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SPD Teens

I live in West Jordan, Utah. I have a 14 year old son who struggles academically, socially, and emotionally. Over the years he has seen several different doctors and therapists and has been on many different medications for conditions such as depression, bipolar, OCD, ADHD and anxiety disorder. None of these have produced any significant results in helping my son.

Desperately, I went on my own search for answers. I've been thrilled to learn about SPD. The more I learn the more I am convinced that this is what he struggles with. It has been the only thing that explains all of his behaviors. My frustration comes from the fact that all the info I find seems to be geared towards younger children. I have found very little info regarding teens with this disorder. Is it possible at this stage to help them overcome this challenge? Are there any resources available that are geared towards their specific age group? Everything I've found seems to be geared towards early intervention and/or young children. What can I do to help his high school teachers know how they can help him? Thanks, Jan




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Dec 01, 2011
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by: Anonymous

I have been frustrated, as well, by the lack of information out there on SPD in teens. As a matter of fact, I just wrote a couple of weeks back to the SPD Foundation requesting information specifically for the older child.

I work at a very small private school where the teachers are exceptional at working with the kids to allow them to learn at their own pace, however, we are not a special needs school. Our teachers certainly have no training in how to teach children with SPD.

We have a student in the 6th grade with SPD and I have heard an incredible amount of complaints reflecting the teachers' frustration regarding this student. It seems to be the overall consensus that the student doesn't want to make an effort.

While compliance is especially difficult during the pre-teen and teen years, I feel very badly for the this student. I was hoping to find some teaching tips for this specific age group but to no avail.


I am sure there must be many, many concerned parents, educators, etc. out there in search of information/help for this age group of children.

I would love to make a suggestion for the SPD Resource Center, SPD Foundation, and any other establishments dedicated to this disorder to make a special effort to publish any helpful information they may find to help us help the older child with this disorder. Thank you very much for allowing me to express my concerns.
Apr 10, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Have your son evaluated by a trained OT who specializes in Sensory Integration theory by Dr. Ayres. this will help explain most if not all of the difficulties.
Jeanette

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