The Sensory Processing Handbook for Parents

Practical Strategies for Supporting Children with Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder at Home, School, and Beyond

From the Bestselling Author of The Teens’ Workbook to Self-Regulate, The ADHD Parenting Guide for Boys, and Parenting a Child with Autism

Does your child struggle with loud noises, bright lights, scratchy clothing, or certain smells? Do busy public places trigger meltdowns? Or does your child crave constant movement, deep pressure, or intense stimulation making daily life exhausting for both of you?

You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.

The Sensory Processing Handbook for Parents is your complete, research-based guide to understanding and supporting children with sensory differences. Whether your child is sensory-seeking, sensory-avoidant, or both—this practical handbook gives you the tools to help them thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming.

This 2-in-1 resource combines foundational strategies with advanced insights, helping you support your child through every stage—from daily routines at home to success in school and public spaces.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Decode your child’s unique sensory profile—and finally understand their behaviors
• Transform your home into a calming, sensory-supportive environment
• Help your child build self-regulation skills through targeted sensory play and proven mindfulness strategies
• Collaborate with teachers and schools to ensure the right accommodations and supports are in place
• Navigate public spaces and social situations with confidence, using preparation techniques and on-the-spot regulation tools
• Plan travel and vacations that work for your child’s sensory needs
• Support sensory processing through nutrition, sleep optimization, and stress management
• Track progress using practical measurement tools and tracking systems

Each chapter combines the latest science with easy-to-use strategies—plus real-world case examples and age-specific tips from early childhood through adolescence.

©2025 Richard Bass (P)2025 Richard Bass

Great guide for parents

The Sensory Processing Handbook for Parents is a practical guide that helps parents understand and support children with sensory disorders. This audiobook helps teach parents how to support their children through daily routines, in school and in public spaces. This valuable guide helps parents learn to address challenges their child may face, as well as providing tools to help their child succeed. Highly recommend this audiobook.

Great guide for parents

I really enjoyed listening to this book. It gave evidence findings which is so important to me because I want proven facts when I’m reading a book that’s supposed to guide me in raising my loved one that fully supports them by building all the needed skills in all areas. this book left no questions unanswered. Truly helpful and so informative. Highly recommend

A Must Read for Parents

This book is for parents who need assistance in dealing with kids that are suffering from ADHD, autism and sensory processing disorder. The best part about this book is that it offers practical strategies and solutions which can be used in everyday life. The book stresses on providing a supporting and nurturing environment for these children so they can grow and learn at their own pace. It also guides parents on how to properly care about children's sensory issues. It's a must read for parents.

Great Book For All

This is a great book for those who have children that may be on the spectrum as well as those who work with children. It breaks down the stages and explains everything clearly.

Dr Visits are not Always the Solution - Read This Book

Having a child with behavioral issues can be very overwhelming for parents especially single parents. Richard Bass meticulously broke down in simple steps how parents can identify specific behaviors in a child that can help to determine if this child has ADHD or ASD. Which ever it is this book serves as a a very resourceful tool for parents to identify, analyze and apply the necessary techniques to these behaviors by creating a safe and calm space that is ideal for the child to develop.

It is very important to understand the world these children are in, how they process their environment and how the factors affects them. Many parents are not able to afford expensive therapy sessions or may not have the time to spend hours in sessions with therapists trying to understand their children behaviors. A Dr visit may not be the solution!

The Sensory Processing Handbook gave clear information on how to identify things that over or under stimulate a child. How they react the their environment and how to deal with them. Creating a structured environment for a child not only facilitates a bond between parent and child but also allows the child to feel safe in expressing them self. This book is ideal for parents who need assistance with not only identifying the behavioral issues among their children but also the tools how to deal with them. It gives information on how to create safe play space, preparing healthy balanced meals as well as to develop relationships with parent and child and the wider family. I would definitely recommend this book to any parent seeking help navigating the complex world of having a child with a behavioral disorder,