Hair pulling 
My 4 year old daughter has had pretty severe SPD for as long as I can remember noticing signs. Her biggest issue is clothes, but she has never liked anything ...

Occupational therapy - does it help? 
My daughter has just been diagnosed with a mild form of SPD. I have been told that OT will help. What are other people's experience of this?

Anyone know of things during pregnancy that cause SPD? 
I'm just curious if anyone is aware of anything that you could do while pregnant that could possibly cause SPD in the baby? Can listening to loud music?...

SPD touch/feeling 
I suspect my daughter to have the part of the disorder linked to feeling. She has an issue with various material/types of clothing and although I am aware ...

Opinion 4 year old being labeled the "bad kid" 
Oh man, where do I start. I came across this Web site after multiple "complaints" about my son who will be 4 very soon. He started preschool this year,...

11 yr. old with possible Sensory Processing Disorder 
We have an 11 year son who we think has been misdiagnosed with 'general anxiety'. History: He cried nonstop as an infant, was diagnosed with acid reflux ...

Self regulation in over stimulating environments 
Hello,

I have a 4 year old with SPD that has delayed speech although has come a long way and speaks in sentences and understands most of what is said ...

Two year old son.... 
I am writing this to reach out to other parents who children may have SPD...I started looking into this site after a plan ride to visit the in-laws..my ...

Touching other peoples hair. 
A 5 year old boy is always touching the girls hair in his kindergarten class,he twirls,rubs,and spells their hair even after being told it's inappropriate ...

My 6 year old son SPD??? 
My 6 year old son has been having severe problems for the last few months. He gets angry or upset over nothing & throws these awful tantrums. He has very ...

Crying upon awakening from nap 
I teach at a Montessori School...we just enrolled a 3 yr old boy a couple of days ago, that was in an abusive school...he was just diagnosed with SPD a ...

3 year old sensory seeker with no speech 
I have a 3 and a half year old little boy who is a textbook sensory seeker, and is extremely delayed in his speech and cognitive abilities. He has some ...

Statistic  
I am looking for the number of children that are usually born with Sensory integration Disorder. For example 1 out of 10 children are born with it?
Any ...

Help 
Hi! we just found out that our 4 year old son has SPD.  Money is tight and I was wondering if anybody know about any company or group that can help us ...

Having trouble geting my childs doc to see Sensory Processing Disorder 
My child doesn't like to get her clothes wet, has to change even if it's a little spot, short attention span, covers her ears when an airplane flies over ...

Hypersensitivity to clothing/feeling "wet" 
I have a six year old daughter that started refusing to wear jeans about 3 months ago. She has just started within the last few days feeling like her underwear ...

Can they grow out of SPD 
Are they able to grow out of it or do they just learn to deal with it better as they get older?

Sensory Sensitivity and SPD - confused! 
Hey everyone! I posted several weeks ago about symptoms that seemed contradictory with my son. Well since then I have had him evaluated and the therapist ...

Husband Denial of Sensory Disorder 
I too, have a husband who denies that our daughter (7) has this disorder. It might stem from the fact that since she was 4 I had taken her to doctor after ...

Premature baby 
Do premature babies have a greater chance of having sensory processing disorders?

Home support/resources for coping? Programs that make a difference in everyday life. 
I have a 8yr old boy born premature 3 weeks. He has been assessed using Masgutova Method of Neuro-Sensory-Motor and Reflex Integration. We have been ...

Concerns for my 3 year old SPD daughter and school  
My daughter was diagnosed with SPD when she was 15 months old when her speech therapist noticed there were many sensory issues and hypotonia going on (she ...

Sensory processing vs anxiety 
My child, age 7, is diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and the psychologist seems to ignore her sensory processing problems. She has no tolerance ...

Tummy ache 
My 10 year old daughter has SPD, she is constantly in and out of hospital with stomach pains, she gets impacted on a regular basis. Has anyone else came ...

Daughter has started pulling out hair. 
My five year old daughter has recently started pulling out chunks of her hair throughout the day. She told me that it feels good to her to do it. She is ...

My 6 year old six grader 
My 6 year old is in the first grade and we are concerned with the following:

1. flaps his hands when he is excited

2. fixation on things such as ...

Toileting 
My 9 yr old is still unable or unwilling to wipe himself after a bowel movement. We have tried gloves and wet wipes,threats and bribery. He gags and says ...

Where/Who to begin with? 
I believe my toddler has some sensory sensitive areas - do I talk with my pediatrician first??? I am not sure he will see my concerns in the same light....

Aggression towards dog? 
My 2 1/2 year old is a sensory-seeking SPD kiddo. He's constantly in motion and EXTREMELY physically active. He seems to be triggered by our dog, and ...

We don't know what to do about OCD symptoms 
Hi. Our child has SPD and is 7. Lately we've been experiencing a lot of OCD issues with her. She says she feels a dribble of urine after using the bathroom ...

Advice or opinions on what you think is going on here. 
I have a daughter who just turned 2 ten days ago. Her dad thinks she is just quirky, but being a teacher and having an older daughter who did not have ...

SPD in 7-year old 
Hello,

My son was born with a cord around his neck and with meconium in his lungs. He had trouble breathing and was in ICU for 4 days.

I never realized,...

SPD 
How common is SPD? What percent of children have it?

Clothes 
Can not get clothes on her without what seems like i am hurting her, she is two and a half.

Have not left house in four days.

Therapist says to stop ...

Why does my child fatigue so easily? 
My son is wound up and jumping, and making noise,has constant movement and then quickly, is so tired and even sleepy. I am concerned.

We have only extremes ...

7yr old always in space . Doc said it's ADHD but I suspect something else 
I have a 7yr old girl who has had 2 MRI's since she was born and seen two neurologists but no one can figure her out. Pediatrician tried to label her as ...

SIRRI AZ Brain Training 
I have a nine year old son who has been diagnosed with asperger's syndrome. His father has been introduced to SIRRI and would like to have him go through ...

Delay in response 
My daughter has a 10 second delay in responding to any instructions or to perform any activity. This is more visible when she is with outsiders. She is ...

Discipline 
How do I discipline my child who has sensory processing disorder?

Just diagnosed 
We just found out today that our 2 1/2 year old son has SPD. I have ordered the books and have been on this computer trying to get some info about this ...

SPD Influence on overall intellect/intelligence 
Our 23 month old grandson was, just today, diagnosed with
SPD/Hyposensitivity to Movement (he has all the classic signs).
As his parents, and us, go ...

Trying to get extra time at school for my Kindergartener 
My 5yr old son 28wks premature has SPD,LD,Low Fine/Gross Motor.He has been at the Yale Child Center which he underwent a study. They did not give me a ...

Issues with symmetry 
I am the Vice Principal of an elementary school. We have a first grader who has been diagnosed with SPD, however there are times in his behavior that ...

Pre-K and my daughter with Integrated Sensory Disorder 
My child, Payton came home today with a report card. I have two older children that I didn't not send to Pre-K, but I thought this would be good for Payton ...

Toddler cover's ears 
My 3yr old cover's his ears when he think's something is going to be loud. Is that a sensory issue?

504 vs. IEP 
My 5 year old son has recently been diagnosed with SPD; he is just 3 months into the school system--Kindergarten. He currently has a 504. My question ...

Symptoms seem contradictory 
So I have been researching this as well as being highly sensitive for about a year now and still am not sure what is going on with my child. I know he ...

Preschool Advice Needed- SPD with Oral Apraxia 
My daughter is 2.9yrs old and beginning the transition into preschool. In addition to oral apraxia, she has been diagnosed with severe sensory processing ...

Treatment for SPD 
My child is thirteen years old and always vomits. He is losing weight from this, so could this be a symptom(s)of SPD?

Are SPD and CAPD the same thing? 
My mother in law told me that my husband had a hearing problem and I tried to figure it out on my own. After buying several books on Sensory Processing ...

Toileting Matters 
Major concern regarding a elementary school age child who uses the toilet appropriately for voiding, yet will not use the toilet for bowel movements. She ...

4 1/2 year old son 
For about a year now my son has had a problem with smells.. Everytime he smells something that is a mixture of smells he starts to gag. Sometimes he ...

How can I stop an spd child from doing something she's not supposed to do like unmaking a bed? 
My daughter has spd she keeps unmaking her bed, taking out all of her summer clothes and wanting to put them, (its cold outside) unlocking my dish washer ...

Is SPD,adhd,asthma,allergies all related? 
Is SPD,adhd,asthma,allergies all related?

Brushing 
I have a five year old boy that I recently started the brushing and deep pressure on...the parents are very involved and are brushing every hour and a ...

Sensory IEP goals-is that possible? school OT says it's not 
Hi-I have a 5 year old diagnosed with ADHD and obvious sensory seeking behaviors-to me(mom-a PT), neuropsych, pediatrician, private school teachers, neurologist ...

SENSORY/pdd 
MY THREE YR OLD IS ONLY SAYING MA MA AND DA DA....HE HAS BEEN IN OT SPEECH AND PT FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS WITH GREAT PROGRESS...HE IS IN SCHOOL AND LOVES IT....

Where can I find specialists in my area that have knowledge about SPD and can help my daughter with her son? .= 
I believe my grandson has SPD, but noone seems to be able to help, even with all the professionals he has seen so far.

Please does anyone know of someone ...

My son wants everything as tight as possible. 
My son is six years old and was diagnosed with SPD and OCD when he was four. His issue seems different than the one's I have read and researched about....

Reglan use and Sensory Processing disorder. 
I took Reglan during my pregnancy. I know I probably got my cervical dystonia from taking it. Is it possible that my son could of gotten sensory processing ...

Spinning 
My 20 month old grandson loves to spin in his swing. He plants a toe and spins both directions, fast and for 15+ minutes. He looks "calm" and is able ...

Oral sensitivities and illness treatment 
Our daughter is almost three, and has been dealing with oral sensitivities and tactile defensiveness. She has been sick recently and refuses to take any ...

"Stimming" 
A PK student (ASD) presses his chin very hard into the object, even people (it is so heard that this hurts adults). Any suggestions for a sensory diet?...

Language Development for Infants 
What are some activities that you could do with infants to help develop good Language development?

Recognizes words but can't prounounce  
I mentor a 14 yr. old girl in high school with many problems with learning. She has a lot of trouble understanding & doing algebra but also can't read ...

Is this an oral input issue? 
My daughter definitely has some tactile issues, and I am wondering if she has oral problems too, but it seems so varied.

-She cannot stand anything ...

Conversing 
My 5 year old daughter will not talk at school to anyone except her friends. The teacher has been very good but still hasn't got a word out of her. At ...

I think my 2 year old has SPD...I need answers. 
I've had my niece since she was 12 days old. She was born 9 weeks premature and to a mother who drank during pregnancy and had no prenatal care. She is ...

Toy Organization 
How do you organize your spd kid's toys? I have tried everything, it seems, and nothing works. My 6yo will just dump everything back out and back together ...

SPD Power Point? 
My 5 year old has been diagnosed with SPD.
I am looking for a brief but powerful Power Point to educate the caregivers in the "Extended Day Care" setting ...

Benefits of fish oil  
I am interested to know how fish oil can help a child with SPD
Cod Liver oil?

Whats the recommended dosage

7 year old...Does she have SPD? 
I have a 7 year old daughter who has always loved life. Very energetic and has always "walks to a different beat" than the rest of us. We have chalked ...

Any Advice Appreciated!!! 4 year old with SPD - Major Issues with Clothes 
Hello, I have a 4 year daughter who has SPD. She first started with her socks bothering her, the seams had to be perfect over her toes or she would throw ...

Help, 
I got into a relationship a year ago with a man who had a little boy who is 18months. His father has full custody of him, and his biological mom is not ...

What if the parents don't know? 
After hearing of this disorder, I'm convinced that my 14-year-old niece has many of the symptoms. From the time she could speak, she has been super picky ...

SPD - How overstimulation can effect 10-48 hours later 
Dear SPD help,
I have a son who was recently diagnosed with SPD which affect areas of over, and understimulation and modulation. We recently went to ...

Sensory Disorders  
Do children outgrow sensory disorders and does this effect adulthood lifestyles?

Help, please, does this sound familiar? 
My son has always been a sweet happy boy, but I always felt something was a little off, like he couldn't hear me properly... kind of spacey, but then he ...

Tactile proprioceptive defensiveness? Or something else? 
My son has SPD (2 and 9mo)and has a lot of "hand issues". It started with holding cylinder-like objects, a plastic french-fry to be specific, in one hand....

Water on her = screaming 
My 2 yr old daughter has started in the last 2 weeks to scream when she gets a bath. not her hands washed but if water is on her body, she just looks ...

20 month old with SPD 
My 20 month old has recently been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder as well as an anxiety disorder. She also has a language delay. We noticed ...

9 year old daughter wont wear shoes 
My daughter has been diagnosed with OCD. She likes to know that things are "just right" and this involves mostly her clothing, hair, etc. She doesnt like ...

To all the parents out there... 
I have a child who began in my preschool class last winter. It took me several months last year to realize that his tantrums and out of control behavior ...

