Raising a Sensory Smart Child
The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues

The bestselling, award-winning book on sensory challenges is filled with real-life information and practical solutions including:

• Strategies for sensitivity to noise, textures, smells and more
• Approaches to challenges like brsushing teeth, washing hair, and sleep
• Sensory activities for kids teens, adults, families and schools
• How to best support children, teens and adults with autism and sensory issues
• Parenting solutions for behavior and learning issues
• Ways to advocate for your child at school, empower your child in the world and more!

Available at your local bookstore and online in paperback, audiobook, and Kindle editions. You’ll find the Spanish language paperback on Amazon

Articles, Webinars, and Podcasts

Check here for free webcasts, podcasts, and articles on sensory overload, noise sensitivity, sensory diet, handwriting, sleep, and more. Featured in the New York Times, Parents, The Atlantic, ADDitude, NPR, Fox Health, Autism Advocate and elsewhere!

Featured articles: * Autism Advocate: Help for Handwriting * New York Times: How to Improve Your Child’s Handwriting * Autism Advocate: Surviving Sound Sensitivity: A Five-Step Plan * Forbes: The Best Sensory Toys for Babies and Toddlers * Autism Advocate: Overcoming Fear of Needles and Shots * Cubby: Expert-Approved Tips on Setting Up a Sensory Room for Kids * Autism Advocate: Sensory Smart™ Strategies for the Holidays

2026-2027 Speaking Engagements:

• Sensory Smart™ Strategies for Noise, Touch, and other Sensory Challenges. ADAPT/West End Preschool Staff Development–September 10.
• Sensory Smart™ Collaboration for School-Based Therapists, Kennedy Children’s Center, Manhattan–October 1.
• What’s New in the Sensory World? An interview with Harkla–October 6.
• Sensory Friendly Art Works! Fostering Creativity and Sensorimotor Skills for People with ID/DD and Dementia–October 26.
• Sensory Smart™ Strategies for School Success. ADAPT/West End Preschool Staff Development–November 3.
• Sensory Smart™ Collaboration for School-Based Therapists, Kennedy Children’s Center, Bronx–November 17.
• Sensory Smart™ Strategies for Teachers, Kennedy Children’s Center, Bronx–November 17.
• Positive, Strength-Based Strategies: A Sensory Smart™ Approach, live full-day webinar–November 20. For information please information visit Theramoves.
• Avoiding Sensory Overload during the Holidays: A Sensory Smart™ Approach–Adapt Community Network parenting webinar – December 10.

2027

• YAI Westchester Conference– April 9. More information to come.
• Sensory Smart™ Strategies for Maximizing Vision and Visual Skills. ADAPT/West End Preschool Staff Development–April 14.
• Fine Motor Olympics: A Sensory Smart™ Approach (Day One) - Szmalec Sensory Integration Center/Warmińsko-Mazurskie Training Center - Torùn, Poland -September 4.
• Sensory Smart™ Strategies for Real-Life Problems (Day Two) - Torùn, Poland -September 5.

Now booking in-person workshops and webinars on topics including:

• Sensory Smart™ Strategies for Real-Life Challenges
• Sensory Smart™ Strategies for School Success
• Sensory Smart™ Sleep Strategies that Work
• Building Graphomotor and Fine Motor Skills
• Maximizing Vision and Visual Processing Skills
• Sensory Smart™ Strategies for Sound Sensitivity
• Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout
• Sensory Friendly Art Works! Fostering Creativity and Sensorimotor Skills
• Sensory Smart™ Potty Training and Toileting Strategies
• Avoiding Sensory Overload during the Holidays: A Sensory Smart™ Approach

Here is more about in-person workshops and webinars.

Please contact Lindsey@sensorysmarts.com to discuss your training needs.