Everyday Games for Sensory Processing Disorder: 100 Playful Activities to Empower Children With Sensory Differences

Award-winning author and therapist Barbara Sher brings her 45+ years experience in treating children with SPD with this up-to-date, solutions-based handbook of engaging games. At times, is your child’s reaction to a sensation inappropriate or unpredictable? As a parent, are you confused about understanding and addressing your child’s needs? Do you struggle to find new and fun ways to help, but feel frustrated with where to turn? Thankfully, there’s Everyday Games for Sensory Processing Disorder. Renowned occupational therapist Barbara Sher advocates the concept of play as the most effective way for children with autism, Asperger’s, and sensory processing disorder to learn and thrive. Sher’s wonderfully simple, old-fashioned games stand the test of time by working to improve children’s motor skills and coordination, and fully engage their senses. In Everyday Games for Sensory Processing Disorder, Sher educates parents and kids with her sensory-rich activities and engaging games to play at home. You can use the activities in this book in two ways: to reinforce and enhance your child’s sensory system, and—most importantly—to take the quality time to bond with your child. Laugh and learn together, with: • 100 fun and simple games for parents to play with their kids • An easy-to-grasp overview of sensory processing disorder • Inventive ideas for engaging kids, using materials easily found around the house • Inclusive games geared toward varying degrees of development, with modifications for older children • 14 tips to encourage playfulness