You will find information about the following books on this page:

Auditory Processes  
Just Take A Bite                                        
The Out-of-Sync Child  
The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun
Raising A Sensory Smart Child
Ready Set R.E.L.A.X.                       
Seeing Clearly
Sensational Kids
Sense-Abilities
The Sensory-Sensitive Child
Tools For Parents
Unlocking The Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction
Answers to Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration

Social Skills Books
Helping The Child Who Doesn't Fit In
Taking No For An Answer and Other Skills Children Need
Good Friends Are Hard To Find
The Social Skills Picture Book
Relationship Development Intervention With Young Children
Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration

Children's Books 
A Boy and A Bear
Dealing With Feelings Books
Ian's Walk
What To Expect at a Play Date
Willy's Noisy Sister

Books for Older Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
Oh Brother
Sensory Integration Tools for Teens
Sensory Smarts
Teen Esteem

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Books

Sensational Kids
Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
by Lucy Jane Miller, Ph.D., OTR (Director, Sensory Therapies and Research (STAR Center) Foreword by Carol Kranowitz, M.A. 

Dr. Miller, a leading researcher in the field of Sensory Processing Disorder, shares the latest research-based knowledge about diagnosis, subtypes of SPD, treatment and strategies, and gives us a readable scientific background as well as diagnostic codes. Very helpful descriptions of children who demonstrate the various sub-types of SPD, i.e. sensory seeking, over-responsive, under-responsive, and dyspraxic, with explanations of accompanying behaviors, and strategies to help everyone cope. Recommended for families as well as professionals. 351 pages. Paperback.
Sensational Kids    $14.95

The Sensory-Sensitive Child Practical Solutions for Out-of-Bounds Behavior
by Karen A. Smith, Ph.D and Karen R. Gouze, Ph.D.

After psychologist Karen A. Smith, an expert in behavior management, realized that her expert techniques were not working with her own son, she discovered that it was because his sensory system was working against him.  How do we set limits for a child whose experience of the world is so different? How can we explain the child’s behavior to siblings, relatives, teachers, and other important people? Dr. Smith gives us strategies to help children (who have sensory processing differences) stay in control, anticipate difficult situations, deal with holidays, social functions, homework, friendships, etc.  282 pages.
The Sensory-Sensitive Child (Hardcover) $24.95
The Sensory-Sensitive Child (Paperback) Shown above $13.95

Raising A Sensory Smart Child The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with        Sensory Integration Issues (First Edition) by Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L, and Nancy Peske.  Forward by Temple Grandin.

Co-written by an occupational therapist and a parent of a child with sensory integration issues, this book is full of useful information and strategies for helping the child who has sensory processing differences.  Find ideas to help the child whose sensory issues create difficulty with dressing, toileting, dental appointments, organization, sleep, tolerating a haircut, hairbrushing or shampoo, etc.  400 pages. Paperback.
Raising A Sensory Smart Child    $15.00

Just Take A Bite Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges by Lori Ernsperger, Ph.D. and Tania Stegen-Hanson, OTR/L, (Foreword by Temple Grandin)

Do you know a child who will only eat a few types of food? Here's help for the child with food aversions and limited food choices, whether the reluctance to eat is due to sensitivity (to taste, texture, or smell), to a fear of trying new foods, to delays in oral-motor development, or any combination of the above.  This book shows us how to address eating issues in a kind and caring manner (no coersion, pleading or force-feeding) using games and activities as well as a structured treatment plan.  Paperback. 229 pages.
Just Take A Bite    $24.95

Sense-Abilities Fun Ways to Explore the Senses, Activities for children 4 to 8
by Michelle O’Brien-Palmer

Can you see vibrations? Is your nose sleeping on the job? In Sense-Abilities, children explore these and other intriguing questions by using their five "far” senses: touch, taste, sight, smell, and hearing. The fun activities, games, songs and projects  are appropriate to use with children of all  intelligence levels, including gifted youngsters, as the concepts explored go above and beyond the usual, simplest ideas, encouraging high interest and scientific curiosity. However, the activities themselves are easy and  fun for all. The activities are designed with the idea that a parent, teacher, or other adult will lead each activity, initially, and then  children may choose to continue exploration play on their own.  Each activity encourages the child to predict outcomes, experience the activity, and discuss it afterwards. Looking for pre-school or early elementary science projects with a sensory flavor? This is your book. Paperback. 162 pages.
Sense-Abilities $12.95

Unlocking The Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction A resource for anyone who works with, or lives with a child with sensory issues by Elizabeth Anderson and Pauline Emmons

