Bøger af Barbara Sher

Børn har brug for leg, og de har brug for den variation, udfordring, forandring og indsigt, som legen fører med sig. Børn med autismespektrum- eller sanseintegrationsforstyrrelser står med en særlig udfordring, da de mangler en del af de sociale, kommunikative og forestillingsmæssige kompetencer, som børn både benytter og udvikler gennem leg.Disse børn har behov for en ekstra håndsrækning for at blive inkluderet og motiveret til at indgå i et fællesskab med andre børn – i institutionen, skolen eller i hjemmet. I denne bog giver forfatteren Barbara Sher en række bud på, hvilke lege man med fordel kan afprøve, når et eller flere børn i en gruppe har udfordringer i forhold til sanseintegration eller autisme.Bogen indledes med en introduktion til teorien bag sanseintegrationsproblemer, hvor forfatteren inddrager sine professionelle erfaringer og personligeoplevelser med sensorisk følsomme børn. Derefter følger legene opdelt i tre kategorier: sociale grovmotoriske lege, sociale finmotoriske lege samt vandlege. Der gives en grundig og overskuelig instruktion til hver enkelt leg, bl.a. med enbeskrivelse af de færdigheder, som udvikles gennem aktiviteten, og hvad man kan gøre for at modificere legen, så også de sartere børn kan deltage.Bogen henvender sig i et letforståeligt sprog til forældre, ergo- og fysioterapeuter og lærere med konkrete forslag til, hvordan man kan tilrettelægge leg og anden social aktivitet, der fremmer udviklingen af socialt samspil.

Award-winning author and occupational therapist Barbara Sher has over 45 years experience helping children with sensory processing disorder, autism and Asperger's learn and thrive. In this new solutions-based guide, she's collected 100 sensory-rich games that make working with your child a joy. Whimsy and wisdom pour forth from this wonderful book. The fun and functional sensory-motor ideas are easily adaptable to suit all environments, all abilities, all kids and all their grown-ups. —Carol Stock Kranowitz, Author of The Out-of-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun If you're looking for new strategies to manage your child's sensory processing disorder, this book is a perfect companion to classics such as The Out-of-Sync Child and Raising a Sensory Smart Child. Everyday Games for Sensory Processing Disorder advocates play as the most effective approach for children with sensory processing disorder, and illustrates the many ways that play can lead to significant breakthroughs, including: 100 fun and simple games for parents to play with their kids An easy-to-grasp overview of sensory processing disorder Inventive ideas for engaging kids, using materials easily found around the house Inclusive games geared toward varying degrees of development, with modifications for older children

Cindy Fox was a waitress. Now she's a pilot. Peter Johnson was a truck driver. Now he's a dairy farmer. Tina Forbes was a struggling artist. Now she's a successful one. Alan Rizzo was an editor. Now he's a bookstore owner.What they have in common—and what you can share—are Barbara Sher's effective strategies for making real changes in your life. This human, practical program puts your vague yearnings and dreams to work for you—with concrete results. You'll learn how to• Discover your strengths and skills• Turn your fears and negative feelings into positive tools• Diagram the path to your goal—and map out target dates for meeting it• Chart your progress—day by day• Create a support network of contacts and sources• Use a buddy system to keep you on track

If you want to focus childrena s attention, you first have to capture their interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child--tested activities that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention.

A delightful way to build children's self-esteem and self-confidence-from age three to twelve. The key ingredient in children's development, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, is a strong sense of their own self-worth. The 300 games and activities in this fun book will give them just that.