Full Description
Children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing struggle to regulate their emotions and behaviors in response to sensory stimulation. This book explains how to recognize these disorders, which are often misdiagnosed, and offers practical ways of helping children with regulation disorders.
The authors describe the everyday experiences of those who interact with infants and children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing. They explain the distinguishing characteristics, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment and treatment approaches for the disorder. Focusing on early intervention, they present a range of management strategies for sensory sensitivities, motor problems, over- or under-reaction, and extremes of behavior. These practical strategies for parents and professionals will help children with regulation disorders integrate and succeed in the family, at school and in the community.
This concise book will be of interest to those who assess, educate and parent children with regulation disorders.
Contents
Part One: Understanding Regulation Disorders. 1. Introduction. 2. Assessment and diagnosis of regulation disorders. 3. The development of regulation during infancy, toddler, preschool and early school years. 4. Therapeutic approaches for the child with regulation disorders. Part Two: Managing Regulation Disorders. 1. Sensory responses. 2. Motor responses. 3. Physiological responses. 4. Behavioural organization and processing - affect regulation. 5. Behavioural organization and processing - attention regulation. 6. Regulation of behaviour. Part Three: The Impact of Regulation Disorders. 1. The school system and the child with regulation disorders. 2. Social skills and the child with regulation disorders. 3. Meeting the needs of family members. Glossary. Resources. References. Index.
