Britt Collins, MS, OTR, graduated from Colorado State University with a master’s degree in occupational therapy and has practiced in a variety of settings, including sensory-integration clinics, schools, homes, and pediatric hospitals. Jackie Linder Olson is a producer and writer whose son has Sensory Processing Disorder.Jackie and Britt created an occupational-therapy DVD series for parents, caregivers, and educators, to visually learn the basics of occupational therapy and how to implement it into a child’s daily life. The DVDs include “OT in the Home,” “OT in the School,” “OT for Children with Autism, Special Needs and Typical,” and “Yoga for Children with Special Needs.”The duo cofounded Special Needs United, with the goals of bringing occupational therapy to families of children with special needs. Britt currently resides in Denver, Colorado, and works at the STAR Center with Dr Lucy J. Miller. Jackie resides in Los Angeles, California. Both can be found touring the country, speaking about the benefits of occupational therapy for children.

• TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction 71The Great Sensory Parent Detective 112Developmental Milestones 373Engagement and Social Relationships 494Sensory Needs at Home 775Sensory Needs at School 936Sensory Needs in the World 1197Games 1438Sensory Seasons and Sensory Holidays 1559Sensory Activities 17310Sensory Therapies 19311SPD and Special Needs 217In Closing 227Appendix A: Sensory-Friendly Meals and Special Diets 229Appendix B: Pets 35Appendix C: A Parent’s Role in Play 243Appendix D: Coexisting Conditions l247References 255Resources 259Index 263About the Authors 285

Britt Collins, MS, OTR, graduated from Colorado State University with a master’s degree in occupational therapy and has practiced in a variety of settings, including sensory-integration clinics, schools, homes, and pediatric hospitals. Jackie Linder Olson is a producer and writer whose son has Sensory Processing Disorder.Jackie and Britt created an occupational-therapy DVD series for parents, caregivers, and educators, to visually learn the basics of occupational therapy and how to implement it into a child’s daily life. The DVDs include “OT in the Home,” “OT in the School,” “OT for Children with Autism, Special Needs and Typical,” and “Yoga for Children with Special Needs.”The duo cofounded Special Needs United, with the goals of bringing occupational therapy to families of children with special needs. Britt currently resides in Denver, Colorado, and works at the STAR Center with Dr Lucy J. Miller. Jackie resides in Los Angeles, California. Both can be found touring the country, speaking about the benefits of occupational therapy for children.

• TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction 71The Great Sensory Parent Detective 112Developmental Milestones 373Engagement and Social Relationships 494Sensory Needs at Home 775Sensory Needs at School 936Sensory Needs in the World 1197Games 1438Sensory Seasons and Sensory Holidays 1559Sensory Activities 17310Sensory Therapies 19311SPD and Special Needs 217In Closing 227Appendix A: Sensory-Friendly Meals and Special Diets 229Appendix B: Pets 35Appendix C: A Parent’s Role in Play 243Appendix D: Coexisting Conditions l247References 255Resources 259Index 263About the Authors 285

Britt Collins, MS, OTR, graduated from Colorado State University with a master’s degree in occupational therapy and has practiced in a variety of settings, including sensory-integration clinics, schools, homes, and pediatric hospitals. Jackie Linder Olson is a producer and writer whose son has Sensory Processing Disorder.Jackie and Britt created an occupational-therapy DVD series for parents, caregivers, and educators, to visually learn the basics of occupational therapy and how to implement it into a child’s daily life. The DVDs include “OT in the Home,” “OT in the School,” “OT for Children with Autism, Special Needs and Typical,” and “Yoga for Children with Special Needs.”The duo cofounded Special Needs United, with the goals of bringing occupational therapy to families of children with special needs. Britt currently resides in Denver, Colorado, and works at the STAR Center with Dr Lucy J. Miller. Jackie resides in Los Angeles, California. Both can be found touring the country, speaking about the benefits of occupational therapy for children.

• TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction 71The Great Sensory Parent Detective 112Developmental Milestones 373Engagement and Social Relationships 494Sensory Needs at Home 775Sensory Needs at School 936Sensory Needs in the World 1197Games 1438Sensory Seasons and Sensory Holidays 1559Sensory Activities 17310Sensory Therapies 19311SPD and Special Needs 217In Closing 227Appendix A: Sensory-Friendly Meals and Special Diets 229Appendix B: Pets 35Appendix C: A Parent’s Role in Play 243Appendix D: Coexisting Conditions l247References 255Resources 259Index 263About the Authors 285