What if this was YOUR child / what would you want me to do? 
I'm also brainstorming a plan to provide continued services for one of my little ones (preschool) with SPD. He just got a private diagnosis Friday! I'...

Raise Awareness About this Very Real Problem 
I AM LOSING IT.

I always knew something was wrong with my prematurely born son. He never slept as an infant. He was cared for by his paternal grandmother,...

Emotional and Physical Abuse? 
Hello Everyone,
I have a 3 yr old daughter with "undefined" development issues.
(This is how O.T. medically coded my daughters condition)
I believe ...

Hands always feel dry 
My child complains his hands are dry and when he touches things he screams out. He is 12 years old. Is this a sensory disorder indicator?

Auditory Hypersensitivity and Preschool 
My daughter is 2 1/2 years old and has just begun the transition process from Early Intervention to Preschool. She has been diagnosed with Apraxia of ...

My 3 yr old daughter has developmental delays .... 
My 3 yr old Daughter Gracie, has developmental delays & is in Preschool for 1/2 a day. She's on an IEP with a S/T & O/T working with her at the school....

SPS help? 
Have any of you hit on any kind of therapy that helps a child with spd to get over the fears, the ocd tendencies, the mood swings, etc that all comes ...

School?????? 
How do I get my child help in public school? I know she has special needs,but she is very bright..I'm at such a loss. Any information on this subject would ...

licking everthing 
licking the floor is this a sign there is something wrong with my baby?

Halloween Costumes 
Any ideas for Halloween costumes? Many of the store-bought costumes are made of itchy, scratchy materials. Who wants to spend money on a costume your ...

Homeschooling SPD child 
My son has been diagnosed with SPD and we are having difficulty with the school.He is acting out in school and having a lot of problems but they know about ...

How to wear a watch 
MY 10 year old son has Aspergers. He is very concerned about time and wants to wear a wrist watch but he says they all hurt his arm. Has anyone found ...

My six year old daughter soils her pants and doesn't know it.  
This has been happening since she was about three. I have tried almost everything I can do. She just doesn't know when she needs to go. She can sit ...

Special Education Advocate 
We have been having problems with our son in Kindergarten. Even though he has been diagnosed with SPD, the school isn't really listening. Someone told ...

Wrong Diagnosis?? 
I think my son is SPD but he's been diagnosed as ADHD and I swear nobody will listen to me that it's not that...I don't know what to do. He's too old ...

New to this 
Is SPD often misdiagnosed with ADD or ADHD in smaller children?

biting, chewing, biting 
Hi

My four and a half year old boy has an out of control habit of putting everything in his mouth, and chewing. Can I give him dog toys and or bones?...

Constant movement 
My 2 yr old daughter is constantly moving. i don't just mean walking around..i mean running. her body never seems to rest. she cant even sit at the table ...

Does not want to go to school. 
MY GRANDSON HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH SPD. WE THINK THE LIGHT BULB HAS BEEN TURNED ON. WE HAVE DONE THE QUESTIONAIRE AND FOLLOWING THE STEPS.WE ARE ...

SPD Son and School Complaints 
My son just started preschool. He is 3 1/2 years old. When he was accepted I told them about his sensory issues and tried to explain as best I could what ...

Eye Protection 
My 2 year old son, who will most likely be diagnosed with SPD, is very sensitive to light. Is there any product or accessory, other than sunglasses, that ...

Tucking Shirt In 
My daughter has a meltdown 4 out of 5 days a week because she has to tuck her shirt in to go to school - dress code requirement. I don't know how to make ...

Are SPD Kids more Defiant? 
Hi,

We cannot get our daughter to do anything she doesn't want to do. She is in school and we are having all kinds of problems with her cooperating....

Dropping my daughter off at kindergarten 
Every morning we prepare our daughter for school. She has a good morning and is smiling and happy when we leave the house, but as soon as it is time to ...

Teaching students with SPD 
I teach at a wonderful private school for students with Learning Differences and I am researching SPD and using what I learn to teach my students with ...

Can SPD Kids Make Friends in School? 
Hi, my child is in school for the first time and is not used to being around other kids, other than her cousins and a few kids at OT and the playground....

Very Sweaty? 
Hi,

We've noticed that our 6 year old daughter sweats a great deal and especially when she is very anxious. She also gets odor under her arms. She'...

Greater Sensitivity in Autumn 
Does anyone notice that their child becomes A LOT more sensitive in Autumn. I have an 8 year old who annually becomes more distressed as soon a the days ...

Chewing on everything 
Any suggestions for kindergartner with SPD, needs constant oral input, so mouths, chews on everything. Unable to chew gum because of capped teeth.

Getting Dressed 
I am at the beginning stages of a diagnosis with my 6 yr old daughter, and getting dressed has progressively gotten worse. It takes us several tries to ...

Is there any hope for my 12 year old son? 
Is there any hope for my 12 year old son or is it too late? I have met a wonderful friend that has the sweetest little girl who happens to be Autistic....

Eye problems 
My daughter has had some eye problems, when she gets tired she loses control of her eyes the left one i much worse they roll around in her head and also ...

Frequent Urination 
Hi, my son is 8yrs. old, and has SPD. A little over a year ago, he started having to urinate alot. He is seeing a urologist, and they can't figure out ...

Cod Liver Oil for Help With Focus 
My son, age 7, was diagnosed with SPD and has been seeing an OT for a little over a year. It is possible that he may have ADHD also but it's not definite....

IEP - should we do it? - Big classrooms and SPD 
Hi,

We just started our daughter in Kindergarten in the public school system. She has SPD and separation anxiety. Anyway, we went to school this week ...

Extracurricular activities 
My 8 year old second grade son has sensory processing disorder and cannot keep focused in team or repetitive sports such as swim, soccer or baseball. Are ...

PDD-NOS or SPD w/ Speech Delay 
My son Ethan just turned 3, my husband and I first noticed something was wrong when Ethan was 18mos.and he wasn't speaking. When he was 2 and only had ...

My son does not like shoes.. 
My son is 1yrs old and he flips out when I try to put shoes on him. What can I do to put shoes on him?

Connection between SPD and Auditory processing problems? 
Does anyone know or have experiences with a child who exhibits SPD and auditory processing problems? Thank You!

Husband not understanding 
My 7 yr old has slight SPD issues. We really just understood this early last year. My son is very smart...taught himself to read at 4. Ever since he was ...

My son gets highly irritated with his siblings, making them cry all the time. 
I am constantly yelling at my son to be nice to his sisters. It is wearing me out. He is a really good kid, very loving and smart, but he is very controlling ...

Springy Arms!!! 
My son is 2.5 years old and he is diagnosed with Developmental Delays caused by a Cerebral Atrophy. He is currently undergoing PT and some OT at his school....

My child's school does not want to provide an IEP for SPD. 
My son could not be a better poster child for SPD. He has ISSUES. The school district has said things like, "If you let us label him autistic we can service ...

Separation anxiety 
My son is 7 years old and is in second grade. He has anxiety on many issues of being alone but we have handled most of them as they came up. My issue now ...

Sensory Integration Praxis Test 
I would like to find an OT to administer SIPT evaluation. We live in NYC. I understand getting insurance reimbursement is not that easy, but if anyone ...

Public outings 

My son has SPD (sensory processing disorder) so he gets overstimulated in large crowds or noisy places. It is very hard to go out to eat, walk through ...

Loud noises 
Is it normal for a toddler to cover her ears when loud noises occur?

SPD Grandparents Perspectives 
I am a grandfather of a 6 year old boy with SPD. I am trying to help my daughter-in-law and son in how to approach relatives and close friends about ...

Licking sometimes 
My son has always been fairly oral. He had a mild biting issue when he was younger. Now he is 3 years old and sometimes will lick his hand or someones ...

Give in to the tantrum? 
My 2 yr old daughter has recently been diagnosed with SPD and speech delay. Therapists are coming out this week to evaluate her. My question is: when ...

SPD Duration 
What happens to children with undiagnosed SPD? Do they "outgrow" it?

What kind of school does your child go to? 
Our child will be entering Kindergarten. We're probably going to do public school because we think they are equipped to deal with kids with issues. However,...

Aggressive Behavoir - Sugar or SPD 
Does anyone notice aggressive behavior in their child? Our daughter is 6 and has SPD, Anxiety and possibly OCD. She is smart, creative, funny, and very ...

Immediate Help for Sensory Shutdown 
My son seems to go into complete shutdown mode when faced with new or crowded experiences. i.e. at the zoo, at large family parties, at the chicago air ...

Anxiety in school testing 
My daughter was diagnosed as a young child with gravitational insecurity and didn't walk until she was 18 months old. At the same time she was diagnosed ...

Sensory disorder issues in learning to drive 
My granddaughter is having trouble learning to drive She has more trouble than average learning to make turns and other minor issues. I have taken her ...

Pain in my 16 yo son's knees 
I have two boys, 18 and 16 and both have SPD. Proprioception problems have always been a problem with the 16 yo son. He really suffers from tremendous ...

listening issues 
What do I do when my 3 1/2 yrs old just stops listening to everything you say? frustrated mom.

EI in Florida 
My son is 26 months. We have been evaluated by EI and he is receiving Speech and will be evaluated by an OT and on site Pediatrician. As I understand ...

Getting therapy 
My 4 yr old daughter was diagnosed w/SPD. She also has speech problems (apraxia), she is lactose intolerant, & her airway narrows approx 30%. We have insurance,...

2 1/2 year old who is overwhelmingly sensitive to others crying 
I have a 31 month old son who has recently (within the past three months) become VERY sensitive to other kids screaming and/or crying. He is at the point ...

"Don't let her say HI to me!!!" 4year-old SPD daughter with horrible fear of people talking to her  
Our four-year-old was diagnosed with SPD in February and began O.T. immediately. We've since moved states and are with a new O.T. (host of issues with ...

Eating Habits/ Encopresis 
Hi, my son will be eight years old in September. He was diagnosed in July 2007 with encopresis, and has been taking the laxative Miralax ever since. In ...

SPD and vision concerns 
My 3 year old son has been diagnosed with SPD. Recently, I took him to the eye dr for a check-up (we have never braved the eye dr before). Turns out,...

How do I get a diagnosis? 
When my son AJ was about 10 months old he went thru early intervention where the occupational therapist told me he might have sensory integration disorder....

Can Star help my 7 year old daughter with her sensory disorder? 
We live in AZ at this time and am finding it difficult to find help for my daughter who is 7. She seems to get better with some issues and then she turns ...

Medication for SPD 
Our Daughter is six years old and she was diagnosed with SPD one year ago. We have gone to OT for a year now. She has a great success with OT.

The ...

Pacifiers okay to use for SPD issues (of hyposensitive kind)???? 
Hi. My 5 yr. old son has been without a pacifier only since March of this year (he at that point only used it for car rides and for going to sleep). However,...

Sensory Processing Disorder 
Is sensory processing disorder hereditary?

My SPD 10 year old son is withdrawing and being bullied 
Please can someone help me. My son was diagnosed at 4 with SPD. He has been to therapy, had brushing and ot and even play therapy, all of which seemed ...

laughing 
My 9yr old son has SPD and I was wondering if anyone else has seen this in their child. If something is funny he will laugh but sometimes he laugh so hard ...

Teaching at 16 year old with SPD to drive 
My 16 year old was diagnosed with SPD 8 years ago. She's done remarkably well, yet we have a new set of challenges as she transitions into adulthood. Has ...

SPD versus PDD? 
How do professionals/diagnosticians determine whether a child has SPD or PDD? I realize that almost all kids on the spectrum have sensory issues (i.e....

Bike Riding 
My son is 4 years old and has no interest in riding a bike. Does anyone else have any experience with this? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!...

Every other day fatigue, extremely low stamina=SPD? 
My 13 y.o. daughter was diagnosed with SPD at age 6, and also has epilepsy, which complicates things. However, after numerous tests and visits to specialists,...

Help for SPD 
Hello, my name is Chrissy Bishop and I have a 2 1/2 year old named Owen. We just finally had him tested for autism and they told us that he is just a rare ...

How can I help my child when I am worse off than she is? 
My daughter is being assessed for SPD. Others pointed out that some of her responses to life were not quite right. As a first time mom I just do my best ...

OT Comment bothersome 
Hi my 4 year old nephew has recently started OT and today was his second appointment afterwards he was running around and jumping on furniture and not ...

My 14 month old just got an unofficial diagnosis of SPD. Does this sound like your child? 
MRDD came out and said our 14 month old is functioning on a 7 month old's level. They believe he has a sensory disorder. He starts OT and speech next month....

Heart pounding?? 
My 6yo daughter gets very upset sometimes. You can call it a tantrum, meltdown, violent screaming fit, whatever, but when she gets upset, she is inconsolable ...

Getting Toddler to Ride in Carseat and Wear Clothes 
My daughter from a young age has been able to manipulate her body and squeeze out of any car seat restraint. Despite correcting her, and disciplining ...

SPD 
My little girl just turned three. She started her clothes sensitivity about two months ago. It has become worse and she now has started stammering her ...

Daughter entering first grade and struggling ... No help at school 
Hello everyone. I am a mother of three girls - 9,6,2. My oldest and youngest daughters have a severe food allergies, asthma and allergies.

