Sensory Processing 101 - by Dayna Abraham & Claire Heffron Pamela Braley & Lauren Drobnjak (Paperback)

About the Book

Whether you are a parent, educator, care-giver, or therapist, this easy-to-read guide is your starting point to gain a better understanding of sensory processing and the body's sensory systems. The sensory systems contribute to every child's ability to learn and function. When a child you care about exhibits behaviors related to their sensory systems, this practical resource is an essential tool for addressing those behaviors in the most effective way.

Book Synopsis

Whether you are a parent, educator, caregiver, or therapist, this easy-to-read guide is your starting point to gain a better understanding of sensory processing and the body's sensory systems. You may have heard of Sensory Processing Disorder, but this book is designed to help all children - not just those with a sensory disorder. The truth is that supporting healthy sensory processing is an important part of promoting overall health in every child.

With this comprehensive guide, you get three books in one, including:

*Sensory Processing Explained: An explanation of each sensory system from a therapist's point of view and from the perspective of a parent and educator

*Sensory Activities: Step-by-step instructions for activities you can use in everyday play with kids at home or at school to support the development of each sensory system

*Sensory Resources: Resources related to sensory processing, including support groups for parents and caregivers of children who have sensory needs, cheat sheets with quick overviews of each sensory system, and more

This full-color sensory guide is different than anything you have read before. It contains:

*Information concisely presented in one place to support sensory needs at home and in the classroom
*Real life stories from the classroom, home, and therapy settings

*Parent friendly language
*Easy to navigate format so you can find the information you need at the right moment

*Extensive list of sensory behaviors with strategies, activities and resources to help you understand your child and address their sensory needs
*Reproducible resources such as red flag checklists, sensory system overviews, quick materials shopping lists for sensory activities

Review Quotes

What a practical, reassuring, visually appealing, lovely book! Not just an excellent introductory "101" course on SPD, this is also an "All-in-One" resource book, with its engaging activities and reproducible review pages to slip in your pocket or share with others who care for children with sensory challenges.- CAROL STOCK KRANOWITZ, AUTHOR, THE OUT-OF-SYNC CHILD As a classroom teacher for more than 20 years, this bookhas given me tremendous insight into working with students who are easily overstimulated by noise, and struggle to sit still and pay attention. The strategies suggested in this book and the explanations given make so much sense! I feel like sensory processing is piece of the puzzle that has been missing my entire career. Now I can finally put everything together to help teachers and children in the classroom. - VANESSA LEVIN, FOUNDER OF PRE-KPAGES.COM AND AUTHOR OF A FABULOUS FIRST YEAR AND BEYOND This reader-friendly book is a handy guide for parentsthat have children with sensory issues of any kind. With great gentleness and humility, Sensory Processing 101 describes sensory processing disorder from both a therapist's perspective and a parent's perspective - unveiling and simplifying sensory issues from an intolerance of getting messy to having to put anything and everything in the mouth. Grounded in clinical expertise and loaded with personal experiences, this book is a gem for parents looking for answers.- ANGELA HANSCOM, MOT, OTR/L, CEO AND FOUNDER OF TIMBERNOOK AND AUTHOR OF BALANCED & BAREFOOT I am really excited about this book because I know itis going to help parents like me. As a mom of three boys, our family has dealt with our share of sensory processing issues. Even though I am a Physical Therapist, I didn't initially identify the cause of the problem which lead to frustration and tantrums. Once we knew what it was and what to do, everything changed for the better.- HOLLY HOMER, MPT, FOUNDER OF KIDS ACTIVITIES BLOG AND CO-AUTHOR OF 101 KIDS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE THE BESTEST, FUNNEST EVER!