Wired Differently: A Teacher's Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges

Preschool is a time of wonder when curiosity, development, and learning intersect. While the new sights, routines, and experiences can make preschool exhilarating, what about children who struggle? Perhaps they exhibit odd behaviors: chewing on clothing, covering their ears, avoiding certain textures, refusing to sit with peers, screaming when frustrated, hitting, kicking, or biting. Wired Differently will help you to decode what may seem like everyday challenging behaviors. It's possible that these children are struggling with sensory processing disorder (SPD).

- Differentiate between everyday challenging behaviors, and those that could signify something much more
- Understand what sensory processing disorder (SPD) is and how it can interfere with a child's learning
- Learn how to include sensory processing strategies as part of a typical classroom routine, and why they're important for all children
- Effectively communicate with families about SPD behaviors and helpful learning techniques

Author: Keriann Wilmot
Publisher: Gryphon House
Published: 09/01/2020
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9780876597989
ISBN10: 0876597983
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten)

About the Author
Keriann Wilmot, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist with 18 years of experience in helping teachers and parents to connect and improve the lives of children. She is a blogger on her site ToyQueen.com, covering toy recommendations and play tips.