The Out-of-Sync Family is a delightfully illustrated chapter book geared for ages 8 to 12 that tells the tale of five family members and their mischievous dog (each with a different sensory processing challenge), and how they get in sync after a tough day.

Each family member explains what they do to function successfully and how readers, too, can enjoy sensory-motor activities at home or school.

The unique book design has the basic story in large print for younger children to read or hear. Explanations of sensory processing issues are woven throughout the book in regular size type for more proficient readers to study. Readers will appreciate descriptions and illustrations of the activities. Formerly published as The Goodenoughs Get In Sync.

Preface
Acknowledgments
The Goodenough Family
One
Darwin Goodenough, 11, Explains Sensory Processing Differences
Two
Darwin Tells How Filbert Nabbed His Infinity Bracelet
Three
Edward Goodenough, 5, Tells Why He Went Out the Front Door
Our Family Gets in Sync
Four
Carrie Goodenough, 15, Tells about Having a Frizzy Fit
Five
Betsy Goodenough, 39, Tells about Finding Darwin's Infinity Bracelet
Six
Andy Goodenough, 41, Tells about His Family Getting Back in Sync
Appendix A.
Darwin Describes Fun Sensory-Motor Activities
Appendix B.
Six Ways SPD Can Affect You and Me!
Appendix C.
Resources (Information, Equipment, and Suggested Reading)
Glossary and IndexWhat this Book Offers:
1) Information about SPD -- Whether or not your child has been diagnosed, the book will help you understand sensory processing differences, which, when severe, are called sensory processing Differences.
2) A good story about a quirky and loving family -- The book is written for "out-of-sync" children and for their siblings, parents, grandparents, babysitters, teachers, and others who care for them.
3) Two sizes of print to match two levels of comprehension.
4) The action of the story is written in large print (like this) for children to listen to or to read themselves.
5) Background information about SPD, which may not interest little kids, is written in smaller print (like this). When reading the story to a young child, skip the small print -- and read it yourself later.
6) Fun and functional sensory-motor activities -- Enjoy the "In Sync" activities (Appendix A) designed to enrich everyone's sensory life! Are you an out-of-sync kid?
Me, too.
Here’s what being out-of-sync feels like to me. I don’t like it when someone nudges me or touches my hair. I’m choosy about clothes and food. My stomach gets upset when I move fast. I fall down a lot. Bright lights and loud sounds hurt my eyes and ears. I hate it when people think I’m not a good sport and say, “Don’t be so touchy,” and “Stop letting things bother you so much.”
Is it that way with you, too?
Listen, lots of people I know are out of sync. My brother and sister, and even my parents are out of sync.
You need to know who’s in our family. Dad, or Andy, works for the federal government. Mom, or Betsy, is a high school math teacher. My sister Carrie is a sophomore. I’m Darwin—and I’m in sixth grade—and my brother Edward is in kindergarten. Our dog is Filbert, the best dog in the world—usually. You will meet them all soon.

• One in 6 children have sensory processing difficulties.

• In specific populations, the prevalence is estimated to be as high as 80% to 100% and includes children with autism spectrum disorder or who have a history of prematurity, fetal alcohol syndrome, or Down syndrome, just to name a few.

• Left untreated, SPD can lead to constant feelings of overwhelm that can make sufferers isolate themselves to avoid over-stimulation. It can also lead to anxiety, secondary depression, social isolation, or trouble succeeding at school or work.

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