“Infants with sensory processing issues are adrift in a stormy river of needs. They cannot be held, comforted, or fed, and often are poor sleepers. Tools for Infants is the best resource available to treat these issues during infancy before the problems turn into secondary behavior problems. These infants need and deserve our help. This book is a must in the library of every professional or parent dealing with a fussy baby. The answer is success and this book will help you get there!”
— Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR, clinical director of the STAR Center, research director of the SPD Foundation, professor of pediatrics at Rocky Mountain University, and associate clinical professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Colorado
“In this outstanding, practical book, the authors guide caregivers in reading their infant’s and their own sensory signals and attuning to them. Abundant creative ideas for sensory activities, which can be easily implemented during daily routines, are provided. This book is an opportunity for caregivers to understand their infant’s behavior from a sensory perspective and to learn how to design routines, environments, and activities to promote their infant’s optimal level of development. This is a perfect book for those who are proactive and strive to meet their infant’s multi-sensory needs.”
— Ayelet Ben-Sasson, OT, ScD, occupational therapist and sensory processing researcher at the occupational therapy department, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
“Tools for Infants is a comprehensive, sensory-based resource book, well-grounded in developmental research. The authors emphasize the importance of learning to respond to infants’ signals in sensitive, caring, and appropriate ways to strengthen attachment. The book is full of practical advice on how to establish well balanced daily activities to foster sensory exploration, motor skills, and good sleeping and eating habits. The book is a must-have for tired parents of young babies. It is also an excellent resource book for professionals working in early intervention.”
— Georgia DeGangi, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, clinical psychologist and occupational therapist at ITS:PALSS (Integrated Therapy Services: Psychological and Learning Support Services), Kensington, MD