E-book | Sensory Processing Explained – A Handbook for Parents and Educators by Growing Hands-On Kids

The all-in-one guide that makes sensory processing easy to understand and easy to share. Instead of bouncing between countless websites, books, and articles, you’ll find everything you need in one place, organized, clear, and ready to use.

177 pages. Available as a digital download and paperback.

Note to EU & UK Residents: The digital download format is not available to EU & UK residents due to VAT taxes. Please purchase the paperback format from Amazon or the Digital Download/EU Residents copy from Teachers Pay Teachers.

Feel Confident Explaining Sensory Processing

If you’ve ever struggled to explain your child’s meltdowns, your student’s “out of the box” behaviors, or why sensory breaks are so important, you’re not alone. Sensory processing can feel overwhelming to understand, let alone explain to others.

That’s why Sensory Processing Explained was created. Written by an Occupational Therapy Assistant and mom of seven, this book brings together professional expertise and real-life parenting experience in a way that is practical, relatable, and easy to use.

Instead of bouncing between countless websites, books, and articles, you’ll find everything you need in one place, organized, clear, and ready to use.

Inside Sensory Processing Explained, You’ll Discover:

• Easy-to-understand explanations of all eight sensory systems and how they impact behavior.
• Simple calming strategies you can use during meltdowns.
• Practical sensory activities you can do at home or in the classroom—without expensive tools.
• How to tell the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum.
• Classroom accommodations that make learning accessible for every student.
• Printable handouts and visuals you can share with parents, caregivers, or colleagues.

Three Books in One

This isn’t just a single handbook—it’s three companion guides in one resource:

1. The Core Handbook – The “what and why” of sensory processing, meltdowns, calming strategies, and the eight sensory systems.

2. Parent Companion Guide – Advocacy tips, sensory-friendly routines, and home-based activity ideas.

3. Educator Companion Guide – Classroom strategies, sensory space setup, and student support made simple.

Who Is It For?

• Parents & Caregivers who want to better understand and support their child.
• Educators looking for practical ways to make their classrooms more inclusive.
• Therapists who want a ready-made, professional resource to recommend and share.
• Anyone who cares about children’s development and wants to confidently explain sensory processing to others.

Why Educators Will Love It

• Recognize when sensory challenges may be affecting learning.
• Use classroom strategies that require little time, space, or special equipment.
• Build a sensory-friendly classroom environment that benefits all students.
• Access ready-to-use ideas for movement breaks, calming spaces, and group activities.