Barbara Sher

Books, CDs and Workshops

Want a free game idea or one that is specifically designed for your child's needs?

Barbara's books, CDs and workshops are invaluable resources to help your child reach his or her full potential.

Barbara Sher MA, OTR, a mother, grandmother, pediatric occupational therapist and workshop leader.

Barbara is the author of nine books and one CD/tape on activities for children. Her books have been translated into 8 languages so far (Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Estonian, Arabic, Russian and Swedish)

She gives workshops on the Power of Play and on making learning toys out of recyclables in both national and international locations (Nicaragua, Cambodia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Micronesia and Norway)

Barbara lives and works on the Northern Mariana islands of Saipan and Tinian and in Northern California. CV Available.

Read what people around the world are saying about Barbara's books and workshops:

"I attended the conference in Halifax, England and i would just like to say how truly brilliant I found it. You were amazing and such an inspiration...Thank you so much for sharing your work with us."
-- Louise Edwards, United Kingdom

"Barbara Sher is gifted in her ability to weave therapy into play while deeply respecting the strengths and uniqueness of each child.
-- Mary Sue Williams, co-author of How Does Your Engine Run?® Alert Program® for Self-Regulation

"...could be used by family members at home or by interventionists or therapists in the classroom, home or clinic."
-- H.Harrison, Assoc Dir, Univ Affiliate Program NET New Mexico "

"...her book on games and making toys with everyday items ..has been extremely useful for our Special Needs and Preschool staff."
-- K. Thomas, Save the Children, Wanchai, Hong Kong "

"...exactly what the children and the adult learners needed! ...the staff continue to make toys and playtime has increased. [Barbara] would never run out of work if [she] could stay in Cambodia permanently..."
-- B Jordan, Handicapa International, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

"As long as there are educators around at the calibre of Barbara, many people will have the opportunity to be all they can be and enjoy the journey."
-- P Kindles-Ford, Choctaw Indians Family and Education Center, Conehatta, Mississippi

"...could be used by family members at home or by interventionists or therapists in the classroom, home or clinic." 
-- H.Harrison, Assoc Dir, Univ Affiliate Program NET New Mexico "

"...her book on games and making toys with everyday items ..has been extremely useful for our Special Needs and Preschool staff."
-- K. Thomas, Save the Children, Wanchai, Hong Kong "

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Videos:

Hear directly from Barbara herself:

The "Sushi Game" to stimulate vestibular and proprioceptive systems

The "Shape Game" to enhance cognition

The "Comb the Sand Game" to encourage calmness and turn taking

The "Hot Tub Game" for fine motor skills and sharing

The "London Bridges Game" in Hydrotherapy for following rules and anticipating action

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