Occupational Therapy Resources

Trusted information, tools, and support for every stage of your child’s development.

  • San Diego Regional Center (SDRC): Eligibility determination, Early Start services, respite, service coordination, and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • California Department of Developmental Services (DDS): State agency overseeing Regional Centers and developmental disability services.
  • TriWest/TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration: Autism services and care coordination for eligible military families.

  • CDC Developmental Milestones: Developmental milestone checklists and developmental monitoring tools.
  • Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ): Developmental screening information and parent activities.
  • Pathways.org: Developmental milestone checklists, tummy time resources, and early intervention education.

  • Autism Society San Diego: Local support groups, camps, family events, scholarships, and community resources.
  • TACA (The Autism Community in Action): Parent support, education, mentorship, conferences, and autism resources.
  • Autism Society of America: National autism advocacy, education, and support organization.
  • NFAR (National Foundation for Autism Research): Vocational training, employment support, social programs, and family resources.
  • Autism Research Institute (ARI): Research-based autism education, webinars, treatment information, and resources.
  • Rady Children’s Autism Discovery Institute: Autism evaluations, treatment services, and family support programs.

  • STAR Institute for Sensory Processing: Research, education, treatment resources, and professional training regarding sensory processing differences.
  • Zones of Regulation: Self-regulation framework that helps children identify emotions, sensory states, and coping strategies.
  • Move Play Thrive: Neurodevelopmental movement programs and primitive reflex integration education.

  • SOS Approach to Feeding: Evidence-based feeding intervention approach used by occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists.
  • Get Permission Approach: A responsive, relationship-based feeding approach that supports children and families through trust, autonomy, positive mealtime experiences, and child-led progress. Emphasizes helping children feel physically and emotionally safe around food while empowering caregivers to create successful mealtimes.
  • Feeding Matters: Resources for pediatric feeding disorders, caregiver education, and professional support.

  • OT Toolbox: Home-based sensory, self-regulation, fine motor, and handwriting activities.
  • Tools to Grow: Printable home exercise programs and educational handouts.
  • Your Kids OT: Parent-friendly home programs and activity ideas.
  • Handwriting Without Tears (Learning Without Tears): Evidence-based handwriting curriculum and intervention materials.
  • TypingClub: Free online keyboarding instruction for students.

  • United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County (UCP): Adaptive equipment lending, assistive technology resources, toy library, and community programs.
  • First 5 San Diego: Early childhood development resources, developmental screenings, and family programs.

  • Understood.org: Resources for ADHD, executive functioning, learning disabilities, school accommodations, and family support.
  • Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC): Family support, advocacy, special education guidance, and community referrals.
  • CAPTAIN (California Autism Professional Training and Information Network): Evidence-based autism intervention resources for families and professionals.

  • Southpaw: Sensory integration equipment, swings, crash pads, and vestibular products.
  • Therapro: Sensory integration, handwriting, feeding, and pediatric therapy products.
  • TalkTools: Oral motor, feeding, and speech therapy products.
  • ARK Therapeutic: Oral motor tools, feeding supplies, and sensory supports.
  • Sommerfly: Weighted blankets, compression products, sensory supports, and calming tools.
  • Vital Sounds (Astronaut Training): Vestibular-auditory integration equipment and resources.

  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): Evidence-based occupational therapy resources, advocacy, and professional education.
  • California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT): Official California licensing authority providing occupational therapy practice regulations, licensure information, license verification, continuing competency requirements, and consumer protection resources.