My middle ...

Help for my daughter.... 
Hello my name is Stacy Horcher My daughter Gianna (4) was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder when she was two. Right away we got involved with ...

Of unusual symptoms in SPD 
My son complains of feeling fuzzy in his arms and legs, like electricity passing through him. He becomes very distant and upset when it becomes prolonged ...

Is SPD always a problem? 
I have a 3 year old who I think has many of the symptoms of SPD - of the hyposensitive variety. We have commented from a very young age that he does not ...

Fear of Self flushing toilets 
We are working with a family who has a 4 year old child with Sensory Processing Disorder. The child refuses to use toilets in public. It began with self ...

SPD caused by birth injury? 
We are wondering if our grandsons SPD could have been caused by a high risk birth or is it related only to neurological development?

Violent meltdowns 
My eight year old son has SPD and has very violent meltdowns where he attacks me. I am not sure how to deal with these and whether to punish him or not....

Vestibular dysfunction in infant??? 
When my daughter was little (2 months old or so) she was scared to go up and down the stairs (while being on my hands). She would cling very closely to ...

Confused!!! My son!! 
Hello!

First excuse my english, I hope you will understand my questions (I live in Macedonia, Europe).

My son is 4 years old, since he was two ...

"Meltdowns" SPD, or Something Else 
Hi, my son is seven years old (will be eight in September)and was finally diagnosed with SPD in November 2008. He was also diagnosed with a genetic disorder ...

Speech/Language Development and SPD 
I am concerned for my son and his speech/language development. He was diagnosed with SPD when he was 2 and he is both a sensory seeker and an avoider ...

Is it SPD? 
My son is seven years old. He's very smart, very sweet, and a lot of fun. Most of the time. He is having some issues. He's been having them sporadically ...

Teeth pulling 
I have an Autistic, 8 year old little guy that has pulled two of his growing in permanent teeth. We have tried Chewy Tubes, and giving him chewing gum ...

Last Day of Kindergarten 
Today my daughter's class had a parent program. They sang 3 songs and each read a silly sentence that they had written. I don't know why, but my daughter ...

Is SPD always link with something else? 
Can a child just have SPD or is it always linked to something else. My son saw an occupational therapist today and she confirmed SPD but we are still ...

Has anyone else had this experience in public school? 
My 7 year old son works with an occupational therapist, speech therapist and special ed teacher at his school. They have told me that he's a bit of a ...

Exercises to show what SPD is like? 
Hello,

I am doing a presentation on autism in a few weeks for my job, and I will be including a section on SPD. I wanted to get the listeners involved ...

Is this SPD? 
During our 28month old daughters evaluation for Early Intervention, we were told that she had many "red flags", however they were convinced that she is ...

Early Intervention 
My 28month old daughter has just started early intervention services for speech language delays expressive and receptive, and what my husband and I believe ...

Who gives the SPD Diagnosis? 
My 1st grader recently had an OT evaluation at school. It was mentioned in his ARD for speech that he had some fine motor issues. They pursued this concern ...

Noises bother my son 
Hello,

I have a 9.9 yr old son with autism and severe SPD. He has a very hard time with noises, be it, vacuum, blender, he leaves the room. But ...

How to explain OT to a child? 
We are planning an evaluation for our six-year-old son and expect to hear that he has sensory issues in some areas (mostly some specific fine and gross ...

Chooses Friends over Family Members. 
My 4yr old daughter has SPD. We are waiting for therapy to begin, so we don't yet have a complete understanding on how to deal with her tantrums, transitioning ...

Sensitive to others crying 
My grand daughter is 32 months old, she has fragile-x syndrome and has been in therapy for OT pt and speech for a year and a half. She is non-verbal. She ...

Medications 
I am trying to find if there are any medications for kids with SPD. My daughter has SPD. This affects her tactile system. Getting dressed has been a ...

Sensory Issues 
My grandson was three in January.. He has Hypothyroidism. He was on med since the week after he was born until he turned 3. Blood test show it is under ...

Where do you purchase clothes for your spd child? 
My six-year old was diagnosed two years ago and over the past six months her issues with clothes has increased. We are in OT which is helping, but it seems ...

Four year Old SPD Child Fear of Babies 
My 4 year old grandson was diagnosed with SPD has a fear of babies. Has anyone experienced this with their "Sensational" child? Thank you, Don Forde ...

My son possibly has SPD? 
I never really thought anything was wrong with my 5 year old son - I just thought he was immature and would outgrow his behaviors. He was recently at ...

Is my Dr wrong? Please help me! 
Hi

I have just found your site and wonder if anyone can help with a query.

My Son was diagnosed with SPD around two years ago, he is now 6 and very ...

Does my grandaughter have SPD 
My granddaughter is a very intelligent 6 year old who always scores above average in her schoolwork. The problem is she constantly insist clothing is tight ...

Hair Washing a 4 year old boy diagnosed with SPD 
First, I sincerely thank all of those parents (mothers) that responded to my question about the fear of haircuts for my 4 year old grandson. His mother ...

Haircut Fear 
How can haircut fear be minimized in a 4 year old boy diagnosed with SPD?

Spike in sensory sensitivity 
Son 4 diagnosed with SPD - we are on waiting list for SI OT. He was doing great until he turned 4 first it was no more coats, then socks, now underwear ...

Could it be spd? 
I found your website while doing research for a paper for a class I am taking, while reading through the symptoms for SPD, I noticed that my 5 year old ...

Can't Get Enough Visual Imput 
My four year old son was diagnosed with SPD six months ago. He also struggles with anxiety but has found some relief from a low dose anti-depressant. As ...

Does my son has SPD? 
My 27 mos old son is a picky eater. He says words and 2 word phrases and most of the time his words are not the complete word like for cat he says ca, but ...

Do I enter my son in kindergarden this fall or hold him back? 
My son is five years old. He has a late birthday in January, he has been diagnosed with SID since March 2009 He is receiving OT and speech therapy, he ...

1 on 1 vs. group 
My son can complete any task if given the instructions one on one, but when he is in a group, and the whole group is given a task, he can't do it. He ...

Room color that helps 
I am redoing my sons bedroom he has SPD and autism and I was wondering what colors help calm the most without depressing.

Tween with SPD 
My 11-year-old daughter was very recently diagnosed with SPD. I am finding it very difficult to get a child of this age to do anything she doesn't want ...

Financial help 
Is there any help for families struggling financially with prescription cost/therapy costs?

Is wondering if any other parents are going through the same thing? 
Hello everyone,

I am a 35 year old mom of 4 beautiful children. My daughter at 4 1/2 years old was diagnosed with SPD... from the time of birth she ...

Early Intervention says NO 
My son is 38 months old. At 2 years 11 months I had him evaluated by Early Intervention. They said he didn't qualify for their services because he wasn'...

Tantrums at 18 months 
I believe my son who is 18 months has some sensory issues. But I have trouble separating what is normal for an 18 month old and what is maybe affecting ...

Am I overreacting or is there a prob??!?! 
LONG story short - we had our son evaluated by ECI for some concerns we had when he was 11 mts old. (he is now 13 mts), they came and he scored age appropriate ...

My Child Might Have SPD, Now What? 
I wonder if my child has SPD. He has a few symptoms but not all from one category. He has been observed by a local organization and they think it's a possibility....

Sensory Integration Disorder 
My grandson has some of the characteristics for this. I heard that "grapes" can be a contributing factor for this. He eats lots of grapes and drinks ...

2 1/2 year-old with SPD??? 
I am very concerned about my best friends 2 1/2 year-old son. After researching some of his behaviors online I am becoming convinced he might have SPD....

Very Overwhelming 
How do you know where to draw the line between a sensory disorder and a quirky kid? I'm checking lots of things off, but at the same time these things ...

Ear tubes  
My daughter is about to be three and in the last three months has gotten a dozen or so ear infections. She gets pretty much tortured when a loud noise ...

New siblings 
I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter with SPD. She is doing really well or I guess I should say we are doing well since she was diagnosed and we are knowledgeable ...

Dyslexia or Visual Processing Disorder 
I have been looking into a few concerns I have had with my now 8 year old daughter. Even in pre-primary the teacher was telling me that she had problems ...

Is he too old to get proper help! 
My son has finally been diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder. I have know there was something not right since he was about 18months old. He has ...

Does my son have SPD - please help! 
My Son is 4 yrs old. The signs alert me:

1. He is afraid of swing particularly.
2. He does not like to play on the play structure on the playground....

16 month old with possible SPD? 
So my son is almost 17 months and he has always been diff. from other babies/children and I have not the only person to see this. I have never heard of ...

Do i have spd ??? 
Hi,

I am thirteen years old and I'm not sure if what I'm experiencing is an actual problem or if it's nothing serious and I'm just overreacting.

When ...

I am so frustrated 
Hi - I have a son who will turn 5 in a week. I did not notice anything off about him until he was about 18 mo old. He just did not like being in crowded ...

My four year old daughter was just diagnosed NEED Help 
My 4 yr old was just dx with spd. She also has other dx's the neurologist can't figure out. She had Early Childhood Intervention until she was 3 and ...

OT help at school 
Hi everyone! My son is 7 and in the first grade. Our local school district does not currently have an OT. His resource teacher has not been very helpful....

Diagnose 
Who can diagnose my child with SPD?

My SPD son will start Kindergarden next year 
When my son enters Kindergarten in the fall how do I help the teachers help him to learn and be more focused?

No help with school system 
HI there everyone!

Our son Max is 3 and was diagnosed with SPD about 6 months ago. He was let go at 3 from the regional center because he wasn't severe ...

Issues with being wet 
My son, 3 1/2, recently underwent a neurological development assessment. I was concerned about some running back and forth and some other issues...long ...

How do kids with oral integration disorder eat at preschool or later on at school??? 
Hi

My daughter has oral integration disorder. She is 3.5 years old and will only eat pureed food and only the same meals which is veggies pureed with ...

Genetic 
I have a son with SPD, and my husband and I are thinking about having another baby. How likely would it be for blessing #2 to end up with SPD?

how to parent 
Hello! Our 3 yr old daughter was recently diagnosed with SPD. We have just recently begun our OT and other services but everyone I ask this question of ...

Changing sensitivities? 
Hi,

My son has ADHD and SPD. I have always used vicks vaporrub to help him breathe better when he has a cold. Suddenly this week he cannot tolerate ...

Forum 
I really believe this site should have a forum for parents to realllly get to talk with each other. This question section is helpful, but the questions ...

Sibling SPD? 
My 4 year old was diagnosed with SPD and OCD but now I'm wondering if I missed it in my two year old because my 4 year old is so high needs or am I just ...

Kindergarten and socially already having problems 
Hello, our son Mathew has been receiving OT therapy services for about 3 wks for SPD. Our OT says he needs heavy work diet at school to be his personal ...

Tactile and Vestibular/proprioceptive SPD 
I have done a tremendous amount of research regarding my 3 1/2 year old daughter. I am trying to find exercises I can do to help her. Her SPD involves ...

Getting Dressed 
My Daughter is 3.5 years old and I feel she has been dealing with SPD from day one. We are bringing her in next week to be evaluated at her pediatrician ...

My son hides his anxiety 
Hi, my son is seven years old and a struggling second grader. He is failing in all subjects but does not get any special education services. The school ...

Smell 
A student smells permanent markers and write on/wipe off markers constantly. Is there something else that I can give her that is safer and would still ...

Fearful of Hair 
I have a three and half year old boy who dislikes hair. He is not just bothered by it... he is really freaked out by hair. If there is hair in the bathtub ...

Sleeping Problem 
I have a six years old daughter who have been diagnose for dyspraxia. I have a problem with her sleeping. She is on medication at the moment to help her ...

Doesn't want to go to school 
My son has SPD and is in first grade. He has been to OT for the last 4 years, and up to now it has been fine, showing great progress and up to a couple ...

Does SPD run in families 
Could SPD be passed down from mother to child to grandchild ???

I was just informed that my grandson was just diagnosed.

Two major fears 
Hello ~

I have a hypersensitive 3 year old, diagnosed around 12 months old. He is extremely bright, already reading, spelling, loves numbers, very ...

Growth spurts affecting SPD  
My 5 yr old son has just been diagnosed with SPD (about 3 months ago) He has always had what we called "quirks" he has NEVER been a good sleeper( even ...

Just a comment 
My name is Meredith Eaton. I am 12 years old and have SPD and ADHD. First of all your site has provided the most info I have gotten on this topic.

I ...

Hygiene 
My son just turned 5 years old. I can not find a way to cut his toe nails anymore. I use to do it in his sleep but now that he is older he is waking up ...

The effect of pets on children with SPD?? 
Our oldest (adopted) daughter, has recently been diagnosed with mild SPD (under responsive to proprioceptive input to be precise i.e. she is sensory seeking)...

SPD vs ADHD 
Is there a simple checklist to compare/contrast SPD and ADHD? I need one to go over it with my son's Kindergarten teacher. We just got an OT eval at ...

Long Term Diagnosis of SPD 
My Question:

Once a child has been diagnosed with SPD will they always struggle with this problem? Although my son has been declassified he struggles ...

