This is Gabriel Making Sense of School provides a look into the challenges children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) face in the classroom. This easy to read and beautifully illustrated picture book gives teachers, parents and students a better understanding of all seven senses, how they are each affected at school and what kinds of accommodations are necessary to help children with SPD become learning sensations!
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"I am positive that Hartley's book will help teachers around the world not only understand SPD but also how it feels to our sensational kids in their classrooms. And that understanding will help our children thrive in school right alongside their peers. Thank you, Hartley."-- Chynna T. Laird, author of I'm Not Weird, I Have SPD and Not Just Spirited: A Mom's Sensational Journey With Sensory Processing Disorder
"This is Gabriel Making Sense of School is a beautiful book, succinctly written in a way that is easy to understand for both children and adults. I would highly recommend it as a classroom tool."--Glenna Clouse, M.Ed., LMHC
"This is Gabriel Making Sense of School is a brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated educational tool about Sensory Processing Disorder. It is a must read for anyone who has a sensational child in his or her life."--Kelly Flemetakis, OTR/L
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This is Gabriel Making Sense of School provides a look into the challenges children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) face in the classroom. This easy to read and beautifully illustrated picture book gives teachers, parents and students a better understanding of all seven senses, how they are each affected at school and what kinds of accommodations are necessary to help children with SPD become learning sensations!
"I am positive that Hartley's book will help teachers around the world not only understand SPD but also how it feels to our sensational kids in their classrooms. And that understanding will help our children thrive in school right alongside their peers. Thank you, Hartley."
- Chynna T. Laird, author of I'm Not Weird, I Have SPD and Not Just Spirited: A Mom's Sensational Journey With Sensory Processing Disorder
"This is Gabriel Making Sense of School is a beautiful book, succinctly written in a way that is easy to understand for both children and adults. I would highly recommend it as a classroom tool."
- Glenna Clouse, M.Ed., LMHC
"This is Gabriel Making Sense of School is a brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated educational tool about Sensory Processing Disorder. It is a must read for anyone who has a sensational child in his or her life."
- Kelly Flemetakis, OTR/L
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Hartley Steiner lives in the Seattle area with her three sons. Hartley is the author of the book Sensational Journeys, the founder of the SPD Blogger Network (www.spdbloggernetwork.com), and a contributing writer for the SPD Foundation's blog, S.I. Focus magazine, and Autism Spectrum Quarterly, among dozens of other Web sites and blogs. You can find her chronicling the never-ending chaos that is her life on her blog, Hartley's Life with 3 Boys (www.hartleysboys.com), and on Twitter as @ParentingSPD. When she isn't writing or dealing with a meltdown, she enjoys spending time in the company of other adults--preferably with good food and even better wine.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for quickly explaining to someone what SPD is all about!
March 21, 2010
By K. George
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved reading this book! I was kind of expecting something that could be read to children that explains to them what sensory processing disorder (SPD) is all about. What I found was something even better! I found a book that could quickly and easily explain to an older child AND adults what SPD was all about...that was a big bonus to me 'cause it wasn't just any children's book! It was a super quick read and can be read and understood by anyone who might be interested in learning why SPD kiddos are truly sensational kids!
I was DELIGHTED to see the wonderful and graphic illustrations in this book. They really brought Gabriel to life right before my eyes...down to seeing him chew on his sleeve as a means to calm and organize his body! I loved the way the story and illustrations were brought across the entire two page spread...it wasn't isolated to a single page. The illustrations literally jumped off the page in bright and vivid details!
After buying a single copy from Amazon (and receiving it in record shipping time...thanks Amazon), I returned to purchase multiple additional copies to give to my chilren's school, daycare and pediatrician! I am a mom to two boys who have SPD (just like Gabriel) and my friends and family hear me talking about how it affects them and our family. I immediately brought this book to work to have my coworkers read! To watch their face in sheer delight as they read and flipped through the book and then finally looked at me with that "Oh, I finally get it" look...it was all too good to be true...truly PRICELESS!!
Thank you Hartley Steiner for being such a dedicated mother to perservere with such a big project in order to further educate the world about SPD. Our world needs trailblazers just like you to help educate those around us!
I was DELIGHTED to see the wonderful and graphic illustrations in this book. They really brought Gabriel to life right before my eyes...down to seeing him chew on his sleeve as a means to calm and organize his body! I loved the way the story and illustrations were brought across the entire two page spread...it wasn't isolated to a single page. The illustrations literally jumped off the page in bright and vivid details!
After buying a single copy from Amazon (and receiving it in record shipping time...thanks Amazon), I returned to purchase multiple additional copies to give to my chilren's school, daycare and pediatrician! I am a mom to two boys who have SPD (just like Gabriel) and my friends and family hear me talking about how it affects them and our family. I immediately brought this book to work to have my coworkers read! To watch their face in sheer delight as they read and flipped through the book and then finally looked at me with that "Oh, I finally get it" look...it was all too good to be true...truly PRICELESS!!
