Product Description: Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions to Build Success is an illustrated children's book about an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his school work until he was equipped with 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. Arnie and His School Tools creates an environment that is accepting of students with sensory modulation difficulties, including many on the autism spectrum. Occupational therapists, teachers and parents will find this book an engaging way to introduce elementary students to basic sensory tools used to help children focus in classroom settings, such as fidgets, chewy pencil toppers, and weighted vests. Additional resources are provided at the end of the book, including definitions of sensory processing and sensory modulation disorder, suggested discussion questions, and lists of related books and websites.
Love this book! ^ I love this book, Arnie and His School Tools. I had my son who is 9 read the book. When he was done he looked at me and said, "Arnie is just like me". I decided to give the book to his teacher who in turn made it into a lesson plan about different learning styles. It was so great to find a book that my SPD son could relate to.
Arnie and His School Tools Review ^ This book was very very basic and disappointing even for my children...I thought it would offer new solutions, but it's old hat. My children both went through very quickly and stated it would be fine to donate the book because it did not teach them anything they hadn't already known or figured out.
great book! ^ I'm happy to see an author write books for every child. This is a great book with a few tools for children with sensory issues!
Good for Arnie! ^ An excellent resource for the elementary school aged child on the spectrum and for the child's caregivers. My grandson identified immediately with Arnie's concerns and was interested in the "tools". It prompted me to speak with some of his teachers. A good book.
arnie and his school tools ^ This book has been a great resource within the teaching environment that I am currently working in. I would recommend it to any teacher who has an Arnie in their classroom.
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