Making sense of your senses: a workbook for children with sensory processing disorder

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"Help Your Child Overcome Sensory Overload, One Activity at a Time Children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) or sensory processing challenges associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, or other developmental conditions experience the world very differently than other kids. They may react strongly to sounds, textures, and stimulation, finding even seemingly minor sensations intolerable. Other children with SPD hardly notice sensory stimulation at all, or have trouble with basic motor skills and coordination. If your child shows symptoms of this condition, you may wonder what you can do to help ease your child's SPD-related stress, panic, or other challenging behavior. Making Sense of Your Senses is full of activities and skill-building exercises you can do with your child to help him or her balance sensory stimulation and practice self-calming techniques. Kids can use these techniques anytime they feel overwhelmed or have the urge to seek out intense sensory experiences. Before long, your child will be better able to tolerate everyday sensations and prevent stimulation overload-essential skills for living a happy, healthy, and comfortable life."--  Read more... Abstract: "Help Your Child Overcome Sensory Overload, One Activity at a Time Children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) or sensory processing challenges associated with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, or other developmental conditions experience the world very differently than other kids. They may react strongly to sounds, textures, and stimulation, finding even seemingly minor sensations intolerable. Other children with SPD hardly notice sensory stimulation at all, or have trouble with basic motor skills and coordination. If your child shows symptoms of this condition, you may wonder what you can do to help ease your child's SPD-related stress, panic, or other challenging behavior. Making Sense of Your Senses is full of activities and skill-building exercises you can do with your child to help him or her balance sensory stimulation and practice self-calming techniques. Kids can use these techniques anytime they feel overwhelmed or have the urge to seek out intense sensory experiences. Before long, your child will be better able to tolerate everyday sensations and prevent stimulation overload-essential skills for living a happy, healthy, and comfortable life." Content: A Note to Kids -- A Note to Parents -- Activity 1 -- Activity 2 -- Activity 3 -- Your Senses Help You Make Choices -- Activity 4 -- Activity 5 -- Smelling -- Activity 6 -- Activity 7 -- Activity 8 -- Sensations That Drive You Nuts! -- Activity 9 -- Activity 10 -- Activity 11 -- The Athlete in You -- Activity 12 -- Activity 13 -- Being a Sensory Detective -- Activity 14 -- Activity 15 -- Staying Alert -- Activity 16 -- Activity 17 -- Activity 18 -- Relaxing After School -- Activity 19 -- Creating a Calm-down Space -- Activity 20 -- Getting Ready for Bed -- Activity 21 -- Getting Ready for School -- Activity 22 -- Activity 23 -- Making Mealtimes Easier -- Activity 24Haircuts Can Be Great! -- Activity 25 -- Activity 26 -- Activity 27 -- Taking Care of Your Senses in the Classroom -- Activity 28 -- Activity 29 -- Help for Handwriting -- Activity 30 -- Activity 31 -- Keeping Organized -- Activity 32 -- Activity 33 -- Getting Support at School -- Activity 34 -- Activity 35 -- Finding People to Help You -- Activity 36 -- Activity 37 -- Staying Safe from Bullies -- Activity 38 -- Activity 39 -- Setting Goals for the Future -- Activity 40.