The Sensory Processing Disorder Blog
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May 24, 2019
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
May 21, 2019
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
May 21, 2019
Hygiene and smelly clothes
Hello, my 23 year old daughter has OCD and SPD. She has only worn certain types of clothing since she was little. Problem is the rules are always changing.
May 15, 2019
9 year old daughter wont wear shoes
My daughter has been diagnosed with OCD. She likes to know that things are just right and this involves mostly her clothing, hair, etc. She doesn't like
May 13, 2019
Underwear/Clothing
My daughter is 9 and I am having a horrible time trying to find her new underwear, I don't know how many packs I have gone through. She is down to one
May 12, 2019
To The Moms of Sensational Kids... Happy Mothers Day!
Is SPD a REAL diagnosis? Sensory Processing Disorder has been a controversial diagnosis in some fields of medicine and amongst the community in general. It's time for US to answer this question... Do YOU think SPD is real? Let the world know your thoughts, research, experiences, comments, and/or questions.
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May 10, 2019
Twins in my class
I have twin toddlers in my class that constantly have their fingers in their mouths and twirl each other's hair. One of them also seems as though his
May 09, 2019
Isolation
My daughter, Leah (8 in august), has had a problem with clothes since she was 3. Every day getting her ready for school has been a challenge. This past
May 08, 2019
Mother Day is coming!... Typical struggles of SPD Moms
No more sugar coating. The REAL stories of SPD families MUST be told!
Continue reading "Mother Day is coming!... Typical struggles of SPD Moms"
May 05, 2019
A guilt question for all SPD parents/grandparents
I participated in an interaction between my son and another adult, and I am not sure I handled it correctly. I consider myself not a perfect mom, but
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May 03, 2019
Comfortable underwear
Any suggestions? My son cannot tolerate the elastic in his underwear.
May 01, 2019
Confusing the days?
Can SPD kids get days confused? My nephew is sure that my mom picked him up from school and took to him to the doc which we did a few weeks ago but he
Apr 30, 2019
Is SPD, ADHD, Asthma and allergies all related?
Is SPD,adhd,asthma,allergies all related?
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Apr 28, 2019
Shudders-Sensory Overload
Can something that looks like a possible seizure (upper body shaking) be associated with Sensory Processing Disorder? According to a EEG... they are
Apr 27, 2019
Can SPD Go Away?
Hello. I have a 5 year old daughter who has been diagnosed with SPD. To say her sensory issues were extreme would be putting it lightly. Everything bothered
Apr 26, 2019
Festivals... How do you handle the sensory overload?
The Stagecoach Music Festival and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Begins today. How do you handle the sensory overload?
Continue reading "Festivals... How do you handle the sensory overload?"
Apr 22, 2019
Help Your Picky Eater on National Picnic Day
Now moms and dads can have variety in meal order to keep little ones motivated to reach their favorite foods.
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Apr 21, 2019
Handwriting Without Tears
Improve your child's handwriting skills; Handwriting Without Tears is an excellent program to use with any child, especially children with SPD
Apr 21, 2019
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
Apr 19, 2019
Explaining SPD To Your Child part 5
Need help explaining SPD to your child? Here's the how, why, when, how much from different parent perspectives. Part 5
Apr 18, 2019
SPD and Easter... Introducing my son w/ SPD to holiday guests
My 7 year old with Sensory Processing Disorder is meeting my future father in law for the first time.
Continue reading "SPD and Easter... Introducing my son w/ SPD to holiday guests"
Apr 18, 2019
Looking for Los Angeles Area Provider to Eval & Tx SPD and/or Retained Primitive Reflexes
I am looking for a provider in the Los Angeles area to evaluate and treat my 13 year old daughter for possible SPD and/or integrating primitive reflexes.
