Can I tell you about Sensory Processing Difficulties| A guide
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Can I Tell You About Sensory Processing Difficulties?: an illustrated guide for kids, friends, family and professionals.
Meet Harry, a young boy with sensory processing difficulties. In Can I Tell You About Sensory Processing Difficulties?, Harry invites readers to learn why he finds it hard to process sensory information, and how everyday things like washing, dressing and mealtimes can be challenging for him.
He also talks about the difficulties he faces at school, why large groups and loud noises are especially hard, and how other people can have different sensory processing issues. Harry shares what he and the people around him can do to help, in simple, child-friendly language.
- Explained from a child's point of view, in everyday language
- Covers touch, sight, sound, taste and smell, body awareness and movement
- Includes "everyday sensory snacks" and ideas for what helps
- Extra sections just for parents and teachers
- Illustrated by Mike Medaglia, written by Sue Allen
- Best suited to readers aged 7 and up
What's inside
- What is it like to have sensory processing difficulties?
- Touch
- Sight
- Sound
- Taste and smell
- Body awareness
- Movement
- Too much
- Too little
- Everyday sensory snacks
- How can parents help?
- How can teachers help?
- More help
- Some facts
The book ends with recommended reading, websites and organisations.
Who it's for
- Children aged 7 and up who want to understand their own sensory experiences
- Parents, grandparents and family members
- Teachers, teacher aides and school wellbeing teams
- Occupational therapists and other allied health professionals
- Friends and classmates who want to understand a child who experiences the world differently
Looking for more books like this? See our Can I tell you about Dyslexia?, All About Dyspraxia and All Dogs Have ADHD.
Book details
| Title | Can I Tell You About Sensory Processing Difficulties? |
| Subtitle | A guide for friends, family and professionals |
| Author | Sue Allen |
| Illustrator | Mike Medaglia |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Release date | 14 December 2015 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 56 |
| Dimensions | 226 x 150mm |
| Weight | 100g |
| ISBN | 9781849056403 |
| Suggested age | 7 years and up |
NDIS
This product may be claimable under the NDIS depending on your plan, goals and budget. Check with your allied healthcare providers or plan manager for more information on what applies to your situation. The Sensory Specialist is a registered NDIS provider (Reg. 4-JWHBZTC). Get in touch if you need a quote or invoice.
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