Overview: The Out of Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz

Children are a blessing from God and each one is unique in his or her own way. Some children have a harder time than others fitting in and learning both academically and socially. Many disorders and disabilities have been researched and studies in this modern age that can cause a child to have trouble learning and growing. One such disorder is the sensory processing disorder. Children with sensory processing disorder can learn like other children they just have to make an extra effort. Children with sensory processing disorder can overcome many obstacles and lead a normal life when they are older.
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) has many aspects and covers many issues children may have. The child does not have to have all the concerns related to SPD he or she may only have one. Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out of Sync Child, defines it as, “the inability to use information received through the senses in order to function smoothly in daily life.” (2005, p.9) These children struggle with everyday things that may seem simple to any other child or adult. The disorder deals with the senses and can therefore, be a problem with the tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive, visual, or auditory senses. The child’s dysfunction may only be concerned with one of the senses or all of them. The tactile dysfunction deals with the skin and how a child deals with touch. The vestibular dysfunction is concerned with the inner ear which affects the child’s balance and movement. The proprioceptive dysfunction is when a child has problems with their joints and sensations relating to their muscle control. A child with a visual dysfunction does not necessarily have poor vision, but may have poor visual discrimination or poor visual motor skills. ...

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...der causes children to work harder to achieve tasks that may not seem that hard to others. With therapy, treatment, support and love the child with sensory processing disorder can overcome many of the challenges he or she faces. They can learn techniques to help them do things that are hard for them. People should view all children as being equal even though some may have disabilities or disorders. Teachers and administrators should strive to teach all the children to their best ability and help every child in any way possible. With time and the help they need children can grow up to be great leaders and adults in the world no matter what circumstances may seem to hinder that.

Works Cited

Kranowitz, C. S. (2005). The out-of-sync child: recognizing and coping with sensory processing disorder (Rev. and updated ed.). New York: A Skylight Press Book/A Perigee Book.