I would have to agree with the previous comment. My oldest daughter is 16 and was born 11 weeks early. She had an extended hospital stay and came home only weighing a little over 4 lbs. When she was little we had trouble with her eating but I don't think it was SPD. My middle child was born 5 weeks early and now is 12 and shows signs of some SPD but nothing that causes a lot of issues. My youngest child is 6 and was born 8 weeks early. He has many SPD symptoms and we struggle to deal with them and school. He has a temper and throws lots of tantrums, receives OT for his fine motor skills. He hates to wear socks and has a blanket that he uses to calm himself. He is very strong willed and hates being told how to do things. I really think SPD varies by child.
Feb 18, 2010 Rating
question... by: kim
Did they give your pre-mature baby the same vaccines as a full term baby???
Feb 16, 2010 Rating
coincidence with predisposition? by: Anonymous
I think that is a coincidence born prematurely and have SPD, but not the cause. My children have SPD and are not born prematurely. because maybe it is biological or genetic predisposition.
