Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) often face difficulties in processing sensations. They may be particularly sensitive to certain sounds or materials, or may not react to injuries that most children would find painful. This practical book offers a six-step approach to developing a successful program that will help children cope with sensory inputs that seem overwhelming to them and identify activities that provide relaxation or reward.

Sue Larkey, drawing on her experience working with children with autism, offers more than 30 activities using touch, sound, taste, sight, and movement, and provides advice on how to use these activities as opportunities to improve children's communication skills. Detailed photocopiable checklists are provided for assessing sensory reactions, sleep patterns, sense of movement, and use of eye contact.

Parents, occupational therapists, and educators will find this workbook a rich source of fun ideas for improving sensory processing in autism, which is easily adaptable for children with other special needs.

Pages: 112, Year of Publication: 1015, Dimensions: 21x21cm