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Go along with one nervous little boy, as he faces a day he DREADS – Haircut Day! He hides under the bed with fear at the beginning, but by the end, he has learned that it’s not so scary. He learns to cope with his fear of the barber, and even maybe like it a little! Michele Griffin is no stranger to ‘picky’ children, having spent 7 years as a pediatric occupational therapist working with children who were ‘extra‑sensitive’ or had ‘sensory’ issues. Griffin created this story to foster communication, tolerance and understanding between adults and children.

ISBN:  978‑1‑935567‑33‑2  $12.95  BUY IT NOW!

Childhood is a time filled with new motor challenges and all kinds of hurdles; Kids are busy learning to tie their shoes, zipper their jackets, ride a bicycle, negotiate the , and write their names. All of these skills require kids to have strength, coordination, and the ability to focus and attend.

The activities in this book “Active Imagination Activity Book” tap into what kids love best ‑ PLAY. The activities pictured in this book provide fun, easy, and imaginative exercises to build your child’s skills that are necessary for meeting the challenges of everyday life at home, school, and out in the community.

Whether your child/client can benefit from movement activities that are calming, energizing, strengthening, or simply from getting exercise in general, you will find this book to be a helpful resource at home, school, or in a therapeutic setting. The large clear pictures and concise descriptions are especially helpful for children who have difficulties with language, cognition, or attention. The activities themselves require little or no equipment and the duration of activities can be easily adapted as the child’s skills advance.

ISBN:  978-1-935567-28-8  $19.95  BUY IT NOW!

This book represents an introduction to the human senses for kids. It might be your child’s first “read about your own problems” guide. It explains what can go wrong when the brain inappropriately magnifies the messages sense organs send to it.

Making inappropriate responses to sensory input from various senses is commonly referred to as sensory processing disorder, or SPD. The child avoids, resists, or becomes emotionally upset about experiencing sensory awareness, to a level that significantly interferes with a child’s ability to perform the necessary major functions of daily living. This book is a therapy guide for any child with sensory issues.

ISBN: 978-1-935567-24-0  $14.95  BUY IT NOW!

Cute children’s book that helps explain some bizarre or "dramatic" behavior, and gives easy sensory answers to parents and teachers. Written by a mom and special education teacher, this story brings home what it is like to grow up with sensory issues, and helps kids understand that they are not alone. Children will enjoy the fun artwork and empathize with Ellie Bean. By the end of the story, Ellie learns how to cope with her issues and stop being such a drama queen…but she does keep her crown.

ISBN: 978-1-935567-27-1  $9.95  BUY IT NOW!

Many kids have some form of SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), but who can help them overcome their daily struggles? Wait! They can help themselves!

Lynda Farrington Wilson, along with Tyler and some delightful illustrations, helps kids help themselves through daily life like no one has before with some great everyday tips and techniques.

Squirmy Wormy is a wonderful little children's book about a boy named Tyler, who has autism and SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). Together with Tyler, the reader learns about SPD, and what everyday easy therapies he can do by himself to feel better. For instance: "I feel like running really fast, run run run! Maybe I just need a s-q-u-e-e-z-e between the couch cushions like a hot dog. Whew! I feel better."

Endorsed by Dr. Temple Grandin, this book is sure to help many children, who perhaps previously did not even know they had SPD, lead calmer, richer lives.

Squirmy Wormy is a cute and funny picture book that will help elementary school children understand sensory problems.  - Temple Grandin,Ph.D.author of The Way I See It and Thinking in Pictures.

ISBN: 978-1-935567-18-9  $14.95  BUY IT NOW!

Winner of a 2009 Book of the Year Award
by Creative Child Magazine!

Appropriate for children, families, and professionals, this wonderful book brings to life the story of Sam, whose over-sensitivity creates chaos and frustration in his life. Sam’s various sensory sensitivities adversely affect Sam’s experiences, both at home and in the classroom. He walks readers through his typical day of sensory blunders (which many kids and families may find all too familiar!).

Finally, at the suggestion of Sam’s teacher, his parents take Sam to see an occupational therapist. Sam describes the process in a non-threatening, child’s perspective that is sure to sooth young readers who may be facing the same challenges.

ISBN: 978-1-932565-86-7  $14.95  BUY IT NOW!

Written by Michele Griffin, an occupational therapist, this picture book is a must for any child with sensory processing disorder. Pete finds his clothes uncomfortable and can’t stand “paint, soap, and things with lumps.” He explains this to his mother and the reader in this fun children’s book, as he and his mother navigate a difficult morning in the life of a young boy with sensory issues.

