Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues (2009)

by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske

This resource empowers parents to better understand their child and take informed, effective action to support their development and well-being.

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Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) (2006)

by Dr. Lucy Jane Miller and Doris A. Fuller

The book details the four major subtypes of SPD, outlines methods for assessment and diagnosis, and offers practical strategies for treatment, including the importance of occupational therapy and parental involvement.

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Sensory Processing 101 (2015)

by Dayna Abraham, et al.

This resource combines professional insights with practical strategies to promote healthy sensory development in all children, not just those with diagnosed sensory challenges.

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The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up: Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder in the Adolescent and Young Adult Years (2016)

by Carol Stock Kranowitz

This book offers a comprehensive guide designed to support individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder as they transition from childhood into adolescence and adulthood.

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Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World (2003)

by Dr. Sharon Heller

Dr. Heller, a developmental psychologist who personally experiences sensory defensiveness, explores how everyday stimuli—such as noise, light, touch, and movement—can be overwhelming for individuals with this condition.

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Living Sensationally: Understanding Your Senses (2009)

by Winnie Dunn

The book encourages self-awareness and offers practical advice for creating environments and routines that align with our sensory preferences.

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Answers to Questions Teachers Ask about Sensory Integration: Forms, Checklists, and Practical Tools for Teachers and Parents (2001)

by Jane Koomar, Carol Stock Kranowitz, et al.

The book bridges the gap between clinical knowledge and everyday teaching, making it especially valuable for educators seeking hands-on solutions for helping students thrive in sensory-friendly ways.

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Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals: A Practical Daily Use Handbook for Parents and Teachers (2011)

by Angie Voss

It’s aimed at helping adults understand the “why” behind a child’s behavior – such as sensitivity to noise, constant movement, or clothing discomfort – and provides simple ways to support the child through sensory-friendly interventions.

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Sensory Circuits: A Sensory Motor Skills Programme for Children (2009)

by Jane Horwood

Widely used in schools and therapy settings, Sensory Circuits is especially beneficial for children with sensory processing difficulties, autism, ADHD, or motor coordination challenges.

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Just Take A Bite: Easy, Effective Answers to Food Aversions and Eating Challenges (2004)

by Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson

The book identifies “resistant eaters” as children who may consume only a limited range of foods, often from a single food group, and who may react with anxiety, gagging, or tantrums when introduced to new foods.

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Food Chaining: The Proven 6-Step Plan to Stop Picky Eating, Solve Feeding Problems, and Expand Your Child’s Diet (2007)

by Cheri Fraker, Dr. Mark Fishbein, et al.

The “food chaining” method gradually introduces new foods by building on what a child already eats and accepts – linking similar tastes, textures, and appearances to expand their diet without overwhelming them.

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Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating: A Step-by-Step Guide for Overcoming Selective Eating, Food Aversion, and Feeding Disorders (2015)

by Katya Rowell

This guide aims to restore peace at the dinner table and help children develop a healthier relationship with food.

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Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense (2000)

by Ellyn Satter

The book covers topics such as breastfeeding, introducing solids, managing picky eating, and understanding developmental stages. It emphasizes creating structured, pressure-free mealtimes and encourages parents to model positive eating behaviors.

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