The Kids' Guide to Getting Your Words on Paper

Lauren Brukner is a Senior Occupational Therapist and published author of six books with Jessica Kingsley Publishers. She currently works as a Senior Occupational Therapist and evaluator for the NYC Department of Education. She has contributed to Scary Mommy, the Huffington Post, and Edutopia. Lauren was a speaker at UNESCO's Virtual Special Kids International Summit in April of 2020. She appeared as a guest on the Sue Larkey Show, The Autism Show, The Manhattan Neighborhood Network's School-Home Connection, the Sue Atkins Show, and The Matt Townsend Show. She was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on self-regulation tips for traveling. Her books have been endorsed by experts in the field such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, and Dr. Winnie Dunn, and listed as resources on websites such as Real Simple Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Psych Central, Romper, Everyday Health, Aol's Health and Wellness, MSN Health, Singapore's Child, and Friendship Circle, among other websites/libraries/community/academic/parenting sources.

PART ONE: FOR KIDS; Hey Kids, Let Me Tell You a Little About Me and this Book!; Quiz: What's Your Writing-Learning-Style?; 1: Let's Learn Some Writing Strategies for Big Body Stuff; 2: Let's Learn Some Writing Strategies to Help Your Eyes Out; 3: Let's Learn Some Writing Strategies When Your Hands Just Feel Tired; 4: Let's Learn Some Writing Strategies for When it's Hard to Focus; 5: Let's Learn Some Writing Strategies When All Your Body's Feelings and Sense Get Too Much (or too Little); PART TWO - FOR GROWN-UPS; The Importance of Implementing Writing Routines at Home and School; APPENDICES; Appendix 1: At A Glance Desk Strip Reminders; Handwriting Bookmarks; Binder Workbook Sample Sheets for Laminating; Recommended Reading