14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A note of caution..., February 9, 2010
This review is from: Sensitive Sam: Sam's Sensory Adventure Has a Happy Ending! (Paperback)
I had high hopes for a book about SPD to read to my son. This book really means well, and it does have a happy ending. It would be good to give to family, friends or teachers to help them understand things. But I would be careful reading it to your child. SPD is such a broad thing, and poor Sam seemed to suffer from EVERY sensitivity there is. There is even a line at the beginning where he says he's mad or sad "all the time". When I read it to my son he was clearly sad and uncomfortable for the first half. He couldn't identify with several of the issues Sam faced. So I gave this 3 stars because for the right listener it would be good - I just thought it was too much for a younger child to read and sent it back.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this book for kids (and their parents!), July 19, 2010
This review is from: Sensitive Sam: Sam's Sensory Adventure Has a Happy Ending! (Paperback)
I recently purchased this book and it was a pleasant surprise. My son could relate to the way Sam felt and the sensory issues that he has. It made him feel good to see that other kids can feel that way too.
I loved that it went into the classroom and showed that it wasn't that Sam had behavior problems, he had sensory issues.
Sam works with an OT and gets a sensory diet. This book was educational while being fun with great pictures. I think it will help a lot of families understand sensory processing issues.
It's also hopeful and explains that you can help yourself and your child feel better with sensory integration. Well done!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sensitive Sam Book Review, December 11, 2011
This review is from: Sensitive Sam: Sam's Sensory Adventure Has a Happy Ending! (Paperback)
Sensitive Sam
Marla Roth-Fisch
2009
Future Horizons, Inc.
Sensitive Sam is a cute little book about a little boy with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Every page consists of a quatrain describing events in the life of a child who is having trouble dealing with things which don't bother most people. Mrs. Roth-Fisch completes the book with her excellent illustrations of Sam as he deals with dressing, eating, and going to school. Sam begins working with an occupational therapist, and with some changes in his routine at home and school, he is soon learning to grow and learn in school.
This book is excellent on several levels. First, it could help the child with SPD see that others have the same challenges, and that they can be overcome. Second, this book could help explain to other children in Sam's family - or class - what SPD is, and how they could help their sibling or friend. This book will help all children understand that SPD should not be frightening, and that it is treatable with a bit of work, and a lot of love.
This book reminded me of some of the issues we had with Theodore, such as his preference for only wearing short pants. This was not a big problem when we lived in San Antonio, and while he was young, but after moving up to the Dallas/Fort Worth area it took a while to get him accustomed to wearing long pants. He also had a lot of food preferences; vegetables were a challenge for him, and he ate ketchup with just about everything. Just like Sam, Theodore managed with a lot of patience and love - especially from Carolyn.
The end of the book has a glossary and a list of websites for those interested in reading more about Sensory Processing Disorder. I recommend this book without reservation for those families with a child with SPD, and also for grade schools.
Stephen M. Donahue
December 9, 2011
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