| Summaries and Customer Reviews are supplied by Amazon.com | 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. | Average Customer Rating: 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. Great kids' book for sensroy processing issues This book was a great help to discuss my 5 1/2 year-old son's sensory processing disorder with him. It described behaviors so similar to his own that he could really identify with it. He listened intently, and when we were done asked if he could bring it to school for his teacher to read to the class. The teacher commented how great the book was in describing behaviors that may seem silly to other students. The kindergarten class was very receptive and asked questions of my son, who was more than happy to discuss with them. | |