Raising a Sensory Smart Child
By Lindsey Biel, M. A., OTR/L and Nancy Peske, |
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|  Because each child has a unique experience of this confusing and sometimes exasperating condition, RAISING A SENSORY SMART CHILD helps parents to understand what their child is going through: how the seven (yes, seven!) senses work, and how to find an occupational therapist (OT) who is trained and experienced in helping kids with SI dysfunction who can actually help retrain the child's nervous system to work more adaptively. The book also addresses everyday behaviors from dealing with clothing sensitivities, to getting children the deep pressure against their skin and in their joints that will calm them down, to helping their auditory-sensitive child handle background noise, whether at home, at school, or in the neighborhood. After reading, RAISING A SENSORY SMART CHILD parents and professionals will be able to spot and address common developmental delays. Biel and Peske provide guidance on how to work together as a team to help kids with sensory issues cope with the confusing sensations coming from within and outside of their bodies.
Some of the key topics covered in the book are:
* Where to find an occupational therapist and how to get the best professional help
* The importance of the "just right" challenge
* "Sensory diet" activities that can be done every day to help.
* Practical solutions for everyday problems - from brushing hair to getting dressed or being in public
* Why "sensory smarts" can be a huge help for children with learning and attention problems
* Ways to advocate for your child at school, and ways to make schools more "sensory smart"
* How to empower your child and teen in the world
* Complementary therapies, recommended resources, and helpful websites |
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