NEW BOOK RELEASED, "RAISING A SENSORY SMART CHILD, THE DEFINITIVE
HANDBOOK FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD WITH SENSORY INTEGRATION ISSUES"
Dateline: August 11, 2005 ... New York, NY
Contact Name: Ann M. Day
Contact Phone: 212-366-2078
E-mail: ann.day@us.penguingroup.com
Web Address: http://www.sensorysmarts.com
NEW YORK, NY - August 11, 2005 - Long thought to be a disorder that
affects only autistic children, and a disorder that is often mistaken
for ADHD, Sensory Integration (SI) dysfunction is finally being
recognized as a separate condition. For parents of children with
sensory integration issues, Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L and Nancy Peske
have written a ground breaking book, "Raising A Sensory Smart Child:
The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory
Integration Issues" (Penguin Original), that will be an invaluable
resource for parents and teachers.
In just about any classroom, there's at least one child who is
struggling with sensory issues. These are the kids that teachers and
parents describe as "oversensitive", "picky", "clumsy", "spacey",
"impulsive", "difficult" or even just "quirky." Children with SI
dysfunction are those who have difficulty processing everyday
sensations that most of us take for granted. Often, they're highly
distractible and they tune out or act out when they're over-
stimulated. Their need for sensory input such as movement and touch
can be so overpowering that they truly can't control their need to
seek it out.
Because each child has a unique experience of this confusing and
sometimes exasperating condition, "Raising A Sensory Smart Child"
helps parents to understand what their child is going through such as
how the seven (yes, seven!) senses work, and how to find an
occupational therapist (OT) who is trained and experienced in helping
kids with SI dysfunction who can actually help retrain the child's
nervous system to work more adaptively. The book also addresses
everyday behaviors from dealing with clothing sensitivities, to
getting children the deep pressure against their skin and in their
joints that will calm them down, to helping their auditory-sensitive
child handle background noise, whether at home, at school, or in the
neighborhood. After reading "Raising A Sensory Smart Child", parents
and professionals will be able to spot and address common
developmental delays. Biel and Peske provide guidance on how to work
together as a team to help kids with sensory issues cope with the
confusing sensations coming from within and outside of their bodies.
Some of the key topics covered in the book are:
- Where to find an occupational therapist and how to get the
best professional help
- The importance of the "just right" challenge
- "Sensory diet" activities that can be done every day to help
- Practical solutions for everyday problems - from brushing
hair to getting dressed or being in public
- Why "sensory smarts" can be a huge help for children with
learning and attention problems
- Ways to advocate for your child at school, and ways to make
schools more "sensory smart"
- How to empower your child and teen in the world
- Complementary therapies, recommended resources, and helpful
websites
"Raising A Sensory Smart Child" serves as an indispensable guide - as
warm and accessible as it is authoritative and detailed.
"Raising A Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping
Your Child with Sensory Integration Issues"
Penguin Original
ISBN: 0-14-303488-X
Suggested Retail Price: .00
For more information, please contact Ann M. Day, Publicist, at 212-
366-2078 or fax 212-366-2952 or email: ann.day@us.penguingroup.com
or visit the authors website at http://www.sensorysmarts.com
About The Authors
Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L is an occupational therapist specializing in
pediatrics.
Nancy Peske is the coauthor of the Cinematherapy series. She lives in
New York with her husband and son, who has sensory integration issues.
For more information on sensory integration issues, visit
http://www.sensorysmarts.com
About Penguin Group
Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is the U.S. member of the internationally
renowned Penguin Group. Penguin Group (USA) is one of the leading
U.S. adult and children’s trade book publishers, owning a wide range
of imprints and trademarks, including Berkley Books, Dutton, Frederick
Warne, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, Grosset & Dunlap, New American Library,
Penguin, Philomel, Riverhead Books and Viking, among others. The
Penguin Group is part of Pearson plc, the international media company.
For more information on Viking and Penguin titles, visit
http://www.penguin.com
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