Raising a sensory smart child : the definitive handbook for helping your child with sensory processing issues

By: Biel, Lindsey.
Contributor(s): Peske, Nancy.
Publisher: New York Penguin Books 2009Edition: Rev. ed.Description: xxiii, 437 p : ill. ; 20 cm.ISBN: 980143115342.Subject(s): CHILDREN | SENSORY DISORDERS | SENSORIMOTOR INTEGRATION | ADOLESCENTS | INTERVENTION | PARENTING
Contents:
Foreword by Temple Grandin|Preface to the new edition|Introduction|Why is my child so... unusual?|The seven senses|Tuning in to your child|Where did the wires cross?|Finding and working with an occupational therapist|The sensory diet of daily activities|Practical solutions for everyday sensory problems Self-care challenges : grooming, dressing and toileting Special times at home and away Home environment Miscellaneous challenges Practical tips for teens and adults|Dealing with developmental delays|Sensory issues and the child with an autism spectrum disorder|Improving speech skills and picky eating|Helping your child learn and get organized|Nutrition, sleep and stress|Complementary therapies and approaches|Handling discipline, transitions and behavioral issues|Advocating for your child at school|The special challenges for teenagers|Empowering your child in the world|Recommended products and resources
Summary: "For children with sensory difficulties - those who struggle to process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds and sights - this groundbreaking book is an invaluable resource. SI dysfunction, also known as sensory processing disorder, affects all kinds of children - from those with developmental delays, attention problems or autism spectrum disorders, to those without any other issues. This updated and expanded edition... is comprehensive and more helpful than ever." - BOOK JACKET
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"For children with sensory difficulties - those who struggle to process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds and sights - this groundbreaking book is an invaluable resource. SI dysfunction, also known as sensory processing disorder, affects all kinds of children - from those with developmental delays, attention problems or autism spectrum disorders, to those without any other issues. This updated and expanded edition... is comprehensive and more helpful than ever." - BOOK JACKET

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Foreword by Temple Grandin|Preface to the new edition|Introduction|Why is my child so... unusual?|The seven senses|Tuning in to your child|Where did the wires cross?|Finding and working with an occupational therapist|The sensory diet of daily activities|Practical solutions for everyday sensory problems
Self-care challenges : grooming, dressing and toileting
Special times at home and away
Home environment
Miscellaneous challenges
Practical tips for teens and adults|Dealing with developmental delays|Sensory issues and the child with an autism spectrum disorder|Improving speech skills and picky eating|Helping your child learn and get organized|Nutrition, sleep and stress|Complementary therapies and approaches|Handling discipline, transitions and behavioral issues|Advocating for your child at school|The special challenges for teenagers|Empowering your child in the world|Recommended products and resources

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Well written, simple yet accurate information given. A great resource.

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Great book!

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