| Sensitive Sam: Sam's Sensory Adventure Has a Happy Ending! Contributor(s): Roth-Fisch, Marla (Author) |
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ISBN: 1932565868 ISBN-13: 9781932565867 Publisher: Future Horizons OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2009 Annotation: Appropriate for children, families, and professionals, this wonderful book brings to life the story of Sam, whose over-sensitivity creates chaos and frustration in his life. Sam's various sensory sensitivities adversely affect Sam's experiences, both at home and in the classroom. He walks readers through his typical day of sensory blunders (which many kids and families may find all too familiar!). Finally, at the suggestion of Sam's teacher, his parents take Sam to see an occupational therapist. Sam describes the process in a non-threatening, child's perspective that is sure to sooth young readers who may be facing the same challenges. With occupational therapy, a new "sensory diet," and the love and support of his family, Sam concludes: "Treating sensory challenges Takes some patience, and love, too. And now I LIKE doing lots of things I used to hate to do!" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2011280723 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.6" W x 8.6" (0.25 lbs) 29 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Appropriate for children, families, and professionals, this wonderful book brings to life the story of Sam, whose over-sensitivity creates chaos and frustration in his life. Sam's various sensory sensitivities adversely affect his experiences, both at home and in the classroom. He walks readers through his typical day of sensory blunders, which many kids and families may find all too familiar Finally, at the suggestion of Sam's teacher, his parents take Sam to see an occupational therapist. Sam describes the process in a non-threatening, child's perspective that is sure to sooth young readers who may be facing the same challenges. With occupational therapy, a new "sensory diet," and the love and support of his family, Sam concludes: Treating sensory challenges Takes some patience, and love, too. And now I LIKE doing lots of things I used to hate to do |
Contributor Bio(s): Roth-Fisch, Marla: - A happily married mother of two, including a son with Sensory Processing Disorder, Marla Roth-Fisch is the creative author and talented illustrator of Sensitive Sam. In addition to participating in various activities and volunteer work with her family, Marla is an active board member at the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation and lives near Denver, Colorado. |