Provides an overview of sensory integration dysfunction, discussing how it affects children's behavior; and features criteria and guidance for getting a diagnosis and treatment, as well as advice on how parents can deal with the problem at home.

"A Skylight Press book."

Recognizing sensory processing disorder -- Does your child have sensory processing disorder? -- Understanding sensory processing, and what can go amiss -- How to tell if your child has a problem with the tactile sense -- How to tell if your child has a problem with the vestibular sense -- How to tell if your child has a problem with the proprioceptive sense -- How to tell if your child has a problem with the visual sense -- How to tell if your child has a problem with the auditory sense -- Coping with sensory processing disorder -- Diagnosis and treatment -- Your child at home -- Your child at school -- Coping with your child's emotions -- Looking at your child in a new light -- Appendix A : The sensory processing machine -- Appendix B : Dr. Ayres's four levels of sensory integration.