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Your Essential Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder: PLUS : Travelling with a Sensory Kiddo! Paperback – November 20, 2011

by Angie Voss (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 100 ratings
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This quick reference, easy to understand workbook provides just enough sensory information and knowledge to develop a grasp on the basic concepts of sensory integration and sensory processing disorder. This guide is a great resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals just wanting the basics and essential information to better understand and help those with sensory differences.
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  1. Print length
    60 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    November 20, 2011
  4. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.14 x 11 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1466432640
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1466432642
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About the Author

Angie Voss, OTR is an occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration with over 20 years of experience working with children with sensory differences. Her experience also includes speaking engagements and workshops for parents, as well as sensory based training for various organizations and businesses including educators, therapists, physicians, and other medical professionals. Angie has also been published in S.I. Focus as a featured author. 

Angie transitioned from the private practice setting, to a focus on education and awareness for those living and working with children who are faced with sensory differences and challenges. Her most recent project launched in February of 2014, Our Sensory Village™. This is a free monthly online event. For more information visit...asensorylife.com/our-sensory-villagetrade.html

She is the owner and developer of ASensoryLife.com (previously UnderstandingSPD.com) a comprehensive resource based website intended to work hand in hand with her published books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 2nd edition (November 20, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 60 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1466432640
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1466432642
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.14 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 100 ratings

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Angie Voss, OTR is an occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration with over 22 years of experience working with children with sensory differences. Her experience also includes speaking engagements and workshops for parents, as well as sensory based training for various organizations and businesses including educators, therapists, physicians, and other medical professionals.

Angie transitioned from the private practice setting to focus on writing practical handbooks geared towards parents, caregivers, and teachers to promote a greater understanding and respect for children and infants with sensory differences.

She is the owner and developer of ASensoryLife.com (previously UnderstandingSPD.com) a comprehensive resource based website intended to work hand in hand with her published books.

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Steph
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone with a sensory kiddo in their life!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2012
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This book should be given to every parent, grandparent, and caregiver as soon as Sensory Processing Disorder is diagnosed in a child. My husband and I have had more "AH HA!" moments with this book (and the others written by Ms Voss) than we have experienced in a year and a half since our son's diagnosis. In a very easy to read and digest manner, Ms Voss outlines the basics of SPD and how it affects children. In turn, you will begin to see them through your own "sensory goggles". My husband has been reluctant to read much on SPD and struggled to understand our son. Since we received this book I have barely been able to get it out of his hands! He has learned so much and our son is reaping the benefits of both parents wearing sensory goggles. This book is truly a MUST HAVE for every one with a sensory kiddo in their life!
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Nicole Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect start to understanding SPD!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2014
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This is a perfect first book to get started in understanding sensory processing disorder. It's a cheap, quick read (like one long sitting) that explains SPD in simple language and is easy for parents to understand. Voss shares practical advice that can be implemented immediately. It does not delve very deeply into the sensory world, but it is a great first book that won't overwhelm parents new to SPD and will get them started quickly. I took away several great nuggets of information and am not new to SPD, as my daughter is a sensory-seeker. I highly recommend this one, not only as a jumping off point but as a reference you will go back to over and over!
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Philly SPD mom
5.0 out of 5 stars great book simple and detailed
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013
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I bought this book along with the SPD book for traveling and practical daily book by the same authors - it nicely and concisely described WHY my daughter does what she does! Her grandparents are skeptical that she has SPD and this has helped me explain to them why she has a need to jump, throw her self around, bite things, spin, etc. I think its a must for any preschool or elementary school teacher that your child will encounter. Many of these behaviors can be regulated by allowing them to have their sensory cravings in a controlled way, and therefore avoid getting into trouble, which i am guilty of when i wasn't aware she had this problem. great book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars clearly explains sensory processing disorder
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013
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This book was written by an OT and explains sensory processing in a way that is easy to understand. It also gives some ideas for activities to do with kids to help the day go more smoothly.
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ajshutt
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2013
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SPD is confusing. Even when you think you know what it is, your child might change, and you have to give yourself a refresher course. This is the go-to book for me! This book was written from the heart by an OT who is also a parent of a sensory kiddo. She has first-hand knowledge and experience - the kind all of us sensory parents are looking for. Great book. Great author (tremendous person!).
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SensoryMama
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Resource
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2012
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I finally got my copy of this today and devoured it! Such an easy, quick read that helps better explain SPD. Compared to the other books I've read on SPD, this one is far superior simply because it's so concise and easy to understand. For someone who hasn't slept in several years, this was very important to me! I look forward to recommending this to family members and anyone else who may not really understand out sensational kiddos.
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Bargain Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect overview of SPD
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2015
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I highly recommend this to any parent trying to make sense of their out-of-sync child with Sensory Processing Disorder. This was a great introduction and overview to Sensory Processing Disorder. I'm now reading Out-Of-Sync Child which is a lot more in depth, but I'm so glad I read this one first as it gave me a great gist of this confusing and difficult spectrum disorder.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Number 1 SPD book
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2012
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This book is simply amazing! SPD is a complex disorder and hard to explain to others. Angie makes it easy to read and it's functional for the child! My husband now understands vestibular and proprioceptive issues and specifically what to do for them. It's our go to workbook for helping and understanding our son. We've purchased a lot of books in the last 9 months. Wish I would have found this one first!
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Jonesie
5.0 out of 5 stars Spot on
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2018
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Both daughter and I have SPD and other autism-spectrum issues (or special powers, as I tell my 7yo). As a parent, I have a duty to understand myself and my child. SPD has not prevented me from achieving unforeseen success (I am a Royal Society Research Fellow and enjoy fantastic international recognition), but my childhood was pretty miserable due to the complete lack of understanding of these issues back in the 1980's.

This manuscript is an eye-opener. It is well written, contains useful tips and conveys all essential information - no anecdotes, silly examples or other typical book-fillers.
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Fei Wang
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2014
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good book I just never had time to finish reading it
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sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2013
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This review is long overdue. Bought this book months ago. I love the simple language used. I love its layout with its huge letterings. It makes easy comprehension for a very stressed out mum with a hyper child. I wanted to understand why my child is chewing his nails to bits, nervous and constantly running around like a mad man and banging into things adn was super clingy. I needed answers and I need it NOW (well, that night many months ago). I finished this book in an hour (after i managed to settle my child to sleep at 3am) ...comb thru the book, and then i went to bed a happy mummy, knowing I had my answers and solutions to go with it.
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D. C. L-Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend, as a parent of an SPD child
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2019
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Love this book. An eye opener into SPD. I have now passed this book to other family members to educate them on our daughters differences. The book may seem thinner than you think but still packed with detailed info. I thought I knew all there was to know, from a parents perspective but this gave me a deeper insight.
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t c webb
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2018
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