Written by parents, this wonderful book gives a concise, insightful, and reader-friendly account of the impact of sensory processing differences on child and family. After a brief introduction to the concept of sensory integration and the sensory systems, the authors discuss some of the behaviors that may signal a sensory processing difficulty in an infant, toddler, pre-schooler, or school-aged child. In subsequent chapters, multiple strategies are offered for coping with day to day activities such as mealtime, bathing, and dressing. Other topics covered include discipline, issues at school, behavior management, treatment options, and family issues. Paperback. 91 pages.
Unlocking The Mysteries Of Sensory Dysfunction $19.95 (paperback)

Tools for Parents A Handbook to Bring Sensory Integration into the Home
developed by Diana A. Henry, M.S., OTR/L, and Tammy Wheeler, M.S., OTR/L

A handbook that provides help parents and relatives of children with sensory processing differences.  Readers are assisted in discovering some of their own sensory needs and strategies, as well as the child’s sensory needs. Topics include some of the hot button issues: Getting ready for the day, homework, inability to sit still, writing and fine motor skills, holidays, friends, challenging behaviors, and more. 37 pages. Unbound. Three-hole-punched pages fit into any loose-leaf notebook. A quick read that's easy to use as needed, and so helpful!
Tools for Parents $15.95

Auditory Processes Revised Edition by Pamela Gillet, Ph.D

Geared toward teachers, this helpful book describes the auditory processes in detail, including chapters on auditory discrimination, auditory memory, auditory perception, auditory-vocal association, auditory synthesis, etc. Each of these chapters lists a variety of tests to assess the specific process under discussion, as well as pages of remediation activities that can benefit all of the children in the group. Also included is a useful list of strategies and modifications for helping students with auditory processing problems in the regular education classroom. Paperback. 118 pages. 
Auditory Processes $15.00 

Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X.
A Research Based Program of Relaxation, Learning and Self Esteem for Children
by Jeffrey S. Allen, M.ED. and Roger J. Klein, Psy.D.

The Ready, Set, Relax program is designed to help reduce children’s stress and anxiety by means of progressive muscle relaxation, active imagination (guided visualization) techniques, and positive self-talk. An adult reads the motivating visualization scripts aloud, (scripts include such topics as “Toy Store Trip” and “Time Travel”), while the children relax and listen, meanwhile learning self-calming techniques that they can use anytime. This stress-intervention program can be used at home, in school, in counseling groups, and hospital or clinical settings. Recommended for use with children aged 6 through 12. Paperback. 190 pages.
Ready Set Relax  $23.95

 
The Out-Of-Sync Child Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder by Carol Stock Kranowitz

This very readable and comprehensive book helps parents and professionals understand Sensory Processing Disorder (Sensory Integration Dysfunction), focusing primarily on pre-schoolers and kindergarteners. Learn how to recognize SI dysfunction, get it diagnosed, and cope with it.  Includes list of resources. 314 pages.  
The Out-of-Sync Child  $14.00

Social Skills Books


Helping The Child Who Doesn’t Fit In by Psychologists Stephen Nowicki, Jr./Marshall P. Duke.

This book for parents and teachers gives an in-depth look at how non-verbal communication skills contribute to a child’s social acceptance. If you know a child who tends to stand too closely to others, misinterprets others’ body language or facial expressions, talks too loudly, laughs too long, and generally has difficulty in picking up social cues, then you’ll want to read this book. Includes chapters on rhythm/use of time, use of space/touch, gestures and postures, facial expressions, paralanguage, and personal appearance. Formal assessment and remediation are also discussed. Plenty of activities and ideas throughout.
Paperback. 178 pages.
Helping The Child Who Doesn’t Fit In $14.95

The Social Skills Picture Book
Teaching play, emotion, and communication to children with autism by Jed Baker, Ph.D

The Social Skills Picture Book is a pictorial guide to help children learn effective ways to greet people, interrupt politely, keep appropriate personal distance, and lots more. Children will enjoy the color photographs depicting tricky situations (such as ending a conversation, or dealing with mistakes) and how to resolve them. This book also encourages empathy and insight into the reactions and motivations of others. Developed for children with autism, this book is beneficial to any child who has difficulty in social situations, including those who have sensory processing differences, ADHD, or learning and language disabilities. Hardcover. 197 pages.
The Social Skills Picture Book $39.95

Taking “No” for an Answer and Other Skills Children Need
Fifty Games to Teach Family Skills by Laurie Simons, M.A., illustrated by Dave Garbot

A collection of fun activities that allow parents, teachers, or group leaders to help children aged 3 through 12 to practice important interpersonal skills and enhance their sense of empathy. Some of the skills taught include: respecting boundaries, making requests, listening, following directions, acknowledging others, and keeping agreements. The activities in the beginning of the book are geared toward younger children, and center around the concepts of trust, feeling safe, feeling valued, and recognizing boundaries. By the end of the book, the activities involve more complex skills, such as solving problems and resolving conflicts. Paperback. 109 pages.
Taking “No” for an Answer $13.95

Good Friends Are Hard To Find Help Your Child Find, Make and Keep Friends
by Fred Frankel, Ph.D.