Childrens fears??? 
My son was recently diagnosed with SPD. He also has excessive fears. Mostly around being alone, going anywhere in the house by himself.

This has become ...

Something is wrong with my baby?  
I thought my son was just high needs but now I'm starting to wonder. He is 6 months old and still when he cry's the only thing that calms him down is loud ...

Therapeutic Listening & Insurance 
Is there a specific insurance code that should be used get insurance to cover the cost of the listening therapy devices?

Concussion and SPD 
Do you know if and how a concussion affects a child with SPD.

Our daughter had a concussion and we and her teachers have noticed that her behaviour ...

IEP's 
I have a 4 and half your old with SPD and goes to headstart... I don't know if its just this state or the school district, but you can plainly see she ...

Repeating words and sentences over & over 
My grandson is 7 years and diagnosed with SPD. He continually repeats sentences over and over and over even though I am responding to him. Is this normal ...

Sensory Processing Disorder and stress 
Does anybody have any literature that explains the effects of stress or forcing new/unfamiliar environments and people on infants with SPD? My son was ...

I have a 12.5 year old with ADD / ODD and some LD... it seems to be turning into personality as well 
She is the youngest of 4... we just lost my 20 year old.. and Im beside myself with dealing with her twin in the sense of behavior only worse... Im terrified ...

How to deal with a child with SPD. 
My child has S.P.D. and my husband and I want to learn more about his situation.

Our child will become very upset during some of his meal time....

SPD 
Since my earliest memory(age 7) I have been bothered by 'people' sounds(eating, coughing, sniffing, slurping drinks, sucking sweets, hicoughs, false teeth ...

Birthday parties. 
My six year old son has SPD. He loves going to parties. My concern is every time we go to a party he has trouble transitioning from the play part to the ...

Bedwetting 
Hello. I hope someone has a solution for me. I have a 10 year old son with SPD. He's really overcome a lot and has a very tender heart. When he turned ...

Baby screaming in the car 
Our daughter is now 16 months old. When she was about 2 weeks old she began screaming in the car on every journey - by 10 weeks of age she could do 50 ...

How would you describe your childs daily moods? 
I ask this question because after reading other questions from parents, I found my answer. I think I called everyone I knew out of excitement. I started ...

Does anyone have twins? 
Hi,

I have twin 8 year old girls. Hannah has SPD & ADHD and Emma has mild SPD and dyslexia. They both have IEPs and receive OT, reading, and speech ...

Get an IEP 
All children learn differently, If you think your daughter needs extra help you have a right to fight for it. Your school by law has to follow an IEP....

Any ideas on organizational skills? 
My daughter is 10 now and in the fourth grade. She has sensory processing disorder, high functioning autism, complex-partial seizures, moderate receptive-...

Intelligence 
Are SPD kids more intelligent/inquisitive?

8 year old daughter has SPD and Anxiety 
Any ideas on helping an 8 year old with anxiety mainly in the social arena - she has many friends who like her but she doesn't believe it - she needs lots ...

Anyone else have trouble wearing skirts/dresses? 
I can wear shorts, jeans, dress pants (if made of cotton), but I absolutely CANNOT wear a skirt or dress. For one thing, if they're slim cut, a person ...

Husband doesn't support child going to OT 
My son, age 6, was diagnosed with SPD in July 2008 and we have been taking him to OT two times a week since. My husband has always said that our son had ...

Not sure if my son has this 
I've been reading all the stories here and there are so many things that are the same with my son. Andrew is a twin and has always been quite a bit different ...

Chiropractor  
Is going to a chiropractor helpful?

My 5 year old daughter..... Help! 
My 5 year old daughter will only wear pants that have ties so that she can cinch them up so tight that her belly skin actually looks pinched all around ...

Bedtime 
I have a three year old who has been recently diagnosed with SPD and continues to struggle with the bedtime process. I would appreciate any routines that ...

Is it possible for a child to not be able to chew? 
Hi

My 3 year old daughter has verbal apraxia (though with ProEfa fish oil she is talking clearly in 3 words or more sentences) and a hypersensitive ...

Sudden onset of much more severe spd?? 
Hi, I have SPD, and ADD. I looked at the SPD checklist for my son too. My question is, why he had barely any noticeable symptoms up until this past April....

What do I do now? 
My son is now 7 and for a long time I have thought that there was something wrong... we have daily battles with socks not being right, shoes not being ...

School work 
My 10 year old son is very smart and now that he is reading, he is reading 3 grade levels above his own (5th grade). We home educate, so he has been able ...

Urinary symptoms possible complication of SPD? 
My son is five years old. He was diagnosed, if you can say that, at the age of 18 months with SPD. We did Occupational Therapy for years and he seemed ...

Eating 
I cannot get my 18 month old to eat or drink. What is actually going on and what can I do? When asked or presented with food I get an immediate NO! I ...

What is spd 
My son who is 3 has been diagnosed as having SPD. He doesn't eat so he is fed via a gastronomy. As of yet he hasn't started talking. He loves to spin things ...

Preschool program 
I am a director for a preschool in Tennessee and we have 2 children enrolled who show symptoms of SPD. One has been diagnosed, and one is in the process....

Medication 
Is using medication for behaviors of not keeping hands to self and impulsive behavior, not listening encouraged?

My son was diagnosed at 2 with sensory ...

Running back and forth while humming/growling 
Well, it's not a growl exactly. My daughter was diagnosed with Sensory Integration Dysfunction last week. She is 18 months old. She will run back and forth ...

Any advice for newly diagnosed SPD with temperature, clothing, and issues with being wet? 
My daughter is 3 1/2 and was recently diagnosed with SPD they are thinking both internal and external factors. She has issues with always being too hot,...

Getting tested 
I made an appointment for my son who is 9 with a Neurologist. I want him to be tested for ADD. Now that I have been to this site, I realize that he should ...

Possible SPD symptoms  
I have a child who is currently undergoing therapy and assessment for possible Aspergers, however is displaying considerable symptoms of SPD instead. Has ...

Closing Doors 
Hi there. My three year old son has what therapists have called "sensory issues." He does have vestibular and proprioceptive sensory needs. He is sometimes ...

"Difficult Child" 
Have any of you SPD parents out there heard of the concept of a "difficult child"? That is what my husband and I have "diagnosed" our 3-year old daughter ...

adha depression anxiety unhappy 
I am 56 years old. I was raised without a father and a mother who was very dysfunctional. I was diagnosed in a very big city in a big hospital at the age ...

Therapressure brushing 
I've been using the therapressure brushing on my daughter for the last couple of months. She reacted positively to the "brushing" at first, then started ...

Fragile X Syndrome 
My husband's 2 nephews were just diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome, should I be worried about my 5 month old daughter and have her tested?

Making your own body sock 
My son's OT suggested we get him a body sock since he loves deep pressure and it would also work his upper body strength. I checked the prices and we ...

Transitioning to Pants in the Fall/Winter 
Hi, my 5 year old son with SPD, is really struggling to wear pants this year. He finally agreed to wear a jacket yesterday (it's 50 degrees), but still ...

Teenager 
I have a 16 year old with sensory integration disorder. He was treated at a child but frankly, for whatever reason, his progress was limited and he was ...

Head Banging 
My daughter head bangs a lot and it makes me fell sad to see her do that to her self I wanted to ask is this normal to do? She does it about 8 times a ...

SPD and exposure to depakote 
I have epilepsy and took depakote at the beginning of my pregnancy with my daughter and then switched to lamictal. My daughter, now 4, has been diagnosed ...

Precursors to Sensory Integration Dysfunction 
Have you considered how early childhood medical intervention ie: TRAUMA, could influence the onset of dysfunction in sensory integration?

Diagnosing this disorder? 
I am not sure how to ask/start... How do you start determining if your child has SPD? Some signs are there but not all?

How to get my son to pay attention in class? 
My son was diagnosed with SID 2 years ago. Now he doesn't pay attention in class. He is always fiddling with whatever is in his desk, drawing pictures,...

Hand Flapping 
My son is 38 months old. He has been seen by our Regional Center for autism testing when he was 20 months old. He was given OT and speech therapy (for ...

overly focusing on object close to face while making noises and walking around in circles 
Does this topic sound familiar to anyone? My son starting "Zooming" around age 2. That's our families pet name for this. My son is now 8 and zooming is ...

Son's hand flapping, jumping, head shaking 
My son is 3 and a half years old. He was diagnosed with Autism at 20 months, but the diagnosis has since been removed. He is very social, great at imaginative ...

Hitting and Swatting 
My son, Noah, has a mild case of SPD and will sometimes hit or swat at us or others for no apparent reason, like when I come to pick him up from preschool....

Excessive wiping after urination claims she cannot get dry enough... 
My daughter has issues with tags, socks her shoes need to be a certain way, etc. Now for 6 months after she goes to the bathroom she claims she cannot ...

Co-existing condition 
Can a child have Sensory Processing Disorder as a stand alone condition? Or does it always Co-exist with something else?

Body Rocking 
My daughter is 3 and we have recently REALLY started working on her SPD issues. Since she was 9 months, she has been a body rocker. Recently, she has ...

Sound Therapy Treatment 
I am considering sound therapy treatment for my son. Has anyone tried this?

Blame 
Is it the primary care givers fault, if the child has SPD?

Help convincing parents their son has SPD! 
I am a home daycare provider and my son has a few sensory issues and speech delay. Both of my son's speech therapists have made comments about the 3 year ...

Insensitivity to hot and cold 
What kind of therapies can be used for a child that has burned himself on the stove due to not feeling the pain and heat from the stove?

What do I do? 
I am going to be 16 years old on September 16th.
I'm in 10th grade and attend public school, the same one I've been going to since kindergarten. I was ...

PDD and sensory issues with a 7 year old. 
My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed with Autism at 2 1/2. She has had early intervention and has made wonderful progress. But there seems to be some ...

Need to Climb 
My son is 2 1/2. He came to the attention of early intervention services because of a speech delay and now that they have evaluated him they "think" he ...

Tomatis listening program 
Has anyone had any experience with the Tomatis auditory program? Did it help your child? Thanks-Carrie

Social Withdrawal 
My child is three years old and has SPD. Her symptoms are many, but my concern lately is that she is beginning to withdraw even more from any social contacts....

IEP 
I would like for my son to have an IEP developed, but he doesn't show academic need. Is SPD covered anywhere else?

Misdiagnosed?/Second Opinion 
Hi, In May 2008,I posted a concern I had about my six year old son who I believe has SPD. When I was filling out the checklist for him, I saw alot of ...

hypersensitivity to blood 
I have a child diagnosed with Sensory Defensiveness. We have had 2 years of working with an OT doing Vital Sounds music and Skin brushing etc... It has ...

SPD and post Tonsilectomy problems 
My 8 year old had surgery last Friday and has completely shut down because of it. We just spent 5 days in the hospital due to him not eating or drinking....

To medicate... or not to medicate? 
I have a 4 year old son with SPD. He has acute sensitivity with audio and proprioceptive intake. His struggles have mainly manifested themselves in the ...

Support in Little Rock? 
IS there any support groups for us parents in Little Rock? I could really use one! PLEASE HELP!

Is It Possible? 
Hi I was just wondering if it is possible for major signs of SPD to not show up until late elementary school/ middle school. When I was a baby/toddler ...

Intermittent SPD 
We have a very friendly, loving and VERY active 3 yr old son who has just been diagnosed w/SPD, Atypical Autism/PDD NOS (which I am not sure what the difference ...

Child who laughs at wrong times... 
I have an 8 year old son who laughs at his baby sister's crying. This is the worse scenario that his laughing happens in house, but he also laughs when ...

A happy ending... after all 
Hi, there! I am an occupational Therapist to-be, and currently taking a course on SI. I have found your site to be great!!!, and I felt compelled to tell ...

Could seizures cause sensory disorders? 
I just came from my daughters neurologist appointment yesterday. She said my daughter has a brain lesion on the left side towards the back of her brain....

Sensory Disorder for my almost 3 year old? 
For the most part my daughter has been considered "normal", we are noticing however as she is getting older and communicating more some "Quirks" in her ...

Hair-Pulling (Trichotillomania) and SPD 
So is there any research out there that links SPD to hair-pulling, which is usually diagnosed as Trichotillomania? I've read a ton of research on Trich,...

fostering  
My cousin has a 2 year old child and she pee's in the potty but won't poop. She has not pooped for 5 days. What could she do for her?

thx

Vomiting and SPD 
My son has what they say is a "mild" case of SPD. This morning he had pancakes for breakfast which is something he normally eats. He also had some milk ...

Getting SPD diagnosis 
Hi I'm the mom of a 3yr old daughter who I think has spd. When I went through the checklists I checked off nearly all the hypersensitive traits in every ...

Credentials for Speech Language Pathologist 
I have written before about my 10 year old daughter who had severe SPD as a younger child, who has developed some good coping skills. However, the main ...

Is putting a child on Risperdal for SPD common practice & does anyone have experience with this? 
My Daughter has many tantrums throughout the day and often hits her brother, we are never sure what is going to set her off, though we have identified ...

Transitions from camp to school 
Hello,

My son has made great progress in school with his sensory issues. He has an Speech Pathologist and SEIT (Special Education Itenerant Teacher)...

