This book was inspired by the author's daughter, Jaimie, who struggles with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) every day. It was written to validate Jaimie's feelings and to show her other children feel things the way she does. This book can help children with SPD learn how to explain their disorder to others; help peers understand what children with SPD go through; and also help therapists, teachers and/or counselors learn how to talk about it. Helping others learn about children with special needs brings understanding to them and help to make them seem less... different.
New 2nd edition includes suggested activities teachers or caregivers can do with children to help develop a deeper understanding of how SPD "feels" plus new pages on vestibular and proprioception systems.
Praise for I'm Not Weird, I Have SPD:
"This book is a must-read for any parent who has a child suffering with Sensory Processing Disorder. It also helps your child put words to what they are feeling on a daily basis. Teachers and other professionals working with children who have SPD also come to a better understanding of how to help these children."
--Tanya Wilson
"A heart-touching book, written in a straightforward, kid-friendly manner that provides an excellent insight to the trials, frustrations, and new discoveries children with SPD and their families may encounter. This book has assisted in creating an appreciation and acceptance of the unique qualities within all of us, and that we are not 'weird'-we are 'wonderful'!"
--Lillian Baulkham, Grade 3 teacher, Sweet Grass School, Edmonton, Alberta
"When I read Chynna Laird's I'm Not Weird, I Have SPD, I almost cried. Not because the story of a child struggling with severe sensory disorder is so sad, but because the frustration shared by child and family alike before diagnosis is so heart-wrenching. Ms. Laird leaves the reader with a moment of with a moment of joy and a real hope for a brighter tomorrow!"
--C. Hall
From the Growing With Love Series from Loving Healing Press
Juvenile Fiction : Social Issues - Special Needs
Education : Special Education - Communicative Disorders
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Our book review
The first thing that hit me about this book was the despair
on the little girl's face, as she was in distress and could not tell her parents
what was wrong. They looked just as much in shock and upset as they did not know
how to cope. Through the book and the development of the girls’ growth
the author, along with brilliant illustrations, describe expertly the problems both of
the parties are experiencing.
There has obviously been a lot of research on this particular medical condition and the effects on children and parents.
As we move through the book the different actions of the child paint the
characteristics to look out for, and where to seek help and guidance from, to
help the parents understand and cope with the obvious difficult challenge they
are facing. The introduction of a specialist trained in this particular
field increases both the parents and child's knowledge
and understanding on coping mechanisms to improve their
relationship.
An excellent book describing a very difficult condition for parents and a children to cope with and should be shared to help other people who are not in the close social bubble of the family to help them understand and accept the child.
Our rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
About the author
CHYNNA LAIRD – is a psychology/criminology major, freelance writer and author. Her passion is helping children and families living with Sensory Processing Disorder, mental and emotional disorders and other special needs.
You’ll find her work in many online and in-print parenting, inspirational, Christian and writing publications in Canada, United States, Australia, and Britain. In addition, she’s authored two children’s books, two memoirs (and another in the works), an adult Suspense/Thriller, a Young Adult Suspense/Paranormal series, two contemporary New Adult novels and a parent-to-parent book.
Stayed tuned as Chynna has several Works-In-Progress on the go.
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