Understanding Sensory Dysfunction: Learning, Development and Sensory Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Bipolar Disorder (Paperback)

by Liz McKendry Anderson (Author), Polly Godwin Emmons (Author) "A decade has passed since we first felt compelled to share our stories as mothers of children with sensory dysfunction..." (more)
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Product Description
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.

About the Author
Polly Godwin Emmons has a BS in Biology and a BA in Psychology from Binghamton University, a MS.Ed. in Elementary Education from Elmira College and holds certifications in Elementary Education and Special Education PreK-12. Polly lives in New York with her two children and is a Special Education teacher at a local high school. Liz McKendry Anderson has a M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Lesley College, MS.Ed. in Special Education from Binghamton University and holds certifications in Elementary Education and Special Education PreK-12. She is the former director of Education for an Early Intervention Agency and is currently enrolled in a Doctoral Program for Education at Binghamton University. She lives with her husband Richard and their four children in New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (May 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843108062
• ISBN-13: 978-1843108061
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #503,000 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent advice on dealing with your child's SI dysfunction, August 18, 2005

By	Aspie Mom ":)" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

Authors Emmons and Anderson are both special education teachers, as well as moms of children with sensory integration difficulties, and it shows. Their insightful book offers excellent strategies for helping children with SI dysfunction, especially when it occurs concurrently with autism, Asperger's, ADHD or bi-polar disorder.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Book!, August 9, 2005

By	Jean M. Van Buskirk - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An easy to read comprehensive look at sensory dysfunction covering symptoms, definitions, diagnosis as well as assessments, curriculum strategies and modifications in the environment. A must have resource for parents, caregivers, educators and therapists.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource...a "must have", April 3, 2007

By	Amanda L. Day (Kentucky) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have a child with ADHD, an Autism spectrum disorder/Pervasive Development Disorder, or sensory integrative issues then this book will be an excellent read!! I love that it has entire chapters/sections devoted to the interaction between a specific disorder/diagnosis/cluster, and sensory response/reactions...the book is well-written, is readily understandable to lay-persons, yet it is as useful to therapists as many other books on the market...my son's therapist copied almost the entire book when she borrowed it from me!!!
In a nutshell, this book gives you certain behaviors that may manifest, gives ideas on how to resolve...yet is never preachy...love this book