16 year old with clothing issues 
My 16 year old son acts like he got ants in his pants when he feels clothes against his skin. He says he don't like to feel clothes so he wears everything ...

Hypotonia/Seizure Link 
My daughter has been diagnosed with Intractable Partial Epilepsy. This is our only diagnosis despite the fact that we have had chronic hypotonia since ...

Would like a friend 
I have a lad with SPD and I feel so lonely... does anyone know where I can get a pen pal to write to and who feels like me so we can share our ups and ...

Origin of SPD not hereditary? 
I was just wondering has there has been any link to SPD and exposure to toxic chemicals during pregnancy? My wife worked in a big-box store during her ...

How do I get my child to brush his teeth with floride toothpaste? 
I have tried dozens of different toothpaste brands, types, flavors, etc. My son can't stand the smell and taste. He will brush his teeth but not with ...

Possible SPD in 7 month old infant 
I just read about SPD in the most recent issue of Today's Parent (Canadian Magazine). My son has several of the infant SPD checklist symptoms. He had ...

Summer School?? 
I have a 6.5 year just finishing kindergarten and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on sending kids with SPD to summer school? Logan has to work ...

Does anyone else have a spouse that refuses to recognize SPD is a legitimate issue??? 
My husband has been in denial since the beginning. Just because our son is so very very smart he thinks that there's nothing wrong. He blames it on him ...

What If Your Child Isn't Full Blown SPD But Has Some Of The Qualities? 
We had to switch my son Tyler from a private school that couldn't handle him to public school. His current Kindergarten teacher has a son with SPD but ...

Supplements 
My 5 year old son has recently been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder (PROPRIOCEPTIVE DYSFUNCTION). We have always thought of him being "clumsy"...

What to do with 2 opposite SPD children? 
Hello. I am a single mother of two children, a daughter who is 8 years old, and a son who is 17 months old.

My son was recently diagnosed with SPD, and ...

Eating Habits/Getting a Diagnosis 
Hi: I am the parent of a 6 year-old boy who I believe has SPD. He was a 34 week preemie, and was delivered by emergency c-section. I know that children ...

Spd And Relationship To Parents 
I have a 7 year old son who has SPD has always had a good happy relationship with both of us parents and especially his dad. Over the last 2 months he ...

Pre school teachers and discipline 
I am a parent of a 3 year old boy with, what I believe is, SPD. He was a 34 week preemie, breech and c section. WE have been dealing with all of this for ...

Special Diets of Gluten, Soy, Dairy etc. 
Hello,

My son is 3 1/2 and he has Hypotonia, speech delay, physical delay. However he has come a long way since we put tubes in his ears two months ...

Correct evaluation name needed 
Hello,

I hope you can help me as we keep hitting brick walls. My son Logan is 8 yrs old and at 2 months had a cornea transplant surgeries and as well ...

How do I get my child to relax in the car? 
Last night I was driving home when my four year old threw-up in the car.  I was on the highway going 55 miles per hour. My daughter who is nine years ...

How do I know if there is a problem or if my son is just being 8? 
I am struggling to figure out if my son is just an 8 year old boy who like most people has a couple of the identifying behaviors of a person with a sensory ...

Epsom salt baths vs. Magnesium supplements 
This might be a really ignorant question, but is there a benefit of doing epsom salt baths versus giving a magnesium supplement (like Kid/Natural Calm)...

SPD for OHI eligibility 
Has anyone used SPD as the eligible medical diagnosis for an OHI label in special education? I just need a couple examples, preferably in Illinois, where ...

Discipline 
How do you Discipline your sensational kid? My son is five years old and has SPD and I am wondering how you discipline him when he hurts someone impulsively....

Learning to focus? 
My 8 (9 this month) year old daughter and I have done a sensory questionnaire that was scored by an OT with a background in sensory stuff.

We are still ...

More about Magnesium (re: Epsom Salts Bath Newsletter) 
I want to give you a little additional supplement on Magnesium. I am a paramedic, and we use Magnesium Sulfate given IV in our practice, so I am well ...

Medicare and SPD 
I want to know if any state is yet to cover SPD as a disability? I am in the process right now of finding out if Indiana does. My son is 4 years old and ...

504 plans 
Does anyone have any suggestions of accommodations or modifications to put a 504 Plan together with? I am working with my son's OT and his Neurologist,...

Is Developmental Apraxia Of Speech (DAS) Hereditary? 
My Grandson who will be four soon has Developmental Apraxia of Speech. When he was younger he too was showing signs of what was thought to be autism, but ...

Hunger Issues--underweight 
I started my journey at age 20 towards finding out what is "wrong" with me. So far I've seen psychs and so on for issues that seem very much akin with ...

Point of desperation... 
My son is almost five. Seems like a good start, right?

When he was a baby, before he'd even had his first feeding, he managed to pull off his diaper....

SPD Resources in Canada (Ontario) - Are there any? 
My son was diagnosed over a year ago and I am still struggling to find any type of therapy or program that my he can participate in.

I live in a small ...

Therapy in the Seattle area, WA State? 
My son will be 5 next month and has severe sensory issues. He's been G-tube fed since he was 2, went straight from breastfeeding to the tube. Never took ...

Has anyone been to the STAR Center in Denver, Colorado? 
Hi Everyone.

My 8 yr.old son has SPD and Autism. I would like to take him to the Star Center this summer for treatment. I'd like to know if any of ...

Another speech/language question 
Hello again. My name is Jessi and I've posted several times before. My first Help Line question ever had to do with my son, AJ's receptive/expressive ...

Car Games suggestions? 
I have been struggling with my son. Frustrated so many times because I had asked so many times what to do. NO one could tell us what to do when our son ...

Grinding teeth 
Hi, My name is Andrea I am a CBRS provider here in my hometown and I work with many children who have SPD. I don't know much about this disorder and have ...

Daily Clothing Struggles 
My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed with SPD at age 4. We have worked with her and have made major strides in a lot of her sensory areas and behaviors ...

Prickly sensations in my son's hands 
My son is 8 years old and has SPD. Lately he is getting sensations in his hands. He describes it as getting splinters. Sometimes it gets so bad that ...

Massage therapy for SPD? 
I have a family member newly diagnosed with SPD. I am a certified massage therapist, and was told by his occupational therapist that massage would be beneficial ...

How can I help my son? 
My son is 4 years old now and has been different since birth.

He never wanted to breast feed, and would pull away from me as if he was trying to get ...

SPD Awareness Ribbon Color(s) 
Hello!

Our three year old son was recently diagnosed with SPD. Prior to his diagnosis, we never even heard of the disorder. So, I am trying to read ...

Can a child outgrow SID? 
I was thrilled to find this site. If only I had this resource when my daughter was an infant and toddler, I would have been in heaven.

In brief, my ...

Schooling 
I am a 16 year old with potential SPD - we are just now in the process of getting a diagnosis, but we are 99% sure I have it.

I really struggle at school ...

Repetitive hand movements 
My son has autism spectrum disorder. He repeatedly strikes over his chin and teeth. He uses his one/ or both hands(fingers) and any metal or plastic object ...

Is this my fault? 
I think my daughter has SPD.... we're in the middle of the evaluation... but it seems that she has that disorder. Did I do something wrong to cause this ...

What do I do as a parent... Where do I start?  
I am confused, frustrated and I feel like I am failing my child. She was tested in first grade and it seemed everything was going well. Now that she is ...

I Found A GREAT Shoe Product For SPD Kids!! 
Hi everyone! As most of you know, I am dealing with my 8 yr old daughter that has SPD. Today, we went shoe shopping. UGH!!! I know most of you are ...

What color Theraputty for a 4 year old with delayed fine motor skills? 
I found this idea on your site, but do not know which Theraputty to order for a 4 year old.

Stretch the Theraputty out and hide coins or any tiny objects ...

Why is SPD getting worse? 
My daughter's SPD seems to be getting progressively worse. My biggest question is if there are any diseases that are directly associated with decreasing ...

Daily Shoe Meltdowns 
My 4 year old boy has a huge uncontrollable meltdown over his shoes every morning when I try to put them on. He had velcro shoes which were too loose no ...

Vibrating mat for therapy table 
I am looking to purchase either a vibrating mat that would fit on top of a standard therapy table or a motor that can be screwed to the underside of a ...

Seeking testing in Baltimore Maryland 
I have a 2 year old who has had brief testing through Early Intervention. I'm told he has some (can you have some of something?) "SPD" but to what extent....

Teeth Brushing 
My son is 18 months old,and has many of the symptoms on the checklist. I am waiting for a call back from an Early Intervention Program from the state, oddly ...

Going Into College Life 
My son has had various dx's but has maintained long standing sensory processing disorders - they seem to fade and then during times of stress reappear....

Feeding Specialist Vs. OT 
My son (22 months) has been diagnosed with SPD by and OT therapist but prior to seeing this OT we were seen by a feeding specialist at our local hospital....

Clothing Doesn't Feel Good 
My 4 year old (just turned 4) has always had an issue with clothing/socks/shoes not feeling good, but over the last few weeks it has gotten much worse....

Any SPD Seminars In New Jersey? 
Are there any seminars coming up about SPD in New Jersey?

Michele Mitchell responds... I will check into it, but the holidays have caught me out ...

Help! 
I have a five year old daughter who I believe has SPD. I have run into brick wall after brick wall. I am in the Houston area, is there anyone in Houston ...

Learning How To Crawl 
Dear Michele,
Your website is a godsend. I've really learned so much from it. My son who is two, was recently diagnosed with global developmental delay....

Paying For Therapy By Building My Own Website? 

First, let me thank you girls for the fabulous information that you have online. I have read most of it and cannot tell you how great it is to have ...

Special Ed In Kindergarten For SPD? 
I believe that my son is very inteligent and because he has sensory and processing issues they placed him in special ed I just want to know if that is ...

I'm An OT With A Daughter Who Has SPD (I think)... 
First of all, I want to thank Michele and Michelle for providing this invaluable resource to parents! I want to thank Michele specifically for creating ...

Help, Overwhelmed With All This Information... 
I Think SPD Explains My Son's Behaviors... Where Do I Start?

My son is 10. He was diagnosed at age 5, with ADHD. Can I be honest? I was never ...

SPD And Hunger Issues 
My child is always hungry and getting overweight

Hi, my daughter is 8 yrs old and has just been diagnosed w/ SPD. She is 25 lbs overweight. She ...

Chewing On Clothing 
My son chews on his shirt. It starts when he gets a runny nose, we think, and continues sometimes after his nose is clear. we have tried a weighted vest ...

Reading Problems 
We first noticed a problem when our child entered school and was unable to begin reading. The teachers kept telling us that everyone reads at a different ...

Speech Apraxia 
I just entered a question regarding my 2 year old and his beloved pacifier ( click here to read it and the helpful response from one reader ). And ...

Nail Cutting Refusal 
Do you have any suggestions for helping an 8 yr old to let me (he refuses to do it himself or try) cut his nails, or any activity to do first? Or, do I ...

Help with the loss of our Pacifier! 
My 2 1/2 year old son was diagnosed with SPD shortly after his second birthday. He is currently working with an OT, Developmental Specialist, and a Speech ...

Are We Doing Enough? 
My daughter was diagnosed with SPD at the age of 5. She is tactile, oral, and auditory defensive. She craves vestibular input and has low muscle tone....

Parental Rejection? 
Hello, I have a 6 yr old boy with PDD-NOS and quite severe SPD. When he was 2 1/2 he went from being very social to having a meltdown if any woman other ...

What Type Of School Is Best For An SPD Child? 
Do you know what types of schools SPD children do well in? Montessori? Traditional?
Thanks,
Lee

The SPD Help Line Answers...

Lee,

These ...

Need To Find Other Parents Of SPD Teens  
There is so much out there now to cover when they are young, but nothing as they are finishing HS and entering College. Is it possible to connect somehow ...

Sweet Boy Became Aggresive... 
Hello,

My 7 years old son has Autism and he used to be the most lovely and sweet boy ever... but, since we moved from southern California to Portland ...

Is SPD A Motor Skills Thing? 
My son was just dianosed with SPD. He will be 3 in December. He has a severe speech delay, and he is very clumsy and falls a lot. His problems seem to ...

SPD/OCD? 
When I was 15 (10 years ago) I was diagnosed with OCD. I have never felt comfortable with the diagnosis as all my anxiety stems from smells and textures....

What Causes SPD? 
Is the cause for SPD known? I was also wondering if there is a genetic link? I suspect there might be. My daughter has it and I suspect my husband does ...

PLEASE HELP US 
I have a 6-year-old son who I know has some, if not a lot, of sensory processing issues. I have read The Out-Of-Sync Child and have met with two OTs ...

Auditory Dysfunction... Epecially Hyposensitivity (Auditory Processing) 
I'd really like some more information on this.

My son, 4, has SPD and is seeing an OT. My daughter, 14 months- 12 months adjusted, has some issues with ...

SPD and Tantrums 
Tantrum Submission...

My 9 year old son has ADHD Inattentive type and mild SPD. He does great at school. Has a hard time with picking up social cues,...

