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Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues, Revised and Updated Edition

AUTHOR Peske, Nancy; Biel, Lindsey; Peske, Nancy et al.
PUBLISHER Penguin Publishing Group (08/01/2009)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

Description
A fully revised edition of the most comprehensive guide to sensory processing challenges

"At last, here are the insights and answers parents have been searching for." --Dr. Temple Grandin

For children with sensory difficulties--those who struggle process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds, and sights--this groundbreaking book is an invaluable resource. Sensory processing challenges affect all kinds of kind--from those with developmental delays, learning and attenion issues, or autism spectrum disorder to those without any other issues. Now in its third edition, Raising a Sensory Smart Child is even more comprehensive and helpful than ever.

In this book, you'll learn:

* How the 8 senses (yes, 8!) are supposed to work together and what happens when they don't
* Practical solutions for daily challenges-from brushing teeth to getting dressed to handling holiday gatherings
* Strategies for managing sensitivities to noise, smell textures, and more
* "Sensory diet" activities that help meet sensory needs, with new ideas for kids, teens, adults, and families
* Parenting tips for handling discipline, transitions, and behavioral issues
* How to practically and emotionally support children and teens with autism and sensory issues
* Ways to advocate for your child at school and make schools more "sensory smart"
* How to help your child with sensory issues use technology effectively and responsibly
* Ways to empower your child and teen in the world
* Where to get the best professional help and complementary therapies


***WINNER of the NAPPA GOLD AWARD and iPARENTING MEDIA AWARD***

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ISBN-13: 9780143115342
ISBN-10: 0143115340
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 512
Carton Quantity: 32
Product Dimensions: 5.18 x 0.98 x 8.10 inches
Weight: 0.83 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Family & Relationships | Children with Special Needs
Family & Relationships | Learning Disabilities
Family & Relationships | Parenting - General
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 649.152
Library of Congress Control Number: 2009005368
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Two experts tackle one of the most formidable and pervasive developmental issues facing children today: Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Illustrations throughout.
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A fully revised edition of the most comprehensive guide to sensory processing challenges

"At last, here are the insights and answers parents have been searching for." --Dr. Temple Grandin

For children with sensory difficulties--those who struggle process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds, and sights--this groundbreaking book is an invaluable resource. Sensory processing challenges affect all kinds of kind--from those with developmental delays, learning and attenion issues, or autism spectrum disorder to those without any other issues. Now in its third edition, Raising a Sensory Smart Child is even more comprehensive and helpful than ever.

In this book, you'll learn:

* How the 8 senses (yes, 8!) are supposed to work together and what happens when they don't
* Practical solutions for daily challenges-from brushing teeth to getting dressed to handling holiday gatherings
* Strategies for managing sensitivities to noise, smell textures, and more
* "Sensory diet" activities that help meet sensory needs, with new ideas for kids, teens, adults, and families
* Parenting tips for handling discipline, transitions, and behavioral issues
* How to practically and emotionally support children and teens with autism and sensory issues
* Ways to advocate for your child at school and make schools more "sensory smart"
* How to help your child with sensory issues use technology effectively and responsibly
* Ways to empower your child and teen in the world
* Where to get the best professional help and complementary therapies


***WINNER of the NAPPA GOLD AWARD and iPARENTING MEDIA AWARD***

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Foreword by: Grandin, Temple
Temple Grandin is Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin's work includes design of animal handling systems, research on livestock behaviour, and auditing animal welfare. She has visited 26 countries and has served on the OIE animal welfare ad hoc committee for slaughter. Her previous livestock books are: Livestock Handling and Transport, Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals and Humane Livestock Handling. Her popular press books on animal behaviour have been both U.S. and international bestsellers. Throughout her career, Dr. Grandin has worked to combine scientific research results with practical application in the field. In the North America half, the cattle are handled in equipment she designed for meat plants. She has received awards for her work on animal welfare from both the livestock industry and animal welfare NGO's. She has swards from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The American Meat Institute, American Society for Animal Science and the Humane Society of the U.S.
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