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

Getting dressed ends in tears. Brushing teeth becomes a struggle. A family outing feels overwhelming before you even leave home.

When everyday routines are difficult for your child, you may feel exhausted and unsure what to try next. You want to understand what is happening—and have practical ideas ready when you need them.

The SI Solution combines clear explanations with ready-to-use sensory strategies to help you support your child’s everyday life.

Written by pediatric occupational therapist Dr. Kavitha N. Krishnan, The SI Solution: The Definitive Family Guide To Thriving During Sensory Integration Dysfunction helps parents and caregivers understand sensory processing challenges and explore practical ways to respond.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Ready-made strategies to try at home, giving you a starting point without having to create every activity yourself.

• Practical ideas for everyday challenges involving clothing, grooming, food textures, sounds, and movement.

• An introduction to sensory diets and ways to incorporate sensory experiences into daily routines.

• Preparation strategies for outings, helping you consider your child’s needs before entering unfamiliar environments.

• Clear explanations of sensory integration and occupational therapy approaches, so you can better understand available support.

Turn to the book for ideas you can select and adapt to your child’s individual needs, interests, and comfort. Every child responds differently; this guide gives you practical options to explore.

Whether you are beginning to recognize sensory challenges or looking for fresh ways to support your family, The SI Solution brings understanding and usable strategies together.

Understand your child’s sensory needs. Find practical ideas. Take your next step with greater confidence.

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.