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As a music, movement and drama teacher for 25 years, Carol Kranowitz observed many out-of-sync preschoolers. To help them become more competent in their work and play, she began to study sensory processing and sensory integration ("SI") theory. She learned to help identify her young students' needs and to steer them into early intervention. In writings and workshops in the United States and abroad, she explains to parents, educators, and other early childhood professionals how sensory issues play out – and provides fun and functional techniques for addressing them at home and school.
To help families, teachers, and professionals understand SPD in children, she has authored several popular books, manuals and other publications. In addition to The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, revised (Perigee, 2005), Carol is the author of its sequel, The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder, revised (Perigee, 2006).
Her illustrated book for 8-12 year-olds is The Goodenoughs Get in Sync: A Story for Kids about the Tough Day When Filibuster Grabbed Darwin's Rabbit's Foot and the Whole Family Ended Up in the Doghouse, revised (Sensory World, 2010). Another book geared for children is 101 Activities for Kids in Tight Spaces (St. Martin's Press, 1995).
She has written a screening tool for Occupational Therapists to use with early childhood teachers, Preschool Sensory Scan for Educators (or "Preschool SENSE") and co-authored a manual, Answers to Questions Teachers Ask About Sensory Integration (Sensory Resources, 2001). With Joye Newman, M.A., a perceputal motor therapist, she co-authored Growing an In-Sync Child: Simple, Fun Activities to Help Every Child Develop, Learn, and Grow (Perigee, 2010). (To learn more about Carol's books, manuals, DVDs, CDs, book translations and other materials, please go to this website's "Publications" page.)
Additionally, Carol has written several chapters and forewords. These include:
“Sensory processing disorder,” in Early Childhood Education: An International Encyclopedia (2007). Eds., R. New & M. Cochran. Westport, CT: Greenwood.
“Kids gotta move: Adapting movement experiences for children with differing abilities” and “Music and movement bring together children of differing abilities,” in
Curriculum: Art, Music, Movement, Drama – A Beginnings Workshop Book (2006).
Ed., B. Neugebauer. Redmond, WA: Exchange Press.
“Sensory integration dysfunction,” in The Educator’s Guide to Medical Issues in the Classroom (2001). Co-author: L. A. Balzer-Martin. Eds., F.M. Kline, L.B. Silver, & S.C. Russell. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
“The outstanding, but out-of-sync, student,” in Uniquely Gifted: Identifying and Meeting the Needs of the Twice-Exceptional Student (2000). Ed., K. Kay. Gilsum, NH: Avocus.
“Promoting outdoor play: The obstacle course,” in Beginnings and Beyond: Foundations in Early Childhood Education, 3rd ed. (1993). Eds., A. Gordon & K.W. Browne. Albany, NY: Delmar.
“Obstacle courses are for every body,” in Alike and Different: Exploring Our Humanity with Young Children, rev. ed. (1992). Ed., B. Neugebauer. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Foreword to The Ultimate Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder: Easy, Everyday Solutions to Sensory Challenges (2010), by Roya Ostovar, PhD. TX: Sensory World.
Foreword to No More Meltdowns! (2008), by Jed Baker, PhD. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Foreword to Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or other Developmental Issues (2007), by Maria Wheeler. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
Foreword to Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with SPD (2006), by Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR. New York: Putnam.
Along with writing and lecturing, Carol is the Editor-in-Chief of S.I. Focus, the international magazine focusing on sensory integration/sensory processing. This quarterly, published by Kathleen Morris, SLP-CCC, includes articles about therapy techniques, clinical breakthroughs, success stories, and in-depth interviews. For more information, see www.SIfocus.com
A graduate of Barnard College, Carol has an M.A. in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University.
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She lives in Bethesda, Maryland, and has two wonderful sons and daughters-in-law and five enchanting grandchildren. |
