Book Contents
Raising a Sensory Smart Child

PART ONE:

Recognizing and Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Issues

Chapter 1: Why Is My Child So… Unusual?

Chapter 2: The Eight Senses

Chapter 3: Tuning in to Your Child

Chapter 4: Where Did the Wires Cross?

PART TWO:

Addressing Your Child’s Sensory Needs

Chapter 5: Finding and Working with an Occupational Therapist

Chapter 6: Creating a Sensory Diet of Daily Activities

Chapter 7: Practical Solutions for Everyday Sensory Problems

• Self-Care Challenges: Grooming, Dressing, Eating and Toileting
  • Grooming
  • Bathing
  • Diaper changes
  • Hair washing, brushing and cutting
  • Toothbrushing
  • Tooth grinding
  • Trimming nails
  • Clothing and underwear
  • Eyeglasses
  • Hats, gloves, and mittens
  • Helmets
  • Shoes, shoelaces, and boots
  • Potty training
  • Bed wetting
  • Meal time
  • Swallowing and taking capsules
  • Potty training
  • Bed wetting
• Special Times, At Home and Away
  • Amusement parks
  • Bike Riding
  • Parties and gatherings
  • Dentist and doctor
  • Outdoor events
  • Public bathrooms
  • Shopping trips
  • Summer camp
  • Swimming
  • Waiting in line
• Home Environment
  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
  • Lighting
  • Noise and smell reduction
  • Room décor
• Miscellaneous Challenges
  • Car rides
  • Elevators, escalators, and sliding glass doors
  • Hand flapping and head banging
  • Temperature sensitivity
  • General noise sensitivity
  • Fear of specific noises
  • Personal space issues
  • Picking up toys
  • Toe walking
  • Quick tips for calming an overwhelmed child
• Practical Tips for Teens and Adults
  • Environmental issues
  • Learning to drive and driving
  • Doctor and dentist visits

PART THREE:

Fostering Your Child’s Development

Chapter 8: Dealing with Developmental Delays

Chapter 9: Sensory Issues and the Child with an Autism

Chapter 10: Speech Challenges and Selective Eating

Chapter 11: Helping Your Child Learn and Get Organized

Chapter 12: Nutrition, Sleep, and Stress

Chapter 13: Complementary Therapies and Approaches

PART FOUR:

Parenting with Sensory Smarts

Chapter 14: Handling Discipline, Transitions, and Behavioral Issues

Chapter 15: Advocating for Your Child at School

Chapter 16: Technology and Kids with Sensory Issues

Chapter 17: The Special Challenges for Teenagers

Chapter 18: Empowering Your Child in the World

PART FIVE

Recommended Products and Resources

Sensory Smart Resources

Photos of Toys, Equipment and Products

Lindsey and Nancy’s Fifty Favorite Toys

Notes

Index

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