Description
Can I tell you about Sensory Processing Difficulties?: A guide for friends, family and professionals
Meet Harry - a young boy with sensory processing difficulties. Harry invites readers to learn about why he finds it hard to process sensory information effectively, and how even simple thing such as washing, dressing and coping with meal times can be challenging for him. He also talks about difficulties he faces at school and why large groups and loud noises are especially hard. He explains how other people can have different sensory processing issues and talks about what he and those around him can do to help.
This illustrated book is ideally suited for readers aged 7 and upwards and occupational therapists, teachers, parents, family members and friends of those with sensory processing difficulties.
Contents:
1. What is it like to have sensory processing difficulties?.
2. Touch.
3. Sight.
4. Sound.
5. Taste and smell.
6. Body awareness.
7. Movement.
8. Too much.
9. Too little.
10. Everyday sensory snacks.
11. How can parents help?.
12. How can teachers help?.
13. More help.
14. Some facts. Recommended reading, websites and organisations.
JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Pub Date: 10/2015
ISBN: 9781849056403
Format: Paperback 56 pages