We all receive information from our senses. The five common senses, we all know about, like vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell. There are others, we may not think as much about, like vestibular (balance) and proprioceptive (knowing where our body parts are). Our brain takes all of this information and "integrates" or "puts it together" in a seamless understandable format so that we can get things done.

When there is a disturbance in this capacity to automatically integrate sensation and respond adaptively, then a person has a disorder of sensory integration. This can affect a child's ability to learn and do the normal things we all take for granted.

Here's some more information....

Sensory Integration Dysfunction
The Out-Of-Sync Child:
by Carol Stock Kranowitz, Larry B. Silver

"Difficult." "Picky." "Oversensitive." "Clumsy." "Unpredictable." "Inattentive." Children who have been labeled with words like these may actually be suffering from Sensory Integration Disorder-a very common, but frequently misdiagnosed, condition that can manifest itself in excessively high or low activity levels, problems with motor coordination, oversensitivity or undersensitivity to sensations and movements, and other symptoms.

Learning Disabilities A to Z
by Corinne Smith, Lisa Strick

This book is about helping youngsters with learning disabilities hold onto their dreams. It is also about helping their mothers and fathers negotiate the maze of challenges that so often leaves parents and students alike feeling overwhelmed and helpless." Writing with warmth and compassion Corinne Smith and Lisa Strick explain the causes, identification, and treatment of learning disabilities and present a wealth of practical strategies for helping youngsters become successful both in and out.

ADD & special kids support

In this interview hosted by Joe Spataro, the authors discuss their ideas on ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, homeschooling, afterschooling as well as an easy to follow way to assess your child. This book challenges the assumption at the heart of the traditional school system: that all children learn (and therefore should be taught) in the same way. The book contains a step-by-step program of self awareness test that guide you to a better understanding of your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. Normally, these tests would cost hundreds of dollars, but now you can do it yourself and help your child achieve a better inner peace while helping them achieve their goals and fulfill their interests.