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Sensory Differences

Books for grown-ups and children to help understand children with sensory differences.

Arapahoe Libraries

31 items

  • My Brain Is Magic

    a Sensory-seeking Celebration

    Sooful, Prasha,
    A positive glimpse into the mind of neurodiverse children.
    BookMinneapolis, MN : Soaring Kite Books, 2023. — E SOOFUL
  • Uniquely Human

    a Different Way of Seeing Autism

    Prizant, Barry M.,
    A positive view of how to support autistic children.
    BookNew York : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2022. — 618.928588 PRIZANT
  • How two brothers cope with various sensory experiences during a birthday party.
    BookLayton, Utah : Gibbs Smith, 2022 — E RABY
  • Hugs are too squeezy and Doug does not like them!
    BookNew York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2021] — E FINISON
  • The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide

    A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens

    Purkis, YennMasterman, Tanya
    An exploration of what it feels like for young people on the autism spectrum and all the amazing things they can do.
    eBookJessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020
  • A sweet picture book about a non-verbal child and her relationship with her sibling.
    BookGrand Rapids : Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, [2020] — E ROBBINS
  • Juan is nervous about the upcoming sports games at school until his teacher gives him a way to cope with using his favorite subject math.
    BookBerkeley, California : North Atlantic Books, [2020] — E CRUZ
  • Sullivan has a hard time controlling his loudness.
    BookNew York : Roaring Brook Press, 2020. — E OSTOW
  • Too Sticky!

    Sensory Issues With Autism

    Malia, Jen,
    Holly is worried about the next science experiment at school will it be too sticky for her.
    BookChicago, Illinois : Albert Whitman & Company, 2020. — E MALIA
  • Practical tips to assist the picky eater in your life.
    BookNew York, NY : Dial Books, [2019] — E COTTERILL
  • A positive outlook on a hyperactive young boy throughout the day.
    BookNew York : Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2019. — E VERDE
  • Just Ask!

    Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

    Sotomayor, Sonia, 1954-
    Feeling differently can be tough, especially for children.
    BookNew York : Philomel Books, [2019] — E SOTOMAYOR
  • How Henry finds a friend who is the perfect fit for him.
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2019] — E BAILEY
  • Sometimes Charlie just can't settle down.
    BookWashington, DC : Magination Press, American Psychological Association, [2019] — E SAUNDERS
  • A little boy has been eager to go to the beach for a long time, but when he actually arrives, he discovers that it is loud and uncomfortable.
    BookNew York, NY : Dial Books, [2019] — E COTTERILL
  • How to Build a Hug

    Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine

    Guglielmo, Amy,
    Temple Grandin shares her childhood discomfort with people coming towards her with open arms, ready for an embrace.
    BookNew York, New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, [2018] — EB GRANDIN
  • A story about two brothers who have had a bad day and how they find comfort.
    BookNew York : Lee & Low Books Inc., [2018] — E PLA
  • Most people did not understand Niko's drawings until he meets Iris, who does. Niko can then make a new drawing the feeling of finding a new friend.
    BookMinneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2017] — E RACZKA