{"product_id":"sensory-parenting-for-sensory-children-9781839972546","title":"Sensory Parenting for Sensory Children","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSensory Parenting for Sensory Children\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical guide addresses the immediate challenge parents and carers face when their child with sensory processing needs dysregulates. When sensory meltdowns occur, managing your own emotional response becomes critical to providing effective support. Embarrassment, fear, panic, and exhaustion compete for attention, making it difficult to remain calm and present for your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Tanya van Dalen, a specialized Occupational Therapist with over 25 years' experience and parent of a child with sensory needs, this resource offers grounded insights from both professional and personal perspectives. The guide recognizes that staying calm during sensory meltdowns is not an innate skill, but one that requires reflection, awareness, and practical tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Guide Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book helps parents and carers identify their own triggers and behavioral patterns during high-stress moments. By understanding your responses, you can develop strategies to regulate your emotions while supporting your child through sensory dysregulation. This self-awareness creates a foundation for more effective caregiving during challenging situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Porges' polyvagal theory, the guide explains complex neurological concepts through accessible animal analogies. This approach makes the science of nervous system regulation understandable and applicable to real-world parenting scenarios. You'll learn how your child's sensory processing disorder (SPD) affects their nervous system and how your calm presence can help regulate their responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Busy Parents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing that parents of children with sensory needs have limited time and energy, this is intentionally a short and simple guide. It provides actionable ideas without overwhelming detail, focusing on what matters most: helping you manage your emotions so you can better support your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide builds empathy in two directions - toward your child's sensory experiences and toward yourself as a caregiver navigating complex situations. This dual focus acknowledges that effective sensory parenting requires both understanding your child's needs and practicing self-compassion during difficult moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Guide Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource serves parents and carers supporting children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) or general sensory needs. Whether you're newly navigating sensory challenges or seeking additional strategies for managing meltdowns, this guide offers practical frameworks for emotional regulation and therapeutic parenting approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanya van Dalen is a highly specialized Occupational Therapist with over 25 years' experience. She is also the parent of a child with sensory needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680403656978,"sku":"9781839972546","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_93e87f68-ab69-4fdf-b32b-2d10af6dfdbe.jpg?v=1734906199","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sensory-parenting-for-sensory-children-9781839972546","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}