
Making Sense
A Guide to Sensory Issues
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Francie Wyck
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Rachel Schneider
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Our senses! Thanks to them, our brains are constantly flooded with information about the world around us. What may surprise you is that we're not all wired the same way, and some of us are unable to understand exactly what we're sensing. People with sensory processing disorder (SPD), a newly identified neurological condition, as well as those with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are frequently misunderstood by others when they over- or under-react to sounds, sights, smells, tastes, touch, movement, balance, and feelings within their bodies.
In this guide, mental health counselor, SPD community advocate, and sensory adult Rachel S. Schneider MA MHC helps us to make sense of sensory issues. Whether you're someone with sensory issues, a loved one supporting a sensory person, a professional, or someone that is curious about unusual and complex sensory experiences, this guide will answer your questions about life with sensory processing differences.
©2016 Rachel Schneider (P)2017 Future HorizonsListeners also enjoyed...
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- Colorado Swimmer
- 05-03-19
Validating and Informative
It is so nice to hear from someone else who is an adult with SPD. There are so few resources out there for adults struggling with this disorder. I learned some treatment techniques that I can't wait to try. The performance is just ok and actually kind of annoying to listen to at times but it's worth it.
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- Latest Deal
- 05-15-17
There's some really good advice in this one
I like this book. I had no idea people had such serious sensory issues. I found quite a bit of useful information in here even though I don't have sensory issues myself.
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