The Sensory Code
Understanding Sensory Processing Differences to Support Your Child's Unique Needs
$29.75
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
6 October 2026
Summary
As every parent knows, kids don’t come with an instruction manual. Decoding problem behavior and identifying your child’s unique needs can feel like a daily struggle, particularly when it comes to sensory challenges.
In this relatable and informative guide, occupational therapist Laura Petix presents a guided tour of your child’s brain and nervous system and offers tools for helping kids thrive in an overwhelming world that’s not set up for them. Filled with simple explainers and hand…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217179718 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Laura Petix |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Tarcher/Putnam,US |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 6 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 247g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 210mm |
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Critics Review
“Laura Petix has a rare gift for taking complex nervous system science and translating it into something parents can truly understand and use in real life. The Sensory Code breaks down what can feel overwhelming or confusing into clear, actionable insights, with practical takeaways that actually make a difference in day-to-day parenting. This is a must-read for any parent looking to better understand their child and support them with confidence and compassion.”
— Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., New York Times bestselling author and founder of Seed & Sew
“Laura Petix is not only a gifted occupational therapist, she also has a remarkable ability to take complex ideas and make them accessible for overwhelmed parents. That is exactly what she does in The Sensory Code. Parents will devour the practical skills Laura shares in this engaging and empowering book. A must-read for every parent and occupational therapist.”
— Natasha Daniels, LCSW, author of Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids
“The Sensory Code is a wise, practical, and deeply compassionate guide for parents trying to better understand what their child’s behavior is really communicating. Laura Petix helps us move beyond managing behaviors and toward understanding the nervous system beneath them, creating more connection, regulation, and ease for the whole family. Grounded in science and filled with actionable tools, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone raising, teaching, or loving a child with sensory differences.”
— Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, No-Drama Discipline, and The Way of Play
“For families with out-of-sync children, another book on how to understand neurodiversity and change one’s parenting approach is always welcome.”
— Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child
Laura Petix
Laura Petix is a paediatric occupational therapist and a neurodivergent parent. She hosts The Sensory WISE Solutions podcast and writes a popular newsletter. She also connects with families through Instagram and other online communities.
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