Toby, the Terrific and Talented T-Rex - (Dinosprout Educational Book) Large Print by Susan Mills (Paperback)

About the Book

Each book in the DinoSprout Educational Book Series comes with its own curriculum and fun activities that may be utilized to cultivate healthy conversations in early childhood environments.

Book Synopsis

Toby, the Terrific and Talented T-Rex FEELS a lot of things very much. As Toby and his mother explore the world, he discovers textures, sounds, and smells that just don't feel very good. In fact, they can be scary. Toby is comforted by his mother and learns that he can take breaks to calm his body. Exploration and adventures are fun, and you set your own pace. That's okay because SOMETIMES THE WORLD CAN FEEL LIKE TOO MUCH!

One in six children has sensory processing difficulties. In specific populations, the prevalence is estimated to be as high as 80% to 100% and includes children with autism spectrum disorder, or who have a history of prematurity, fetal alcohol syndrome, or Down syndrome, just to name a few.

Review Quotes

"Without naming SPD this engaging book explores feelings when sounds, textures, smells, etc. might be overwhelming. Written for a child who experiences sensory processing disorder or one who might witness it. Great for a classroom! Curriculum available."

"This children's book delves into the realm of the senses, examining the wide variety of responses one might have to sights, sounds, smells, and more. The book is written with a youngster with SPD in mind, or one who may be witnessing someone with the disorder. To help adults learn and comprehend what makes persons with SPD unique, this book was developed for them as well as for children with the condition."