Reviews for Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder: A Family Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Sensory-Sensitive Child

The average rating for Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder: A Family Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Sensory-Sensitive Child based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-08-16 00:00:00 Robert Coy This book is an accessible, quick read for parents of children with SPD (sensory processing disorder). Very little time is spend discussing SPD itself (just one chapter). Instead, the authors concentrate on SPD's impact on your marriage (or relationship with the child's other patient), your family, and your typically-developing children. I especially appreciated the chapter about siblings: I hadn't previously thought about how our son's siblings will outlive us, and continue to deal with his... challenges throughout their adult lives. I would have liked to have heard more about adopted children with SPD - our son is adopted, and it seems that most if not all children coming out of institutionalized settings with minimal sensory development at critical age will develop some degree of SPD. We have attachment challenges, as well as SPD challenges, and that colors our experience. Also, the book is very positive and upbeat - one chapter is devoted to seeing your child's "at-promise" factors as well as their "at-risk" factors. I am very discouraged and depressed by our situation right now, and this book failed to convince me to be more positive. I don't know how they could have done better, but it would have been nice if they could have. All in all, I would recommend this book highly. I myself will probably read it again, in order to work through the "personal reflection" questions dotted throughout the book. p.s. The Resources and References section at the back is very extensive.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-06-21 00:00:00 Tom Hemingway I really enjoyed this book for two reasons: (1) it was easy to understand and follow and (2) it really did focus on family dynamics and relationships in special needs families, specifically those who have a child with Sensory Processing Disorder. Both authors bring different backgrounds and experiences to the table, and the reader benefits greatly from this. If this wasn't a library book I feel like I would have highlighted large portions of it. While some of it was irrelevant to our family, the bulk of it could be easily applied to any situation where there is a child with Sensory Processing Disorder or other unique needs. I really enjoyed the chapter on siblings and finding the balance between teaching empathy and understanding and giving them too much responsibility whether intentionally or unintentionally. It can be so easy for children to absorb responsibilities that aren't theirs, and it is important to help them remember they aren't a parent. I recommend this if you are trying to wrap your head around a recent special needs diagnosis or if you are struggling to understand how it changes your family dynamics. The authors are gentle and kind without ever being pushy or know it alls. This is a great read for people new to special needs like us.