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The Sensory Processing Handbook for Parents

Practical Strategies for Supporting Children with Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder at Home, School, and Beyond

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By: Richard Bass
Narrated by: Miles Carter
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From the Bestselling Author of The Teens’ Workbook to Self-Regulate, The ADHD Parenting Guide for Boys, and Parenting a Child with Autism

Does your child struggle with loud noises, bright lights, scratchy clothing, or certain smells? Do busy public places trigger meltdowns? Or does your child crave constant movement, deep pressure, or intense stimulation making daily life exhausting for both of you?

You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.

The Sensory Processing Handbook for Parents is your complete, research-based guide to understanding and supporting children with sensory differences. Whether your child is sensory-seeking, sensory-avoidant, or both—this practical handbook gives you the tools to help them thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming.

This 2-in-1 resource combines foundational strategies with advanced insights, helping you support your child through every stage—from daily routines at home to success in school and public spaces.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

  • Decode your child’s unique sensory profile—and finally understand their behaviors
  • Transform your home into a calming, sensory-supportive environment
  • Help your child build self-regulation skills through targeted sensory play and proven mindfulness strategies
  • Collaborate with teachers and schools to ensure the right accommodations and supports are in place
  • Navigate public spaces and social situations with confidence, using preparation techniques and on-the-spot regulation tools
  • Plan travel and vacations that work for your child’s sensory needs
  • Support sensory processing through nutrition, sleep optimization, and stress management
  • Track progress using practical measurement tools and tracking systems

Each chapter combines the latest science with easy-to-use strategies—plus real-world case examples and age-specific tips from early childhood through adolescence.

©2025 Richard Bass (P)2025 Richard Bass
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I apologize for my brash title. Disclaimer: There is nothing wrong with troubled youth. How to handle and navigate them and their emotions is another thing. This audiobook is extremely thorough and detailed. I like the statistics and depth that were put into explaining how the brain and neurons work for those whom we outwardly view as different or troubled. This definitely gave me more insight and some ideas on how I can better interact with children and those who do have these disorders and differences. It won't be my first or last time caring for or being in the presence of children or adults with the listed above factors, and having had read /listened to this book has helped, and I wish I looked into something similar sooner.

A guide to help with troubled children

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This book helps you understand sensory issues and their triggers, what types of sensory triggers there are, and how to handle them with an open mind.

Helpful tips for raising a neurodivergent child

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This book contains a remarkable amount of tools for and guidance on how to assist children with sensory processing challenges. I'd expected to get a half dozen or so useful nuggets, as is typical with similar books. I was pleasantly surprised by the sheer volume of useful strategies. Excellent tool!

Excellent tool!

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The handbook aims to move families from a state of survival to thriving. By providing actionable tools, it helps parents create a "sensory-smart" environment that reduces meltdowns, increases participation in daily life, and builds the child’s confidence in an overwhelming world.

Very informative

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This handbook is a great tool to help parents define sensory processing. Teaches you what sensory processing even is and about the eight sensory symptoms. Gives insight on the relationship between Sensory Processing disorder, Autism Spectrum disorder, and Attention-deficit Hyperactivity disorder. Certain food chemicals can trigger sensory reactions and this book goes into detail about all the food chemicals to avoid.

Parents handbook

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