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| |  | Books & DVDs | Home » » Love, Jean: Inspiration for Families Living with Dysfunction of Sensory Integration | | | | | | | Description: | | Captured in previously unpublished correspondence written by sensory integration pioneer A. Jean Ayres to her nephew Philip Erwin, Love, Jean provides insight and inspiration to parents of children who have been diagnosed with dysfunction of sensory integration. | | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| A. Jean Ayres | | Paperback:
| 150 pages | | Publisher:
| Crestport Press | | Publication Date:
| January 31, 2004 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 097250981X | | Package Length:
| 8.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Sensitive and Helpful for Family of LD ChildJan 09, 2005
By Bonnie Neely
Love, Jean is co-authored by an interesting trio. Dr. Jean Ayres, a renowned Occupational Therapist who pioneered treatment of sensory integration disorder; her nephew and patient Philip R. Erwin. Zoe Mailloux, Director of Administration at the Pediatric Therapy Network in Torrance, CA. provides pertinent commentary in each chapter for parents of children who have learning differences, giving excellent information about what to watch for, how to cope, and how to help the child around the obstacles the learning disorder creates. But the unique and endearing quality of the book is that it is composed of selected letters between loving Aunt Jean and her nephew in New York. Young Phil's letters express, sometimes painfully, the injustices and emotional trauma he experiences from fifth grade on, as he struggles with his inability to do math, physical education, and his feeling of frustration and social isolation. His Aunt Jean's perceptive and compassionate letters encourage and inspire Phillip as he experiences these traumas of growing up with a learning disability. She offers professional advice as to what to do to help his brain learn to re-wire itself so that he can function successfully in the world. These letters began several decades ago when Aunt Jean was a pioneer in this field of psychology and learning as she encouraged Phil. The triumph of his life story, through its poignant struggles, is a great victory, proving Phil's determination, his parents' support, and Jean's therapy successful beyond imagination. Ultimately thousands of children have reaped the benefit and thousands of parents are given hope and directions of how to help their children. This is a must read for anyone who suspects a child has a learning disability.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Phenomenal WorkApr 25, 2005
By Jackie Igafo Teo
This book, written by A. Jean Ayres, is a must-have for those living or working with children who have sensory processing issues. This compilation of years of letters and stories between A. Jean and her nephew, Philip Erwin, is heartfelt, uplifting, and inspiring. Love, Jean contains insight that is sure to help parents avoid common pitfalls and misunderstandings associated with the treatment of sensory integration dysfunction. Jackie D. Igafo-Te'o, Bridges4Kids.org
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Wonderful readSep 21, 2007
By Princess
"Renegade"
Great, easy read....just wish Therapy could be handled in letters. Jean is/was brilliant and thankfully she blazed the trail for us.
Love this book!Jul 09, 2011
By working girl
Hello, I am an occupational therapist who works with children with developmental disabilities. This is one of my staple books that I loan and give out to the families I work with to help them understand sensory integration. I have bought at least ten copies, and as I am a cheapskate, that says alot.It is a short easy read, written in part by the pioneer of SI. I have even passed it along to my personal family and they have like it too.
An amazing glimpseDec 13, 2007
By Teresa L. Beck
"Occupational Therapist"
The terms 'sensory processing disorder' or 'dysfunction in sensory integration' are just beginning to be commonplace in our society, but there is still so much more to know and understand. This book gives several viewpoints...from someone who has been through treatment for SPD, from various experts in their fields, and from this amazing woman who pioneered this area of occupational therapy, giving us a glimpse into the mind of Dr. Ayres. It describes what her nephew dealt with and the treatment suggestions she offered via long-distance letters. Interspersed within this dialogue, experts offer helpful information to further our understanding of this difficult to grasp diagnosis.
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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." |
