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Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Paperback – Illustrated, May 6, 2014
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Sensory Processing Disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis, with a wide range of symptoms that can be difficult for parents and pediatricians to identify. In Sensational Kids, internationally renowned expert Dr. Miller shares her more than forty years of experience and research findings on SPD. Now in its fourteenth printing, with more than 50,000 copies sold in all formats, it is an authoritative and practical guide to understanding and treating this little-understood condition.
Newly updated, this revised edition will include the latest research on SPD's relationship to autism, as well as new treatment options and coping strategies for parents, teachers, and others who care for kids with SPD. Other topics include:
The signs and symptoms of SPD
Its four major subtypes
How the disorder is diagnosed and treated sensory strategies to help SPD kids develop, learn and succeed, in school and in life.
- Print length464 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherTarcherPerigee
- Publication dateMay 6, 2014
- Dimensions6.02 x 1.01 x 8.97 inches
- ISBN-10039916782X
- ISBN-13978-0399167829
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- Publisher : TarcherPerigee; Revised edition (May 6, 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 464 pages
- ISBN-10 : 039916782X
- ISBN-13 : 978-0399167829
- Item Weight : 1.08 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.02 x 1.01 x 8.97 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #43,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author
Hello! Thanks for checking out my profile on Amazon.
The most important thing that you can know about me is that I have a large and very close family and extended family here in Littleton, CO. I am so lucky to have two lovely daughters and a very supportive husband . . .and two dogs: Chocolate Moose, Moose -- a standard poodle -- and Bud-Lite, Buddy -- a toy poodle -- but neither one is a frou-frou poodle!
My daughter, Coles Miller Whalen, is a singer/songwriter on tour now across the US. You can hear her music at www.ColesWhalen.com , and her children's CD, which she made as a benefit for KID Foundation at www.KIDFoundation.org/products .
My daughter, Marita Miller Whalen is a student at GW Univ where she received a Presidential scholarship to the Elliott School of International Affairs. She is changing the world one internship at a time.
My husband is a screen-play writer wannabe, and a world series of poker wannbe. He loves to cook, make beer, plan vacations, and have fun. [He also has a day job as an eye surgeon.]
We have a close family and our favorite activity is white-water kayaking/rafting in fabulous Colorado! See you on the river!
I am so thrilled to have opened the Sensory Therapies And Research (STAR) Center with my partner Ron Minson MD. Now we can see babies, children, adolescents and adults. We provide OT and Dynamic Listening (usually in combination) and have had so much joy seeing such rapid changes in our clients. See more at www.STARcenter.us
I also direct the KID Foundation Research Institute. I founded the KID Foundation in 1979 to provide services to children and families with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Our four highest priorities are: Family Support, Research, Education and Advocacy. We have the only full-time program of research in the world devoted to SPD. I am passionate about unlocking the mysteries of SPD and figuring out what treatments are effective for children and adults with SPD.
KID Foundation runs the largest web-site about SPD in the world, getting over 30,000 hits per week. Come visit us there at www.SPDnetwork.org !!
The website has many features including SPD PC, Parent Connections, a grassroots network that provides support, information, and understanding to anyone who lives with a child who has a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). SPD PC is sponsored by the KID Foundation and run by parents. The members support each other though regular meetings that feature group discussions, education, and guest speakers. Check it out at www.SPDNetwork.org/parentconnection
SPD network also has a free resource directory that includes nationwide listings and profiles of a wide variety of service providers from hair salons to occupational therapists and pediatricians and others who are experienced in working with people with SPD. You can enter yourself in the data base if you are a provider or search by city, state, type of service etc. if you are a parent looking for services. Visit us there at www.SPDnetwork.org/directory.
Come visit us at STAR center or KID Foundation located at 5655 South Yosemite St. # 302-305. That's in Greenwood Village CO 303) 221-STAR or 303) 794-1182. I am rarely free for phone calls but phone appointments can be set at that number or at info@STARcenter.us
If you are a family member of a person with SPD and have a story to share for my next book, please send it by email to programs@KIDFoundation.org . It is difficult for me to answer individual questions but I appreciate so much having stories from my professors (the kids and families who have taught me so much) for my new book.
In closing I want to thank the individual contributors, the foundation supporters and the corporate sponsors of KID Foundation. Without the support of all of you we could not move forward with our important mission to help children and adults who have SPD. Thank you one and all!
Lucy Jane Miller
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Part I includes the basics about Sensory Processing Disorder (background, symptoms and warning signs, assessment and diagnosis, treatment and strategies). Part II - Living with Sensational Kids is our opportunity to read about "a day in the life of" children with a Sensory Processing Disorder. In this section, Lucy introduces 5 case studies (typically developing child and four young children who each have a different Sensory Processing Disorder -- over-responsive, under-responsive, sensory-seeking, and dyspraxia). The section continues with these same children at an older age. Part III goes beyond the basics and includes the science of SPD, combination disorders, causes and prevalence, intervention methods and treatment effectiveness, and a personal message to parents.
This book could have been called "Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Sensory Processing Disorder but were Afraid to Ask." Not only is it informative, but it's very easy to read. I highly recommend the book.
Seemed to promote her center too much. Wish could more practical ways for me to find help since I am not in Colorado
My daughter ended up seeing the book out. She asked what it was about. I reminded her why we were in OT and I said the book was written to help families with children that had the same issues. Her mouth dropped. She said "you mean I am not the only one".
Since she has continued to see specialists. One said she had auditory processing disorder. We are awaiting results of blood work and an EEG as another doctor thinks she may have epilepsy. A year ago I held her hand and promised not to stop until I figured out how to help her enjoy her childhood. We are still working at it!
I have so many highlights and tabs in this book. Once I have my daughter on track, I am going to buy multiple copies of this book and write our story. I will then take them to every pediatrician I can find and ask them to open their eyes. No other child should have to suffer as long as my daughter and no one figure it out.
Don't give up on helping your child! THANK YOU for writing this book!!!
P.S. Also look into Hippo (Horse) Therapy. It has helped her core and her confidence!
"The dismissive doctor had probably been talking about the neurological process of sensory integration at the cellular level?not Rachel's distressing behaviors?but Cindy had no way of knowing that".
It can be pretty distracting and occurs disturbingly often. I'm torn as to whether the convenience of having it on my Kindle is worth dealing with all of these errors or whether I'd rather have the print version.