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, 07 Nov 2009 08:06:46 GMT Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:06:46 GMT sensory-processing-disorder.com http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/help3.html 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 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:05:51 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/explains-a-lot.html I really started learning about SPD trying to find answers to why my toddler was having problems... the more I read the more I realized... this Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:15:32 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/finally.html My son Aidan is 22 months old and just today we were finally able to have a child developmental specialist listen to our story and believe us. I have Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:14:41 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/spd-how-overstimulation-can-effect-1048-hours-later.html 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 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:21:16 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/what-if-the-parents-dont-know.html 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 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:20:28 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/the-only-thing-that-makes-sense.html Until about 3 years ago I had never heard of sensory processing, now I teach anyone who'll listen about it. I have a child almost 6 with SPD & Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:26:06 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/just-wondering.html 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 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:06:42 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/a-classic-spd-story.html A few years ago I had to have knee surgery. I was very nervous and preoccupied in the week preceding the operation. My 8 yo daughter, Kate, had yet Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:57 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/you-cant-spank-it-out-of-her.html From birth our daughter had a difficult temperament. Our story was so similar to Michelle's. In my heart I knew something was off but what? Of Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:43:28 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/i-dont-know-how-to-be-happy.html SPD is so real. My 8 year old son has no idea why he is so unhappy. Mom, why don't I like food, why does the water hurt my skin, why can't I catch a Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:36:41 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/for-the-fear-of-weeds.html Absolutely! I have a child on the autism spectrum. If we could take the sensory problems away, the rest would be easy. For all you non-believers, Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:04:51 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/otrl.html After 20 years of practice, I feel it is NOT a real diagnosis. I feel this author has nailed this so-called diagnosis right on the head! Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:00:06 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/tactile-defensive-with-tight-constricting-clothing.html 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 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:05:09 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-disorders.html Do children outgrow sensory disorders and does this effect adulthood Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:45:27 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/at-wits-end.html For about the last 4 yrs, my 8yr old son has been battling many of the items on the checklist. My wife and I have not taken him to a doctor because Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:44:57 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/tracey.html My 3 year old son is very aggressive toward my 1 year old son. It's to the point that I can't leave them alone for 1 minute. He pushes, hits, sits on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:53:06 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/adult-with-spd-in-az.html My name is Miranda and I am a 26 year old suffering from Sensory Processing Disorder. This disorder has nearly killed me, literally. Although it may Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:07:03 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/help-please-does-this-sound-familiar.html 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 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:15:12 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/mother.html I put one tablespoon of a disliked food on a full size dinner plate and put it next to my son without saying anything while he is hungry and watching Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:00:27 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/tactile-proprioceptive-defensiveness-or-something-else.html 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 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:59:55 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/water-on-her-screaming.html 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 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:54:13 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/20-month-old-with-spd.html 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 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:25:14 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/ethans-spd-journey1.html Ethan is now in first grade and required to complete daily homework assignments. It was difficult for him to sit still while concentrating on his Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:07:29 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/9-year-old-daughter-wont-wear-shoes.html 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:49:17 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/ethans-spd-journey.html Use cake sprinkles on top of cut up bananas. My son prefers the chocolate sprinkles on his Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:48:34 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/i-finally-know-what-is-going-on.html I am a 32 year old who has been dealing with sensitivity issues for as long as I could remember. Many people around me always said or say you are TOO Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:53:14 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/discipline.html 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:46:40 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/reference-of-frame-work.html What is the frame of reference of sensory integration and how is it used by Jean Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:47:05 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/what-if-this-was-your-child-what-would-you-want-me-to-do.html 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! Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:29:53 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/to-all-the-parents-out-there.html 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 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:28:30 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/2-year-old-daughter-that-wont-eat-table-food.html My daughter is 2 years old. She was just diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She falls in the severe range on the spectrum, however, I am a Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:08:54 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/resistance-to-sensory-diet.html Hi. I am the mother of a 5 year old with SPD. He has a very mixed disorder (hypo sensitive and hypersensitive) and we are still trying to figure Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:11:24 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/raise-awareness-about-this-very-real-problem.html 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 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:55:52 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/emotional-and-physical-abuse.html 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 a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:44:31 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/fine-motor-activity.html My son will be 3 in November, and he was diagnosed with speech delays and sensory processing disorder. To practice our fine and gross motor skills, he Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:18:53 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/body-temperature-concerns.html 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. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:17:37 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/hands-always-feel-dry.html 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 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:16:45 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensitive-skin.html My husband has never liked to be touched softly pretty much anywhere on his body. He says that it feels painful and that it really bothers him. He has Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:15:45 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/is-stimming-behavior-common-in-spd.html 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 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:14:37 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/construction-noise.html I need help with construction noise because i have sensory processing disorder My apartment building in the middle of remolding It causing me have Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:53:22 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/auditory-hypersensitivity-and-preschool.html 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 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:04:05 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/the-undrama-queen.html My entire life people have been telling me to Relax, you're exaggerating. They tell me my waistband isn't too tight, that there's no reason to be Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:03:21 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/my-3-yr-old-daughter-has-developmental-delays-.html 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 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:31:22 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sps-help.html 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 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:31:13 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/pacifier-and-other-oral-issues.html 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 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:23:22 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/school.html 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 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:21:25 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/tactile-dysfunction.html My son is 5 years old and does not like to wear underwear, only wears jogging pants that are cut on both sides and won't wear socks. Help!!! We Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:20:56 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/spd-no-big-deal-in-germany.html We are on a 4 month familyrecover. We chose to do Houseswapping from Germany to Australia, because we are just burned out. We had good and bad days Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:13:37 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/spd-and-swine-flu-vaccinations.html 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 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:08:26 GMT http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/spd-and-multiple-head-injuries.html 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 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:07:47 GMT