Professional Resources

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction

The Out-of-Sync Child is the first accessible, clearly written guide to Sensory Integration Dysfunction, and a drug-free treatment approach. It is the #1 selling book in America on sensory issues, now in its 16th printing! Written by a preschool teacher with over 25 years of experience, the book explains Sensory Integration Dysfunction in all its stages. This comprehensive, easily understood guide covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the basics of Sensory Integration and what could go wrong, to identifying when a child has a problem with the tactile, vestibular or proprioceptive senses, diagnosis and treatment, coping with the child's emotions, and more. This book is a must-have resource for parents of children with sensory dysfunction issues. Written by Carol S. Kranowitz. Paperback, 322 pages, 2005.

W656		$15.95

The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with SI Dysfunction

In this book, Carol Stock Kranowitz continues her significant work in the field of SI Dysfunction. This book features more than 100 playful activities that help develop and organize a child's brain and body. The activities work at home and at school, and add a few more smiles to the child's day. Most activities are for the developmental age range of 3 and up, with some activities for children under 2. Activities are organized according to the sensory system they target, i.e. tactile activities, vestibular activities, body position, visual, auditory, smelling and tasting. Other activities are organized by sensory-related areas, i.e. oral-motor skills, motor planning, fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, and crossing the midline. Paperback, 324 pages, 2006.

W500		$15.95

Early Sensory Skills

This practical textbook outlines major principles and objectives in six easy to follow sections, containing activities and games to stimulate and develop the senses. It includes full instructions and suggestions for variations with every activity sheet, as well as simple checklists to record progress. All pages can be photocopied, and make great handouts for parents.
• Contents: Vision, Touch, Taste & Smell, Everyday activities, Games, Topics, Appendices (Basic resources for sensory activities, Songs, Rhymes & Hand-Games, Useful addresses & resources).
• Written by Jackie Cooke, M.Sc. Spiralbound, 180 pages, 1996.

W927		$62.95

Early Communication Skills

More than 100 communication-based activities for young children and their families, with an emphasis on maximizing language opportunities in the home.
• Primarily aimed at the pre-school age group, but adaptable to suit the needs of a range of children.
• Contains photocopiable activity sheets for distribution to parents, and record sheets that recap the general aim of each section.
• Contents: Pre-verbal skills, Language and play, Early listening: awareness of sound, Early listening: awareness of voice, Vocalizations, Auditory discrimination, Speech discrimination, Auditory/visual memory, Early words, Resources and materials.
• Written by Charlotte Lynch and Julia Kidd. Spiralbound, 152 Pages, 2000.

W206		$59.95

The Special-Needs Parent Guide Collection

A wonderful collection of books that provide invaluable information to parents and caregivers about a variety of subjects in special education. These books are also great resources for professionals who work with children with disabilities.

W613	Children with Autism - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W509	Siblings of Children with Autism - A Guide for Families	$16.95
W691	Children with Spina Bifida - A Parent's Guide	$21.95
W020	Children with Tourette Syndrome - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W830	Choices in Deafness - A Parents' Guide to Communication Options	$24.95
W489	Children with Visual Impairments - A Parents' Guide	$18.95
W304	Teaching Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder	$24.95
W348	Children with Cerebral Palsy - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W719	Early Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$19.95
W426	Babies with Down Syndrome - A Parent's Guide	$18.95
W032	Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$18.95
W780	Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome - A Guide for Parents & Professionals	$19.95
W812	The Early Intervention Dictionary	$21.95
W053	The Complete Special-Needs Parent Guide Collection (set of all 14 books above)	$267.95