management Strategies for Feeding and Swallowing Problems
f) The Development of Early Skills 		Feeding as a Process of Accommodation. Describes oral-motor activities for preparing the oral musculature for feeding. Basic components are discussed as well as therapeutic feeding techniques for more involved children. This video is applicable for school-aged children with mild or more severe involvement.
Functional Aspects of Vision & Screening Procedures. Defines visual skill terms, looks at functional aspects of vision and sight, and demonstrates screening procedures.  
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Gaining Control of the Trunk: Treatment of a Young Child With Spasticity. Is a discussion of an assessment/treatment session demonstrating therapeutic techniques to facilitate motor control. Gait Disturbances. Is a tape from a workshop which looks at the thera-pist's ability to observe, identify and analyze disturbance of gait in chil-dren and adults.
Getting a Grip on Handwriting. Focuses on the sensory and motor influ-ences on handwriting. The video has four sections: 1) hand anatomy and function essential for writing, 2) determining the motor readiness to learn printing, 3) classroom strategies to improve handwriting, 4) case study of 3 children. Getting Started With The Severely Involved Baby. C. Nelson. For the clinician. Demonstrates physical handling treatment with three babies who have abnormal movement patterns. Emphasizes trunk and respira-tory function. Good for self study or therapy staff.
Getting There: A Look at the Early Mobility Skills of Four Young Blind Children. Mary Ellen Pesavento, M.A.  
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Helping Children Make Sense of Their World. Is a promotional video that provides an introductory discussion of how sensory integration dysfunction affects a child's interaction with the environment.  
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Identyfying Specific Treatment Through Physical Handling. By Christine Nelson, OTR, PhD., FAOTA. Infant Motor Development. A Look at the Phases. Reviews normal motor development from birth to one year looking at reflex development, begin-ning of mobility, transitional postures and locomotion. Issues in Cerebral Palsy:
Issues in Cerebral Palsy: Identifying Specific Treatment Objectives Through Physical Handling: Part 1. Provides a general format for assessment of children with cerebral palsy through physical handling. It looks at postural control and movement, trunk and head control, dynamic flexion and extension and use of limbs. Issues in Cerebral Palsy: The Application of Focused Treatment Through Physical Handling: Part 2. Focuses on how a therapist structures a treatment session to attain specific goals. It gives general guidelines for the therapist to be aware of while working with the neurological impaired child to achieve specific goals.
Issues in Cerebral Palsy: Position and Physical Handling to Promote Functional Skill: Part 3. Offers therapeutic positioning ideas for daily activities such as feeding, dressing and eye-hand coordination for carry over into the home setting. The video offers ideas for the clinician and may help parents/teachers understand the need for postural control during functional tasks. The Influence of Prism Lenses on Vision & Posture. Describes how prisms are used in vision therapy to influence posture and position in space.
Introduction to the Facilitation of Movement: An NDT Therapist's Ap-proach. F. Martin Stern. For the student who wants to learn the basics about facilitation. It strives to help develop a sound understanding of the basic concepts of NDT facilitation. An Introduction to Vision Training. Focuses on the activities used in vi-sion therapy to help integrate visual skills.
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Learning About Learning Disabilities. Reisman and Scott, 1991. Explains the affects of sensory processing difficulties in children on learning. Covers touch, hearing, smell, taste, vision and movement, referral, assessment and O.T. intervention.  
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Making Contact, Sensory Integration and Autism: Reisman & King, 1993. Basic presentation on autism and the role of SI with this population. Interviews with parents. Motokinesthetic Speech Therapy Approach to Articulation:
Vol. 1: Production of Vowel Sounds and Diphthongs.
Vol. 2: Production of Voiced and Voice-less Consonants. M. Meek. Two tape set describing the techniques developed by Sara Stinchfield Hawk and Edna Hill Young, who used kinesthetic cues to the exterior parts of the face to stimulate speech sounds.
