Why this book?
Sensory processing disorder or SPD is a difficult condition to explain as it can involve one or more of any of our senses, so can present differently in each child. It would be considered one of the neurological “soft signs” meaning that a diagnosis of SPD typically means there is more going on than a simple developmental lag. Today the majority of children diagnosed with apraxia also have coexisting soft signs such as SPD, hypotonia (low tone), and/or motor deficits in the body. It’s important if apraxia is diagnosed or suspected to take your child to either a pediatric neurologist or developmental pediatrician to confirm or rule out soft signs in the body.
When Tanner was little and his only “words” were “mmm” or “ma” we were at the Chelsea Piers in NYC. Tanner had a sensory meltdown and if you’ve never seen one it can be very intense. His whole body stiffened up, his eyes were bulging and he was screaming “MA!” with his arms stretched out where strangers were passing us looking at him as if we just grabbed him away from his mother. My Aunt was one of the adults with us that day. Even though she had her doctorate in nursing, she didn’t know how to calm Tanner down, and in most cases, nobody knew how to deal with SPD back in 1999 when this happened. When the book The Out of Sync Child was published, it was then and still is a game-changer for knowing about and helping your child with SPD.
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences
Why should I read it?
1 author picked The Out-of-Sync Child as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
What is this book about?
The renowned author of The Out-of-Sync Child is now on DVD! Carol is a teacher with over 25 years experience and a special interest in the field of sensory integration. In this informative and charming video, she presents both the human and neurological aspects of sensory integration challenges. A wonderful resource for parents, teachers, therapists and all those concerned, this DVD explains what sensory integration dysfunction is, how to recognize the symptoms, and how to help those affected. A great combination of theory and practice, with emphasis on early diagnosis and intervention. This DVD was taped in February, 2001, before…