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Posted on 04/18/12

    CEU Home Study Modules
Pediatric Therapy Network now offers a variety of quality continuing education online home study modules for occupational therapist. These modules are designed to provide occupational therapist with the opportunity to develop, refine and refresh their knowledge in sensory integration while learning at their own pace. More
CEU Home Study Modules
Posted on 04/06/12

    Camp Escapades 2012
Due to the generosity of Rolling Hills Country Day School, we are happy and excited to announce that we will be able to hold a modified two-week Camp Escapades on August 6 - 17, 2012! Camper registration is now open. Click here for more details of Camp Escapades 2012 and to register your camper.

Registration for Camp Volunteers will be open on May 16th at 4 p.m. Volunteer registration is now open. Click here for more details of Camp Escapades 2012 and to register to Volunteer.

Camp Escapades 2012
Posted on 03/09/12

    Sight Partner: Suzanne Mapes Photography
Suzanne Mapes is professional photographer based out of Southern California. Suzanne specializes in Portraits, Kids & Family and Wedding photography. To learn more about Suzanne Mapes Photography and purchase a Suzanne Mapes photography package click here.
Sight Partner: Suzanne Mapes Photography
Posted on 02/15/12

    2012 Sensory Partners
The Sensory Partners Program is a new and exciting initiative that aims to increase awareness of the ways in which sensory experiences enrich our lives. Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) has joined forces with selected companies and organizations to increase awareness of the importance of sensory experiences. Each of the 2012 Sensory Partner has selected a product that exemplifies their chosen sense and will donate a percentage of each item sold to support research and education in sensory integration. Click here for more information.
2012 Sensory  Partners
Posted on 02/15/12

    Sounds Partner: Educational Insights Magic Moves" Electronic Wand
Educational Insights, is the manufacturer of playful products with serious educational value, including subject-specific classroom products, teacher resources, educational toys, and games. To learn more about educational insights and purchase the Magic Moves" Electronic Wand click here.
Sounds Partner: Educational Insights Magic Moves
Posted on 02/15/12

    Touch Partner: Isabel Garreton Handmade Dolls
Isabel Garretón® supports the advancement of underprivileged women through the development of a carefully crafted collection of children's clothing, dolls and women's accessories. To learn more about Isabel Garreton and purchase a doll click here.
Touch Partner: Isabel Garreton Handmade Dolls
Posted on 02/15/12

    Position Partner: Yogafit's Yogafit Kids DVD
Yogafit's company and training program feature internationally renowned programs for training fitness professionals in the YogaFit style. To learn more about YogaFit and purchase the YogaFit Kids instructional DVD click here.
Position Partner: Yogafit's Yogafit Kids DVD
Posted on 02/15/12

    Movement Partner: Virco® Zuma Rocking Chair Series
Virco® is America's leading manufacturer and supplier of furniture and equipment for K-12 schools. To learn more about Virco® and purchase a Zuma rocking chair click here.
Movement Partner: Virco® Zuma Rocking Chair Series
Posted on 02/15/12

    Taste Partner: Goodbites Fresh Fruit and Healthy Snacks
Goodbites" is dedicated to providing healthful alternatives to traditional fundraising products, corporate treats and individual gifting. To learn more about Goodbites and purchase Healthy snacks click here.
Taste Partner: Goodbites Fresh Fruit and Healthy Snacks
Posted on 02/15/12

    Smell Partner: Snooty Roots Odor Neutralizing Candles
Snooty Roots is a Chef Inspired Kitchen Ware line created by Southern California Chef Meg Hall. To learn more about Snooty Roots and purchase odor Neutralizing Candles click here.
Smell Partner: Snooty Roots Odor Neutralizing Candles
Posted on 01/23/12

    Program Effectiveness
These measures look to explore the benefits and results of our programs and initiatives. Click here to download program effectiveness impact reports.
Program Effectiveness
Posted on 01/23/12

    General Overview
These impact reports give a brief summary of the general program evaluation results. more...
General Overview
Posted on 01/23/12

    Quality of Care
These measures monitor the quality of care and positive engagement of families who participate in PTN's various programs and initiatives. Coming soon!
Quality of Care
Posted on 01/23/12

    Service Delivery
These measures are meant to explore the advantages of various ways of implementing our programs. Click here to download service delivery impact reports.
Service Delivery
Posted on 12/01/11

    Donate to our 2012 Pledge Campaign
Our goal is to raise $500,000 by June to sustain our core services. Your support improves the lives of over 1,200 children each year. Join us today in creating a brighter tomorrow! Click here to donate.
Donate to our 2012 Pledge Campaign
Posted on 11/02/11

Pediatric Therapy Network Employment Opportunities
Pediatric Therapy Network is currently looking for Pediatric Occupational Therapists to join our team. Click here for more information.
Pediatric Therapy Network Employment Opportunities
Posted on 10/31/11

    USC OT610/SI610
Participating in OT/SI 610, the premier, hands- on course in sensory integration, offered through USC and held at PTN. more...
USC OT610/SI610
Posted on 10/21/11

    Workshops at the PTN Conference Center
Register for a workshop hosted at PTN. We offer a year round series of workshops on a variety of topics with our premiere instructors. more...
Workshops at the PTN Conference Center
Posted on 03/28/11

Employment Opportunities
Join our Pediatric Practice in sunny Southern California. For more information on employment opportunities, click here.
Employment Opportunities
Posted on 02/18/11

Resources for Professionals
Pediatric Therapy Network strives to support professionals who are interested in learning about sensory integration and other developmental topics and we also hope to assist those who are working to promote awareness of these important concepts. more...
Resources for Professionals
Posted on 11/01/10

Pubertal Effect on Autistic Girl
In spite of professional efforts to help autistic children through· out childhood, a number of individuals with this disorder are reported to have increased evidence of neurological abnormalities and regressinn of behavior at puberty.

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Pubertal Effect on Autistic Girl
Posted on 10/27/10

Understanding Ayres Sensory Integration
This article articulates the core principles of sensory integration as originally developed by Dr. A. Jean Ayres, explains the rationale for developing a trademark specifically linked to these core principles, and identifies the impact that this trademark can have on practice.

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Understanding Ayres Sensory Integration
Posted on 10/27/10

The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests
This article explores how awareness of the SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests)and its relationship to function can assist the occupational therapist in determining whether a performance deficit at school may be related to poor sensory integration and praxis skills.

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The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests
Posted on 10/13/10

Influences of Sensory Integration on Development
The purpose of this study was to identify change in patterns of language development associated wi th the institution of sensory integration methods of therapy among children with language disorders.

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Influences of Sensory Integration on Development
Posted on 10/13/10

Fidelity in Sensory Integration Intervention
We sought to assess validity of sensory integration outcomes research in relation to fidelity (faithfulness of intervention to underlying therapeutic principles).

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Fidelity in Sensory Integration Intervention
Posted on 10/13/10

Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)
This article identifies the recent and current applications of GAS to occupational therapy for children with sensory integration dysfunction, as well as the process, usefulness, and problems of application of the GAS methodology to this population.

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Goal Attainment Scaling  (GAS)
Posted on 10/11/10

    Journal Articles
In addition to publications produced by Pediatric Therapy Network, staff at PTN are involved in numerous independent publication projects. more info...
Journal Articles
Posted on 10/11/10

The Use of Crafts in Occupational Therapy for the Physically Disabled
The historical use of crafts in occupational therapy for the physically disabled patient is reviewed and the results of a sur- vey aimed at describing current craft use is presented.

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The Use of Crafts in Occupational Therapy for the Physically Disabled
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