Everyday games for sensory processing disorder
Subtitle: 100 playful activities to empower children with sensory differences
By: Barbara Sher, OTR
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9781623157005
Subjects: Sensory integration dysfunction in children; Sensory disorders in children; Games; Sensory evaluation
Description: "...Occupational therapist Barbara Sher has over 45 years experience helping children with sensory processing disorder, autism and Aspergers learn and thrive.  In this new solutions-based guide, shes collected 100 sensory-rich games that make working with your child a joy.  If youre looking for new strategies to manage your child's sensory processing disorder, this book is a perfect companion to classics such as The Out-of-Sync Child and Raising a Sensory Smart Child.  [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 found around the house ; Inclusive games geared toward varying degrees of development, with modifications for older children."--Amazon.com.
Notes: "Great for parents of kids ages 1-12."--Cover.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Part 1.; title: Digging in to Sensory Processing Disorder.; title: SPD in brief ;; title: The 10 most common sensory issues in children with SPD ;; title: Why play at home? -- -- Part 2.; title: Games & activities.; title: Games for touch ;; title: Games for sight ;; title: Games for balance ;; title: Games for taste ;; title: Games for smell ;; title: Games for movement ;; title: Games for sound ;; title: Games for gross motor skills ;; title: Games for fine motor skills ;; title: Games for social skills -- -- Appendix A.; title: Appropriate toys -- -- Appendix B.; title: Heavy work list -- -- Appendix C.; title: Success stories and life lessons.