The Out-of-Sync Child Book

The Out-of-Sync Child book on sensory processing disorder. Synapsis: Every child encounters the world through their unique set of senses. For children with Sensory Processing Disorder, interpreting sensory information presents distinct challenges. In The Out-of-Sync Child, Carol Stock Kranowitz explains the central role the nervous system plays in integrating different senses—sight, sound, smell, touch, and movement—and illustrates how deficits in this process lead to difficulties navigating daily life. The book explores the various manifestations of Sensory Processing Disorder, including hypersensitivity to sensations, dulled sensory awareness, and motor skill deficits. Kranowitz provides methods for parents and professionals to identify problem areas, seek appropriate evaluation, and apply therapeutic interventions to help children develop skills for adapting to their environment. About Author: As a music and movement teacher for 25 years, Carol observed many out-of-sync preschoolers. To help them become more competent at work and play, she studied sensory processing and sensory integration (“SI”) theory. She learned to identify her students’ needs and steer them into early intervention. In writings and workshops, she explains to parents, educators, and early childhood professionals how sensory issues play out – and provides enjoyable sensory-motor techniques for addressing them at home and school.