Friendship is a crucial part of childhood and adulthood, but not all children are adept at making and keeping friends. This book is especially for parents, although teachers and others who work with children will find it valuable as well. Written by the director of UCLA’s Parent Training and Children’s Social Skills Programs, this book teaches us some of the social cues and rules that govern children’s friendships and group play. We learn how to help a child find and make friends, keep friends, and be a friend. There are also chapters that deal with common social problems of childhood, such as losing a close friend, being teased or bullied, etc., including what to do if your child is the bully. Paperback. 242 pages.
Good Friends Are Hard To Find $13.95

Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration Therapy for Children with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders by Ellen Yack, M.Ed., OT, Paula Aquilla, OT, Shirley Sutton, OT

This book is written for parents of children with special needs, especially those with diagnoses on the autistic spectrum, but parents of children diagnosed with Sensory Integrative Dysfunction will also find this book extremely useful. Besides giving the reader a background in the sensory systems and sensory integration, the authors provide strategies for coping with activities-of-daily-living such as tooth brushing, hair cutting, and dressing, as well as suggestions for managing challenging behaviors and adapting environments to make them sensory-friendly. Also suggests ideas and activities to include in your child’s “sensory diet”, and make-it-yourself equipment ideas. Hardcover, spiral-bound. 200 pages.
Building Bridges through SI $34.95

Relationship Development Intervention with Young Children Social and Emotional Development Activities for Asperger Syndrome, Autism, PDD, and NLD by Steven E. Gutstein, Ph.D, and Rachelle K. Sheely, Ph.D

A professional guide to Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) at home, school, or clinic, with children ranging in age from two years to about eight years old. These enjoyable activities emphasize skills such as social referencing, making smooth transitions, appreciating variety, regulating behavior, conversational reciprocity, etc.  Use the activities just as they are, or adapt them to incorporate each child's "sensory diet".  Lots of the activities are already "sensory friendly".  Each activity includes objectives, instructions, variations, and possible obstacles to success that might come up, and ways to handle them. Includes helpful system to track progress and help determine appropriate objectives.  Soft Cover. 331 pages.
Relationship Development With Young Children  $22.95

Children's Books


Night-Night Settle Down Activities for Easy Bedtimes by Cynthia MacGregor

Night-Night is a book of quiet activities for a parent and child to do together at bedtime, naptime, or anytime calm activities are best. Choose from storytelling activities, soothing games, such as an adaptation of the Hokey Pokey while the child gets under the covers, guessing games, counting games, poems, songs, lullabies, and “Soft and Gentle Thinking Activities” that help the child visualize pleasant scenarios on the way to dreamland. A nice way to take the anxiety out of bedtime, and to build comforting memories into the bedtime routine. Paperback. 151 pages.
Night Night $12.95

What to Expect at a Play Date by Heidi Murkoff, illustrated by Laura Rader

Angus the Answer Dog helps prepare children to enter the world of close friendships that play dates can provide. He explains in simple language what a play date is, who might be there, what you and your friend might do together, why it’s important to take turns, etc. Also discussed are common social problems such as what to do if you and your friend don’t want to play the same game, and what to do if you’re hungry or need to use the bathroom while visiting your friend. Recommended for age 3 and up. Hardcover. 25 pages.
What to Expect at a Play Date $7.95

Willy’s Noisy Sister by Elizabeth Crary, illustrated by Susan Avishai

In this read-aloud book, a boy with sensitive hearing needs some quiet time after the noisy schoolbus-ride home. But his little sister wants to play with him, right now! What should Willy do? He comes up with five possible options. After choosing one of Willy’s ideas, the reader turns to the appropriate page to see how the story works out. If the child is not satisfied with that ending, go back and try one or all of the other ideas. Children are also encouraged to come up with their own ideas to help Willy solve his problem. Recommended for ages 5-10. Paperback. 30 pages.
Willy’s Noisy Sister $7.95

