The Sensory Connection: An OT and SLP Team Approach - Tapa blanda

Janet and Nancy have indeed made a wonderful Sensory Connection between the fields of occupational therapy and speech therapy. They artfully use a holistic approach, even including sensory ideas for helping individuals experience 'running a business.' Diana A. Henry, MS, OTR/L " "This sensitive and sensible book about effective teaming makes great sense! Following these guidelines, OTs and SLPs can merge the art and science of their fields to provide coherent intervention for kids with sensory processing disorder. 'Stuffed Pants, ' 'Oral Box, ' and other suggestions work for everybody children, families, teachers, and therapists." Carol Kranowitz, MA, author of The Out-of-Sync Child " "Ms. Kashman and Ms. Mora present a comprehensive approach that focuses on building social, motor, learning, and functional living skills. They have put together an impressive set of activities I heartily recommend this book!" Georgia DeGangi, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, author of Pediatric Disorders of Regulation in Affect and Behavior " "This sensitive and sensible book about effective teaming makes great sense! Following these guidelines, OTs and SLPs can merge the art and science of their fields to provide coherent intervention for kids with sensory processing disorder. 'Stuffed Pants, ' 'Oral Box, ' and other suggestions work for everybody--children, families, teachers, and therapists." Carol Kranowitz, MA, author of "The Out-of-Sync Child" "This sensitive and sensible book about effective teaming makes great sense! Following these guidelines, OTs and SLPs can merge the art and science of their fields to provide coherent intervention for kids with sensory processing disorder. 'Stuffed Pants, ' 'Oral Box, ' and other suggestions work for everybody--children, families, teachers, and therapists." Carol Kranowitz, MA, author of "The Out-of-Sync Child" "Ms. Kashman and Ms. Mora present a comprehensive approach that focuses on building social, motor, learning, and functional living skills. They have put together an impressive set of activities ... I heartily recommend this book!" Georgia DeGangi, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, author of "Pediatric Disorders of Regulation in Affect and Behavior" "Janet and Nancy have indeed made a wonderful Sensory Connection between the fields of occupational therapy and speech therapy. They artfully use a holistic approach, even including sensory ideas for helping individuals experience 'running a business.'" Diana A. Henry, MS, OTR/L

Drawing on their extensive experience in developing and implementing effective treatment programs in homes, schools, and clinics, Nancy Kashman (OT) and Janet Mora (SLP) provide practical advice and workable strategies to help children and adults with sensory and communication disorders. Combining aspects of occupational and speech-language therapies, Nancy and Janet demonstrate how an integrated team approach increases therapeutic effectiveness while maximizing the benefits of treatment resources. This revised edition offers even more techniques that can enhance a person's ability to attend, function, and learn. Detailed, illustrated appendices show and explain creative activities and sample handouts.