The Authors of Raising a Sensory Smart Child
Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L (left) is an occupational therapist with a private practice based in New York City, where she evaluates and treats children, adolescents, and adults with sensory processing challenges, autism, developmental delays, physical disabilities, and other challenges.
Lindsey specializes in building fine and gross motor, visual processing, self-help, and sensory processing skills to promote optimal engagement and independence. She also helps families, schools, museums, libraries and other community facilities with simple modifications and accommodations to enhance a person’s ability to learn, play, and thrive.
Lindsey received her training at New York University and has worked in both the New York City of Department of Education and the New York State Early Intervention system. She is also the author of Sensory Processing Challenges: Effective Clinical Work with Kids & Teens published by W.W. Norton Mental Health. She has written numerous articles and book chapters for professional and parenting publications, has been featured on multiple podcasts and radio talk shows, and is the co-creator of the Sensory Processing Master Class DVD program with Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide. She conducts school staff trainings, parenting workshops, and professional development courses across the country workshops focusing on practical, “sensory smart” solutions for challenges at home, school, and in the community.
You can email Lindsey at Lindsey@sensorysmarts.com
Nancy Peske (right) is a freelance writer, editor, and book publishing consultant, and the co-author of the Cinematherapy series. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband and son, who has sensory processing challenges.
You can email Nancy at Nancy@nancypeske.com
Dr. Temple Grandin, who wrote the foreword, is Associate Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and is a person with autism. She is the author of numerous books including Thinking in Pictures and other bestselling books. You can find out more about Dr. Grandin on her website.
Speaking Engagements
For more information on booking speaking engagements, please email us. Here is a list of Lindsey’s speaking engagements.
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