My Child Might Have SPD, Now What?

Apr 05, 2009
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by: char113@sbcglobal.net

You need to get him evaluated now so they he can start occupational therapy. My son is in Pre K and was having the same issues. I pulled him from one preschool because they would do things just to pacify him and not try to find out what the true problem was. My pediatrician gave us a referral to a local organization called Easter Seals. They evaluated him and he is now receiving occupational therapy.

My son used to not be able to handle no or things that were not "perfect" to him or if he felt like it was not up to him own impossible standard. OT has been a God send. I now have him in the Pre-K at the Eater Seals and they know exactly how to handle children with sensory issues. He uses ear phones at circle time to help him with his auditory sensitivities, he uses a weighted vest when he is required to sit for long periods of time. They allow him to pack his lunch so he wont have issues with the way there provided lunches are prepared.

He will start Kindergarten in the Fall and I have already been in contact with the local school district to start the process of making sure the school is able to accommodate him. My son is very cognitively bright so that adds an extra challenge because he can get bored with things that the other children still need to learn and he already knows.

I put my email address at the top of this note. If you want to contact me contact me directly maybe I can help you since I have just gone through this exact thing. Good Luck.

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Apr 05, 2009
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You need to get him evaluated now so they he can start occupational therapy. My son is in Pre K and was having the same issues. I pulled him from one preschool because they would do things just to pacify him and not try to find out what the true problem was. My pediatrician gave us a referral to a local organization called Easter Seals. They evaluated him and he is now receiving occupational therapy. My son used to not be able to handle no or things that were not "perfect" to him or if he felt like it was not up to him own impossible standard. OT has been a God send. I now have him in the Pre-K at the Eater Seals and they know exactly how to handle children with sensory issues. He uses ear phones at circle time to help him with his auditory sensitivities, he uses a weighted vest when he is required to sit for long periods of time. They allow him to pack his lunch so he wont have issues with the way there provided lunches are prepared. He will start Kindergarten in the Fall and I have already been in contact with the local school district to start the process of making sure the school is able to accommodate him. My son is very cognitively bright so that adds an extra challenge because he can get bored with things that the other children still need to learn and he already knows. I put my email address at the top of this note. If you want to contact me contact me directly maybe I can help you since I have just gone through this exact thing. Good Luck.

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