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Jul 16, 2020
Why can't I touch fluffy or soft textures?
I as a Child could not stand touching anything fluffy, or excessively soft. I hated puffy things, such as my coat and would scream or cry if I had to touch
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Jul 16, 2020
At wits end
My 5 year old daughter refuses to wear underwear, pants, shirts she will only wear dresses. I have tired everything I can think of, every type of underwear
Jul 09, 2020
My 7 years old son has an ears fetish
My son has been touching his ears for sometime now. It's becoming a problem now. He been touching kids ears in school. I tell him all the time that he
Jul 08, 2020
Sleep and special blanket
I am a 45 y.o. woman who has had a special silky blanket for as long as I can remember. I have to be able to touch it to my face and it needs to be cold
Jul 06, 2020
Toddler Will Only Eat Gogurt
My son is 3 years old. We've been seeing an OT for 4 months with not a lot of progress, which is understandable. My son will eat chips, crackers, cookies,
Jul 06, 2020
Pooping in pants and sleep Apnea in 9 year old boy
My son just turned 9. He poops in his pants at least 4-5 times a week, sometimes more. He says he can't feel it or smell it. He also has sleep apnea,
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Jul 02, 2020
Hangnail Rubbing (and other fun stuff) ;)
I originally came to this site and just made this comment on somebody else's texture blog, but I figured, why not make my own blog and see how many people
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Jun 30, 2020
For the Fear of Weeds
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, imagine
Jun 28, 2020
Came to this site about my child but realize I may have this issue too
I am super annoyed with crowded places and busy noises. It totally stresses me out. Too many people stress me out because i feel like i cant tune any
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Jun 04, 2020
SPD and Hormones?
I am an adult and I have not been professionally diagnosed with SPD, however I am pretty sure I have it and have it pretty bad..... One thing I have noticed
Jun 04, 2020
Tears In My Eyes
Tears in my eyes, Pain in my heart. Wondering if this darkness, Will ever part. My eyes swollen and tender, You see. Wondering why it's happening, To
May 23, 2020
Early Intervention is Critical
Hi, everyone~... I'm the mom of a 28 year old with a mild case of SPD (4 on a scale of 1-10). It could well be genetic, as I recognize 4 out of 15 SPD
May 23, 2020
Genetic
I have a son with SPD, and my husband and I are thinking about having another baby. How likely would it be for blessing #2 to end up with SPD?
May 20, 2020
Strong Smells-Picky Eater
My OT suggested this tip and it works, so I thought I would share. During our meal, we have a game of try it. He gets to pick one new thing to try with
May 01, 2020
I think there's something wrong with my son
My son is 15 years old now and these problems have been going on, at least some of them, since he was an infant. I have never sought out help because
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Apr 27, 2020
15 Best Foods For Picky Eaters That Will Keep Your Kid Happy & Healthy
As nice as it would be to only make one meal for the family, the best foods for picky eaters are the ones they will actually eat that also have some nutrition.
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Apr 15, 2020
Motion question
I have been searching for an answer to this question for years and someone pointed me in the direction of this site. I have never been diagnosed with SPD
Apr 11, 2020
17 year old son with food issues
My son is about to turn 17 next month. All of his life, he has refused to eat fruits and vegetables, and has resisted trying new foods, although he once
Apr 11, 2020
5 year old vegetarian
My 5yo seems to show some signs of SPD in relation to textures and the sensation of being hungry. He basically only eats fruit, vegetables and crackers.
Apr 04, 2020
Bathroom issues
I have a 7 year old son who is still having trouble with bathroom accidents. He says he has a hard time knowing when his body is telling him he needs
Apr 04, 2020
Montessori better for SPD children?
I am wondering if anyone has found if the Montessori style of teaching is better than regular public school setting for children with SPD? Any experiences
Mar 26, 2020
There’s hope...Grandmother of autistic 5 yr old with sensory issues
My grandson was nonverbal until the age of 3. In his first year, he ate very well but about a year old, he stopped eating, gagged at the sight of food.
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Mar 19, 2020
Drinking Alcohol with SPD
Hi. I am nearly 21 years old and I am convinced I have SPD due to a number of things. My question is this to any adult with this disorder- Do you have
Mar 15, 2020
Tactile hypersensitivity
I have a 20 month old son who has always over-reacted to things. Recently however, bath time has become a nightmare! He used to love taking baths, but
Mar 02, 2020
8 year old with SPD has trouble with DAYTIME wetting... any suggestions?
My 8 year old son was diagnosed with SPD about a year ago. Among other things, he is still not able to keep his pants dry during the day. He says he doesn't
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Feb 29, 2020
It feels like Im possessed sometimes.
