Captured in previously unpublished correspondence written by sensory integration pioneer A. Jean Ayres to her nephew Philip Erwin, Love, Jean provides insight and inspiration to parents of children who have been diagnosed with dysfunction of sensory integration.
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A. Jean Ayres’ letters reveal her thoughts about her research, her own sensory needs, and her family relationships. -- Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A., Author: The Out-of-Sync Child
Will touch the heart of parents, children and therapists who live or work with individuals who have sensory processing disorders. -- Lucy Jane Miller Ph.D., OTR, Executive Director, The KID Foundation
Will touch the heart of parents, children and therapists who live or work with individuals who have sensory processing disorders. -- Lucy Jane Miller Ph.D., OTR, Executive Director, The KID Foundation
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The late Dr. A. Jean Ayers pioneered the theory of sensory integration, creating many of the principles that still guide its diagnosis and treatment. Philip R. Erwin, Dr. Ayers nephew, is a vocational educator and wooden boat restorer. Ms. Zoe Mailloux, one of Dr. Ayers first research assistants, is Director of Administration at the Pediatric Therapy Network in Torrance, California.
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Sensitive and Helpful for Family of LD Child,
This review is from: Love, Jean: Inspiration for Families Living with Dysfunction of Sensory Integration (Paperback)
Love, Jean is co-authored by an interesting trio. Dr. Jean Ayres, a renowned Occupational Therapist who pioneered treatment of sensory integration disorder; her nephew and patient Philip R. Erwin. Zoe Mailloux, Director of Administration at the Pediatric Therapy Network in Torrance, CA. provides pertinent commentary in each chapter for parents of children who have learning differences, giving excellent information about what to watch for, how to cope, and how to help the child around the obstacles the learning disorder creates. But the unique and endearing quality of the book is that it is composed of selected letters between loving Aunt Jean and her nephew in New York. Young Phil's letters express, sometimes painfully, the injustices and emotional trauma he experiences from fifth grade on, as he struggles with his inability to do math, physical education, and his feeling of frustration and social isolation. His Aunt Jean's perceptive and compassionate letters encourage and inspire Phillip as he experiences these traumas of growing up with a learning disability. She offers professional advice as to what to do to help his brain learn to re-wire itself so that he can function successfully in the world. These letters began several decades ago when Aunt Jean was a pioneer in this field of psychology and learning as she encouraged Phil. The triumph of his life story, through its poignant struggles, is a great victory, proving Phil's determination, his parents' support, and Jean's therapy successful beyond imagination. Ultimately thousands of children have reaped the benefit and thousands of parents are given hope and directions of how to help their children. This is a must read for anyone who suspects a child has a learning disability.
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This review is from: Love, Jean: Inspiration for Families Living with Dysfunction of Sensory Integration (Paperback)
This book, written by A. Jean Ayres, is a must-have for those living or working with children who have sensory processing issues. This compilation of years of letters and stories between A. Jean and her nephew, Philip Erwin, is heartfelt, uplifting, and inspiring. Love, Jean contains insight that is sure to help parents avoid common pitfalls and misunderstandings associated with the treatment of sensory integration dysfunction. Jackie D. Igafo-Te'o, Bridges4Kids.org
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Great, easy read....just wish Therapy could be handled in letters. Jean is/was brilliant and thankfully she blazed the trail for us.
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THE CELEBRATION OF MY PARENT'S 80th and 75th birthdays gave all five of my siblings and me the impetus to gather together for the first time in over 15 years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sensory integration function, sensory integrative therapy, scooter board, integration dysfunction, sensory integration problems, integrative dysfunction, sensory integration therapy, vestibular input, vestibular system Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jean Ayres, New York City, Los Angeles, Secret Service, Special One, The New School New!
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THE CELEBRATION OF MY PARENT'S 80th and 75th birthdays gave all five of my siblings and me the impetus to gather together for the first time in over 15 years. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sensory integration function, sensory integrative therapy, scooter board, integration dysfunction, sensory integration problems, integrative dysfunction, sensory integration therapy, vestibular input, vestibular system Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Jean Ayres, New York City, Los Angeles, Secret Service, Special One, The New School New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder by Lucy Jane Miller in Back Matter
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