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Kutscher M.L. & Moran, M. (2009). Organizing the Disorganized Child: Simple Strategies to Succeed in School. Harper Paperbacks WEB RESOURCES Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (COOP) http://www.ot.utoronto.ca/coop/publications.htm Reference list on description of program and research Sensory Processing Programs StickKids Program - www.stickids.com Integrates self-regulation and cognitive strategies into a sensory processing framework. Provides visual picture or mini-icon reminders for strategies. Alert Program- www.alertprogram.com Assists students with self-regulation; combines a sensory integration perspective with a cognitive approach. Emphasizes self-awareness. Sensory Stories www.sensorystories.com A method to help children with sensory modulation to cope with everyday experiences. They are in a format that allows children to employ calming strategies throughout the course of specific daily activities like combing hair, going to the dentist and many common school or social activities. Occupational Therapy Activities www.otplan.com A pediatric activity idea search engine for Occupational Therapists, teachers, and parents. Match skills to work on, with the materials you have, to plan. Web Resources on RTI Source for RTI resources www.interventioncentral.org National Research Center on Learning Disabilities www.nrcld.org National Center on Student Progress Monitoring http://studentprogress.org/