Therapeutic Listening 
Hello,

This is actually a question for Michelle Morris. I wrote the help line for information about Therapeutic Listening. I read all her information ...

Desperately seeking help  
My daughter has issues with SPD, and I feel that she has some strong anxiety problems also. She has been getting headaches, telling me she is having a ...

Can SPD Go Away?  
Hello. I have a 5 year old daughter who has been diagnosed with SPD. To say her sensory issues were extreme would be putting it lightly. Everything bothered ...

Need An Adult OT For SPD In Central Ohio 
Appreciate what you are doing, thank you.

Sort of new to all this, have a year old diagnosis but unable to find resources here in Central Ohio.

Can ...

Learning To Swim And SPD Related Issues 
My nine year old academically gifted son with mild hypotonia and SPD is taking group swimming lessons with six year olds because most kids his age already ...

Insurance Coverage For SPD 
I want my daughter referred for a sensory processing disorder evaluation. My insurance will not cover it if the referral is for that specifically. What ...

Mild SPD 
I completed your adolescent checklist and my son has about half of the characteristics that you have listed. However, the traits that I checked off don'...

Funding For SI Therapy 
Hello... my 5 yo son was diagnosed in Feb '06 with a mixed expressive receptive speech disorder, apraxia, SID, and now hypotonia. We cannot get, as I ...

SPD And Language Delays 
My son, AJ, was recently diagnosed with the following:

1. Developmental Delay (not pervasive)
2. Mixed Receptive/Expressive Language Disorder
3. Idiosyncratic ...

Support groups in Ocean County NJ 
I am interested in support groups, near Toms River for children with SPD. My wife and I have a 5 year old son and we need to talk/meet to other parents ...

SPD Kids And Amusement Parks? 
Our family is planning a trip to Disneyland next month. The last time we attempted this, my 5 year old daughter was 2 1/2, and we didn't understand why ...

SI Therapy For The Hyposensitive 
My son is 7 with apraxia and some sensory issues. The questions I am worried about is he has gotten burnt with a cookie sheet, cut on the bottom of the ...

SPD and Swine Flu Vaccinations 
I have a six year old with SPD and I'm having a terrible time making a decision whether or not to get him vaccinated with the Swine Flu vaccine. I'm heavily ...

Aggressive, tantrums, attention, always turning cartwheels, anxiety 
Hello,
I have twins that will be in kindergarten next week! they are night and day, but together can fit alot of these symptoms. I am having a harder ...

Homeopathy 
I am interested to know if anyone has used Homeopathic treatments for SPD, OCD or anxiety. I prefer to use natural treatments. Has anyone had any success ...

Tantrums 
My 4-year-old Cousin was diagnosed with SPD earlier this year , as well as ADHd. He is seeing a psych, and an OT,and for a while his behavior was better ...

Aggression in children with SPD 
My grandson is in the early stages of being diagnosed. But, all the literature seems to describe his behaviors. One of our biggest concerns is his aggressive,...

Who exactly diagnoses SPD? 
I have a beautiful and very loving 3 year old son. My son hasn't officially been diagnosed w/SPD, but he does have symptoms. He can't stand when someone ...

Daughter with ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder not getting help at School 
My 4th gr daughter is ADHD, recently dx w/SPD (also has spastic bladder, cross-eyed (glasses), lazy R eye, has headaches)and yet the school is totally ...

Clothing issues 
My daughter is 9 years old and was diagnosed with SPD at 3. It began with her shoes and clothes. She would scream if certain outfits were put on her....

Visual Processing Disorder? 
What type of therapy is there for Visual Processing??

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There are a lot of programs and therapies out ...

Make your own SPD Products? 
I am wondering if anyone has every heard of making their own sensory products (vests, weighted blankets). I found this website that has a download of ...

SPD And FRAGILE X 
Hi my name is Carra and I've posted several times in the past. My son Spencer was just diagnosed yesterday with FRAGILE X. So does that mean he doesn't ...

What is the Prognosis for a child with SPD 
My son is five and has been diagnosed with SPD when he was 4 but has been receiving aid for sensory disorder and speech since he was 2. My spouse freaks ...

Is this appropriate? 
Hi everyone,

My 2.5 year old has been seeing an OT for about 10 weeks now. MY husband and I decided to see use a private OT for our daughter(meaning ...

over sensitive hearing, smell and touch 
Hi _ my daughter is 6 years old. Has suffered from Chronic constipation and withholding since a baby.

She is hypersensitive to touch, hates having ...

Therapeutic Listening 
How often do you change CDs when you are listening twice a day for 30 minutes a day, seven days a week? Is there an order in which you progress through ...

When Teachers Don't Understand Or Accommodate For SPD 
My daughter's new teacher seems to feel dubious about her SPD despite talking to her therapist. She has basically insinuated that my daughter was behind,...

Insurance 
Are there any programs or assistance for kids with SPD? I am a single mom of two kids and my daughter has SPD. There are no OT providers within an hour ...

Sound Therapy 
First,I would like to say 'what a fantastic site'! My 11 year old son has just been diagnosed with SPD, and suddenly the reasons behind all his behaviors ...

The Listening Program 
My son's OT has just started him on The Listening Program, and I am wanting to incorporate it at home. Do you have any suggestions on where I can get or ...

Anxiety and OCD symptoms in 4-year old  Not rated yet
My 4-year old was identified as having SPD when she was younger, and received OT services from the age of 9 months until her 4th birthday when she was ...

SPD and sleep disorders  Not rated yet
My 2 year old son has a lot of trouble falling asleep, or being sleepy for the matter. He can be awake for 12 hours at a time then sleep for 30 min and ...

Sensory processing disorder expert in UK  Not rated yet
I am looking for an expert/professional in the UK to help my family with Sensory Processing Disorder/s. I know I suffer myself and suspect all four of ...

SPD and SPD is it the same?  Not rated yet
Is semantic pragmatic disorder the same as sensory processing disorder ?

Hyperactivity  Not rated yet
Will my son ever stop being hyperactive?

SPD and Gluten  Not rated yet
Is there a connection between SPD and Gluten in foods?

Parents with SPD and CHildren with SPD  Not rated yet
I am a parent with SPD and am raising my daughter with SPD...I am also homeschooling. What advice do you have that can help both of us? It seems that I ...

SPD and inner ear problem correlations  Not rated yet
Is there any research available regarding the possible correlation between inner ear problems (frequent ear infections and ear drainage tubes) and SPD,...

Celexa and Sensory Processing Disorder  Not rated yet
My son is two and was recently prescribed a very small dose of Celexa for his SPD. It has really seemed to help. He seems much more open to things and ...

Sensory Awareness  Not rated yet
My daughter has been diagnosed with expressive language delay and possible apraxia of speech. Her speech therapist noticed that she "forgets" or is not ...

Sensitive to noises caused by normal eating  Not rated yet
My 12 year old daughter has been noticeably sensitive to noises that our family makes during a normal meal for example smacking lips, slurping, the sound ...

Almost 5 yr old girl, having issues at PreK  Not rated yet
My daughter Hannah will be 5 on Feb 21. I just got a letter from the school psychologist stating they want to test her for autism. There is a whole list ...

Preemies  Not rated yet
I have a daughter who was a 28 wk premie. She suffers from spd. I also know other preemies who also suffer from spd. She is now 8 and gets alot of therapy....

Can SPD start at a later time?  Not rated yet
My son, now 5, has so many symptoms of SPD. I have looked into many other "disorders" and such, but have found nothing that fits him except for SPD. However,...

Son with spd?  Not rated yet
I have a 21 month old son who has always been the kid that chews on everything. It doesn't matter what it is, he just has to have something in his mouth....

Is Sensory Processing Disorder the same as..  Not rated yet
Is Sensory Processing Disorder the same Sensory Perception Disorder?

I know a child who is diagnosed with sensory perception disorder and can't seem ...

SPD & OCD connection?  Not rated yet
OK, my 5 year old son has SPD---I can clearly see it, and we are moving forward as best we can. However, I am truly starting to see signs of OCD. He ...

My niece chews on her coat zipper.   Not rated yet
My niece is 5 and is diagnosed with Phelan McDermid Syndrome, an autistic-like syndrome. When she is wearing a jacket or coat that has a zipper near her ...

Sensory deprivation   Not rated yet
I have an 8 year old niece that displayed a neurological concern using her hands when she was a small child--2-3-4. It was constant touching her hands ...

Auditory processing or not?  Not rated yet
My five year old son will often hold his hands over his ears and command "be quiet" even when he is not being talked to directly. Is this a way of expressing ...

Math tutoring  Not rated yet
My son is behind academically. I know it is because of his SPD and the unwillingness of his teachers to employ methods to assist him. Now I am taking ...

What do I do for my son who screams  Not rated yet
My son is 21 months and diagnosed with SPD. Our MAJOR problem is his screaming when he is mad, wants something or just excited. He screams a lot. My husband ...

consultation  Not rated yet
Hello, i´m Calienni Valeria, student of therapy occupational of Argentina.

I need to know who is the author of concept "Sensoy processing Disorder"...

Vestibular sensitivity, hyperflexability and low muscle tone.  Not rated yet
My Son will be 5 in March. He has had behavioural problems wich started in Kindy. Tip toe walking, lashing out at other children, not listening to peers ...

Swimming when the water feels cold  Not rated yet
I have an 11 year old daughter who is an excellent swimmer. She has been sort of diagnosed with ADHD, Anxiety and maybe something else. We are looking ...

Tactile un defensiveness  Not rated yet
What do you do when an SPD child constantly touches other children?

Any connection between SPD and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome?  Not rated yet
I'm a psychological associate with a 21 yod, 14 yos, and 10 yos. All of my children show some signs of SPD, but the older 2 for sure would be diagnosable....

Smelling a permanent maker  Not rated yet
I would like to know how long it has on the brain if you smell a permanent maker? what does it do to the eyes? does it make your stomach upset ? My son ...

Crying baby  Not rated yet
My 7 mo old granddaughter seriously screams like someone is hurting her when anyone sets her down. She is not needing anything just refuses to be set down ...

Sensory Overload  Not rated yet
For those of you have SPD, does any of your senses(hypersensitivity) frequently suffer from sensory overload? I have tactile defensiveness, hypersensitivity ...

Need a good OT in Seattle  Not rated yet
Our son is 4 yrs old currently getting OT at SIRRI, AZ. We are moving to Redmond, WA and are looking for an equally good OT there for treating him. Is ...

Will my child's delayed speech affect our going to Canada?  Not rated yet
Our medical exam for Canadian visa was done last Dec 29, 2009. After waiting for 5 years for it Im so worried that we will be denied after the Doctor ...

Cerebral Palsy & SPD..  Not rated yet
My 9 year old has choreoathetoid cerebral palsy. For as long as I can remember, he's complained of itching all over but mostly his hands, feet & neck. It ...

Seeking help for vitamin supplements  Not rated yet
First of all thank you because of your site a few months ago j could understand the nature of the disorder of my daughters of 4 and 9 years and with difficult ...

Should my Tween with Oral defensive SPD get braces?  Not rated yet
My Tween (12 yr old) needs basic orthodontics for overcrowding and general alignment. I am seriously considering invisalign orthodontics instead of traditional ...

Sensory Processing - General Quesiton  Not rated yet
I have a 19 month old son with global developmental delay and minor Sensory Processing Disorder. He gets OT 2xs a week. I am wondering if, over time, he ...

Could my daughter have SPD?  Not rated yet
I have a 5 year old daughter who has been "hard" since birth. After reading this I wonder if she has SPD? How do I find out for sure or get diagnosed?...

Son with SPD/Ear Infections  Not rated yet
My son was perfectly fine as a baby and young toddler. As a young toddler, he frequently got ear infections. He had 2 surgeries for ear tubes and adnoids ...

SPD and Weak Muscle Tone  Not rated yet
My 4 year old daughter has been receiving OT, PT and ST since she was three month old. At that point, she was unable to nurse and lagged behind basic infant ...

Just wondering  Not rated yet
Would it be normal for someone with ADHD to have sensory problems as well? For example, I cannot use certain lotions or rubs because they feel too cold ...

Tactile defensive with tight constricting clothing  Not rated yet
Hayden is 3.5 yrs, she gives me grief about socks I bought the seamless socks and even those aren't good enough, she hates all socks. Loves sandals and ...

Reference of frame work  Not rated yet
What is the frame of reference of sensory integration and how is it used by Jean Ayres?

Is stimming behavior common in SPD?  Not rated yet
Hello, I have an almost 3 year old daughter being evaluated by the early intervention program for developmental delays. They found that she's about 9 ...

Body temperature concerns  Not rated yet
Our son has Charge syndrome and with that comes SPD. One of are many concerns that we would like help with is, he has body temperature control issues. The ...

Pacifier and other oral issues  Not rated yet
My 4yr old son (5 in Jan.) has sensory processing disorder. We have been able to correct several of these issues through OT. For instance he would never ...

SPD AND MULTIPLE HEAD INJURIES  Not rated yet
I HAVE HAD THREE HEAD INJURIES AND AM LOOKING FOR HELP. THE FIRST HEAD INJURY..TOOK ME AROUND SIX YEARS TO RECOVER. THIS IS WHY...I WAS BORN WITH A SENSORY ...

