Most of you in the world of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) are very familiar with Carol Kranowitz, author of the Out-of-Sync Child and Editor-in-Chief of SI Focus Magazine. Carol is a long-time friend and supporter of the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation and we would like to share with you our special dedication to Carol for her work on behalf of the Foundation and for all the families she has touched.

Board members Lucy Miller, Carol Kranowitz, Katy Miller, Marla Roth-fisch, Ty Kasperbauer, Bill Whalen, Tim Hoyman

As a music, movement and drama teacher for 25 years, Carol observed many out-of-sync preschoolers. To help them become more competent in their work and play, she began to study sensory processing and sensory integration (”SI”) theory. She became skilled at identifying her young students’ needs, developing activities to improve their participation in the classroom and guiding them towards early intervention services when needed. Today she teaches parents, educators, and other professionals how sensory issues impact everyday life and recommends activities for addressing these issues at home and school. She is best known for her book, The Out-of-Sync Child. Her latest book, co-authored with Joye Newman, is Growing an In-Sync Child: Simple, Fun Activities to Help Every Child Develop, Learn and Grow. Carol was also on the Board of Directors for the SPD Foundation from 2006-2011 and is currently serving on the board for the STAR Center, our partner treatment facility.

As an educator, Carol recognized the need to help sensational kids in the classroom, and as her knowledge and understanding of SPD grew, she became a resource to millions of people. She is, and will continue to be, an advocate and support for SPD through her many books and speaking engagements. Carol has played a huge role within our small organization; helping to advance treatment, research and education in SPD.

We are indebted to Carol. Her generosity and commitment to the mission and vision of the SPD Foundation has been unending. She promotes the work of the Foundation at all of her speaking engagements as well as being featured at our Annual International Symposiums. She has been an active member of the Foundation Board, participating in regular meetings, and is a major donor.

Carol Kranowitz Dedication

We all enjoy a visit with Carol and last December 10^th, 2011 was no exception. As a token of our appreciation, on that sunny Saturday morning the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation dedicated our Sensory Space Lab to Carol Kranowitz. Many board and staff members were in attendance for a short ceremony. Carol was taken completely by surprise, thinking she was just touring our new offices. With tears in her eyes, she was speechless, humbled and honored by the recognition and acknowledgment. We are so privileged to know Carol and so grateful to her. Thank you, Carol for your years of service, on behalf of the SPD Foundation, STAR Center and all families living with children with Sensory Processing Disorder.

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