Autism, Sensory & Behavior

How to Be More Sensitive to Sensory Issues. Dr. Temple Grandin draws on her own experience to deliver an essential resource for guiding and nurturing autistic children with sensory and behavior challenges. As always, she gets to the REAL issues of autism-the ones parents, teachers, and those on the spectrum face every day. Most autistic individuals deal with a variety of sensory differences, and in this book Dr. Grandin sheds light on the best ways for them to adapt and thrive. In these helpful pages, Dr. Grandin offers do's and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and extensive research. She has packed a wealth of knowledge into this book, which serves as an excellent reference resource for parents, educators and caregivers on how to manage sensory issues. Topics include:. How to deal with sensory overloads, withdrawals and sensitivities. Learning how to help desensitize individuals to sensory stimulations. Discovering simple strategies that can have amazing effects. Best practices for incorporating sensory integration. And much more.