The SI Solution:: The Definitive Family Guide To Thriving During Sensory Integration Dysfunction

Krishnan, Dr Kavitha N

ISBN 10: 153238078X / ISBN 13: 9781532380785

Published by Independent Publisher, 2018

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160 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.37 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The SI Solution:: The Definitive Family Guide To Thriving During Sensory Integration Dysfunction
• Publisher: Independent Publisher
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 153238078X
• ISBN 13: 9781532380785
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

A parent friendly book providing a roadmap in understanding and living with a child with sensory integration challenges. If you’d like a complete and definitive guide that walks you through the underlying reasons causing your child’s sensory processing dysfunction, types of occupational therapy services currently available and sensory diet solutions to use at home. Then this guide is for you. Does your child have: · Difficulties with social skills · Food sensitivities · Noise sensitivities · Toileting issues · Constipation issues · Difficulties with grooming · Difficulties with showering · Difficulties with clothes · Tends to break things · Difficulties in showering · Difficulties brushing teeth · Difficulties enjoying music · Difficulties in playing with others · Lack of safety awareness · Sudden or constant tantrums · A daily struggle with school · Sleep difficulties · High pain tolerance This book walks you through the origins of the sensory integration theory, the different sensory processing difficulties, the commonly used treatment models, effective strategies that you can start using at home, how to prepare your child when you are going outside the comforts of your home and the current available evidence. This book will provide you with valuable information and tools. This book will also provide you with resources that are available and a guide in using a visual schedule for your child who may be experiencing sensory processing difficulties.

About the Author

Dr. Kavitha N Krishnan, has been an occupational therapist for 21 years with extensive experience in pediatrics. She has guest lectured at University of Illinois Chicago and has served as adjunct faculty at Winston-Salem State University. She has also collaborated in clinical research, presented a short course at the AOTA and presented several poster presentations at the Annual Occupational Therapy Summit of Scholars. She received her Diploma in Occupational Therapy from Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore) and her Bachelors with Honors from University of Teeside (UK). She completed her post-professional Masters in Health Rehabilitation from University of Pittsburgh (USA) and she completed her post-professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at the University Of Illinois-Chicago (USA). Dr. Krishnan’s doctoral project is entitled: Developing an Interactive Learning Module for Treating a Child with Sensory Issues and a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Krishnan’s graduate studies focused on sensory integration theory, autism and evidence based practice. She has completed two Maternal and Child Health fellowships in Interdisciplinary Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disabilities with a focus in autism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Illinois-Chicago. Dr. Krishnan completed an advanced clinical specialization at the Centro Ann Sullivan Del Peru, in Lima, and an intensive sensory integration practicum at Camp Avanti. Dr. Krishnan also earned a Beatrice D Wade award for Clinical Education (UIC) in 2011. Dr. Krishnan’s work experience began with the Ministry of Health and the National Council of Social Services in Singapore. After moving to the United States to pursue her graduate studies, Dr. Krishnan worked for the State of Illinois as a specialist pediatric occupational therapist and she is now the occupational therapy supervisor for the North Carolina State Health and Human Services department. Dr. Krishnan conducts workshops and she is also the owner of Healing Synergy LLC (www.healingsynergyllc.com) which provides high quality therapeutic treatment that is evidence-based and family-centered.