The Out-of-Sync Child (The Out-of-Sync Child Series)

The Out-of-Sync Child (The Out-of-Sync Child Series)

<b>The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)--and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents--now revised and updated.</b><br /><br />Does your child exhibit...<br /><br /><i>Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to touch or movement?</i> A child with SPD may be a "sensory avoider," withdrawing from touch, refusing to wear certain clothing, avoiding active games--or he may be a "sensory disregarder," needing a jump start to get moving.<br /><br /><i>Over-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to sounds, sights taste, or smell?</i> She may cover her ears or eyes, be a picky eater, or seem oblivious to sensory cues.<br /><br /><i>Cravings for sensation?</i> The "sensory craver" never gets enough of certain sensations, e.g., messy play, spicy food, noisy action, and perpetual movement.<br /><br /><i>Poor sensory discrimination? </i>She may not sense the difference between objects or experiences--unaware of what she's holding unless she looks, and unable to sense when she's falling or how to catch herself.<br /><br /><i>Unusually high or low activity level?</i> The child may be constantly on the go--wearing out everyone around him--or move slowly and tire easily, showing little interest in the world.<br /><br /><i>Problems with posture or motor coordination?</i> He may slouch, move awkwardly, seem careless or accident-prone.<br /><br />These are often the first clues to Sensory Processing Disorder--a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. <i>The Out-of-Sync Child</i> offers comprehensive, clear information for parents and professionals--and a drug-free treatment approach for children.<br /><br />This revised edition includes new sections on vision and hearing, picky eaters, and coexisting disorders such as autism and Asperger's syndrome, among other topics.