Sensory solutions in the classroom by Monique Thoonsen (Paperback)

Sensory processing disorders (SPD) affects 5 to 16 percent of school-aged children. Children with SPD struggle with how to process stimulation, which can cause a wide range of symptoms including hypersensitivity to sound, sight and touch, poor fine motor skills and easy distractibility. This guide to sensory processing in the classroom provides accessible science-based advice suitable for the teacher market to understand these symptoms and how they impact learning. The techniques provided help children feel settled and soothed at school, enabling them to learn and communicate better. Includes interactive quizzes and activities throughout, such as self-assessment, imagined scenarios, flowcharts, graphics etc