ABSTRACT

Taking a look at the most common sensory issues kids face, Raising Kids With Sensory Processing Disorders offers a compilation of unique, proven strategies that parents can implement to help their children move beyond their sensory needs. This updated second edition: Shows parents how to characterize their child's sensory issues into one of several profiles. Helps parents find the best adaptations and changes to their child's everyday routines. Provides a week-by-week series of activities and checklists. Helps improve children's performance on tasks like homework, transitions between activities, and interactions with friends. Is written by parents and occupational therapists. Whether it's having to remove tags from clothing or using special dimmed lighting when they study, kids with sensory disorders or special sensory needs often need adaptations in their everyday lives in order to find success in school and beyond.

part I|47 pages

About Sensory Processing Disorders

chapter Chapter 1|11 pages

Demystifying Sensory Processing Problems

chapter Chapter 2|7 pages

Learning About the Problems Hiding in the Background

chapter Chapter 3|5 pages

The Interoceptive System

chapter Chapter 4|19 pages

How Is Your Child “Wired”?

part II|94 pages

58 Week-by-Week Activities to Restore Sanity to Your Family Life

chapter Chapter 5|18 pages

Morning Routines

chapter Chapter 6|16 pages

Mealtime Routines

chapter Chapter 7|8 pages

School

chapter Chapter 8|18 pages

Bedtime Routines

chapter Chapter 9|18 pages

Holidays

chapter Chapter 10|14 pages

Social Participation