Sensory Processing Disorder Books
Books For Parents, Caregivers & Professionals
For parents who may be struggling to make sense of their child's behavior or sensory challenges, these books can offer valuable insights and practical advice. By reading about sensory differences, parents can gain a better understanding of their child's needs and learn how to support them in their everyday lives.
Reading these books can provide parents with a sense of validation. Raising a child with sensory processing disorder can be a challenging and lonely experience, as many people may not understand or recognize the condition. Parents often feel isolated and may question their methods of parenting or wonder if they are doing something wrong. Parenting books on sensory challenges validate the experiences of parents and assure them that they are not alone in their journey. It also reassures them that their child's behavior is not due to their parenting style but is a result of how their child's brain processes sensory information.
Parenting children with sensory processing disorder requires patience, understanding, and a unique set of skills. These books provide parents with practical strategies to help their child navigate everyday tasks or challenges that they may face. A child who is sensitive to loud noises may struggle with crowded and chaotic environments such as a classroom or a playground. These books offer tips on how to prepare and support their child in these situations, such as using noise reduction headphones or incorporating sensory breaks into the daily routine.
Reading parenting books on sensory issues allows parents to connect with other families going through similar experiences. Many of these books include personal stories and experiences from other parents, making it easier for parents to relate and feel supported. These connections can lead to the formation of support groups or online communities, where parents can share advice, strategies, and offer each other emotional support.
It is important to note that not all parenting books are created equal. Some books may offer outdated or incorrect information, while others may suggest strategies that may not work for every child. It is essential for parents to research the author and ensure that the book is based on evidence-based practices and recommendations from professionals in the field.
Parents of children with sensory processing disorder can greatly benefit from reading parenting books on the subject. These books provide them with valuable knowledge, validation, and practical tips to support their child's unique needs.
Questions From Those Who Know As a mother of a child with sensory processing disorder, I know you can have many unanswered questions about your child's or loved one's diagnosis. That is where the idea of "Questions From Those Who Know" came from. I teamed up with Jeanette Baker, founder of the popular Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support Group, and reviewed the most asked questions. Here you will see the result of what others have to say helped their children with SPD. Research shows early intervention is key; yet, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin to help your child. We hope that this book will bring you ideas that have worked for others, as well as comfort that you are not alone! We also hope it helps spread knowledge of what SPD is and what it is like to live with.
Many people struggle with sensory processing difficulties. Regulating emotions, knowing when to eat, drink, go to the toilet, and feeling your breathing and heart rate all depend on our internal awareness. Interoception is critical to feel and understand what is going on inside of your body. However, when someone has difficulty processing interoception, knowledge of emotions and regulation of basic body functions can be interrupted causing great frustration.
Does your child exhibit... Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to touch or movement? A child with SPD may be a "sensory avoider," withdrawing from touch, refusing to wear certain clothing, avoiding active games--or he may be a "sensory disregarder," needing a jump start to get moving.
Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to sounds, sights taste, or smell? She may cover her ears or eyes, be a picky eater, or seem oblivious to sensory cues.
Each activity in this inspiring and practical book is SAFE—Sensory-motor, Appropriate, Fun and Easy—to help develop and organize a child’s brain and body. Whether your child faces challenges with touch, balance, movement, body position, vision, hearing, smell, and taste, motor planning, or other sensory problems, this book presents lively and engaging ways to bring fun and play to everyday situations.
Is there medication for sensory processing disorder? How can occupational therapy help? What advice can I give my child's teacher? Can you "outgrow" sensory processing disorder? How can we make social situations less of an ordeal? What are some therapeutic activities I can do with my child?
In a book likely to transform how parents manage many of their child's daily struggles, Drs. Smith and Gouze explain the central and frequently unrecognized role that sensory processing problems play in a child's emotional and behavioral difficulties. Practicing child psychologists, and themselves parents of children with sensory integration problems, their message is innovative, practical, and, above all, full of hope.
Occupational therapy uses simple, fun activities to help kids learn the skills they need for daily life, from eating meals and writing the alphabet to socializing with friends and family. Occupational Therapy Activities for Kids is designed to help children at all developmental ability levels strengthen those skills by playing their way through 100 exciting exercises that are easy to do at home anytime.
Do you have a child in your early childhood classroom who:
Climbs on top of furniture and jumps off?
Covers his ears when children are singing?
Refuses to touch clay, paint, or sand?
Often falls down and skins her knees?
Refuses to play on outdoor playground equipment?