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Mar 19, 2023
Neuropsychologist
No, I do not think it is 'real'. It is a vast over-simplification of neuroscience. There are no basic neuroscientists who believe that difficulties processing
Mar 16, 2023
Reglan use and Sensory Processing disorder.
I took Reglan during my pregnancy. I know I probably got my cervical dystonia from taking it. Is it possible that my son could of gotten sensory processing
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Mar 16, 2023
2 1/2 year old who is overwhelmingly sensitive to others crying
I have a 31 month old son who has recently (within the past three months) become VERY sensitive to other kids screaming and/or crying. He is at the point
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Feb 21, 2023
DO children grow out of SPD symptoms?
My son is 7 and has a tendancy to hop and pull in his arms when he is excited. He also is a rocker as is my 4 year son. Will he grow out of this way
Feb 19, 2023
SpaceClimber
I am autistic woman and have just learned about spd. For manny years I was a driver in spite of the fact I get lost a lot. For the past five years driving
Feb 15, 2023
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
Feb 08, 2023
Sensory disorder issues in learning to drive
My granddaughter is having trouble learning to drive. She has more trouble than average learning to make turns and other minor issues. I have taken
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Feb 08, 2023
Rubbing Stiff Fabrics Under Fingernails, etc.
I find it calming to rub the edges of stiff fabrics under my fingernails. Sometimes I fold the edge into a point and rub it on my fingertips. Or I'll rub
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Feb 01, 2023
I've always felt different. Could it be SPD?
Over the last few years I have been chasing a diagnosis that can explain why i feel odd or different. I was diagnosed with Cyclothymia which is similar
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Jan 30, 2023
School OT Consultant- SIPT Certified
Can anyone recommend a SIPT Certified OT that does consulting to schools in northeastern Massachusetts (preschool)? Our daughter has been diagnosed with
Jan 27, 2023
Son pretending to be pregnant
MY 3 yr old son will put balls in his shirt and play. As soon as he realizes I am watching him he runs and hides. He is VERY persistent about me leaving
Jan 25, 2023
I'm slightly confused
So, ever since I was little I have HATED wearing new things and (especially pants) and it takes a while used to them. The only clothes now that I have
Jan 20, 2023
2 1/2 Year Old Does Not Eat Solids
I just found this website and finally feel some relief that I am not alone. My 2/12 year old son is still on a bottle and baby food. If I give him
Jan 18, 2023
Hand washing
My 7 year old son cannot stand washing his hands, particularly with soap. I've tried liquid,solid and foam soap, but he can't tolerate anything. I can't
Jan 15, 2023
SPD, Vertigo, Tinnitus, Chronic pain. Depression, Anxiety
I'm 78 years old. My granddaughter was diagnosed with SPD 20 years ago at age 5. She had occupational therapy and it has helped her a lot. She is now
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Jan 10, 2023
Sudden Sound Sensitivities Aged 8
Hi, Since starting junior school in September my daughter has developed a sensitivity to the sound of paper and pencils writing on paper. This sensitivity
Jan 06, 2023
Excessive wiping after urination claims she cannot get dry enough...
My daughter has issues with tags, socks her shoes need to be a certain way, etc. Now for 6 months after she goes to the bathroom she claims she cannot
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Jan 05, 2023
SPD and Asperger's & Autism
Hi, I am a Grandmother of a SPD child, and I understand that SPD can occur in Asperger's & Autism, but is SPD a sign of Asperger's & Autism? Thanks so
Jan 04, 2023
I Hate Metal?!
I’m 16 now and and I’m not quite sure how long this has been going on for, but I just hate the feeling, sound, look or anything to do with metal. When
Dec 19, 2022
Chapstick and chapped lips
I have sensory processing disorder and i get chapped lips very easily but i don't like the feel of chapstick or anything like that. Does anybody have
Dec 16, 2022
Dry Fingers/Hands on Fabric!!!
When my fingers become really dry and rough from the weather or especially after a shower, I can't stand to touch and put any clothes on until I put lotion
Dec 15, 2022
Certain materials make me cringe out of control
I don't know what to do anymore, certain materials make me cringe way too much, send shivers all over my body, make my teeth and nails hurt, and sometimes
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Dec 14, 2022
Sensory Strategies For The Holidays
Common sensory sensitivities can make a joyful time of year a time of confusion and frustration. Tips and sensory strategies for surviving the holidays.
Nov 30, 2022
Help! My 7 year old 2nd grader will not poop on the potty
My son has refused to be fully potty trained since we started when he was a toddler. He jumps around and holds his belly in whenever he feels the sensation
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Nov 21, 2022
I am a kid with sensory issues
I'm not 100% sure that I have SPD, but I do have really severe sensory issues. I have panic attacks whenever I get over-stimulated and it's horrible.
