The best books on sensory processing or sensory processing disorder
Whether your kid is just very active, has been diagnosed with ADHD or autism or something else entirely: one of these books can help you be a better parent to them.
Learn about Sensory Processing
Aka sensory integration or sensory motor integration
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Sensory Processing
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If your child is restless and can't sit still. If your child just doesn't communicate like other children do. If your child is overly sensitive... The simple advice and play activities described in this lens can often be helpful. They can make your...
Books for parents
The following books are recommended to parents with children who have issues with sensory processing.
The Out-of-Sync Child
Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised Edition
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised Edition
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 12/18/2009)
The best book on sensory processing. This book is a must for all parents and professionals dealing with sensory processing disorder. It provides answers to frequently asked questions and offers a method of treatment without medicines.
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The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition
Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder (Paperback)
The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder
Amazon Price: $10.37 (as of 12/18/2009)
This is the practical sequence to The-Out-of-Sync Child. A book full of games to tackle sensory processing disorder. Suitable for parents and professionals who wish to start practicing with the child without too much theoretical background information.
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Raising a sensory Smart Child
The Definitive Handbook for Helping your Child with Sensory Integration Issues
Recommended for all parents and all those involved with a child with sensory processing disorder.
Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Integration Issues
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Paperback 416 pages, Penguin Books, March 2005
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The Everything Parents guide to Sensory Integration Disorder
Get the right diagnosis, understand treatments and advocate for your child
Indispensable for all parents of children with these problems. But it also contains a lot of valuable information for therapists.
Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues
Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World (Paperback)
Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World
Amazon Price: $16.46 (as of 12/18/2009)
by Brenda Smith Myles (Author), Katherine Tapscott Cook (Author), Nancy E. Miller (Author), Louann Rinner (Author), Lisa A. Robbins (Author), Winnie Dunn (Foreword), Penny Chiles (Illustrator)
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Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
A Family Guide To Understanding And Supporting Your Sensory-Sensitive Child
Highly recommended for all parents of children with these problems, but also for professionals who work with these parents and children.
Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder: A Family Guide to Understanding & Supporting Your Sensory-Sensitive Child
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 12/18/2009)
Authors: Christopher R. Auer, Susan Blumberg & Lucy Jane Miller. Paperback, 224 pages, January 2006.
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Too Loud Too Bright Too Fast Too Tight
What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World
Recommended for adults who are highly sensitive or have sensory processing disorder. The book contains valuable information for therapists as well.
Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World
Amazon Price: $10.07 (as of 12/18/2009)
Paperback. 384 pages, Quill, December 2003.
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Books for professionals
The following books are recommended for professionals working with children who have sensory processing issues.
Sensational Kids
Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
Recommended for therapists and parents with an interest in this subject.
Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
Amazon Price: $9.72 (as of 12/18/2009)
Paperback, also available in hardback. 384 pages, Perigee Books, January 2007
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Understanding Regulation Disorders Of Sensory Processing In Children
Management Strategies For Parents and Professionals
Recommended for therapists and parents with an interest in this subject.
Understanding Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing in Children
Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 12/18/2009)
Paperback, 160 pages, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, October 2007
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Sensory Integration in Infants and Toddlers
Helping very young children interact with their environment
Recommended for all therapists and other seriously interested people who work with infants and toddlers.
Sensory Integration and Self Regulation in Infants and Toddlers: Helping Very Young Children Interact With Their Environment
Amazon Price: $20.25 (as of 12/18/2009)
Paperback, 130 Pages. 2000
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Pathways to Play!
Combining Sensory Integration and Integrated Play Groups
Recommended for everyone who wants to apply the principles of sensory processing in groups.
Pathways to Play! Combining Sensory Integration and Integrated Play Groups
Amazon Price: $22.76 (as of 12/18/2009)
Theme-Based Activities for Children with Autism Spectrum and Other Sensory-Processing Disorders.
Authors: Glenda Fuge, Rebecca Berry. Miller Paperback 119 pages, APC Autism Asperger Publishing, 2004.
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Sensory Integration: Theory and Practice
Suitable for therapists with some knowledge on this subject who would like to go into this matter in depth.
Sensory Integration: Theory and Practice
Amazon Price: $42.32 (as of 12/18/2009)
Hardcover, 528 Pages, F. A. Davis Company, 2nd Edition. 2002
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Books about autism: a sensory processing disorder
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Books on Autism and PDD-NOS
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One of the hardest psychological problems to understand is that of autism. People with autism react very differently to sensory stimuli than other people do. This results in unexpected responses to ordinary social situations. The following books hel...
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- a_willow a_willow Apr 17, 2009 @ 1:27 pm
- You are one of February 2009 graduates! Come by and answer few questions to show the way to those who will follow! Wish you many, many more great lenses!
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- Sarah P Sarah P Feb 8, 2009 @ 7:30 pm
- I have found only one book on SPD written for kids. It's called The Sensory Team Handbook. My son's OT recommended it (it's a new book), and he's read it cover to cover and asked a lot of questions. You might want to look into this one?
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- nightbear nightbear Jan 30, 2009 @ 11:57 pm
- Excellent resources. Lensrolled with three of my lenses. Great job
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