Sometimes I feel like I'm not even living in my own body. Im a 19 year old female and ive always struggled with relating my body to my mind. I've been
Feb 25, 2020
Shaving
I am a woman in my 20's with SPD. I always use to use intuition scentless razors for shaving and they worked well. Now they changed their soap formula
Feb 25, 2020
Terri
I was shocked to score 46 on this test. Some of them were much worse in childhood, some got better and some have gotten worse over time. Some I never even
Feb 25, 2020
Granddaughter loves touching cold skin
My 5 year old granddaughter loves to touch cold skin, especially ear lobes. She can't seem to fall asleep without touching and stroking arms and ears.
Feb 17, 2020
10 year old daughter underwear issues
My daughter is on the spectrum - high functioning and has sensory issues, specifically with underwear. We have tried every size, type, material and she
Feb 06, 2020
Billing codes for SPD
I'm looking for DSM-5 or ICD-10 codes for SPD and cannot find. What codes are being used for insurance billing for treatment of SPD? Thank you!
Jan 30, 2020
Finally found you guys
I am as desperate as all of you for answers. I am also under the impression that I must have a form of autism and that it is indeed a burden and a blessing.
Jan 29, 2020
To Everyone Here... Your Child May Be Gifted!
Many gifted children have sensory issues, ADHD, slight Autism, social issues (getting along well with older kids not with peers) and other behavioral/developmental
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Jan 27, 2020
My niece chews on her coat zipper.
My niece is 5 and is diagnosed with Phelan McDermid Syndrome, an autistic-like syndrome. When she is wearing a jacket or coat that has a zipper near
Jan 22, 2020
Clothes drive me Crazy
All my life clothes have itched, pinched, squeezed, and hurt! Shirt collars rub incessantly and necklines higher than my collarbone make me feel like
Jan 13, 2020
My Wild Child Carrie Anne
From the moment I brought Carrie Anne home she exhibited signs, which looking back I can identify, but being a new mom I chalked it up to my inexperience
Jan 13, 2020
You know your the mom of a special kid with special needs when....
I believe humor is great medicine (its much cheaper to find humor in your day than to take a rest in the Psych Unit). Please do not take offense to these
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Jan 09, 2020
6 year old girl
6 yr old girl all of a sudden, just tonight has started to repeat questions over and over. Is there any help for this?
Jan 08, 2020
What to do, where to go if it's not just a cleaning?
My daughter is 9 with SPD, and has gotten through cleanings...but she needs a appt. Soon, and I'm scared it'll need to be more than just a cleaning!
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Jan 08, 2020
Paper or plastic... Plastic please.
My thing is paper bags or brown cardboard the feeling has always been called making my skin crawl
Jan 06, 2020
I still think... I was a nudist in my past life.. lol
I have written on here before. (10 July 2016-meis) Please read it first if you would like. I feel like this is the only place I can talk about my little
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Jan 04, 2020
Music In Motion Roller Coaster
Give your toddler a thrill of a ride with this Music In Motion Roller Coaster. Children with sensory processing disorders, or without, need to integrate and tolerate vestibular movement experiences.
Jan 04, 2020
Service/Therapy Pets
Hi All. I have a 5 1/2 year old that is SPD, OCD and has speech issues. She is currently in OT. We have family pets, which are all older animals, which
Dec 25, 2019
Christmas Poem -- Disability
A beautiful version of The Twelve Days Of Christmas for parents of kids with disabilities. A tear jerker.
Dec 19, 2019
How do kids with oral integration disorder eat at preschool or later on at school???
My daughter has oral integration disorder. She is 3.5 years old and will only eat pureed food and only the same meals which is veggies pureed with meat
Dec 17, 2019
Respect For Sound Sensitivity From A Whole Graduating Class
An amazing thing took place at Carmel High School’s graduation. One of our students Jack Higgins was presented with his diploma. Jack graduated after 8 years. He is a wonderful member of our student community. Jack has autism and with that comes sensory issues. At graduation the student body and several thousand individuals were asked to not clap or cheer so Jack could participate. What followed was nothing short of a miracle.
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Dec 15, 2019
Do I Have SPD!??? HELP!!!!
A few years ago my 'sensory problems' really began to get bad. Slowly they have gotten worse and worse. Now it is to the point where I can't stand the
Recent Articles
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Tongue clicking
Jul 22, 20 02:30 PM
Does anyone have ideas around this habit?
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Why can't I touch fluffy or soft textures?
Jul 16, 20 07:17 PM
I as a Child could not stand touching anything fluffy, or excessively soft. I hated puffy things, such as my coat and would scream or cry if I had to touch
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At wits end
Jul 16, 20 07:14 PM
My 5 year old daughter refuses to wear underwear, pants, shirts she will only wear dresses. I have tired everything I can think of, every type of underwear