By Ellen Yack, M.Ed., OT; Shirley Sutton, OT; Paula Aquilla, OT A practical resource for parents, educators, occupational therapists and other professionals.

Third Edition - Foreword by Carol Kranowitz, MA

Perfect for those working with young children, but broad enough to be adapted for older children and adults. Provides creative techniques and useful tips while offering innovative strategies and practical advice for dealing with everyday challenges, including managing behaviors, improving muscle tone, developing social skills, selecting diets - and more!

Written by three experienced occupational therapists, Building Bridges through Sensory Integration offers a combination of theory and strategies. Part one explains the role of the occupational therapists in treatment and an examination of the theory of sensory integration. Part two offers methods of identifying sensory integration problems in children along with a range of strategies and activity suggestions.

Contents

• Part One:
  What is Occupational Therapy?
  What is Sensory Integration?
  What are the Sensory Systems?
• Part Two:
  Identifying Problems with Sensory Integration
  Strategies for Challenging Behaviors
  Ideas for Self Care Skills
  Adapting Home, School, and Child Care Settings
  Activity Suggestions
  Equipment and Resources References
• Index

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