Sensitive Sam Sam's sensory adventure has a happy ending!

This book brings to life the story of Sam, whose over-sensitivity creates chaos and frustration in his life. Sam's various sensory sensitivities adversely affect Sam's experiences, both at home and in the classroom. He walks readers through his typical day of sensory blunders (which many kids and fa...

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Main Author: Roth-Fisch, Marla (Author, Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Arlington, Tex. : Future Horizons Inc., [2009]
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Summary:This book brings to life the story of Sam, whose over-sensitivity creates chaos and frustration in his life. Sam's various sensory sensitivities adversely affect Sam's experiences, both at home and in the classroom. He walks readers through his typical day of sensory blunders (which many kids and families may find all too familiar!). Finally, at the suggestion of Sam's teacher, his parents take Sam to see an occupational therapist. Sam describes the process in a non-threatening, child's perspective that is sure to sooth young readers who may be facing the same challenges. Appropriate for children, families, and professionals.
Physical Description:29 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Awards:Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award, 2009
ISBN:9781932565867
1932565868
Author Notes:A happily married mother of two, including a son with Sensory Processing Disorder, Marla Roth-Fisch is the creative author and talented illustrator of Sensitive Sam. In addition to participating in various activities and volunteer work with her family, Marla is an active board member at the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation and lives near Denver, Colorado.