Winner of the Summer 2015 Academics' Choice Smart Book Award!
Written by three experienced occupational therapists, this book offers a
combination of theory and strategies. It is a perfect tool for those
working with young children, but also broad enough to be adapted for
older children and adults. Building Bridges provides creative techniques
and useful tips while offering innovative strategies and practical
advice for dealing with everyday challenges, including managing
behaviors, improving muscle tone, developing social skills, selecting
diets, and more. Part one explains the role of the occupational
therapists in treatment and examines sensory integration theories. Part
two offers methods of identifying sensory problems in children along
with numerous strategies and activities.
Helpful topics include:
What is Occupational Therapy?
What is Sensory Integration?
What are the Sensory Systems?
Identifying Problems with Sensory Integration Strategies for Challenging
Behaviors
Ideas for Self Care Skills
Adapting Home, School, and Child Care Settings