Understanding Sensory Dysfunction: Learning, Development and Sensory Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Bipolar Disorder PDF
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Understanding Sensory Dysfunction of related interest Sensory Perceptual Issues in Autism and Asperger Syndrome Different Sensory Experiences – Different Perceptual Worlds Olga Bogdashina Forewords by Wendy Lawson and Theo Peeters ISBN 1 84310 166 1 Sensory Smarts A Book for Kids with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders Struggling with Sensory Integration Problems Kathleen A. Chara and Paul J. Chara, Jr. with Christian P. Chara Illustrated by J.M. Berns ISBN 1 84310 783 X Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar and More! The one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals Martin L. Kutscher, with contributions by Tony Attwood and Robert R. 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First published in 2005 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers 116 Pentonville Road London N1 9JB, UK and 400 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA www.jkp.com Copyright © Polly Godwin Emmons and Liz McKendry Anderson 2005 Second impression 2005 Third impression 2006 The right ofPolly Godwin Emmons and Liz McKendry Anderson to be identified as authors ofthis work has been asserted by them in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part ofthis publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying or storing it in any medium by electronic means and whether or not transiently or incidentally to some other use ofthis publication) without the written permission ofthe copyright owner except in accordance with the provisions ofthe Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 or under the terms ofa licence issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd, 90 Tottenham Court Road, London, England W1T 4LP. Applications for the copyright owner’s written permission to reproduce any part ofthis publication should be addressed to the publisher. Warning: The doing ofan unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may result in both a civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution. Library ofCongress Cataloging in Publication Data Emmons, Polly Godwin, 1960- Understandingsensorydysfunction:learning,developmentandsensorydysfunctioninautismspectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities and bipolar disorder / Polly Godwin Emmons and Liz McKendry Anderson. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-1-84310-806-1 (pbk.) ISBN-10: 1-84310-806-2 (pbk.) 1.Sensoryintegrationdysfunctioninchildren.2.Developmentallydisabledchildren.3.Learningdisabled children.4. Autisminchildren.5. Attention-deficithyperactivitydisorder.6. Manic-depressive illnessin children. I. Anderson, Liz McKendry, 1961- II. Title. RJ496.S44E465 2005 618.92'8588--dc22 2005005923 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN-13: 978 1 84310 806 1 ISBN-10: 1 84310 806 2 ISBN pdfeBook: 1 84642 150 0 Printed and Bound in Great Britain by Athenaeum Press, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear To Laura, a daughter to treasure and a wonderful sister. To Dylan, a son to cherish and a devoted brother. Polly To Richard, for his continued support of all of my endeavors. To Lindy, Ellie, Julia, and Carter, who bring me my greatest joys. Liz Acknowledgements We thank our families and friends who have been listeners and supportersthroughoutthisproject.AspecialthankyoutoEileen,who caredenoughaboutourchildren,andourfamilies,tothrowusalifeline whenwemostneededit;andwhoencouragesustocontinuetoseethe possibilities. Contents Introduction 9 What we would like the reader to take away from this book 11 The ultimate goal 12 1. What is Sensory Integration? 14 A briefhistory ofsensory integration 14 Sensory processing 16 The sensory systems 19 The developmental timeline 20 Social and emotional development and sensory integration 28 Development as viewed through a sensory lens 29 2. What is Sensory Dysfunction? 32 Signs and symptoms 32 Dysfunction in the sensory systems 34 Logan’s day 36 Sensory dysfunction through the developmental stages 41 The functional areas as viewed through a sensory lens 50 Assessment and evaluation 55 Programs and services 64 3. Concomitant Diagnoses 67 What is an autism spectrum disorder? 69 What are learning disabilities? 72 What is ADHD? 73 What is bipolar disorder? 74 To medicate or not to medicate…this is the question 75 4. Sensory Dysfunction at School 76 Everyone has a job to do 76 What special education is, and is not 77 The “players” on a child’s team 78 Analyzing possible sensory dysfunction and offering solutions 80 The teacher as detective 86 Home/school partnerships 99 Adapting to the child 101 5. At Home and at School: Looking at Strategies 116 Management techniques 116 Considering and modifying the environment 122 Self-care strategies 127 6. More About Asperger’s Syndrome 130 Diagnosing Asperger’s from the DSM-IV: Selecting from the menu 131 Social and communication deficits: Pragmatics made easy 138 Colin’s day 147 7. Ellie and Dylan: Ten Years Later 151 Introduction 151 Ellie’s story (part one) 151 Ellie’s story (part two) 154 Dylan’s story (part one) 156 Dylan’s story (part two) 159 In Conclusion 164 APPENDIX 1: SENSORY INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES 165 APPENDIX 2: TREATMENT OPTIONS 169 APPENDIX 3: RESOURCES 171 INDEX 172
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