Schools  Not rated yet
Anyone know of any good schools in Chester County, PA? We are looking to move and my son grade 3 has recently been diagnosed with SPD.

Thanks so ...

What do we do now?  Not rated yet
Our son is almost 9 he was first diag. with SPD at the age 6 1/2, our son is "performing" at school and we work very hard for his education, however ...

Chewing when the weather changes  Not rated yet
My son starts to chew on his clothes when the weather changes. We have noticed this pattern for 3 years. The chewing starts in the fall ( even with short ...

Please Read!!!  Not rated yet
My 3 yr old daughter has SPD. My daughter and I are victims of domestic violence. My husband and I are now going through a divorce. He was arrested for ...

CAN CHEMOTHERAPY DAMAGES YOUR NERVOUS AND CAUSES SOMEONE TO HAVE TACTILE HYPERSENTIVITY?  Not rated yet
I am a 9 yr breast cancer survivor. At 41 I was in menopause, because of the chemo that was given to me. I went thru years of suffering and thought I was ...

Diagnosis  Not rated yet
How do I know if my son has SPD or another thing that includes SPD like Autism, and is it possible to have just SPD? Is there many reasons someone could ...

Teenage Son  Not rated yet
My son has never liked to be tickled. He doesn't mind being touched. He doesn't like it when you poke him. It hurts him more than it should. He hugs us,...

Has anyone had a child that learned to walk on their knees?  Not rated yet
My granddaughter learned to walk on her knees. She got around like this for months. She finally stood up next to a wall when she was 18 months old and ...

Seeking professional help  Not rated yet
Do you know of a professional in my area that can help me with my child who has SPD?

Thank you,
Julie K
Tulsa, OK

flying in an airplane  Not rated yet
My son is 7 yrs. old and recently diagnosed with SPD. We flew to Disney last year. He made the flight but was miserable. Now, he refuses to fly again....

pls help me  Not rated yet
My son is going to 9 years old in this September. He is closing his mouth with his both hands with full energy and rubbing his teeth. He is a self talker ...

Freaks out at sounds  Not rated yet
My son Joey just turned 3 and has been in early interventions for OT, speech and social services. Lately any sound seems to set him off, even ones that ...

Newly diagnosed with pdd-nos/sensory modality/generalized anxiety  Not rated yet
My 5 year old daughter started early intervention because she walked on her knees until 19 months of age (at which point she walked - clumsily). After ...

Dr said my 8yr has ADHD AND SENSORY ISSUES   Not rated yet
what does that mean... is that sensory integration or sensory processing or something different.

Pushing objects into eyes/face?  Not rated yet
My 3-year-old son was diagnosed with SPD about a year ago and had visits from an OT for about 3 months (until he aged out of our assistance program here)...

Can SPD be treated with Horseback riding as therapy?  Not rated yet
Can SPD be treated with Horseback riding as therapy? It has been suggested that this is a full sensory activity for a 9 year old boy. Has anyone had any ...

Temperature  Not rated yet
Could someone tell me if children with sensory disorder have trouble with temperature change?

My son (age 3) seems to have trouble with temperatures....

Bathroom problem  Not rated yet
Child is almost 5 and will use the toilet to urinate but not to move bowels - must use a pullup for bowel movement.

Also loves to play but will not ...

My son is newly diagnosed with SPD and wondering is there a place toget him the help to lead a normal life  Not rated yet
My son is newly diagnosed with SPD and is there a place to get him the help to lead a normal life? ---he is 17 years old

School environment  Not rated yet
My 9 year old son was recently diagnosed with SPD. He has previously attended a private, traditional school with a pretty rigid environment.

I'm ...

Prognosis  Not rated yet
What is prognosis for children with SPD, can they grow up to be healthy thriving adults?

Is this SPD?  Not rated yet
My daughter is 2 and half years old. She is development delayed. We have an impossible time trying to get her to eat anything, including milk. The problem ...

Hearing Loss & SPD: A Possible Connection?  Not rated yet
I'm 15 years old, and was diagnosed with SPD at the age of 9 by my OT. Though I definitely pull myself together to perform exceptionally well in school ...

Physician/Specialist  Not rated yet
I live in the Indianapolis area and I am looking for a primary physician that has some pretty good knowledge about SPD in the Franklin, Greenwood, or Indianapolis ...

Treatment Timeline  Not rated yet
I know every child is an individual but with all the therapy and work put into the child to assist with SPD what kind of timeline is common for this disorder ...

Set backs after the beginnings of therapy  Not rated yet
My four year old has been confirmed as SPD. He has been going to OT for several weeks now (3 times per week) and has recently been very whiney and fussy ...

9 month old son with Cold  Not rated yet
What are some ways to help my nine month old son overcome his cold?

Domestic Violence and SPD  Not rated yet
For a child who has witnessed d/v most of his or her life, how do we decide whether his/her symptoms are SPD or d/v related?

Clonazepam tolerance?  Not rated yet
I've been on clonazepam since Sep 2008 to control my anxiety and keep me from freaking out or melting down when I get overwhelmed... However, lately it ...

HELP!!!  Not rated yet
My daughter is 10yrs old and she does "quirky" things could it be SPD?

-fists clenched all the time
-can't sit still
-always cracking hands and knuckles
...

Explaining SPD to siblings  Not rated yet
I have a 3 year old son who I believe has SPD, mostly auditory processing problems, he doesn't exhibit any tactile issues. He is bothered by other children,...

Can an adolescent perform "brushing" on themselves?  Not rated yet
I am actually an Occupational Therapist with 11 years of experience 9 of those exclusively in pediatrics. I am one course shy of completing SIPT training....

Correct Diagnosis  Not rated yet
I live in Florida and am not a kid, but this has been the only thing I have read that describes me accurately.-When I was a kid... they called me "shy....

The Sensory Show Podtcast  Not rated yet
Hello I found your website and thought you might be interested in adding a new resource to your list.

It's a podcast called "The Sensory Show". It's ...

Bathing  Not rated yet
I need suggestions on how to get my 3 yr old son back in the bathtub. He was frightened after accidentally turning the shower on himself. Now he refuses ...

What is SPD ?  Not rated yet
My wife repeats a sentence over and over even after I have answered it she has been diagnosed with ADHD. What is SPD?

Antisocial?  Not rated yet
I have been recently sharing some summer camp ideas with my son. Specifically, I talked to him about a sensorimotor camp in my area, for kids with SPD....

Therapeutists in Madrid (Spain)  Not rated yet
Thank you so much for such as good work that you are doing!.

I´m an Spanish mam, with a 4 year old kid with some of these senses problems. He has issue ...

Language problems  Not rated yet
Can you explain if auditory processing disorder and expressive and/or receptive language issues are one and the same? How are they different (if they indeed ...

Hand/Finger Water Sensivity  Not rated yet
My child can not stand to have his hands or fingers wet. He claims it makes his finger tips hurt. After washing/swimming he will keep his hands firmly ...

My son cant stand the SMELL of food  Not rated yet
Hello,

Im from the u.k and been trying to get my son help with his eating since he was 2 he NEVER weened and is diet as always been VERY VERY LIMITED....

WHERE do I start?  Not rated yet
I have an almost 7 year old who has always shown some symptoms of SPD but never to the extreme as some. Her teacher just sent home a pencil that she has ...

eeg treatment for spd?  Not rated yet
I would like to know if eeg therapy will help a child with spd?

Sensory Processing Disorder Evaluation  Not rated yet
My Kids' school OTs have verbally asked to do either the sensory processing measure or the sensory profile school companion to gather more information ...

Hygiene with Theraputty  Not rated yet
How do you keep the therapy putties clean? Our preschool interventionist loves using it with kids, but is concerned about germs. Me, too. ;-)

Emotional Regulation  Not rated yet
Do you have any information on your site about emotional regulation? I noticed it is in a section on your checklist. How is it connected with Sensory ...

10 month old - WORRIED  Not rated yet
I think my son might have SPD, or some form of it, or who knows... He is hitting all his milestones thus far, but when he is excited he gets REALLY excited....

Stomach aches  Not rated yet
Any experience with children, this one is 12, with severe abdominal cramping possibly related to SPD

Tomatis Therapy  Not rated yet
Has anyone done the Dynamic listening program based on Tomatis Therapy? I am looking into it for my son, specifically the center north of Boston. It sounds ...

SPD as related to speech and language usage  Not rated yet
How is SPD related to the development of speech and language?

Overeating and SPD, adult  Not rated yet
My 10 year old son has recently been diagnosed with SPD. I recognize that I have it too. One particular characteristic is that I seek sensation with food....

Prognosis  Not rated yet
My son has mild SPD. Will he be able to lead a normal and independent life?

SPD, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, and Aspergers  Not rated yet
We have a child in our family with multiple disabilities that are all affecting him/her all at the same time. They are: SPD, Nonverbal Learning Disoder,...

SPD and child custody and visitation  Not rated yet
How does Sensory Processing Disorder, and other disabilities like it, factor in when court officials and parents are making child custody decisions?

How ...

Needing advice for my son and daughter  Not rated yet
I just found this page tonight and feel so much better knowing I am not alone in all of this madness. Both my son, 5 and my daughter, 4 have been receiving ...

Traveling and Inlaws  Not rated yet
We are leaving for 4 days, right before Christmas, to visit inlaws and attend a wedding. Now we all know how hard it is to travel with kids, but... I ...

A child with cerebral palsy who is obsessive about certain things touching their tongue ie. a hair and they end up freaking out until it is gone  Not rated yet
I have a two and a half year old daughter who has a very mild form of cerebral palsy. It seems that whenever she gets a hair on her tongue or something ...

Diagnosis for my 5yr old son  Not rated yet
Hello,

My beautiful little boy"s MDO teacher provided me with The Out of Sync book and talked to me about SPD. That was a year ago. Since then I've ...

Hello  Not rated yet
I have a 4 year old girl (Brianna) she just started school this year and is in speech therapy. I had an appointment yesterday with her speech therapist ...

Visual Stimulation  Not rated yet
What is treatment protocol for a child who is seeking visual stimuli with bright lights?

What does this sound like?  Not rated yet
When my son was little he used to bang his head on the top of his playpen all the time, he had bruises for about a year on his forehead, my Aunt swore ...

Spring horses with safety seats  Not rated yet
I am looking for a spring horse (ride on toy) that has a safety seat. I have search all over and need help please.
Thanks, Mary

Marybreuter@gmail....

My daughter will not wear a nappy anymore  Not rated yet
Hi,

My daughter is severely autistic, has no speech and language, behavioral difficulties and needs constant watching in order to keep her safe and ...

Trauma and sensory disorder  Not rated yet
I was wondering if sensory disorder can be caused or brought on by some kind of trauma, such as a cleft palate repair?

SPD and GFCF diet  Not rated yet
Has anyone tried a GFCF diet with their SPD child? Have you found it effective?

Sensory Processing Disorder  Not rated yet
Is there any kind of medical drug treatment for sensory processing disorder? I have just found out that my 8 year old daughter has this disorder. She ...

SPD and Migraines  Not rated yet
Are there any links between SPD and headaches. My son has recently been diagnosed with SPD and we've also realized that he's suffering from frequent headaches ...

Extended Motion Sickness due to SPD?  Not rated yet
My almost ten year old son has SPD. Recently, in the past year, he has vomiting and upset stomach for 12-18 hours after traveling more than 2 hours. Can ...

Help with motor skills-cutting  Not rated yet
My son is 20 and is currently going to Culinary school and is having trouble with his knife/cutting skills - is there anything that can help him?

Is this my daughter?  Not rated yet
For over 2 years I have took my daughter to every doctor I could find. Up until my child was 18 months old all of her developmental milestones were met....

My children have help for SPD, what about MINE?  Not rated yet
What on earth can I do about MY SPD issues? I have been diagnosed as depressed, anxious, and adult onset ADD due to hysterectomy. My Nurse Practitioner ...

Therapeutic interventions   Not rated yet
Does anyone have access to a Sensory park and if so, have you found this to be beneficial to your child?

SI and recreational drug use  Not rated yet
Is there a correlation between teens with SI dysfunction and the use of recreational drugs for self medicating?

Diagnosis in Texas  Not rated yet
My seven year old son has shown multiple symptoms that suggest SPD: however, we are living in Mexico, and no evaluation/diagnosis can be made here, as ...

how to handle my sons sensory problems?  Not rated yet
It breaks my heart to see him at the park and is scared to interact with other kids or when he is approached he screams he does not like to be touched ...

How do you handle the fire drill at school?  Not rated yet
The shrill sound of the alarm is distressing to say the least. However, is there some type of behavior therapy or other therapy that can help a child ...

Whats up with my child  Not rated yet
I have an 8 year old daughter who has all kinds of problems, from balance issues to learning disabilities. We have gone through testing {CAP} last year ...

Shoes and socks, which is the lesser of two evils?  Not rated yet
I have a four year old daughter starting school next week. Her biggest obstacle is tactile issues. Inside and out. Texture of food, fit of clothes, messy ...

Support Group in Toronto, Canada area???  Not rated yet
Hi there,

I'm just wondering if there are any other SPD parents in the GTA who would be interested in getting together sometimes...

