Sensorimotor Interventions: Using Movement to Improve Overall Body Function - Softcover

Koscinski MOT OTR/L, Cara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935567721 ISBN 13: 9781935567721

Publisher: Sensory World, 2017

Synopsis

Optimal function of our bodies occurs when our sensory and motor systems are strong and able to adapt to the demands of the environment. Today’s children often struggle with fidgeting, decreased attention, and immature motor patterns, which manifest themselves through frustration and behavior issues. When our body’s systems are not integrated to form a strong foundation, difficulties in many areas occur. This book provides education about using movement to improve overall function, including instruction and pictures for fun-based movement activities. A “menu” of activities for therapists is easily accessible by thumbing through the book; by organizing and categorizing activities by target area, therapists will enjoy choosing fun and easily duplicated therapeutic games. Various pieces of equipment designed for therapeutic purposes are commonly utilized by occupational therapists (OTs), and three creative and fun activities are illustrated and explained for each piece of equipment listed in the book. Each activity is broken down into specific target areas. Some target areas are: proprioceptive, tactile, vestibular systems, timing, spatial awareness, visual perception, sensory seeking, sensory modulation, posture, coordination, and many more!

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About the Author

Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L, is the author of The Parent’s Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism and Special Needs; The Special Needs SCHOOL Survival Guide; and The Weighted Blanket Guide-Everything You Need to Know About Weighted Blankets and Deep Pressure for Autism, Chronic Pain, and Other Conditions. She has successfully founded two pediatric therapy clinics and has created CDs for children with autism and auditory sensitivity. As ‘The Pocket Occupational Therapist, Cara provides OT consultations, trainings, CEUs, and seminars on autism, behavior, sensory, and movement. She is on the advisory board for Autism Asperger’s Digest and Asperkids. Cara’s own two children have autism and she has studied extensively in behavior, sensory processing, and movement integration training. Articles written by Cara have been featured in many publications including, Parents Magazine, Autism Asperger’s Digest, and Autism File.

Review

“Sensorimotor Interventions explains in clear, concise terms how brain and body development occurs. You, too, may be fascinated to learn that babies’ brains are chaotic until sensorimotor experiences begin to organize it. It may be an “Aha!” moment to learn how competing sensory information from the eye and the ear make it hard for you to read in a moving car.”
― Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA
Author, The Out of Sync Child; Co-Author, The In-Sync Activity Book, Answers to Questions Teachers
Ask about Sensory Integration, and Absolutely No Dogs Allowed!

About this edition

• Publisher: Sensory World
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1935567721
• ISBN 13: 9781935567721
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 70