Understanding sensory processing disorders in children : a guide for parents and professionals / Matt Mielnick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mielnick, Matt, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sensory disorders in children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.

Summary:

A clear and concise introduction to the sensory system, highlighting how it can differ in children. Using professional observation reports as examples, the book demonstrates how differing sensory thresholds affect the behaviour of children and gives practical recommendations for each case.

Contents:

Intro

Understanding Sensory Processing Disorders in Children: A Guide for Parents and Professionals - Matt Mielnick

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction to the Sensory System

How it's supposed to work

The sensory continuum

A note on differences

Chapter 2. Sensory Thresholds

The High Threshold/Poor Registration child

The Under-Responsive child

Carl

The Sensory Seeker

Body awareness issues

Ilya and Alex

The Low Threshold/Highly Responsive child

The Sensory Sensitive child

Tyrone

The Sensory Averse child

Scott, Peyton, and Neal

Whit

The self-regulation piece and both ends of the continuum

Chapter 3. A Cautionary Tale...

Chapter 4. Finally...

Special Acknowledgment

An OT's suggestions for the Pre-school Classroom

Fine Motor

Writing problems and practice suggestions

Cutting difficulties

Sensory Kids

Movement options

Index

Blank Page.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

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ISBN:

1-78450-568-4

1-78592-752-3

OCLC:

987075765