Carol Kranowitz's Revised Edition of 'The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun': Enjoyable Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder

Ankur: This book is only for planning activities for kids having sensory issues.
That have not explained anything about the issues or it’s consequences.

India on May 21, 2023

Mac: This is okay my LO is 1 and has a sensory processing disorder. Her OT recommended this book. It’s okay and has lots of recommendations for parents to try with their children with SPDs. However it’s not very useful for my child with her age. A lot of it is more 3-4+ and up age targeted. Some of the text and suggestions seem a bit outdated but it gives you lots of ideas on what to try as well as explain WHY kids may have difficult with certain things. I do like that it makes it seem like your child is NOT the only one despite how most people usually feel with their kid going through this. It’s an easy read and the text is pretty good.

United States on May 13, 2023

Amy Braud: This book thoroughly explains sensory processing difficulties and how to address each system using creative and fun ideas!

United States on Oct 13, 2022

Elizabeth McMahon: this has been a great resource as our 3.5 year old recently was diagnosed with sensory seeking traits. some of the activities are a great fit and others do not apply, but overall after a month adding some of these items to his routine has been a tremendous help. The questionnaires built-in to the chapters really help to find those items that are a good match for what he is seeking. his teachers at daycare also bought the book and have added some of these items as well. The key is not letting perfection get in the way of progress. We are very grateful this was recommended at such an early age.

United States on Jul 27, 2021

Sue S.: Excellent read for someone just starting with a sensory disorder. I would highly recommend this book

Canada on Mar 15, 2021

Melissa L.: I bought this to use as a resource for a school project (I’m an educator), and thought that would be the end of that. However, this book is FULL of amazing activities, easy to locate thanks to the handy age & sensory-need chart in the boom. I keep this as a handy manual now!

Canada on Aug 24, 2020

Dr.charu: I have ordered 2 copies of these book...Nice book with fun activities my child enjoys. and learn ... As occupational therapy at home... Thanks to book writer ... And thank you amazon ... For great service

India on Oct 17, 2019

Maria: Hand drawn sketches, black and white. It was a book of activities. Read other books much more interesting and more informative on the sensory side.

Canada on Jun 30, 2017

Andy & AriAndy & Ari: This is Ms. Kranowitz's sequel to her book “The Out-of-Sync Child,” and I purchased it shortly after my son was diagnosed with Sensory Modulation Disorder, rated severe back in 2013. This book has a shorter overview of Sensory Processing Disorder related symptoms and concerns, gives some instructional guidance for working these activities effectively, and then goes on to give some ideas for activities to encourage sensory integration in a child with Sensory Processing issues.

My most honest opinion is that this is a great resource with a few important caveats that are best illustrated by some of the issues we faced as a family. My son, his sensory issues exploded around 13 months when he became too heavy to continue using the snugly chest sling we carried him in as a baby when out sometimes, and were trying to encourage him to do more walking on his own (while he showed some signs of tactile defensiveness, before then, we think the snugly was keeping him calmer and more regulated, so it wasn't until that disappeared that the true scope of his problems became apparent). Often he went into intense fight or flight mode accompanied by hysterics and meltdowns when faced with...

United States on May 08, 2017

DTStickybuns: I purchased this book when our oldest was first diagnosed with having some sensory processing difficulties. The book contains a wealth of ideas for sensory challenged children and each of the activities is sectioned within a chapter pertaining to a particular sense, like vestibular activities, tactile activites, auditory, etc., so that you can customize your play regime specifically to the needs of your child (or just try a little of them all, they are great fun!) This book outways any fancy toy or jungle gym by far. The games are easy and inexpensive to play, most using items you probably already have around the house and many contain variations to spice up your routine. Some you may recognize as things you did yourself as a child and you may find it fascinating to read how these particular activities helps our sensory growth. These activities are great fun for unchallenged children as well (our younger child had a blast doing them with our older one), making great boredom busters for rainy days or out of school summers. The age range is listed with each activity, most of them around 3-teen, making it easy for parents to pick and choose as well as quick summaries on what skills...

United States on Jul 14, 2010