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 Tue, 13 May 2008 18:12:49 GMT Tue, 13 May 2008 18:12:49 GMT sensory-processing-disorder.com http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/it-sounds-real.html I just want to say that I have never heard of this before & I have an 18 yr old son who is diagnosed w/ Asperger and when he was 16, and went on Tue, 13 May 2008 18:12:37 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 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:46:33 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/therapressure-brush-for-wilbarger-dppt-protocol.html I just read the SPD Companion issue #21 and checked out the new brush that is being recommended for the Wilbarger DPPT protocol. I clicked on the Tue, 13 May 2008 12:39:38 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/a-therapressure-brush-wilbarger-dppt.html I need to purchase a proprioception brush for my daughter. I can't find one anywhere! I was taught how to brush her and do joint compression, but Tue, 13 May 2008 12:36:42 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/wilbarger-brushing-protocol-who-can-do-it.html Are you confused about the Wilbarger Brushing Protocol? Find out here, who can do it... OT's, parents, other caregrivers? Whose allowed? Tue, 13 May 2008 12:15:05 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/spd-for-older-kids.html 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 Tue, 13 May 2008 11:36:15 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/eating.html My name is Jessica and my son's name is AJ. He is 3 years and 8 months old. I've posted here before about his language disorder. OK... I have read Mon, 12 May 2008 19:09:34 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sudden-difficulties-eatingbr-tiny-bites-and-food-only-in-front-of-mouth.html My granddaughter, age 7, has mild SPD particularly in the areas of proprioceptive and vestibular systems. She also has low muscle tone. She has motor Mon, 12 May 2008 19:03:23 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/eating-habitsgetting-a-diagnosis.html 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 Mon, 12 May 2008 11:54:43 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/spd-and-relationship-to-parents.html 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 Mon, 12 May 2008 11:49:49 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/deagans-story.html This is the story of my son. He will be 3 soon and I as his mother knew from the start of his first year that something just wasn't right. He Mon, 12 May 2008 11:43:30 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/pre-school-teachers-and-discipline.html 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 Tue, 06 May 2008 02:52:09 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/special-diets-of-gluten-soy-dairy-etc.html 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 Sat, 03 May 2008 23:03:23 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Your-Child-Might-Have-An-IEP-If.html The Foxworthy Test applied to IEP's is quite funny! Check out THIS article entitled Your child might have an IEP if... Come have a good laugh! Sat, 03 May 2008 15:22:55 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/What-Do-You-Expect.html Well... what do YOU expect? Out of the mouths of babes...check out this funny story from one of our SPD kiddos. Sat, 03 May 2008 14:26:18 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/weighted-vests.html Using weighted vests for organizing and calming children with sensory processing disorders Sat, 03 May 2008 14:07:22 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/weighted-blankets.html Use weighted blankets to calm and relax those high energy kids or to calm children/adults with sensory processing disorders Sat, 03 May 2008 13:02:08 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/treatment-guidelines.html General treatment guidelines for sensory processing disorder/sensory integration dysfunction Fri, 02 May 2008 04:44:59 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/toddler-toy-shopping-cart.html Use a toddler toy shopping cart for the fun and heavy work input your child craves. It is fun and practical whether at home or the store and gives them the proprioceptive input they crave! Fri, 02 May 2008 03:56:45 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/the-wiggly-scarecrow.html Need some help getting your kids to do their therapy, to self-regulate, calm themselves down, or rev up? Then Songs For Sensational Kids: The Wiggly Scarecrow can surely help! Thu, 01 May 2008 22:58:04 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/the-story-of-alex.html One mom's inspiring story about her SPD son. From terrifying behaviors to confusion and frustration. Once diagnosed and treated, she found hope... The Story Of Alex. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:49:34 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/the-sensory-sensitive-child.html Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist, Polly Drew writes about The Sensory Sensitive Child, a wonderful resource for explaining and addressing behavior problems associated with DSI / SPD. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:39:05 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/The-Next-American-Idol.html What If I Was The Next American Idol... oh, the funny things kids say. Here's a laugh for sure! Thu, 01 May 2008 22:30:06 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/the-mislabeled-child.html The Mislabeled Child is a book of hope, validation, reassurance, and promise like no other. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:14:23 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/tender-tones-blanket.html Help your baby drift off to a peaceful sleep with the Tender Tones blanket. Lay your child down on a plush blanket with the sound of their mother's heartbeat echoing in their little ears. Thu, 01 May 2008 22:06:44 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/teacher-resources.html Great teacher resources for gaining insight into, and understanding, the world of children with sensory processing disorders. What every teacher should know! Thu, 01 May 2008 11:25:18 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/tactile-defensiveness.html Tactile defensiveness: description, signs and symptoms, effects of, and ways to provide tactile stimulation that will help your child tolerate this type of input. Thu, 01 May 2008 11:02:14 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Susans-SPD-Journey.html An inspiring account from one mom about living with, learning about, and helping her SPD child... Susan's SPD Journey. Thu, 01 May 2008 09:53:54 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/step-by-step-guide-for-spd-parents.html So you just found out your child may have SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). Where do you begin? Right here with the Step-By-Step Guide For SPD Parents! Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:53:02 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sleeping-bag-dilemma.html The sleeping bag dilemma; find out why one family of an SPD kiddo is STILL laughing about this one! Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:12:14 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sit-n-spin.html Children with Autism or SPD can benefit greatly from the vestibular input a Sit n Spin provides; a socially acceptable, fun toy that will calm and organize your child! Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:04:52 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Shirts-Are-Not-For-Chewing.html Shirts are not for chewing: a funny story about an SPD kid and her mom... do as I say, not as I do! Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:27:57 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensory-What.html Sensory what?? Funny story about how one kid interprets SPD Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:13:53 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/correct-evaluation-name-needed.html 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 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:28:23 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-toys.html Why is it so important to stimulate all 8 senses as early in life as possible? Find the answers and fantastic sensory toys for your little one right here! Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:14:53 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-stimulation-for-infants.html Why is sensory stimulation for infants so critical to the normal development of our children? Check out this in depth article and top recommended sensory products for infants, babies, and toddlers. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:03:53 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-room.html A sensory room is extremely therapeutic for both children and adults with, or without, sensory processing/sensory integration disorders. What should we put in it? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:08:28 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-processing-disorders.html Sensory Processing Disorders; How does it REALLY feel to have SPD? Come take a realistic look at how a world is perceived by an SPD child or adult. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:07:39 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/anger-and-mood-swings.html I believe my 4 1/2 yr old has SPD: he seems to exhibit sensory seeking behaviors and hyposensitivity as I checked things off on the lists provided. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:35:07 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/jasons-spd.html Jason was born a month premature. He had a very rough beginning and couldn't breathe on his own. He was in the NICU for a week, was released for 5 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:16:13 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-processing-disorder-checklist.html A comprehensive Sensory Processing Disorder Checklist; signs and symptoms of tactile, auditory, olfactory and oral defensiveness, as well as proprioceptive and vestibular dysfunction. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:17:29 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-processing-disorder-and-potty-training.html Sensory Processing Disorder And Potty Training often do NOT mix well! Come explore the reasons why and find the resources you need to help your child accomplish this important developmental milestone! Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:52:50 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-integration-products.html Sensory integration products designed to meet the sensory needs of children in any environment. Hundreds of products right at your fingertips! Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:37:06 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-integration-dysfunction-symptoms.html An in-depth article describing the normal process of sensory integration and sensory integration dysfunction symptoms; What you NEED to know! Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:58:04 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/how-do-i-get-my-child-to-relax-in-the-car.html 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 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:07:00 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-diet.html Are you confused about how to create a home sensory diet for your child who has a sensory processing disorder? Then check this article out for explanations and suggestions. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:09:21 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/playground-of-fear.html My life unfolded on the playground With all of its pain and joy. The fears and doubts of myself Came into play-there in that make-believe,all too Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:22:22 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/Sensational-Kids-Book-Review.html Dr. Lucy Miller's Sensational Kids Book Review; Come see why I feel the hope we have been waiting for is finally here! Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:50:59 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/seamless-socks.html Can't stand the feel of your socks? Does your child refuse to get dressed or keep his socks on, then try seamless socks! Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:31:51 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sand-and-water-tables.html Great information on the use and benefits of sand and water tables for indoor sensory play! Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:34:55 GMT