ISBN: 978-1-935567-21-9  $14.95  BUY IT NOW!

Apples for Cheyenne is an engaging children’s book about a girl with autism who finds friendship through her time with Cheyenne, a gentle horse. Follow Rachel and her friends as they go on a horseback riding adventure. Children will delight in this heartwarming tale while also learning about autism and other disabilities.
Elizabeth King Gerlach, author, is the author of Autism Treatment Guide and Just This Side of Normal: Glimpses into Life with Autism (Future Horizons). Her son has autism, and he loves to ride horses.

Kim Miller, illustrator, is an artist who has autism. She and her mother, Eileen, wrote The Girl Who Spoke with Pictures (JKP Publishing), a book about her life. Her artwork has been featured at art shows, in other books, and on greeting cards.

ISBN: 978-1-935274-22-3  $14.95  BUY IT NOW!

In this colorful picture book, a child’s voice explains why parties can be painful for some kids. Balloons are popping, kids are screaming, party games are confusing—does a kid have to endure all of this to be a good friend? In the end, perhaps it would be better to celebrate a friend’s birthday on another day. That’s still being a great best friend!

Author Laurie Renke, mother to sons and illustrators Jake and Max, wrote this wonderful children’s book for her young son with SPD, and to raise SPD awareness.

ISBN: 978-1-932565-87-4  $8.95  BUY IT NOW!

This delightfully illustrated “chapter book,” geared for 8-to-12-year-olds, tells the charming tale of five family members and their naughty dog (each with a different sensory processing challenge) and how they get in sync after a tough day. The story itself is in larger print to benefit younger readers. Explanations of sensory processing issues are woven throughout the story in smaller type for proficient readers to linger over at leisure.

Everyone with sensory issues will find a character to identify with. Maybe your child is like Darwin, with sensory overresponsivity. Or perhaps you know someone like Betsy and Filibuster, who are sensory seekers. This wonderful book, from the best-selling author of The Out-of-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, is a must-have for every family challenged by sensory processing problems!

Winner of an iParenting Media Award and a Finalist for ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year in Children’s Nonfiction!

ISBN: 978-1-932565-88-1  $14.95  BUY IT NOW!

"Share a joke or a dream. Make someone feel good. We need laughter, hugs, and to be understood.…Though we seem different, inside we’re the same. Our hearts are for caring, no matter our name.”

Arlene Maguire’s delightful rhymes combine with Sheila Bailey’s rich watercolor illustrations to take the reader on a journey of discovery. Each page portrays positive images of children with various disabilities. Winner of an iParenting Media Award, this book illustrates that beyond our physical limitations is a world of unique gifts for each of us to share. Teachers and parents love to read this book aloud to promote understanding and tolerance at school and at home. The detailed artwork attracts children of all ages.

ISBN: 978-1-885477-65-1  $14.95  BUY IT NOW!

Karen Emigh’s son Brett—the “star” of all three of her books—received a diagnosis of autism when he was 6 years old. Each book teaches a part of language that children on the autism spectrum often struggle with. In Herman’s Hiding Places, she teaches the concepts behind prepositions. Brett and his dog, Herman, play hide-and-seek, and Herman is “it.” Young readers will learn the meaning and uses of the prepositions up, in, under, and behind, as they follow Brett on his search for Herman. This book will teach, delight, and entertain all young children.

ISBN: 978-1-932565-01-0  $9.95  BUY IT NOW!

Who Took My Shoe? Brett and his dog Herman embark on a search for Brett’s mysteriously missing shoe. They playfully and methodically ask questions, such as, Who took it? What happened to it? How can I find my shoe? The answers are pretty hilarious, until Brett finally asks the right one and discovers his shoe in a most unlikely place! Although written to teach the concepts of who, what, where, why, when, and how questions for children on the autism spectrum, Who Took My Shoe? will teach, entertain, and delight all youngsters.

ISBN: 978-1-885477-95-8  $9.95  BUY IT NOW!

“This book will sell like hotcakes!” If you understood what that means, you just subconsciously interpreted an idiom. Most children learn these “figures of speech” in social contexts. For children who lack this ability, however, communication can get very confusing. The third book in Karen Emigh’s series, Bookworm introduces young readers to the world of idioms, narrated by Brett and his helpful dog, Herman. Playful dialogue, clear explanations, and colorful images make figurative language understandable and fun.

ISBN: 978-1-932565-42-3  $9.95  BUY IT NOW!

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