Summer Reading for Parents...

There are several books that our staff here and I recommend to parents regarding sensory processing...there is a lot of information out there, but not all reading is parent friendly.  Sensory processing terms in general can be confusing and overwhelming, but the bottom line is, what does it all mean and can it help me understand and help my child better?  I have read each of these books, and have found all of them helpful in my practice, but also as a parent, because one of my own children has some significant sensory processing issues.  So, happy reading!


“The Out of Sync Child," by Carol Stock Kranowitz.
This is an excellent resource for learning more about sensory processing problems, geared toward parents and lay people.  I attended a conference by the author, and this lady is a wealth of information!

“The Out of Sync Child Has Fun," by Carol Stock Kranowitz
This book is full of activities to use with kids with sensory processing issues, and for kids in general.

“Sensational Kids,” Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, by Lucy Jane Miller.
Another book that is just full of useful information for parents and professionals.

“The Sensory Sensitive Child," by Karen A. Smith and Karen R. Gouze

“Too Loud Too Bright Too Fast Too Tight,” by Sharon Heller

“Raising a Sensory Smart Child,”  by Lindsay Biel and Nancy Peske

“Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic,” by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
This book is not written specifically about sensory processing disorder, but has sections related to it, and has good information for parents for dealing with "intense" children.  There is also a workbook that you can get that goes along with the book.

“10 Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew,” by Ellen Notbohm

“10 Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew,”  by Eleen Notbohm

Here's one that I found to be a very interesting read, I found it by chance at the library, and I highly recommend it:
"Sleepless in America: Is Your Child Misbehaving...or Missing Sleep?" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
It is amazing how sleep deprivation can "look like" other issues, and how loss of sleep can affect your child's behavior and sensory processing overall.