Raising Kids With Sensory Processing Disorders: A Week-by-Week Guide to Helping Your Out-of-Sync Child With Sensory and Self-Regulation Issues

by Rondalyn V Whitney, Varleisha Gibbs, Rondalyn L. Whitney, Varleisha Gibbs, OTD, OTR/L

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646320660
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/01/2020
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	202
Sales rank:	1,097,120
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Rondalyn V. Whitney, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, is an associate professor and director of Faculty Scholarship and Development in the Division of Human Performance in the West Virginia University School of Medicine.

Varleisha D. Gibbs, Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist and author with 18 years of experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, and neurological disorders.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix

Foreword xi

Part I About Sensory Processing Disorders

Chapter 1 Demystifying Sensory Processing Problems 3

Chapter 2 Learning About the Problems Hiding in the Background 15

Chapter 3 The Interoceptive System 23

Chapter 4 How Is Your Child "Wired"? 29

Part II 58 Week-By-Week Activities to Restore Sanity to Your Family Life

Chapter 5 Morning Routines 51

Chapter 6 Mealtime Routines 69

Chapter 7 School 85

Chapter 8 Bedtime Routines 93

Chapter 9 Holidays 111

Chapter 10 Social Participation 129

Conclusion Explaining Your Child 143

Resources 145

References 147

Appendices:

Appendix A Reproducible Forms and Worksheets for a Sensational Family Life 151

Appendix B Supplies for a Sensational Family 165

Appendix C Additional Activities for Sensational Families 175

About the Authors 185