Description of Presentation

Join Denise Attie, COTA/L, of Mercy Rehabilitation Services, as she helps families recognize whether their child has sensory issues. She will provide examples of sensory-specific behaviors and discuss ways to detect the early signs of a sensory disorder. She will also provide information about resources and therapies that can improve outcomes for your child.

CFK Resources

• Sensory Differences Resource Guide

Books

• "Tools for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers" D. Henry, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, M. Kane-Wineland, PhD, OT/L, S. Swindeman, OTR/L (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder," C. Kranowitz (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder," C. Kranowitz (Library Partners | Amazon)
• "Incredible 5 Point Scale: Assisting Students in Understanding Social Interactions and Controlling their Emotional Responses," K. Buron and M. Curtis (Library Partners | Amazon)
  
• "Introduction to How Does Your Engine Run?: The Alert Program for Self-Regulation," M. Williams and S Shellenberger (Library Partners | Amazon)

Websites

• Henry OT Services, Inc. Supporting Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing
• Nuk Brushes and Oral Massagers
• Patterson Medical

*Note: Connecting for Kids does not endorse any of the businesses listed in the resources. These websites were offered by the presenter as possible sources for sensory tools. Other sources may exist.