Book Resources

Resources with information on sensory integration
and sensory processing disorder

The Brain Book

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The Brain Book

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The Brain Book

A great easy to read neuroscience book with amazing illustrations and photographs

The Baby Sense Secret Megan Faure

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The Baby Sense Secret Megan Faure

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The Baby Sense Secret Megan Faure

This is an excellent, really sensible book for parents of newborn babies.

Why Love Matters Sue Gerhardt

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Why Love Matters Sue Gerhardt

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Why Love Matters Sue Gerhardt

This is a fascinating book on neuroscience, emotional and social development, and parenting.

Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals Angie Voss

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Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals Angie Voss

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Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals Angie Voss

A very useful handbook containing over 210 common sensory problems.

Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight Sharon Heller

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Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight Sharon Heller

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Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight Sharon Heller

This book is especially useful for teenagers and adults.

Toilet Training For Individuals With Autism Or Other Developmental Issues Maria Wheeler

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Toilet Training For Individuals With Autism Or Other Developmental Issues Maria Wheeler

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Toilet Training For Individuals With Autism Or Other Developmental Issues Maria Wheeler

An excellent, straight forward book on toilet training for individuals with autism and those with sensory processing differences.

Therapy Ball Activities Fun Deck

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Therapy Ball Activities Fun Deck

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Therapy Ball Activities Fun Deck

This is a great resource to have in a school, therapy department or at home.

The Sensory-Sensitive Child Karen Smith and Karen Gouze

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The Sensory-Sensitive Child Karen Smith and Karen Gouze

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The Sensory-Sensitive Child Karen Smith and Karen Gouze

This book explains the central role of the senses and provides ‘sense-able parenting’ strategies for home and school.

The Sensory Team Handbook Nancy Mucklow

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The Sensory Team Handbook Nancy Mucklow

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The Sensory Team Handbook Nancy Mucklow

This book is an excellent resource explaining sensory processing problems to older children and teenagers.

The Reason I Jump Naoki Higashida

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The Reason I Jump Naoki Higashida

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The Reason I Jump Naoki Higashida

Written by a 13 year old autistic boy - a ‘must read’

The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun Carol Stock Kranowitz

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The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun Carol Stock Kranowitz

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The Out-Of-Sync Child Has Fun Carol Stock Kranowitz

This book features more than one hundred fun, sensory motor activities.

The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up Carol Stock Kranowitz

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The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up Carol Stock Kranowitz

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The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up Carol Stock Kranowitz

This book is written for adolescents and provides strategies for coping with the daily challenges of life.

The Out-Of-Sync Child Carol Stock Kranowitz

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The Out-Of-Sync Child Carol Stock Kranowitz

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The Out-Of-Sync Child Carol Stock Kranowitz

Informative and clearly written book which is ideal for parents and teachers.

The Kid’s Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control Lauren Brunker

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The Kid’s Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control Lauren Brunker

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The Kid’s Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control Lauren Brunker

This book is full of sensory ideas to help children aged 7 – 14 years to regulate their emotions.

Sleep: A guide for parents

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Sleep: A guide for parents

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Sleep: A guide for parents

Cerebra have produced a very informative guide to help parents understand sleep problems in children.

Sensory Integration and the Child 25th Anniversary Edition Jean Ayres

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Sensory Integration and the Child 25th Anniversary Edition Jean Ayres

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Sensory Integration and the Child 25th Anniversary Edition Jean Ayres

Revised and updated edition of the classic book written by the founder of sensory integration theory.

Sensory Diet Cards

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Sensory Diet Cards

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Sensory Diet Cards

A very useful resource to help children to regulate themselves.

Sensational Kids Lucy Jane Miller

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Sensational Kids Lucy Jane Miller

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Sensational Kids Lucy Jane Miller

Very useful up-to-date book for teachers and health care professionals written by an expert in the field.

Scooter Board Activities Fun Deck

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Scooter Board Activities Fun Deck

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Scooter Board Activities Fun Deck

This is a great resource to have in a school, therapy department or at home.

Raising a Sensory Smart Child Lindsay Biel and Nancy Peske

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Raising a Sensory Smart Child Lindsay Biel and Nancy Peske

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Raising a Sensory Smart Child Lindsay Biel and Nancy Peske

Informative book with plenty of practical strategies for parents.

No Longer A Secret Doriet Bialer and Lucy Miller

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No Longer A Secret Doriet Bialer and Lucy Miller

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No Longer A Secret Doriet Bialer and Lucy Miller

A sequel to Sensational Kids includes a helpful framework for setting up strategies.

My Sensory Book Lauren Kerstein

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My Sensory Book Lauren Kerstein

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My Sensory Book Lauren Kerstein

A ‘fun, interactive workbook to help children identify their own sensory profiles and develop a personal toolbox of strategies’.

My Child’s Different Elaine Halligan

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My Child’s Different Elaine Halligan

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My Child’s Different Elaine Halligan

This book explores the enabling role that parents can play in getting the best out of their children.

Living Sensationally Winnie Dunn

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Living Sensationally Winnie Dunn

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Living Sensationally Winnie Dunn

A book written for adults to help understand how your individual sensory patterns affect you in every day life.

Just Take A Bite Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson

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Just Take A Bite Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson

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Just Take A Bite Lori Ernsperger and Tania Stegen-Hanson

This book is an excellent resource for parents with children with eating challenges.

Inside I’m Hurting Louise Bomber

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Inside I’m Hurting Louise Bomber

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Inside I’m Hurting Louise Bomber

An excellent practical book to help support children in schools with attachment difficulties.

House Rules Jodie Picoult

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House Rules Jodie Picoult

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House Rules Jodie Picoult

Fiction book exploring what it means to be different in our society and how autism affects a family.

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child Dr Marc Weissbluth

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Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child Dr Marc Weissbluth

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Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child Dr Marc Weissbluth

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child is a very comprehensive book on sleep written by an American paediatrician.

Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 Naoki Higashida

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Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 Naoki Higashida

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Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8 Naoki Higashida

This book challenges commonly held beliefs and attitudes about autistic individuals.

101 Things For Kids To Do Outside Dawn Isaac

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101 Things For Kids To Do Outside Dawn Isaac

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101 Things For Kids To Do Outside Dawn Isaac

This book is packed full of great ideas to get children outside and active.

A Boy Made of Blocks Keith Stuart

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A Boy Made of Blocks Keith Stuart

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A Boy Made of Blocks Keith Stuart

A great read and also insight into family life with an autistic child.

Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration

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Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration

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Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration

Very useful practical guide for parents and professional focusing on children diagnosed with autism.

Dyspraxia:The Hidden Handicap Amanda Kirby

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Dyspraxia:The Hidden Handicap Amanda Kirby

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Dyspraxia:The Hidden Handicap Amanda Kirby

One of the most comprehensive and useful books on dyspraxia.

Early Intervention Games Barbara Sher

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Early Intervention Games Barbara Sher

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Early Intervention Games Barbara Sher

A book of fun games that can be played at home or school to develop social and motor skills.