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Near Normal Feeding for Infants Born With Oral Facial Anomalies. Susanne R. Hays, MS, RN. Basic information on feeding approaches and equipment to use with children with cleft lip and palate. Covers etiology, types of clefts, assessing oral skills, types of nipples, cup feeding, posi-tions to use, etc. Parent interview at the end. Neuro-Developmental Analysis of Normal Movement Patterns: Birth to 12 Months. (set of three tapes). 1985. Normal motor development from an NDT perspective.
Normal and Abnormal Development: A Comparative Analysis. W. Mi-chael Magrun, MS/OTR/L. Uses slides to compare prone, supine and up-right development of normal and low, high and fluctuating tone kids. Some split screen comparisons. Normal and Atypical Visual-Motor Function in Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Erhardt, 1995. Review and demonstration of normal patterns in an adult, followed by a series of children with varying atypical patterns, described in voice-over.
A Normal Baby: The Sensory-Motor Processes of the First Year. 1976. Black and White. Patterns of normal motor development are followed through the first year without ages given, so focus is on the progression of development. Includes booklet. Normal Development of Reach and Grasp 0-12 months. Snider & Friefeld, 1991. Covers the effects of reflexes, development of joint stability and voluntary movement on shoulder, arm and hand function. Includes booklet.
Normal Development of Walkin. Hale, 1993. Traces the changes in speed, cadence, cycle time, step and stride length, arm movements, knee position, trunk, hips and feet from beginning walking to mature patterns. Normal Hand Development, Birth - 15 month. Erhardt, 1981. Analyses development of hand function from an NDT approach, referring to clusters of skills such as reach, grasp, release, etc.
Normal Infant Reflexes and Development. Snider & Frisfeld, 1988. Describes how to assess each reflex and what the normal reaction is at which age. Covers everything from rooting to righting and equilibrium reaction. Normal Visual Development, Birth - 6 months. Erhardt, 1986. Analyses of sequential pattern of visual development including involuntary (reflexive such as eye blink) and voluntary eye movements that are cognitively directed.
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Out-of-Sync Child, The VIDEO. Carol S. Kranowitz, 2001. Taped before a live audience, Carol presents both the human and neurological aspects of sensory integration challenges. This resource for parents, teachers, and therapists, explains what sensory integration dysfunction is; how to recognize the symptoms; and how to help those affected. It also includes resources for learning more about sensory integration dysfunction. It combines theory and practice while emphasizing early diagnosis and intervention. On 2 VHS cassettes, the total running time is 86 minutes. Occupational Therapy in the Schools. (set of two tapes). Minnesota Department of Education. Directed at non-OTs, explains the role and function of OT in treatment of special education students. Defines both indirect and direct intervention.
Oral Assessment for Pediatric Feeding Disorders. This oral-motor assessment protocol includes 12 specific areas of assessment with video demonstration. The video guides the viewer through a comprehensive investigation that is effective in identifying problem areas and determining treatment strategies. This assessment is appropriate for school-aged children.  
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Positioning and Physical Handling to Promote Functional Skills. By Christine Nelson OTR. Clinician's View. Preparing the Child to Change Positions. Christine A. Nelson, Ph.D, OTR, FAOTA. Christine gives a didactic overview of basic treatment using a lifelike articulated doll facilitated by Christine herself. Demonstrates how to help with transitional movements, how to cope with common problems like abnormal head position and increased push into extension.
Principles of Pathologic Gait in Cerebral Palsy. Gillette Children's Hospital, 1994. Includes split screen and computer generated comparisons of normal and abnormal gait and covers the pathophysiology of CP, growth and mechanical abnormalities, compensatory strategies, energy expendi-ture and an overview of specific joints.  
