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Unlocking the mysteries of sensory dysfunction : a resource for anyone who works with or lives with, a child with sensory issues / by Anderson, Liz McKendry,1961-(CARDINAL)471299; Emmons, Polly Godwin,1960-(CARDINAL)471298;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Perceptual-motor processes.; Sensorimotor integration.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Raising a sensory smart child : the definitive handbook for helping your child with sensory integration issues / by Biel, Lindsey.(CARDINAL)468854; Peske, Nancy K.,1962-(CARDINAL)394183;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-384) and index.
Subjects: Child rearing.; Children with disabilities.; Sensorimotor integration.;
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Raising a sensory smart child : the definitive handbook for helping your child with sensory processing issues / by Biel, Lindsey,author.; Peske, Nancy K.,1962-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.For children with sensory difficulties-those who struggle to 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 integration dysfunction, also known as sensory processing disorder, affects all kinds of children-from those with developmental delays, attention problems, or autism spectrum disorders, to those without any other issues. Coauthored by a pediatric occupational therapist and a parent of a child with sensory issues, this updated and expanded edition of Raising a Sensory Smart Child is comprehensive and more helpful than ever.Pt. 1. Recognizing and understanding your child's sensory issues. Why is my child so unusual? -- The seven senses -- Tuning in to your child -- Where did the wires cross? -- pt. 2. Addressing your child's sensory needs. Finding and working with an occupational therapist -- The sensory diet of daily activities -- Practical solutions for everyday sensory problems : Self-care challenges: grooming, dressing, and toileting ; Special times, at home and away ; Home environment ; Miscellaneous challenges ; Practical tips for teens and adults -- pt. 3. Fostering your child's development. Dealing with developmental delays -- Sensory issues and the child with an autism spectrum disorder -- Improving speech skills and picky eating -- Helping your child learn and get organized -- Nutrition, sleep, and stress -- Complementary therapies and approaches -- pt. 4. Parenting with sensory smarts. Handling discipline, transitions, and behavioral issues -- Advocating for your child at school -- The special challenges for teenagers -- Empowering your child in the world -- pt. 5. Recommended products and resources. Sources for useful toys, equipment, and products -- Photos of toys, equipment, and products -- Lindsey and Nancy's fifty favorite toys -- Organizations and web sites.
Subjects: Children with disabilities.; Sensorimotor integration.; Child rearing.;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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Sensitive Sam : Sam's sensory adventure has a happy ending! by Roth-Fisch, Marla.(CARDINAL)617585;
This book brings to life the story of Sam, whose over-sensitivity creates chaos and frustration in his life. Sam's various sensory sensitivities adversely affect Sam's experiences, both at home and in the classroom. He walks readers through his typical day of sensory blunders (which many kids and families may find all too familiar!). Finally, at the suggestion of Sam's teacher, his parents take Sam to see an occupational therapist. Sam describes the process in a non-threatening, child's perspective that is sure to sooth young readers who may be facing the same challenges. Appropriate for children, families, and professionals.
Subjects: Children's literature.; Rhyme.; Counseling in special education.; Sensorimotor integration.; Sensory integration dysfunction in children.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Arnie and his school tools : simple sensory solutions that build success / by Veenendall, Jennifer.(CARDINAL)564241;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 43-47)."This illustrated children's book centers around an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his schoolwork until he was equipped with tools that helped accommodate his sensory needs. Written from Arnie's point of view, the book uses simple language to describe some of the sensory tools and strategies he uses at school and at home to help him achieve a more optimal level of alertness and performance. Additional resources are provided at the end of the book, including definitions of sensory processing and sensory modulation disorder, suggested discussion questions, and lists of related books and Web sites."--Publisher's website.
Subjects: Children with disabilities; Sensorimotor integration.; Sensory integration dysfunction in children.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The out-of-sync child : recognizing and coping with sensory integration dysfunction / by Kranowitz, Carol Stock.(CARDINAL)392292;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-314) and index.
Subjects: Minimal brain dysfunction in children.; Sensorimotor integration.; Perceptual-motor learning.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 5
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The out-of-sync child : recognizing and coping with sensory processing disorder / by Kranowitz, Carol Stock.(CARDINAL)392292;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-346) and index.Provides an overview of Sensory Integration Dysfunction, discussing how it affects children's behavior; and features criteria and guidance for getting a diagnosis and treatment, as well as advice on how parents can deal with the problem at home.
