One of the best ways for children with autism, Asperger’s, and sensory processing disorders to learn is through play. Children improve their motor skills, language skills, and social skills by moving their bodies and interacting with their environment. Yet the biggest challenges parents, teachers, and loved ones face with children on the autism spectrum or… More 101 Games And Activities For Children With Autism, Asperger’s And Sensory Processing Disorders
Twenty-eight games that make children feel good about themselves – what could be more fun than that?? This full-length, 28-song music CD and booklet of activities will get kids up and moving in no time. The activities include numerous games of body awareness, movement play, feeling identification, and self-expression, as well as imagination games that… More 28 Instant Songames: Fun-Filled Activities For Kids 3-8
This practical and well-researched tool is unique by focusing on middle and high school students, whose sensory needs are often overlooked. In suggesting interventions for this age group, the author emphasizes the importance of fostering independence, self-advocacy and self-regulation as a way to for teens with autism spectrum disorders to take ownership of their sensory… More A Buffet of Sensory Interventions: Solutions for Middle and High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
In this book you’ll find tried-and-true instructions for developing fine-motor, “organizing,” and motor-planning skills, and for providing an appropriate “Sensory Diet” that will benefit all your students. The author has assembled an extensive and easy-to-use set of checklists and other tools that will be invaluable to every teacher (and parent) who has children with sensory processing challenges.… More Answers To Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration
This book is an illustrated children’s book about an exuberant little boy who has difficulty paying attention in class and doing his school work until he was equipped with the tools to accommodate his sensory needs. Written from Arnie’s point of view, the book uses simple language to describe some of the sensory tools and… More Arnie And His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success
Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues attempts to explain how many children with Asperger Syndrome relate to the world through their senses. Chapter 1 is an overview of sensory integration terminology and a discussion of how the sensory systems impact behavior. Chapter 2 takes an in depth look at sensory issues associated with AS. Chapter 3… More Asperger Syndrome And Sensory Issues
Imagine the fun you can have making fitness into a creative adventure! Fly aboard an imaginary airplane to the “exotic continent of musicality,” exploring all the sensory-motor activities hidden in Danceland. Polka to an authentic Krakowiak or have kids choregraph their own movements to singer Laura Dart’s Touch the Earth. Kids can croon karaoke-style to… More Danceland: Songames And Activities To Improve Sensory Skills
Emily’s sister is different from other children she knows. She seems to struggle with things most of us just do naturally. In this delightfully illustrated story, based upon real family experiences, Emily discovers how to understand and help her sister live a happier life. This story, written by the parent of a child with Dyspraxia… More Emily’s Sister: A Family’s Journey with Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
This book advocates play as the most effective approach for children with sensory processing disorder, and illustrates the many ways that play can lead to significant breakthroughs, including 100 fun and simple games for parents to play with their kids, an easy-to-grasp overview of sensory processing disorder, inventive ideas for engaging kids, using materials easily… More Everyday Games for Sensory Processing Disorder
Growing an In-Sync Child makes topics and activities that are often accessible only to experts in classrooms and therapeutic offices easy to understand and implement by even untrained parents and educators. Short chapters, concise information, helpful charts and easy-to-follow “recipes” for activities, as well as examples of the how and why behind the activities, make… More Growing An In-Sync Child: Simple, Fun Activities To Help Every Child Develop, Learn, and Grow
Have you ever noticed how many children are bothered by the loud “Pop!” of a balloon? Read this book to understand why some children don’t like parties. Learn to understand what a child’s actions are really saying and learn about sensory processing disorder through the eyes of a child. About the Author: Laurie is the… More I Like Birthdays… It’s The Parties I’m Not Sure About!
Intended for adults and children to read together, the illustrated book explains reasons a child may become emotionally overwhelmed by daily routines such as putting on clothing, socks and shoes. The workbook format allows children to express and explore their own feelings through drawings or words, in order to explain their misunderstood behavior. A great… More I’ll Tell You Why I Can’t Wear Those Clothes! Talking About Tactile Defensiveness
Understand the differences between sensory processing disorder and “look-alike” diagnoses. Learn what to look for at different ages and developmental stages from infancy through adulthood. This audio CD discusses sensory integration dysfunction/sensory processing disorder and how it affects a child’s development. Learn about how the different types of sensory processing disorder affect children, how sensory… More Making Sense Of Sensory Integration
Meghan has a hard time with her itchy clothes, her hair touching her face, the noises in her classroom. Therapists work with her in a number of ways, using brushing, therapeutic listening, diet and exercise, and Meghan begins to feel much better. It can be profoundly comforting to a child to know they are not alone in… More Meghan’s World: The Story Of One Girl’s Triumph Over Sensory Processing Disorder