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Self Feeding in the Child with Special Needs. Erhardt, 1995. Videotaped feeding assessment by Rhonda herself of a school aged child with C.P., including the mother and child's desires in the process. Constant verbal commentary by Rhonda intended to illustrate her thinking process as she assesses. Sensory Challenges and Answers. Dr. Temple Grandin. A well-known high-functioning individual with autism, Temple Grandin has helped thousands of parents and professionals understand how to help individuals with autism/ PDD/ Asperger's. In these videos, Temple discusses the sensory problems people with autism may face. She also gives ideas how one can best face these challenges. Approx. 30 min. each
Sensory Defensiveness. Wilbarger. Describes sensory defensiveness and treatment strategies for it. Wilbarger uses portions of this tape in her con-ference presentations. Sensory Integration Therapy. Toronto SI Group, 1987. Discusses SI and how it relates to higher level skills. Discusses tactile, vestibular and proprioceptive systems and problems developing from poor integration of these. Explains focus of therapy. Booklet included.
Sensory Processing for Parents: From Roots to Wings. Judith Reisman. Provides an introduction to sensory processing disorders including motor planning, self-regulation and sensory defensiveness. Parents explain the impact these difficulties have had on the lives of their children, and children are shown doing sensory strategies that help them to be more successful in their daily activities. Soft Tissue Mobilization for Children with Neuro-Motor Disorders: (2 tapes-): C. Senesac. Part I: Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization on/Identifying Restrictions and Specific Techniques. Didactic overview of different types of soft tissues, basic principles and techniques of mobilization, functions of fascia, types of connective tissue fibers, reactions to treatment and precautions and contraindications. Followed by video demonstrations on how to sharpen palpation skills, identify restrictions, and basic treatment techniques.
Part II: Identifying and Mobilizing Muscles of the Neck Musculature. followed by case demonstrations combining soft tissue techniques with treatment with incorporation of functional movement. Before and after footage. Songs for Sensory Integration. Carton, Hickman and Wiz (two OTRs and a musician). Reproducible fun songs and routines to use during home or clinic treatment of sensory defensiveness, vestibular problems, tantrums, auditory and olfactory activities, oral-motor treatment, etc. Explains use of each song and gives addresses and phone numbers of resources such as Wilbarger, SI International, etc.
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Tools for Students. Diana Henry Occupational Therapy Services. This is a 'how to' video of sensory tools for teachers and parents of children with attention deficit- like behaviors identified in Diana Henry's video (Tools for Teachers). Tools for Teachers. Diana Henry Occupational Therapy Services. Explains why movement experiences are vital for learning and presents ways to help students calm down, pay attention and feel good about themselves.
Treating Oral Motor Problems in Children. Merry Meek, MS, CCC. Review of structural considerations (infant vs. adult), relationship of oral-motor and postural development, relevant muscles of the neck treatment objectives and techniques for the mouth. Four video case studies of Merry treating. Treatment for Improved Respiration and Phonation. Merry Meek, MS, CCC. Didactic portion covers respiration, phonation and speech and the effects of movement on the facilitation of speech. Three case studies follow with Merry explaining her treatment as she uses NDT and myofascial techniques on the ribcage, thoracic musculature and oral area.
The Treatment of the Baby with Myelomeningocele to Enhance Lower Extremity Function. B. Bour. NDT trained Pediatric and Baby Treatment specialist explains the condition (including anatomy review), overall philosophy and goals of treatment. Functional synergies used to generate spontaneous muscle function and what influences these synergies are discussed. Demos on three infants with different level lessons. The Treatment of Movement and Posture Disorganization in Children with Learning Disabilities. This revised and expanded video demonstrates physical handling treatment for children with motor disorganization using neurodevelopmental (Bobath) principles and concepts.
Treatment of the Child With Hypotonia. Hypes, 1993. Two case studies of hypotonic children with analyses of their problems and descriptions and explanations of treatment strategies. The Treatment of Movement and Posture Disorganization. Magrun, 1990. Includes illustrated booklet. NDT orientation. Consists of treatment demonstrations with very little voice-over except to identify the issues being addressed. Good teaching tape for new observation and discussion of material on the tape.
Tube Feeding Series. M. Meek. Series of three tapes best used with parents considering or recently introduced to tube feeding with their child. Vol 1: Parents Concerns Involving Alternatives to Tube Feeding. Covers reasons tube feeding, types of tubes, effects at home. Includes parent interviews about their initial reactions, and how they and families and friends coped.