Subjects: Minimal brain dysfunction in children.; Perceptual-motor learning.; Sensorimotor integration.;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 17
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The out-of-sync child : recognizing and coping with sensory processing disorder / by Kranowitz, Carol Stock.(CARDINAL)392292;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-346) and index.Provides an overview of Sensory Integration Dysfunction, discussing how it affects children's behavior; and features criteria and guidance for getting a diagnosis and treatment, as well as advice on how parents can deal with the problem at home.pt. I. Recognizing sensory processing disorder -- 1. Does your child have sensory processing disorder? -- Four out-of-sync children at home and school -- Sensory processing disorder : a brief definition -- Common symptoms of SPD -- What SPD is not : "look-alike" symptoms -- Associated problems -- Possible causes of SPD -- Who has sensory processing disorder? -- Don't we all experience sensory processing problems? -- Sample sensory-motor history questionnaire -- Hope is at hand -- 2. Understanding sensory processing, and what can go amiss -- The senses -- What is sensory processing? -- The typical development of sensory processing in infants and children -- So, what is sensory processing disorder? -- Six important caveats -- Comparison of typical sensory processing and sensory processing disorder -- 3. How to tell if your child has a problem with the tactile sense -- Three kindergartners at circle time -- The smoothly functioning tactile sense -- The out-of-sync tactile sense -- How the tactile sense affects everyday skills -- Characteristics of tactile dysfunction -- 4. How to tell if your child has a problem with the vestibular sense -- Two first-graders at the amusement park -- The smoothly functioning vestibular sense -- The out-of-sync vestibular sense -- How the vestibular sense affects everyday skills -- Characteristics of vestibular dysfunction -- 5. How to tell if your child has a problem with the proprioceptive sense -- One nine-year-old at the swimming pool -- The smoothly functioning proprioceptive sense -- The out-of-sync proprioceptive sense -- How the proprioceptive sense affects everyday skills -- Characteristics of proprioceptive dysfunction -- 6. How to tell if your child has a problem with the visual sense -- Two seventh-graders at school -- The smoothly functioning visual sense -- The out-of-sync visual sense -- Characteristics of visual dysfunction -- 7. How to tell if your child has a problem with the auditory sense -- A third-grader in music class -- The smoothly functioning auditory sense -- The out-of-sync auditory sense -- Characteristics of auditory dysfunction.pt. II. Coping with sensory processing disorder -- 8. Diagnosis and treatment -- A parent's search for answers -- Recognizing when your child needs professional help -- Documenting your child's behavior -- Diagnosing the problem -- Different therapies, different approaches -- Bringing therapist and child together -- Keeping a record -- 9. Your child at home -- A parent's revelation -- A balanced sensory diet -- Promoting healthy sensory processing at home -- 10. Your child at school -- What a difference communication makes! -- If only school were more like home -- Deciding whom to tell -- A good school-and-child match -- Promoting your child's success at school -- 11. Coping with your child's emotions -- A typically dreadful morning -- Other experts' advice -- Dos and don'ts for coping -- 12. Looking at your child in a new light -- A parent's epiphany -- Becoming enlightened -- A parent's encouraging words -- Appendix A. The sensory processing machine -- Appendix B. Dr. Ayres's four levels of sensory integration -- Glossary.
Subjects: Minimal brain dysfunction in children.; Sensorimotor integration.; Perceptual-motor learning.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The out-of-sync child [videorecording] / by Kranowitz, Carol Stock.;
Digital video disc.
Subjects: Minimal brain dysfunction in children.; Perceptual-motor learning.; Sensorimotor integration.; Sensory integration dysfunction in children.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Come and play : sensory-integration strategies for children with play challenges / by Cross, Aerial.(CARDINAL)308913;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-178).1. An introduction to sensory-integration strategies for play challenges : Play challenges ; The stages of play and learning development ; Sensory integration ; The use of sensory integration for play challenges ; Promoting positive and productive play -- 2. Prompting the dabbling child to play : Dabbling Mia ; Reasons a child may dabble ; Key intervention guidelines ; Sensory-integration strategies to prompt a dabbling child to play ; An individual play plan for a dabbling Mia ; Wrapping up -- 3. Steering the roaming child to play : Roaming Jamal ; Reasons a child may roam ; Key intervention guidelines ; Sensory-integration strategies to steer a roaming child to play ; An individual play plan for a roaming Jamal ; Wrapping up -- 4. Securing the anxious child to play : Anxious Anne ; Reasons a child may be anxious ; Key intervention guidelines ; Sensory-integration strategies to secure an anxious child to play ; An individual play plan for an anxious Anne ; Wrapping up -- 5. Connecting the detached child to play : Detached David ; Reasons a child may be detached from play ; Key intervention guidelines ; Sensory-integration strategies to connect a detached child to play ; An individual play plan for a detached David ; Wrapping up -- 6. Helping the rejected child play : Rejected Ricardo ; Reasons a child may be rejected by peers ; Key intervention guidelines ; Sensory-integration strategies to connect a rejected child to playmates ; An individual play plan for a rejected Ricardo ; Wrapping up -- Appendix A. Early childhood social and emotional developmental milestones list -- Appendix B. Blank individual play plan -- Appendix C. List of creative things to use with sensory-integration play strategies -- Appendix D. Sample parent questionnaire.
Subjects: Drama.; Child development.; Early childhood education.; Sensorimotor integration.; Teaching;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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