Myomancy ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism

Following on from The Senses of Autism, here is a round up useful links.

Sense-Think-Act has a range of articles about your senses and how to improve them.

As a medical or educational problem, there are a range of approaches and names to sensory problems in autism and as a problem in its own right. To quote from the web siteSensory Processing Disorder “Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a complex disorder of the brain that affects developing children and adults. People with SPD misinterpret everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound, and movement. They may feel bombarded by information, they may seek out intense sensory experiences, or they may have other symptoms.”

The problem is also called Sensory Integration Dysfunction which Wikipedia defines as: “Sensory Integration Dysfunction is a neurological disorder causing some people to have difficulties in integrating information coming in from each of their five senses. Sensory integration disorders span a wide range of neurological conditions, including autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, pervasive developmental disorder, multiple sclerosis and speech delays, among many others“. A collection of articles on the subject.

On Amazon, The Out of Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz is highly regarded. The book also has a web site.

Sensory Resources offer a range of book and videos about sensory integration.