http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html The latest updates, additions, and tidbits on Sensory Processing Disorders. en-us Sensory Processing Disorder Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:44:24 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:44:24 GMT sensory-processing-disorder.com http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/getting-a-haircut-if-tactile-defensive.html I have a family asking for any suggestions to help them trim/cut their 4 y/o son's hair without having to physically hold him down and have him get so Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:44:19 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/wilbarger-deep-pressure-protocol.html Some friends who went to an Autism Symposium said that the OT presenting said that the Wilbarger Protocol should only be done for 2 weeks and then Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:25:04 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/mrs-jooste.html Hi, I only found out in the last week that what I have been dredding my entire life is called Tactile Defensiveness. I am a 32 year old and I can Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:10:19 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/si-therapy-changed-our-lives.html No I too had never heard of SPD until my son was diagnosed alongside a diagnosis of ASD. The first contact I had with it was being told he needed a Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:07:40 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/weighted-vests1.html Is anyone out there making their own weighted vests and/or blankets? What I need to know is how to align the BB's in a blanket to get the weight Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:43:53 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/can-spd-be-self-treated-by-adults.html Can SPD be self treated by Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:25:07 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#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. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:20:22 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/getting-toddler-to-ride-in-carseat-and-wear-clothes.html 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 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:18:14 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/spd1.html 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 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:07:57 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/gasco.html Not sure if it is real or a symptom of all the other things my son has: ADHD, Mild Autism, and Apraxia of Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:37:20 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/my-son-is-newly-diagnosed-with-spd-and-wondering-is-there-a-place-toget-him-the-help-to-lead-a-normal-life.html 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 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:36:19 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/bathroom-problem.html 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 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:35:06 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/excessive-wiping-after-urination-claims-she-cannot-get-dry-enough.html 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 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:32:10 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/is-it-possible-for-a-child-to-not-be-able-to-chew.html 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 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:03:20 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#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. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:00:28 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/just-starting-the-process.html 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 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:17:32 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/daughter-entering-first-grade-and-struggling-no-help-at-school.html 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 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:09:00 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/calsita-and-camerons-story.html 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 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:50:40 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/picky-eater-for-life.html 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 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:29:30 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#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. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:06:36 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/school-environment.html 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 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:04:03 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/it-helped-our-son.html 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 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:08:18 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/occupational-therapists-comments-on-picky-eaters.html While much of the information provided in this website is very helpful, I have just one comment about your information regarding picky eaters: using Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:17:43 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/potty-training4.html 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 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:36:55 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#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. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:34:47 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/help-for-my-daughter.html 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 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:51:45 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/lost.html 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 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:04:50 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#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. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:23:06 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/they-told-me-i-was-a-bad-parent.html 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 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:18:57 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#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. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:31:28 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/of-unusual-symptoms-in-spd.html 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 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:13:04 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#Montessori-sensory-tubs:-Sand-play-without-a-sandbox One of the key elements in a Montessori environment is a childs 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? Its all a wonderful sensory experience. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:23:39 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/is-spd-always-a-problem.html 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 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:16:38 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/prognosis1.html What is prognosis for children with SPD, can they grow up to be healthy thriving Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:14:52 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/fear-of-self-flushing-toilets.html 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 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:32:37 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#Cheap-summer-sensory-activity:-water-balloons! Today is supposed to be in the 90s 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. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:39:59 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/confusedworried-mum-of-11-month-old.html 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 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:18:34 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/problems-with-a-picky-eater.html 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, Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:25:17 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/spd-caused-by-birth-injury.html We are wondering if our grandsons SPD could have been caused by a high risk birth or is it related only to neurological development? Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:10:12 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/trauma-history.html Many to most of these are common among survivors of repeated childhood and later trauma. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:09:35 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/miss-howard.html 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 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:57:39 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/occupational-therapy1.html 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, Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:39:17 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#SPD:-Inclusion-and-TheraPlay-@-Home The best of intentions can become a wisp of a notion when a practical, tactical, game plan isnt 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. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:29:24 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/intelligence.html Are SPD kids more intelligent/inquisitive? Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:20:14 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#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. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:13:07 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/potty-training3.html 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 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:09:37 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-Processing-Disorder-blog.html#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. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:32:42 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/hand-flapping.html 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 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:40:33 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/violent-meltdowns.html 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 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:59:45 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/vestibular-dysfunction-in-infant.html 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 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:58:46 GMT