Books
- Growing an In-Sync Child: Simple, Fun Activities to Help Every Child Develop, Learn and Grow
- In-Sync Activity Card Book: Simple, Fun Activities to Help Children Develop, Learn and Grow
- The Goodenoughs Get in Sync: 5 Family Members Overcome Their Special Sensory Issues
- The Out-of-Sync Child Grows Up: Coping with SPD in the Adolescent and Young Adult Years
- The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with SPD
- The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder
Events
Books
Articles
“The Out-of-Sync Child has become the parents’ bible to [Sensory Processing Disorder].”
The New York Times
“Warm and wise, [The Out-of-Sync Child] will bring both hope and practical help to parents Continue Reading
Jane M. Healy Learning specialist and author of Your Child’s Growing Mind
“[The Out-of-Sync Child] is great! It is a real contribution to the parents of the Continue Reading
T. Berry Brazelton, MD Founder, Brazelton Foundation, Children’s Hospital, Boston
(2020) Because of Jake
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished in February – April 2020 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
Because of having autism, Jake Cassell (2001 – 2019) was a sensational inventor, fixer, artist and musician.
(2020) Blue Toenails and Other Rituals
/0 Comments/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished February 4, 2020 at Psychology Today.com
Family rituals help children develop good manners, self-help skills, and emotional security.
(2019) Daniel’s Xylophone
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished in Nov. 2019 – Jan. 2020 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
Preschooler Daniel communicated effectively with his classmates using his own “language” of numbers and music.
(2019) Speaking Positively to Children
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished on October 18 at PsychologyToday.com
A parent or teacher’s affirmative responses can turn kids’ stumbles into great learning experiences.
Sensory-motor “Quinks” (short for Quick In-Sync activities) at school may ease your child's transition into this year’s classroom. Share these and your own family’s favorite Quinks with the teacher to incorporate into the school day.
'>(2019) Sensory “Quinks” for the New School Year
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzIn Aug.-Oct. issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
Sensory-motor “Quinks” (short for Quick In-Sync activities) at school may ease your child’s transition into this year’s classroom. Share these and your own family’s favorite Quinks with the teacher to incorporate into the school day.
(2019) Rehearsals for Life
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished on August 6th at PsychologyToday.com
Frequently and purposely, we provide our children with opportunities to practice the skills they will need throughout their lives. Especially if our kids have developmental delays such as autism or sensory processing disorder, we know the importance of practice, practice, practice.
(2019) Tommy’s Extrasensory Grace
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished in May – July 2019 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest
SPD is an asset when it enables some people, even young children, to be extraordinarily sensitive to others’ feelings. Tommy, a preschooler with severe SPD, comforts a scared little girl as no other person could.
(2019) Regarding Spencer: Our Thoughtful Attention Energizes Kids with Special Needs
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished on November 27 at PsychologyToday.com
Kids with special needs are just like all children, only more so: they need to feel certain that they are safe, and heard, and known. They will let us in on their amazing thoughts and ardent feelings when our patient regard invests them with power.
(2019) SPD Primer (Part II): When Senses Are Out of Sync
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Jennifer CassellPublished in February – April 2019 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest.
Part II of a two-part primer to help families, educators and professionals understand how Sensory Processing Disorder hinders daily functioning.
(2018) Sensations: Too Much, Too Confusing, or Not Enough?
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished on November 27 at PsychologyToday.com
SPD manifests itself in a variety of ways. Over-responsivity is the most common type, but it is not the only type. A person’s sensory problem could be completely different.
(2018) SPD Primer (Part I): When You’re In Sync
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished in November 2018 – January 2019 issue of Autism Asperger’s Sensory Digest.
Part I of a two-part primer to help families, educators and professionals understand the basics of typical sensory processing.
(2018) What Is Sensory Processing Disorder?
/in Articles, Articles About Carol, Articles by Carol /by Carol KranowitzPublished in March on Lifespan’s blog prior to the Parenting Matters conference in Barrington.
“Some kids respond to unremarkable experiences in notably unusual ways. They may resist going places and being with people. They may reject hugs or crave them constantly. They may go, go, go, or lack get-up-and-go.”