Nov 12, 2022
4 year old son won't swallow or spit out saliva, refuses to open mouth to speak.
Okay, so my son went across the street for a play date tonight. When he came back, the parent of the other boy said he had a little choking scare (which
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Oct 27, 2022
My 2 year old will not eat Table Foods only baby food.
Hi, my name is Jessica and I have a beautiful little girl name Emma Grace, when we were ready to move to table foods she had a very hard time. Each time
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Oct 27, 2022
Repeating words and sentences over & over
My grandson is 7 years and diagnosed with SPD. He continually repeats sentences over and over and over even though I am responding to him. Is this normal
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Oct 26, 2022
2 1/2 year old tip toe walks, flaps his arms or clenches his fists, and vibrates his entire body when he is excited. What gives?
My 21/2 year old son displays many symptoms of the sensory seeker. As a baby he was inconsolable and is still using a pacifier at night. He is intense
Oct 25, 2022
ASD therapist near Conifer, Evergreen, Englewood, Littleton?
Hi... Looking for an asd therapist near 285 in Colorado for my 8 year old son, he was recently diagnosed and really struggles with sensory issues, rigid
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Oct 07, 2022
Fear of Self flushing toilets
We are working with a family who has a 4 year old child with Sensory Processing Disorder. The child refuses to use toilets in public. It began with self
Oct 06, 2022
Touching other peoples hair
A 5 year old boy is always touching the girls hair in his kindergarten class,he twirls,rubs,and spells their hair even after being told it's inappropriate
Sep 29, 2022
So relieved to find this site
I am a 34 year old mom of 4 kids. I have 3 boys & one girl. My daughter who is 4 years old, always from the time of her birth had an issue with clothes
Sep 13, 2022
Itching
My son constantly scratches. He scratches virtually every part of his body. He has had eczema since he was a child, however he has none currently and
Sep 02, 2022
Excessive itching in autistic child
My son is autistic and has increasingly complained about itching, to the point that he is miserable. I don't believe it is the result of an allergy, but
Aug 21, 2022
Captain Oblivious
Got sober 2 years ago, got divorced 2 weeks ago, and now this. Ex called me rainman for the entirety of the relationship. Decided to finally look into
Aug 06, 2022
Aversion to buttons
Has anyone encountered this problem and do you have any solutions or ways to lessen the annoyance caused by buttons?
Aug 05, 2022
Difficulty coping with braces (18 years old)
We are at a crossroads and need advice....do we continue with the braces or have them removed? Our son had 4 teeth pulled with no issue to make room for
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Jul 30, 2022
Child who laughs at wrong times...
I have an 8 year old son who laughs at his baby sister's crying. This is the worse scenario that his laughing happens in house, but he also laughs when
Jul 17, 2022
Sensitivity to whistling
While in counseling for our middle son's (13 years old) anger problems, his sensitivity to whistling keeps coming up. He goes to instant angry when one
Jul 13, 2022
Pants and Underwear Sensitivity
I was struggling to go through all of the other topics at once, so I apologize for asking something that may have already been answered. I might recommend
Jul 01, 2022
NOT JUST A PHOBIA OF HOLES
I believe that spd and my intense visual aversion to certain things are definitely linked. I don't feel as though it's just a phobia. Does anybody else
Jun 06, 2022
Tactile defensiveness - Sensory Overload - Clothes sensitive
I'm a 51 year old male that has always had trouble with sensory overload -- i.e tags in clothes, wind blowing on bare skin, clothing textures (can wear
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Jun 03, 2022
Is it choice
Please tell me why my child has such issues with such things as putting on uniform in the morning and have such intense meltdowns at thirteen that are
Jun 03, 2022
I need help
My five year old was diagnosed with ADHD. Lately he started getting worst. In addition to always behaving hyper, he started laughing when bad things happen,
May 26, 2022
Spitting continuously after brushing teeth
My 24-year-old son has started spitting excessively after brushing his teeth in the last few years. I hear him in the bathroom brushing his teeth and then
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Apr 29, 2022
It's National Zipper Day! Occupational Therapy: Conquering the Zipper
Learning to zipper a jacket can be a complicated but functional skill for kids to manage. Coat zipping is an intricate motor planning process requiring significant fine motor skills.
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Recent Articles
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Neuropsychologist
Mar 19, 23 06:23 PM
No, I do not think it is 'real'. It is a vast over-simplification of neuroscience. There are no basic neuroscientists who believe that difficulties processing -
Reglan use and Sensory Processing disorder.
Mar 16, 23 10:52 AM
I took Reglan during my pregnancy. I know I probably got my cervical dystonia from taking it. Is it possible that my son could of gotten sensory processing -
Tongue clicking
Mar 16, 23 10:48 AM
Does anyone have ideas around this habit?