The out-of-sync child grows up

Carol Stock Kranowitz

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The out-of-sync child grows up

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder in the Adolescent and Young Adult Years

by Carol Stock Kranowitz

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever felt like the world around you is a bit too loud, too bright, or just not quite right? Imagine trying to navigate school, friends, and growing up when your senses seem out of sync with everyone else. What happens when everyday challenges become a puzzle you have to solve every single day?

Quick Assessment

This book offers practical guidance for tweens, teens, and young adults living with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), as well as their parents. It addresses everyday challenges, social and emotional issues, and provides strategies for managing sensory difficulties in various aspects of life, including grooming, social interactions, and activities. Supplemented with personal stories, it is appropriate for ages 9-12 and up, serving as a supportive resource for understanding and coping with SPD during adolescence.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

300 pages
ISBN
9780399176319
Pages
300
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children With Social DisabilitiesSensory Integration Dysfunction in ChildrenTreatmentRehabilitationBehavior Disorders in Children