Self-Regulation and Mindfulness Activities for Sensory Processing Disorder: Creative Strategies to Help Children Focus and Remain Calm

by Stephanie M. Foster PhD OTR/L RYT

Help kids with SPD focus, be happier, and stay calm―60 activities for ages 3 to 12

When children are out of sync with their senses, navigating everyday life can be challenging. Children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) can have a harder time interacting with their teachers, peers, and even parents. Self-Regulation and Mindfulness Activities for Sensory Processing Disorder is full of advice, information, and activities that can help you understand SPD and help your child improve their sensory processing skills so they can thrive in their world.

Learn about how sensory processing disorder works in our bodies and what kinds of behavior children might exhibit when they're struggling with it. Then, dive into fun and engaging activities that help your child achieve a balanced state of mind. With 60 different enjoyable exercises, you and your child will find games and experiences to do together that you love while you watch them build skills right in front of your eyes.

Inside Self-Regulation and Mindfulness Activities for Sensory Processing Disorder, you'll

Sensory smart―Understand sensory processing disorder and how your child feels when they're out of sync. Focused fun―Discover creative and kid-friendly activities designed to specifically build self-regulation and mindfulness skills. Play to learn―Interactive games designed for all types of sensory processing challenges make this an ideal resource to fit the individual needs of your child. Let these creative solutions to complex behaviors help you navigate raising children with sensory processing disorder.

150 pages, Paperback

Published May 5, 2020

Reviews

[Szymon Kulec · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview of the sensory therapy. The crux is to identify which case is it though, and this is dealt with terribly quickly (just a few paragraphs). If you know what is the case though, you’ll be provided with long lists of exercises that can be used to address the needs of a child.

One thing that comes to mind when going through pages is how modern civilization deprived our children of usual stimuli. Jumping, eating in a funny way. Some of the exercises look like a regular life of a child.

[Claire]

I picked this book up because I have sensory processing issues myself, and I was curious how it can be treated in children. This ended up being more of a manual for people who work with children rather than a nonfiction book, so I didn't read the whole thing. But it's very nicely designed, laid out, and has some interesting activities.

Thank you very much to Callisto Publishers for providing me with a copy. A review was not required.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really great. Briefly explains each type of SPD. Also, she explains the OT’s role in healing and to work a long side your child’s OT. This book gave me really good things to bring up to my child’s OT. The second part of the book is filled with easy at home activities. Highly recommend this book!