Understanding Sensory Dysfunction

Understanding Sensory Dysfunction is a clear and comprehensive resource to identifying and addressing sensory dysfunction in children, using a range of practical strategies to help them reach their full potential at home, at school and in the community.

The authors explain the causes, contributing factors, symptoms and associated behaviors of sensory dysfunction, particularly when found in conditions such as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), ADHD and bipolar disorder. Focusing on early intervention, they provide a host of tried and tested integration activities, assessment and curricular modifications, treatment options and useful equipment and resources that ultimately aim to limit or prevent the interference of sensory dysfunction with successful learning, socialization and skills development.

This accessible and empowering book offers a unique approach to the condition and will help families, teachers and caregivers meet the particular needs of children with sensory dysfunction.

Préface
A practical guide filled with tried and tested techniques to helping children with sensory dysfunction

Auteur

Polly Godwin Emmons and Liz McKendry Anderson

Contenu
Introduction. 1. What is Sensory Integration? 2. What is Sensory Dysfunction? 3. Concomitant Diagnoses. 4. Sensory Dysfunction at School. 5. At Home and at School: Looking at Strategies. 6. More about Asperger's Syndrome. 7. Ellie and Dylan: Ten Years Later. In Conclusion. Appendix 1: Sensory Integration Activities. Appendix 2: Treatment Options. Appendix 3: Resources. Index.