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Children’s Books on Sensory Processing Disorder

November 2, 2021 by Mommy Evolution 6 Comments

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Children’s books on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) are a terrific way to educate and get the conversation started.

As parents, we often aren’t quite sure how to talk to our kids (or their siblings) about sensory challenges. You can use these stories to help you!

Be sure to check out our other book lists for kids!

You can find these children’s books on Sensory Processing Disorder at your local library or purchase through the affiliate links provided for your convenience.

Sensory Processing Disorder Information

If you’re new to Sensory Processing Disorder or need to understand it better, these books can greatly help you not only understand but support your child with sensory needs.

Be sure to learn more about Sensory Processing Disorder and my parenting tips on how to support your child with sensory challenges.

Children's Books On Sensory Processing Disorder - For kids with SPD and Autism

Children’s Books on Sensory Processing Disorder

When we were first managing SPD, I often wondered how I could talk to my child about his sensory difficulties.

What I found were books on Sensory Processing Disorder were an awesome way to begin the conversation, help him verbalize how he felt and also help him not feel so alone or strange.

PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER

Sensory Like You

In this charming, colorful, and easy-to-read book, children will learn about the senses and SPD through their new grown-up friends’ examples, as well as the importance of celebrating what makes them unique.

Thanks to their older, trustworthy sensory guides, children will be reminded that having SPD doesn’t make them less - it makes them wonderful!

Sensory Seeking Sloth

The solution-based book that helps children understand Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and presents a sensory diet that offers tools and resources a child can use.

Ellie Bean the Drama Queen

This cute children’s book helps explain some bizarre or "dramatic" behavior, and gives easy sensory answers to parents and teachers.

Written by a mom and special education teacher, this story brings home what it is like to grow up with sensory issues, and helps kids understand that they are not alone.

My Socks

Do you know a kid who HATES to wear socks? Then you’ll LOVE this book!

Parents and kids with sensory challenges will enjoy reading this fun book together. You’ll recognize the struggle and appreciate the surprisingly simple solution.

Harley's Sensory Processing Disorder

Teaches children what to do when they are experiencing sensory issues.

Squirmy Wormy: How I Learned to Help Myself

Many kids have some form of SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder), but who can help them overcome their daily struggles? Wait . . . they can help themselves!

This is Gabriel Making Sense of School

This easy to read and beautifully illustrated picture book gives teachers, parents and students a better understanding of all seven senses, how they are each affected at school and what kinds of accommodations are necessary to help children with SPD become learning sensations!

Why Does Izzy Cover Her Ears? Dealing with Sensory Overload

Meet Izzy, a feisty first grader, whose behavior is often misunderstood as she tries to cope with sensory overload in her new surroundings.

This brightly illustrated book creates an environment that is accepting of students with sensory modulation difficulties, including many on the autism spectrum

Don't Rush Me!: For Siblings of Children With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

Written from the perspective of a typical child, one understands the patience and assistance she willingly offers to her siblings with sensory processing difficulties. 

Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions That Build Success

About an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his school work until he is given the tools to accommodate his sensory needs.

Written from Arnie's point of view, the book uses simple language to describe some of the sensory tools and strategies he uses at school and home to help him achieve a more optimal level of alertness and performance.

I'm Not Weird, I Have Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

This book can help children with SPD learn how to explain their disorder to others; help peers understand what children with SPD go through; and also help therapists, teachers and/or counselors learn how to talk about it.

Helping others learn about children with special needs brings understanding to them and help to make them seem less... different.

Sensitive Sam

Appropriate for children, families, and professionals, this wonderful book brings to life the story of Sam, whose over-sensitivity creates chaos and frustration in his life.

I'll tell you why I can't wear those clothes!: Talking about tactile defensiveness

Do you know a child who hates the feel of certain items of clothing?

This is a child's perspective on a largely unrecognized condition called tactile defensiveness, a physical condition that causes hypersensitivity to certain touch sensations.

SPD Books for Older Kids

If you have kids in elementary school and older, you may want to consider the following books on Sensory Processing Disorder that can help children have a deeper understand of their sensory challenges and how to address them.

Learn to Have Fun with Your Senses: The Sensory Avoider's Survival Guide

This book represents an introduction to the human senses for kids.  It might be your child’s first “read about your own problems” guide. 

It explains what can go wrong when the brain inappropriately magnifies the messages sense organs send to it.

The Goodenoughs Get in Sync: 5 Family Members Overcome their Special Sensory Issues

This delightfully illustrated chapter book geared for 8-to-12 year olds, tells the charming tale of five family members and their naughty dog (each with a different sensory processing challenge), and how they get in sync after a tough day.

Making Sense of Your Senses: A Workbook for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder

Making Sense of Your Senses is full of activities and skill-building exercises you can do with your child to help him or her balance sensory stimulation and practice self-calming techniques.

Kids can use these techniques anytime they feel overwhelmed or have the urge to seek out intense sensory experiences.

Before long, your child will be better able to tolerate everyday sensations and prevent stimulation overload—essential skills for living a happy, healthy, and comfortable life.

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Comments

  1. Pinkoddy says

    June 22, 2015 at 3:47 am

    It is good to see that it is becoming more and more covered. Great selection of books. I have pinned.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      June 24, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      It is good to know there are more books coming out… many are from parents who have sensory kids and were disappointed that there weren’t books out there to share with their own children.

      Reply
  2. Janine Halloran says

    June 22, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    This is super helpful! Thanks so much for this resource!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      June 24, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      You’re welcome! I’ve read every single one of these books at one time or another with my own sensory boys. They’ve been SO helpful.

      Reply
  3. Natasha@ Anxious Toddlers says

    June 28, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    What a great list of books! I didn’t realize there were so many books on this topic! I will definitely bookmark this page as a reference for my therapy practice. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Hughes says

      June 29, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Wonderful! These books are around… but you have to search. Over the years, I’ve ready every single one to my boys for one reason or another and they’ve all proved helpful.

      Reply

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