The OutofSync Child, Third Edition: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences (The OutofSync Child Series)

The groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Differences (SPD)and presents a drugfree approach that offers hope for parentsnow in a newly updated third edition (2022).Does your child exhibit...Overresponsivityor underresponsivityto touch or movement? A child with SPD may be a sensory avoider, withdrawing from touch, refusing to wear certain clothing, avoiding active gamesor he may be a sensory straggler, needing a jump start to get moving.Overresponsivityor underresponsivityto sensations of sound, sight, taste, or smell? She may cover her ears or eyes, be a picky eater, or seem oblivious to sensory cues.Cravings for sensation? The sensory craver never gets enough of certain sensations, e.g., messy play, spicy food, noisy action, and perpetual movement.Poor sensory discrimination? The sensory jumbler may not sense the difference between objects or experiencesunaware of what shes holding unless she looks, and unable to sense when shes falling or how to catch herself.Unusually high or low activity level? The child may be constantly on the gowearing out everyone around himor move slowly and tire easily, showing little interest in the world.Problems with posture or motor coordination? The sensory slumper may slouch and move awkwardly, and the sensory fumbler may be clumsy or accidentprone.These are often the first clues to Sensory Processing Differencesa common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. The OutofSync Child offers comprehensive, clear information for parents, teachers, and professionalsand a drugfree treatment approach for children.This revised edition includes expanded information about SPD lookalikes, including Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and autism; about diagnosis and treatments; and about other topics.