              
Ian's Walk A story About Autism By Laurie Lears, Illustrated by Karen Ritz

A story about a boy who has autism--as seen through the eyes of his older sister.  She understands that his senses work differently than her own, but even a very understanding girl can feel embarrassed when her little brother sniffs the brick wall at the post office, or presses his cheek against the hard stones by the duck pond.  A touchingly realistic portrayal of  the myriad of feelings even a loving sister can have toward a handicapped sibling.  28 Pages.  Hardcover picture book.  Colorfully illustrated.  
Ian's Walk $14.95

Dealing With Feelings Books by Elizabeth Crary, illustrated by Jean Whitney

These four read-aloud stories help children choose strategies for expressing strong feelings. In “I’m Frustrated”, Alex becomes upset when roller skating isn’t as easy as it looks. In “I’m Excited”, Annie and Jesse are revved up about their birthday party and have a hard time waiting (and staying out of trouble). In “I’m Mad”, Katie is mad and disappointed that her picnic is ruined by bad weather, and announces that she will be “mad and mean all day”. In "I'm Furious", Matt is angry because his little brother wrecks his favorite baseball card, and Matt wants to "sock him". Each book presents a number of truly helpful strategies/coping skills. Your child chooses what the characters should do to help themselves feel better. If the first idea doesn’t work, there are others to explore. Age 3 to 9. Paperback. 30 pages.

A Boy and a Bear The Children's Relaxation Book by Lori Lite. Illustrated by M. Hartigan

In this read-aloud story, a boy and a friendly bear practice the relaxation technique of circular breathing (belly breathing) until they fall asleep. 
Children will enjoy trying this technique along with the story characters, meanwhile learning a strategy to calm themselves when overstimulated.  A great bed-time story.  Age 3-10. Paperback. 30 pages.
A Boy and a Bear    $11.00

Books for Older Kids, Teens, and Young Adults

Teen Esteem (2nd Edition) A Self-Direction Manual for Young Adults
by Dr. Pat Palmer and Melissa Alberti Froehner

Every teen should own a copy of this book, which, although written for typically developing young people aged 13 to 19, is especially nice for kids who want to improve self esteem and develop higher-level people skills. Chapter topics include: assertiveness, recognizing and avoiding manipulation, dealing with anger (your own or someone else’s), refusal skills (how do you just say no?), freedom and responsibility, developing a positive outlook, and liking yourself. Written with input from teenagers, this book doesn’t lecture, but guides kids to avoid some of the painful and sometimes dangerous pitfalls of growing up. Paperback. 112 pages.
Teen Esteem $9.95

Oh Brother! Growing Up with a Special Needs Sibling by Natalie Hale, illustrated by Kate Sternberg

Becca’s older brother, like all siblings, can be lots of fun one minute and a pain the next. However, because he has special needs, Becca must sometimes practice creative coping skills. Can she send him to Mars, for instance? This light-hearted book takes a serious look at important issues that arise for children who have siblings with special needs, regardless of the sibling’s diagnosis. Becca shows us how she sets boundaries, gets her share of their parents’ attention, deals with friends who don’t understand, and the various ways she expresses her own feelings and concerns. Charming characterization and right on target. For ages 8-13. Paperback. 48 pages.
Oh Brother $8.95

Sensory Smarts A Book for Kids with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders Struggling with Sensory Integration Problems by Kathleen A. Chara and Paul Chara Jr., with Christian P. Chara, illus. by J.M. Berns

Much of Sensory Smarts is told from the perspective of the twelve year old narrator, Christian, who describes growing up with difficulties such as clumsiness, tactile defensiveness, and sensitivity to noise, temperature, taste and texture. He tells about the therapeutic interventions that have helped, as well as the strategies he uses to be “Sensory Smart”. Includes a sensory sensitivity scale and a list of calming and alerting activities. Age 10 and up. Paperback. 80 pages.
Sensory Smarts $12.95

Sensory Integration Tools for Teens Strategies to Promote Sensory Processing developed by Diana A. Henry, M.S., OTR/L, Tammy Wheeler, M.S., OTR/L, and Deanna Iris Save, M.S., OTR/L

For parents as well as teachers and other professionals, this handbook takes a look at sensory strategies that are age-appropriate for teens and young adults. Give the teen in your life certain pages of the handbook to read, or go over the various topics together. Older teens may want to read it on their own. Topics covered include the teen brain, sleep, safe ways to add intensity to the sensory diets of thrill seekers, as well as teen-friendly tips for calming, alerting, and focusing. Unbound three-hole-punched pages fit into any looseleaf binder. 49 pages.
SI Tools for Teens $15.95  

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