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| |  | Books & DVDs | Home » » Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration: Therapy for Children with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders | | | | | | | Description: | | Written by three experienced occupational therapists, this book offers a combination of theory and strategies. It is a perfect tool for those working with young children, but also broad enough to be adapted for older children and adults. Building Bridges provides creative techniques and useful tips while offering innovative strategies and practical advice for dealing with everyday challenges, including managing behaviors, improving muscle tone, developing social skills, selecting diets, and more. Part one explains the role of the occupational therapists in treatment and examines sensory integration theories. Part two offers methods of identifying sensory problems in children along with numerous strategies and activities. Helpful topics include: - What is Occupational Therapy?
- What is Sensory Integration?
- What are the Sensory Systems?
- Identifying Problems with Sensory Integration Strategies for Challenging Behaviors
- Ideas for Self Care Skills
- Adapting Home, School, and Child Care Settings
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Paula Aquilla | | Spiral-bound:
| 207 pages | | Publisher:
| Future Horizons | | Publication Date:
| August 01, 2003 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1932565450 | | Product Length:
| 11.25 inches | | Product Width:
| 9.25 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.85 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.82 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 5 reviews |
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13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Great suggestions, Not just for autismJun 12, 2007
By Becca
"pediatric OT"
As an occupational therapist, I love this book for the suggestions it provides to the very practical everyday difficulties parents face when their child has sensory integration issues. To me, the only downfall is that it refers to children with autism so much. I have used it with any child with sensory integration difficulties, but have had to create my own handouts based on the book to avoid offending parents whose children are clearly not autistic. It addresses things like brushing teeth, getting to and staying asleep, and problem behaviors like biting, hitting, and so much more.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Easy to understand and practicalSep 15, 2007
By J. Stanfield
I'm an occupational therapist and have taken entire courses in sensory integration that were not as clear and helpful with ideas as this book.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
reviewMay 12, 2007
By avid reader
This is a great book for any parent with an autistic child. Occupational therapist use this book them selves. The book gives good fundamental info on sensory issues and provides good strategies on how to help your child. Outstanding book
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Parent and Therapist Friendly BookMay 16, 2010
By Nichole Kostoff
This book has several great lists of activities for kids with sensory integration deficits. Its a book you don't have to read cover to cover. Search the Table of Contents to which area your child is having difficulty and just read that portion of the book. I wish they wouldn't have added "Autism and PDD" to their title... it scares some parents away. Because not only are these activities/ideas great for children with Autism, but most kids with sensory integration deficits.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
The Bridge!Feb 06, 2010
By A. Moore
"Sensory HELP!"
This book has the answers teachers have been waiting for regarding sensory issues (behavior problems) and ways to deal with them. Though classroom teachers should remember to always consult with an occupational therapist before using any of the information contained in the book.
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Sensory Interventions was designed primarily to help parents and therapists find appropriate child therapy toys for helping children with Sensory Processing Disorders to develop Sensory Integration and acheive their maximum potential. Sensory Interventions carries many developmental toys which are also useful as Sensory Toys for Autism and Occupational Therapy Toys for Special Needs Children of all exceptionalities. Having had experience as a teacher, a sibling, and a parent of children with special needs, we at Sensory Interventions understand how complicated life can be and how so often, you just need a simple and sensible solution for your child's needs. At Sensory Interventions, we hope that we can provide a helpful and convenient source for one stop shopping and information for those special parents of children with special needs. As you travel down this special path, hand in hand, with your special child, we pray your journey will be "sensational." |
