Product Description

Kids with sensory processing disorder SPD may seem unduly sensitive to physical sensations, light, and sound, and they may react strongly to sensory events that adult and other children take in stride or totally ignore. SPD can make it hard for kids to do well in school, participate in social events, and live peaceably with other family members. Until now there have been only limited resources for parents of kids with this condition, but in this book a child advocate and child psychologist offer this comprehensive guide to parenting a child with SPD and integrating his or her care with the needs of the whole family.

The book introduces SPD and offers an overview of what it means to advocate for a child with the condition. It describes a range of activities that help strengthen family relationships, improve communication about the disorder, and deal with problem situations and conditions a child with SPD may encounter. Throughout, the book stresses the importance of whole-family involvement in the care of a child with SPD, especially the roles fathers play in care-giving. Many of the book’s ideas are illustrated with case stories that demonstrate how the book’s ideas can play out in daily life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #67870 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Review
(the authors)have provided a guidebook -- and a preamble of advocacy for children and their families. -- Morton Ann Gernsbacher, Ph.D. Vilas Research Professor and Sir Frederic Bartlett Professor University of Wisconsin-Madison

Finally a book that treats SPD in the full context that it deserves... -- Rick Rader, MD. Editor in Chief - Exceptional Parent Magazine

I strongly recommend this book to any adult...parenting a child with sensory (needs) and...professionals assisting mom and dad -- Richard D. Lavoie, MA, M.Ed. Author -

Read with a highlighter...you will want to refer many times to the...wonderful ideas in this splendid book. -- Carol Kranowitz, MA - Author, The Out-of-Sync Child

From the Publisher
The author, a professional working with children with special needs and father of a child with sensory processing disorder, offers the first book to help parents integrate care for a child with sensory processing disorder with the needs of the family as a whole.

About the Author
Christopher R. Auer, MA, is employed in the Mayor’s Office for Education and Children as the disabilities and mental health administrator for the Denver, CO, Great Kids Head Start. He is a board member of the Foundation for Knowledge in Development (KID) Foundation and serves on the Colorado Interagency Coordinating Council, overseeing disability services to children throughout the state.

Susan L. Blumberg, Ph.D., is a psychologist and coauthor of six books, including Fighting for Your Marriage and Twelve Hours to a Great Marriage.

Foreword writer Lucy Jane Miller, Ph.D., OTR, is the founder of the Foundation for Knowledge in Development (KID Foundation).

Customer Reviews

Fabulous Resource!
This book was just what I needed! I'm always trying to find other parents who have experience with sensory kids and this book had lots of stories, practical hints, and thoughtful reflections from parents in many different situations. I came away with lists of resources to go to, but more importantly, I came away appreciating our family and was motivated to laugh with my kids and husband more. I'm so grateful the author took the time to put all the information together to address this issue -- especially since he's a busy parent too!!

Family Relationships and SPD - A Unique Resource
Due to their sometimes unusual reactions and needs, parents of children with sensory processing disorder may need additional levels of patience, compassion and understanding. With this book, parents are given valuable tools to strengthen their relationships and to help their special children reach their potential. Through their own personal stories and the examples of other parent-advocates, the authors illustrate the tensions of living with children who have different aspects of Sensory Processing Disorders. They authors impart a concrete message of hope and encouragement with their advice on problem solving, coping strategies and relationship building. A useful book for professionals serving families, as well as parents who wish insight into their family dynamics.

Best Book Out there on SPD
Great author who offers many perspectives on raising a child w/ special needs. I will read this one over and over, and will make sure my husband and parents read it, too. Every aspect of life is considered; it informs you, challenges you, and inspires! A must read for anyone who has a child with SPD or any similar "diagnosis".