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The out-of-sync child
First published 1998 · 384 pages
A clear, comprehensive, and reassuring guide that transforms confusion into actionable understanding for caregivers of neurodivergent children.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting down with a knowledgeable, patient specialist who finally explains what has been baffling you about a child's behavior. The pace is steady and deliberate, prioritizing clarity and comprehensive understanding over quick fixes. It cultivates a reassuring, grounded mood, replacing the anxiety of misdiagnosis with the hopeful relief of a concrete framework. The prose is accessible and practical, carefully translating complex neurological concepts like sensorimotor integration and perceptual-motor learning into everyday language. It is an empowering, deeply informative experience designed specifically for parents and professionals who are looking for drug-free, holistic approaches to support children navigating sensory processing differences, autism, or attention deficit disorders.
- Mood
- clarifying
- hopeful
- grounded
- reassuring
- Tone
- informative
- clear
- supportive
- authoritative
- practical
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- understanding neurodivergence · parental advocacy · sensory processing · holistic treatment approaches · demystifying childhood behavior
- The writing
- Clear, comprehensive, and accessible, designed to translate complex neurological concepts into practical guidance.
- The arc
- Moves from the confusion of misdiagnosis to the clarity and empowerment of understanding and actionable support.
- Who it's for
- Parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking clear, drug-free strategies to understand and support children with sensory processing challenges.
Content notes
- discussions of misdiagnosis
- medical and psychological terminology
- childhood behavioral challenges
About the book
Sensory Processing Disorder is a common, but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. The Out of Sync Child offers comprehensive, clear information for parents and professionals and a drug-free treatment approach for children. This revised edition includes new sections on vision and hearing, picky eaters, and coexisting disorders such as autism and Asperger's syndrome, among other topics. - Back cover.
Description from Open Library.
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