bThe groundbreaking book that explains Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)--and presents a drug-free approach that offers hope for parents--now revised and updated./bbrbrDoes your child exhibit...brbriOver-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to touch or movement?/i A child with SPD may be a "sensory avoider," withdrawing from touch, refusing to wear certain clothing, avoiding active games--or he may be a "sensory disregarder," needing a jump start to get moving.brbriOver-responsivity--or under-responsivity--to sounds, sights taste, or smell?/i She may cover her ears or eyes, be a picky eater, or seem oblivious to sensory cues.brbriCravings for sensation?/i The "sensory craver" never gets enough of certain sensations, e.g., messy play, spicy food, noisy action, and perpetual movement.brbriPoor sensory discrimination? /iShe may not sense the difference between objects or experiences--unaware of what she's holding unless she looks, and unable to sense when she's falling or how to catch herself.brbriUnusually high or low activity level?/i The child may be constantly on the go--wearing out everyone around him--or move slowly and tire easily, showing little interest in the world.brbriProblems with posture or motor coordination?/i He may slouch, move awkwardly, seem careless or accident-prone.brbrThese are often the first clues to Sensory Processing Disorder--a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. iThe Out-of-Sync Child/i offers comprehensive, clear information for parents and professionals--and a drug-free treatment approach for children.brbrThis revised edition includes new sections on vision and hearing, picky eaters, and disorders such as autism, among other topics.