Thank you Hartley Steiner for being such a dedicated mother to perservere with such a big project in order to further educate the world about SPD. Our world needs trailblazers just like you to help educate those around us!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A "Must-Have" for anyone raising, treating, or educating a child with Sensory Processing Disorder
March 12, 2010
By C. Fannin
Format:Paperback
Finally, finally, a book for every elementary school's resource library.
This is Gabriel Making Sense of School teaches about our seven (yes seven!) senses and what happens when children don't interpret sensory input appropriately.
Hartley Steiner explains the challenges our children with Sensory Processing Disorder can face in school in an engaging, easy to follow style that is a perfect complement to the whimsical illustrations from Brandon Fall. This story will immediately engage both the children who hear this story and the teachers that read it.
This is Gabriel Making Sense of School should be in every pediatrician's, therapy provider's and educator's office. If you have a child with Sensory Processing Disorder in your circle, this terrific book should be on your "Must-Have" list. It's on ours!
Carrie Fannin
Sensory Planet
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This is Gabriel Making Sense of School teaches about our seven (yes seven!) senses and what happens when children don't interpret sensory input appropriately.
Hartley Steiner explains the challenges our children with Sensory Processing Disorder can face in school in an engaging, easy to follow style that is a perfect complement to the whimsical illustrations from Brandon Fall. This story will immediately engage both the children who hear this story and the teachers that read it.
This is Gabriel Making Sense of School should be in every pediatrician's, therapy provider's and educator's office. If you have a child with Sensory Processing Disorder in your circle, this terrific book should be on your "Must-Have" list. It's on ours!
Carrie Fannin
Sensory Planet
[...].
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By S. Clements
Format:Paperback
I have two children with a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)- a 4 year old daughter who was diagnosed at 2, and a six year old son who was diagnosed last fall. I was so excited to hear about this book because figuring out what accomodations would help my son in kindergarten was challenging, and I read this book was written to give everyone (teachers, parents, and students) a better understanding of SPD and how it affects school and learning for children with SPD.
You first note that the book is absolutely gorgeous- the illustrations are vibrant and colorful and eye-catching.
This book contains nine pages of text: an intro, a page for each of the seven senses, and a conclusion. I think the contents and length are just perfect for an elementary-aged child's attention span. Each facing page is colorful and packed with beautiful pictures that illustrate and relate to each of the senses and how SPD may affect it.
I will be purchasing additional copies of this book to share with our occupational therapist and with my son's school- what a great resource!
You first note that the book is absolutely gorgeous- the illustrations are vibrant and colorful and eye-catching.
This book contains nine pages of text: an intro, a page for each of the seven senses, and a conclusion. I think the contents and length are just perfect for an elementary-aged child's attention span. Each facing page is colorful and packed with beautiful pictures that illustrate and relate to each of the senses and how SPD may affect it.
I will be purchasing additional copies of this book to share with our occupational therapist and with my son's school- what a great resource!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super quick, informative read!
Loved the summary in this book...works for both teachers and students alike! As an OT, I've passed it along to my teachers as well as read it to my students.
Published 23 days ago by E. Lund
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a great book!
This is an excellent book. It helps adults and children to understand how children with sensory processing disorders feel and how they react to different stimulus. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Susan Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome book!
After receiving and reading this book, it truly describes the SPD child. As a mom of an SPD 5 yr old son who is in kindergarten, I plan to share this book with his teacher and the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by CathyF
1.0 out of 5 stars
This is Gabriel making sense of school
This book was EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING. I bought to read to my five year old grandson with SPD before he starts school. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Gram
5.0 out of 5 stars
Families need this book!
Hartley Steiner understands kids like Gabriel because she lives with them. This is an inspiring book for all families, whether their children find it easy or challenging to make... Read more
Published on May 19, 2011 by Carol Kranowitz
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT BOOK FOR SPD LEARNING!
Thank you for creating this wonderful book. It has been so great to share with family and school friends.
Making learning about SPD much easier and fun.
Making learning about SPD much easier and fun.
Published on May 19, 2011 by Megan Kramer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life saving book, that makes sense
I purchased this book first to help my children understand SPD, especially our 5 year old who has it. The book was so much more than what I expected. Read more
Published on May 18, 2011 by Sensational Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Helpful. I plan on sharing with my daughters teachers!
This is a great book explaining in layman's terms, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). My daughter is newly diagnosed with SPD. Read more
Published on April 26, 2011 by A. Langston
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative little book on an important subject
"This is Gabriel" is an elementary-level book chock full of important information on Sensory Processing Disorder, and what educators can do to help kids with SPD thrive in the... Read more
Published on November 8, 2010 by K. Gorgone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Making Sense of SPD
I almost cried reading this book to myself. I have a 4 year old in my preschool classroom who has SPD and he is a challenge. Read more
Published on September 17, 2010 by Jamela Salley
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