2022 Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner
The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Difference
(SPD)--and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for
parents--now revised and updated.
Does your child exhibit...
Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to touch or movement? A
child with SPD may be a "sensory avoider," withdrawing from touch,
refusing to wear certain clothing, avoiding active games--or he may be a
"sensory disregarder," needing a jump start to get moving.
Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to sounds, sights taste, or
smell? She may cover her ears or eyes, be a picky eater, or seem
oblivious to sensory cues.
Cravings for sensation? The "sensory craver" never gets enough of
certain sensations, e.g., messy play, spicy food, noisy action, and
perpetual movement.
Poor sensory discrimination? She may not sense the difference between
objects or experiences--unaware of what she's holding unless she looks,
and unable to sense when she's falling or how to catch herself.
Unusually high or low activity level? The child may be constantly on
the go--wearing out everyone around him--or move slowly and tire easily,
showing little interest in the world.
Problems with posture or motor coordination? He may slouch, move
awkwardly, seem careless or accident-prone.
These are often the first clues to Sensory Processing Difference--a
common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous
system misinterprets messages from the senses. The Out-of-Sync Child
offers comprehensive, clear information for parents and
professionals--and a drug-free treatment approach for children.
This revised edition includes expanded information about SPD
"look-alikes," including Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and autism; about
diagnosis and treatments; and about other topics.
