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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? It is estimated that more than 10 percent of children deal with some form of sensory processing disorder (SPD), a neurological disorder characterized by the misinterpretation of everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound, and movement. For many children, SPD can lead to academic struggles, behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination, and other issues. The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions about SPD, such as: - What is sensory processing?
- Does SPD affect social skills?
- Can you see sensory processing difficulties in an infant?
- What is Sensory Integration Therapy?
- Is SPD a sign of autism?
- Are there tests for SPD?
- How do I get a prescription for occupational therapy?
- How do I teach my child to understand his sensory needs?
Written in an easy-to-read question and answer format, The Sensory Processing Disorder Answer Book helps you fully understand SPD, conquer your fears, and seek help for your child when necessary. | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9781402211232
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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Tara Delaney | | Paperback:
| 240 pages | | Publisher:
| Sourcebooks, Inc. | | Publication Date:
| July 01, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1402211236 | | Product Length:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.76 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 BEST KEPT SECRET!Jul 10, 2008
By Stella Scorp
I'm an occupational therapist who works in a clinic and school setting.I just finished reading SPD answer book and it provided the specific information I've been looking for! It's a perfect resource for parents and for adults living with SPD. The book's written in a question answer format, so you can easily get your questions answered immediately. The author does an amazing job of breaking down the science of this disorder while explaining it in practical terms. It's like a mini encyclopedia on SPD, describing the physiology, everyday functional strategies to handle sensory overloading situations, therapeutic activities, and a list of concise resources in the back.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Fabulous Resource!Jul 24, 2008
By M
"Magee"
I have been teaching almost 12 years and I WISH I had read this book when I was student teaching. What a FANTASTIC resource! Having read this book explains so, so very much. I found it particularly helpful in allowing me to see how some children w/ ADHD may be misdiagnosed when in fact they have SPD. In general, I found it so very easy to read b/c of it's Question and Answer format and the simple layout of the book makes it easy to use as a desk-reference. The author's way of presenting the information is in understandable terms, not medical or psycho-babble! I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who works with children and especially to parents who seek to better understand the SPD world their children live in daily. Very informative, very important and a book I WILL NOT put up on a shelf and periodically dust off. This is one to dog ear, pass on and wear out!
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 I bought this to help my son, but it helps me, too!Jul 04, 2008
By LIZARD
"LIZARD"
I have always lived with hydrocephalus and have grown up with SPD. Age has helped tremendously, but there are still some sensory "quirks" I have to deal with. They are nothing like those my son, who is autistic, has to deal with, but they're there. This book makes perfect sense of them! It gives a good lay-friendly explanation but also includes the technical terms that help me understand my own issues (and explain them to others) as well as my son's, and it gives some great ideas on how to deal with them.
If I could, I'd give it 4 1/2 stars, only because it goes into some conditions that make SPD a problem, but there is no mention of hydrocephalus (which is much more common than even doctors think), or even more commonly-known conditions, such as cerebral palsy. Many of those mentioned are more mental conditions (i.e. affecting the mind), rather than the brain. Minus that tiny oversight, I'd recommend it to anyone who loves or cares for anyone who has SPD.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Helpful AdviceFeb 03, 2010
By A. Siriani
This book is an easy read for parents and caregivers who are relatively new to the world of sensory processing disorders. Sensory processing terminology is broken down into reader-friendly descriptions. Helpful practical tips are also shared to help engage your child in daily activities and minimize behaviors due to sensory processing deficits. I am a parent of a child with ADHD and sensory processing difficulties. I was able to use this information to help my son manage his reactions to the world around him better. This book is not a cure-all, but a helping-hand to those in need.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Ok bookNov 07, 2009
By Traci A. Wihlen
"TAW"
This book is full of questions and answers. Some answers are very well written and give very good information. Others I thought were a bit one sided. I would recommend this book to parents but only as a quick answer book. I would not recommend this to therapists or teachers.
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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." |