Thanks!

Karyn...

hyposensory in the mouth  Not rated yet
Hi,

I have a 3 year old child who is constantly putting his tongue to his palate - right behind his teeth - to provide himself with stimulation - I ...

Taking medicine  Not rated yet
We are in the process of getting SPD diagnosed. Dd has an evaluation next week w/ an OT and starts developmental preschool in a few weeks as well. I ...

What can we do as a childcare center?  Not rated yet
As a center we are at our wits end trying to accommodate a child who after 4 month is our care is just starting therapy. I do not think the parent is fully ...

showering  Not rated yet
When I take a shower or bath, I cannot stand the feeling of the skin wrinkling (osmosis) in my fingers. This occurs after about 2 minutes in the shower....

comprehensive evaluation  Not rated yet
I suspect my great nephew has tactile sensory processing disorder. I live in Western Massachusetts. Can you recommend someone or some place that can do ...

Certain Symptoms - Especially Emotional/Social  Not rated yet
I have always suspected that my middle daughter, age 11, has had some type of sensory processing disorder. When she was less than a week old, I noticed ...

Trainings  Not rated yet
Hello,

Are there in-service trainings for school districts available on SPD or workshops. We are located in NJ. Thank you.

Cheryl Martinez
732-...

SPD for older kids  Not rated yet
My daughter is 11 and has always had a problem with clothing. Not only do things not feel right, she can not tolerate necks of shirts that feel too large,...

Is this due to anxiety?  Not rated yet
I have a 12 year old daughter who received a diagnosis of SPD by a neuropsychologist this past summer. She has been receiving 1/2 hour of OT for six months....

Outdoor Activities for summer, & winter  Not rated yet
Anyone have any good ideas for some activites for summer and winter? So things we could do to encourage my son to explore, and some good play ideas. I ...

Trouble At The Dentist  Not rated yet
What do you do when the dentist hurts your child?

The SPD Help Line Answers...

May I suggest you read the article I wrote specifically for this ...

Summer Programs  Not rated yet
Does anybody out there have any suggestions or ideas on summer programs designed for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder in Salt Lake City or Lehi, Utah?...

Setbacks After An Illness  Not rated yet
HI-

I have a 5 year old son with sensory processing disorder. He was diagnosed sometime between the ages of 2 and 3. He has done extremely well with ...

Biofeedback vs. OT  Not rated yet
Does anyone have any information on biofeedback for adults who have been majorly sensory defensive their whole life and on the end of exhaustion? I was ...

STAR Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado.  Not rated yet
We are the grandparents of a four-year old boy who has been diagnosed with SPD. He has been receiving OT treatment for about six months and has shown ...

So Many Fears...Could it be SPD  Not rated yet
I believe my nephew has many of the symptoms of SPD. I have been investigating on my own. Your web-site is fabulous. We live on a lake and my nephew ...

Exercises for low registry?  Not rated yet
I have filled out a questionnaire and it was scored by my daughter's OT. He said that it shows I am on the low end of the registry for sensory input. I ...

8 Year Old with SPD; school work is declining.  Not rated yet
I adopted my foster son whose mom took meth for almost the whole time she was pregnant. In first grade the teacher suggested I have him be seen by a doctor ...

Statistics  Not rated yet
Are there any statistics on the # of children diagnosed with SPD? If so, where could I find them.

The SPD Help Line Answers…

According to Dr....

Need Support  Not rated yet
Hello all SPD experts. I have found invaluable information from your website, and I first must say thank you. It has given me a wonderful start on my ...

Diagnosis and prevention  Not rated yet
Is there a medical test that can look at my child’s brain and prove this diagnosis to me? I just had another baby, can he get this too? How do I prevent ...

What happened to my son?  Not rated yet
I had never heard of SPD until this evening when I was searching online for the 1,000th time trying to find something which might give me some answers....

How do I get SPD diagnosed?  Not rated yet
Early Intervention came to observe my daughter. They told me she is just "acting like a 2yr old". However, I believe there is more to it than that. What ...

Problems in Pre-K  Not rated yet
Hi, my first question is; can someone be both hyper and hypo something because my son has some check marks under both for certain areas. My son is having ...

Insurance/Tax Help For Sensory Therapy Products?  Not rated yet
My 2 year old son has been diagnosed with SPD. We have been in thearpy through our local birth to three program (Early Childhood, Speech, and OT). His ...

Will children grow out of it  Not rated yet
Hi I have a 4 year old boy with SPD (never heard of it before) and at the moment he is having deep pressure therapy once a week by his OT.

In September,...

Dentist  Not rated yet
We are in the process of getting evaluated and starting Speech and Occupational Therapy soon. So we are very new at this.

My question is... My son ...

How to get a diagnosis of SPD?  Not rated yet
I think that my 8 year old daughter has SPD. She is in special ed and receives speech therapy currently through our public school system. After learning ...

SPD kids have tough mornings? Is this typical? Transitions  Not rated yet


Hello,

I was wondering if the following were typical characteristics to the child with SPD (specifically tactile and some Movement/praxis issues,...

What should I expect at an evaluation?  Not rated yet
Our son has been briefly (about an hour evaluation including a questionaire with parents) evaluated and was "scored" to have SPD by our Early Intervention ...

Does stress make SPD worse? (husband traveling)  Not rated yet
Hi,

My 7 year old was just diagnosed last month. This past week, my husband has been on a business trip. My daughter has been worse than ever before....

Videos from the National Conference in Orlando in February 2007  Not rated yet
Hi. Our school district denied anyone attending the Orlando National AOTA Conference last year because the web site stated that videos of the conference ...

Excessive Touching At School  Not rated yet
My Kindergarten age son is excessively touching at school. Transitions are the worst time (carpet to tables, tables to centers, going to and from water ...

Can school make SPD worse for my child?  Not rated yet
Hello,

My 7 year old daughter seems to have more problems with SPD during the school year than when home. She was diagnosed about 1 year ago and received ...

Can younger siblings also have SPD? What can I do about my oldest son's regression?  Not rated yet
I have 2 sons, ages 9 and 3. My 3 year old, Tyler, is showing some of the same symptoms as my older son, Alex, did at his age. Not liking certain clothing,...

What Is Your Advice? Is This SPD?  Not rated yet
Hi, I have just finished reading "The Out Of Sync Child". I have an 8 year old who has been diagnosed as having ADD. The medication (Concerta) does seem ...

SPD Parent Raising An SPD Child  Not rated yet
Are there any resources out there for helping a parent with SPD deal with raising a child (or children) with SPD?

Thank you!

The SPD Help Line ...

Impulse Control   Not rated yet
My son 3 1/2 has a real issue right now with impulse control. Hitting and pushing primarily. My husband and I are trying to help him with these issues....

How Do I Have My Son Assessed?  Not rated yet
What kind of Doctor do you go to, to have your child tested. Is there hope for SPD?

Gina


The SPD Help Line Answers...

Hi Gina,

Yes!...

Age of Onset of SPD  Not rated yet
Hello,

My six year old son was just diagnosed with SPD. Looking back on his life from birth until now, I can now see some mild sensory issues that he ...

Grants for Therapy?  Not rated yet
Our son has difficulties with sensory integration and is really responding well to therapy (amazing, really!), but the cost is so exorbitant and unlikely ...

Private Schools Addressing SPD ?  Not rated yet
Our school has failed to provide the services agreed to in my son's IEP for four years now. We live in a rual area and the are just no services availiable....

New School, Moving, And Transitions  Not rated yet
My child is an 8 year old twin girl who was diagnosed with SPD early in her life. She went to OT for several years and seemed greatly improved. However,...

My Son's Lack In Social Skills And Self Esteem  Not rated yet
My son was diagnosed at age four with SID. He was in occupational therapy until he was in first grade. He is now 11 years old and in sixth grade. He is ...

Five-Year-Old Can't Behave Himself  Not rated yet
I believe my five-year-old is hyposensitive. He's been given the developmental delay label, and he is in special-ed kindergarten, goes all day. He is ...

Could OT Actually Be Making My Son Worse???  Not rated yet
I have recently noted an odd behavior pattern in my 3 year old son who has mild SPD. He had a expressive language/speech delay that is barely detectable ...

Focusing Issues  Not rated yet
My daughter is having great difficulty keeping focused in school. It is affecting her work tremendously. What exercises can we do to help with this?

The ...

Can SPD Be Brought On By Injury?  Not rated yet
My child is 5 months old, and has been developing normally, she just began rolling over, has good control of her hands, and can focus on small objects....

Teenage Son Jumping In Place  Not rated yet


First, your website has been very helpful to us.

I have a 5'8" 13 yr. old son who was diagnosed with sensory integration issues at age 8. We ...

Middle School Age And Still Bumping Into People  Not rated yet
My son Andy is 12. He is extremely bright, creative, and has a wonderful sense of humor. He does very, very well academically in school. However, he ...

Listing of Providers  Not rated yet
Hi. We have recently met with our son's preschool teacher who believes he may be suffering from SPD. She has suggested we have
him evaluated and enroll ...

Why does our 3 yr old get stressed when his twin siblings suck on or put their fingers in their mouths?  Not rated yet
Flynn becomes very stressed when his twin siblings suck or put their fingers in their mouths, he cannot focus on anything until he has pulled their fingers ...

SPD Outside Of Auditory, Visual, And Olfactory Processing  Not rated yet
Why does SPD cause them to be unable to comfort themselves in sleep or anxiety? My daughter cannot sleep by herself unless exhausted and cannot put herself ...

Professionals For SPD In Greece  Not rated yet
I AM WORKING AS A SOCIAL WORKER IN A GREEK PUBLIC ORGANIZATION FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW,WHERE I CAN FIND INFORMATION-IN GREECE-...

Hyper-Sensitive To Sound  Not rated yet
Hi. I just came across your site tonight and am overwhelmed with the amount of information and with the confirmation that my daughter is not alone out ...

Can you outgrow SPD?  Not rated yet
My daughter is 7 years old, she suffered from many tactile defensiveness issues and we were required to brush her. She seems to have outgrown many of ...

Difficulty In Diagnosis Of SPD  Not rated yet
My 3 yr old was born premature (32 wks), in ICU for 3 months, underwent a 5 hour surgery at 24 hours. Ventilated for 2 weeks, tube fed for about 2 months....

Impulsivity In School  Not rated yet
I'm an OT and I work with a lot of high-functioning kids with SPD. They are in mainstream classes, but have issues with impulse control. The teachers report ...

Advice Wanted About Preschool Situation  Not rated yet
My daughter qualified for pre-school services through our school district. She has SPD and has been a difficult child (to say the least) from day #1 of ...

Interoceptive Sense  Not rated yet
I have had a number of parents ask for ways they can help their child regulate their interoceptive sense for sleep, toileting, and feeding problems. Any ...

SPD And Adopted, Orphaned, And/Or Institutionalized Children  Not rated yet
Everything I have read about SPD has been on children that were born into the family. What about children that are orphaned and adopted as older toddlers....

Therapeutic Listening  Not rated yet
Hello everyone,

My son is three years old and has SPD and a speech and language delay. His OT has suggested theraputic listening. We have just started ...

How Do I Get A Referral To A Developmental Pediatrician?  Not rated yet
It has been two years since my nine year old son last saw a developmental pediatrician where we were told that he did have sensory issues and mild hypotonia ...

Could It Be SPD?  Not rated yet
My 4 1/2 year old daughter has some symptoms from the checklists, but not a lot. Somethings run in spurts; very sensitive to seams in socks, must be perfectly ...

Looking For Other Moms/Dads Of SPD Kids Struggling In The Chicago Area  Not rated yet
We live in Evanston and we are looking to meet other families who are dealing with SPD issues with their child. We feel so alone and it is so scary. None ...

Is Therapy Working??  Not rated yet
HELP!!!!!

I am a mom of a wonderful 5 year old girl. For the last couple of months we have been working with an OT. I have paid well over $1000 out ...

Is SID Considered A Disability Re: Preschool Placement?  Not rated yet
My 3.11 year old SID son lasted three days in a private preschool. His preschool specialist through Santa Barbara Co. is now evaluating him for an inclusion ...

Listening Therapy  Not rated yet
My nine-year-old son has sensory issues, hypotonia, handwriting difficulties and is not as coordinated as other kids so he does not want to try to learn ...

SPD And "Burnout" By Midweek  Not rated yet
My son is in the 2nd grade and is doing really well the first part of the school week but come Thursday he is breaking down crying a lot, yelling at teachers,...

Holding It Together For School Field Trips  Not rated yet
After much testing with a OT and seeing a psychologist, I was told that my son has SPD ... well I guess not entirely. In Canada it is not yet recognized ...

SPD And Preemies... My Handsome Little John  Not rated yet
He was a micro preemie. 1lb 5 ounces. He has always banged his head. Hard. He rocks. He will swing all day as peaceful as can be if you let him. He is ...

Helping A Hypersensitive SPD Child Who Is Injured Or Sick  Not rated yet
My 4 1/2 year old daughter who has hyper SPD seems to feel pain more intensely than other children. The slightest injury or illness can send her into ...