"...Occupational therapist Barbara Sher has over 45 years experience helping children with sensory processing disorder, autism and Asperger’s learn and thrive. In this new solutions-based guide, she’s collected 100 sensory-rich games that make working with your child a joy. If you’re looking for new strategies to manage your child's sensory processing disorder, this book is a perfect companion to classics such as The Out-of-Sync Child and Raising a Sensory Smart Child. [This book] advocates play as the most effective approach for children with sensory processing disorder, and illustrates the many ways that play can lead to significant breakthroughs, including: 100 fun and simple games for parents to play with their kids ; An easy-to-grasp overview of sensory processing disorder ; Inventive ideas for engaging kids, using materials easily found around the house ; Inclusive games geared toward varying degrees of development, with modifications for older children."--Amazon.com.

"Great for parents of kids ages 1-12."--Cover. Includes index.

Part 1.Digging in to Sensory Processing Disorder. -- SPD in brief ; -- The 10 most common sensory issues in children with SPD ; -- Why play at home? -- Part 2. Games & activities. -- Games for touch ; -- Games for sight ; -- Games for balance ; -- Games for taste ; -- Games for smell ; -- Games for movement ; -- Games for sound ; -- Games for gross motor skills ; -- Games for fine motor skills ; -- Games for social skills -- Appendix A. Appropriate toys -- Appendix B. Heavy work list -- Appendix C. Success stories and life lessons.