The Sensory Processing Disorder Blog
Welcome to The Sensory Processing Disorder Blog.
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Here you will find all the latest updates, changes, new information, news about SPD and personal comments/questions from us at Sensory-Processing-Disorder.com as well as our valued readers.
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Jul 2, 2009, Can SPD be self treated by adults?
Can SPD be self treated by
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Jul 2, 2009, Does your child have SPD?
Ever heard of Sensory Processing Disorder? Well, it's more common than you think, and if you're having trouble with your child, this could be what's wrong.
One in every 20 children experiences symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD that are significant enough to affect their ability to participate fully in everyday life.
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Jul 2, 2009, 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
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Jul 2, 2009, 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
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Jul 1, 2009, Gasco
Not sure if it is real or a symptom of all the other things my son has: ADHD, Mild Autism, and Apraxia of
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Jul 1, 2009, My son is newly diagnosed with SPD and wondering is there a place toget him the help to lead a normal life
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
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Jul 1, 2009, Bathroom problem
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
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Jul 1, 2009, 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
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Jun 30, 2009, 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
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Jun 30, 2009, 4th of July activites can spark sensory overload in kids
For some children with sensory processing disorder, the trappings of traditional Fourth of July celebrations can send them running for cover. The booms that reverberate to the bone, and the pops and flashes of fireworks displays may frighten children who may actually feel pain while the rest of us get a thrilling rush.
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Jun 29, 2009, Just starting the process
My fiance and I are just beginning the process of getting his five year old twins evaluated for sensory processing disorder. We are looking for
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Jun 29, 2009, 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
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Jun 28, 2009, Calsita and Cameron's Story
As a new mom of a baby girl named Calista I didn't know what to expect. I was told by many moms many different things. To still make noise when
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Jun 28, 2009, Picky Eater for Life
OK. So I'm sure none of you want to here this but I am 29 years old and believe I have this--I am a picky eater and have been my entire life. It's
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Jun 27, 2009, How to cope with sensory integration at the movie theater
Do your children with special needs enjoy going to the movies? It is often a somewhat traumatic experience, yet the joys of modern day entertainment on the big screen are enough to entice you kids into the theater.
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Jun 26, 2009, School environment
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
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Jun 26, 2009, It Helped Our Son
My now 5 year old son responded well to the Brushing Protocol. We were taught how to do it by his OT, when he was 3 years old. It helped him seem
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Jun 25, 2009, Occupational Therapist's comments on picky eaters
While much of the information provided in this website is very helpful, I have just one comment about your information regarding picky eaters: using
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Jun 25, 2009, Potty Training
Hi. I have a 5 1/2 year old with SPD who still isn't potty trained. I'm not worried and neither is his pediatrician. He's on Mirilax to make him go
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Jun 24, 2009, Is it Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, or both?
Sensory processing (sometimes called "sensory integration" or SI) is a term that refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses.
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Jun 23, 2009, 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
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Jun 23, 2009, Lost
I have a 5 year old daughter. She is the best big sister but she gets easily distracted, has crying outbursts, and gets aggravated when she is told
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Jun 21, 2009, Autism and SPD text: New edition: 'Raising a Sensory Smart Child'-forward by Temple Grandin
In the world of special needs education, parents can sometimes get lost. They can actually be over looked, undervalued and sadly enough…. even belittled by educators who do not understand that (in the words of Glenn Doman, founder of the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential),” Parents are not the problem.
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Jun 21, 2009, They told me i was a bad parent.
My gorgeous bright intelligent son has no concept of danger, we live on the top floor of a 5 storey building and he has to be told repeatedly not to
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Jun 21, 2009, Sensory processing disorder inside your local Dillons Marketplace - how hard is it?
Sensory Processing Disorder (Sensory Integration Disorder) is a very real issue for many people, both adults and children. A normal everyday trip to the local Wichita area Dillons stores can cause many problems for someone whose brain doesn't process sensory input like the rest of us.
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Jun 20, 2009, 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
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Jun 18, 2009, Montessori sensory tubs: Sand play without a sandbox
One of the key elements in a Montessori environment is a child’s exposure to sensorial experiences, those things which engage the senses in a way that allows a child to explore and discover the world around her. Why does a child love to take off her shoes and squish her toes in a sandy beach or a playground sandbox? It’s all a wonderful sensory experience.
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Jun 18, 2009, 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
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Jun 18, 2009, Prognosis
What is prognosis for children with SPD, can they grow up to be healthy thriving
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Jun 17, 2009, 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
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Jun 17, 2009, Cheap summer sensory activity: water balloons!
Today is supposed to be in the 90’s and the air quality is not too bad. It is a perfect day for water balloons! You can find water balloons at any dollar store, Kroger, Publix, Target, Walmart, or Ingles.
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Jun 17, 2009, Confused/worried mum of 11 month old
Hi, I have been reading all the stories on this site but still not sure. My gorgeous baby girl does a few things that i am not sure of. I do have a
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Jun 17, 2009, Problems with a Picky Eater
I'm not sure if my son has this condition, but he's now 7 1/2 and for as long as I can remember, will not eat fruits or vegetables, cooked or raw,
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Jun 17, 2009, 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?
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Jun 17, 2009, Trauma history
Many to most of these are common among survivors of repeated childhood and later trauma.
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Jun 16, 2009, Miss Howard
Oh it is very real indeed! You only need to visit my house for an our n see it before your eyes. My daughter is 4 now. She was actually diagnosed
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Jun 16, 2009, Occupational Therapy
Our 8 1/2 year old daughter has an assessment scheduled with OT in a couple of months. After this process, is she going to be tagged with having SPD,
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Jun 16, 2009, SPD: Inclusion and TheraPlay @ Home
The best of intentions can become a ‘wisp of a notion’ when a practical, tactical, game plan isn’t put in place. In my estimation, Occupational Therapists are the ones who lay the ‘tactical ground work’ when a teacher has her intentions set on successful inclusion of a special needs student in her classroom.
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Jun 15, 2009, Intelligence
Are SPD kids more intelligent/inquisitive?
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Jun 15, 2009, Therapy camp bridges summer gap
Any break in therapy can mean regression for children with autism or other disabilities with developmental delays.
But a summer camp in Yuma is designed to help bridge the gap during the summer months when children aren't in school.
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Jun 14, 2009, potty training
Our son is 4.5 years old and has SPD. He was in daycare for Occ. therapy. He is still not potty-trained. He starts kindergarten in September. The
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Jun 13, 2009, Cheap sensory summer idea : blow bubbles outside!
You can find all of this stuff at your local Kroger, Publix, CVS, Ingles, Walmart, Target, or Aldi's. Combined, the total cost should be way under $15, and that is if you buy name brand products.
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Jun 13, 2009, 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
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Jun 12, 2009, 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
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Jun 12, 2009, 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
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Jun 12, 2009, 5 yr old has no concept of consequences
My 5 yr old is a strong sensory seeker. We have started therapy and I do plan on talking to her about this because I'm not even sure it falls under
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Jun 12, 2009, 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 I
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Jun 11, 2009, Still wondering
My son is 11 and diagnosed with ADHD and on Meds but there's still something just not right. He's very clumsy and always full of bruises that
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Jun 11, 2009, A lot to think about
I have 2 boys. One is 9 and the other just turned 5. We recently started looking for help with our 5 year old due to violent outbursts and an
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