Sensory Integration and the Child (Paperback)

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A must for parents, teachers, and others seeking to understand sensory integration dysfunction. -- Diana A. Henry, M.S., OTR/L www.ateachabout.com

The revised format and additional information...make this the ideal book for those who seek an introduction to sensory integration. -- Lynn A. Balzar-Martin, Ph.D., OTR private practice, Chevey Chase, Maryland

This is a classic book and parents should be aware of it. -- T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

Product Description

This classic handbook, from the originator of sensory integration theory, is now available in an updated, parent-friendly edition. Retaining all the features that made the original edition so popular with both parents and professionals, Sensory Integration and the Child remains the best book on the subject. With a new foreword by Dr. Florence Clark and commentaries by recognized experts in sensory integration, this volume explains sensory integration dysfunction, how to recognize it, and what to do about it. Helpful tips, checklists, question-and-answer sections, and parent resources make the new edition more informative and useful. Indispensable reading for parents, this book is also an excellent way to improve communication between therapists, parents, and teachers.

The original edition was the first book to explicate sensory integration dysfunction, and this edition offers new insights and helpful updates in an easy-to-use format.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Western Psychological Services (December 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874241588
• ISBN-13: 978-0874241587
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #261,564 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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111 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What is Sensory Integration?, November 26, 1999

By A Customer

This book explains very clearly the problem of sensory integration dysfunction. It examines the cause, and the scope of the problem, and also treatment. It clearly states that this problem can occur despite a parent's proper nurturing of a child's development. Most encouraging, this book explains the therapy that can help the child (or adult). However, it is written by a PhD, and so is rather difficult to understand at times. It also covers a huge scope of learning disability, from slight dysfunction to autism.

38 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read, July 8, 1998

By A Customer

If you have a young child with learning difficulties and want to understand the nature of your child's problem, definitely read this book. I found it invaluable in understanding my child's problems.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Reference, November 1, 2001

By	"posdiff" (Portage, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This book is an excellent intermediate reference to follow reading Sensory Secrets...How to jump-start learning in children.
It takes the reader into more depth with information on sensory systems and will satisfy the need to learn more about the technical aspects of sensory integration. I have used this book (written by Ayres, the pioneer of research in this area) as a reference with thousands of educators and readily refer to it as the "next step" to understanding the neurology involved with this facinating topic. It is well worth the investment of time and money to have it readily available for personal reference.