Organizations Filed Purposes:
To improve the lives of children with Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD) and their families through research, education and increased global awareness
Research, education, advocacy related to SPD
Research Program: The SPD Foundation's research program focuses on initiatives to improve the quality of life for children and adults with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and their families by conducting and collaborating in rigorous research into the causes of SPD, diagnosis of SPD, and effective treatments of SPD. We organize and coordinate the Scientific Work Group, a council of internationally recognized scientists with expertise in physiological, neurological, behavioral, and educational aspects of SPD, to support research studies, emphasize collaboration and publication of data.
Education Program: The Foundation's education programs provide education to inspire and train occupational therapists, physicians, nurses and other providers to enable greater awareness and identification of SPD at an early age and how to treat and manage the disorder. Primary live programs are intensive mentorships and presentations at conferences and workshops. Courses and webinars are delivered through the SPD University program as online programs.
Awareness and Advocacy Programs: The Foundation's initiatives to raise awareness and provide information about SPD through free resources on our web site, brochures and other publications, and through its national Parent Connections program, which includes hosts in over 50 cities that help provide a local resource to families. The Foundation also conducts an active public relations program through print media, social media and broadcast, providing expert comments and interviews. The Foundation led an effort to get SPD listed in the DSM-5 to enable it to be diagnosed and reimbursed by providers.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Sheryl Benjamin | Executive Director | 30 | $21,037 |
| Lucy Jane Miller Phd Otr | Board Member | 30 | $18,667 |
| Bruce Baron Cpa | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Mathews | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| William R Whalen Md Pc | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Savage-Sims | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kathryn E Miller Esq | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Edward Goldson Md Faacp | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Ron Blair | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Leigh Kahn | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Tyson Kasperbauer | Vice President of Internal | 1 | $0 |
| Marla Roth-Fisch | Vice President of External | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Hoyman | President | 1 | $0 |
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