Apr 17, 2019
This has a name
Ever since having abdominal surgery for Crohn's Disease 11 years ago, I've had a large degree of difficulty with my clothing, in particular. I wear everything
Apr 16, 2019
Daughter has a habit of shaking a pen or pencil all day
How do I address my daughter and try to correct a habit that I thought she would outgrow? It started when she was around two with a princess wand. She
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Apr 15, 2019
Explaining SPD To Your Child part 4
Need help explaining SPD to your child? Here's the how, why, when, how much from different parent perspectives. Part 4
Apr 14, 2019
Sensory Strategies for Surviving The Easter Holiday Season
Common sensory sensitivities can make a typically joyful time of year a time of confusion and frustration.
Continue reading "Sensory Strategies for Surviving The Easter Holiday Season"
Apr 11, 2019
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
Continue reading "Why can't I touch fluffy or soft textures?"
Apr 11, 2019
Explaining SPD To Your Child part 3
Need help explaining SPD to your child? Here's the how, why, when, how much from different parent perspectives. Part 3
Apr 11, 2019
Holding objects in your hands constantly
Why would a person have a habit of constantly holding an object such as a paper towel or napkin in their hand?
Apr 11, 2019
Gagging
My daughter has a very strong gag reflex to the point of throwing up at times. Typically it is triggered by the site of certain foods, the site of food
Apr 10, 2019
SPD and Migraines
Are there any links between SPD and headaches? My son has recently been diagnosed with SPD and we've also realized that he's suffering from frequent
Apr 10, 2019
Biting and nipping
My 5yr old grandson with SPD bites and nips really strongly. He bites and scrabs his 2 yr old sister. How can we stop this?
Apr 10, 2019
My 6 year old's habit
My 6 year old little girl licks her finger and rubs it above her top lip. I've noticed this since her nanny that she lived with has terminal cancer.
Apr 10, 2019
National Sibling Day... Sibling SPD?
My 4 year old was diagnosed with SPD and OCD but now I'm wondering if I missed it in my two year old.
Apr 10, 2019
Sensory test
How do you get to know your score on the sensory test? There is no score system, or would be nice if it had a probability or percentage of how likely
Apr 07, 2019
World Health Day: Can SPD be considered a special health or medical condition?
I have recently started working at a daycare, and I'm trying to get my son, who was diagnosed with SPD 18 months ago, enrolled.
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Apr 06, 2019
Teeth pulling
Hello I was just reading on how children with autism/ADHD would pull out their teeth. So it got me thinking about how when I was around 3-5 years old I
Apr 06, 2019
Jumping and impulsive
My son is 8 and has SPD. It doesn't lead to any problems in school, but he jumps, flaps his hands and runs a lot. I'm afraid that this is going to lead
Apr 01, 2019
Explaining SPD To Your Child Part 2
Need help explaining SPD to your child? Part 2. Here's the how, why, when, how much from different parent perspectives
Mar 31, 2019
April Fools Day? SPD Worse in March/April
My son has SPD (mostly tactile), Tourettes syndrome and now OCD. I have noticed that they all get much worse in March & April.
Continue reading "April Fools Day? SPD Worse in March/April"
Mar 29, 2019
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
Mar 28, 2019
Children's plate
Our daughter was an incredibly picky eater and had many sensory issues. I could only get her to eat Mac and Cheese, really. I found this plate on Amazon
Mar 27, 2019
Is it REALLY Sensory Processing Disorder?
Is your child on any type of daily medication? For seizures maybe? If so please research all the medications you are giving your child. Some will cause
Continue reading "Is it REALLY Sensory Processing Disorder?"
Mar 26, 2019
Aversion to buttons
Has anyone encountered this problem and do you have any solutions or ways to lessen the annoyance caused by buttons?
Mar 24, 2019
Explaining SPD To Your Child
Need help explaining SPD to your child? Here's the how, why, when, how much from different parent perspectives
Mar 23, 2019
Jumping
Hi. Not sure if this question is posting twice. But, my son is 7. He was diagnosed with SPD around 18months. He had occupational and speech therapy.
Mar 23, 2019
Son won't use his back teeth to chew
My 18 month old son who was 11 weeks premature sees two OTs. I haven't gotten him to use his back teeth to chew his food. I've been trying the vibrating
Mar 21, 2019
Has anyone tried multivitamins, especially magnesium and zinc, to help with SPD, ADHD, Autism, etc.?
Has anyone tried more non-medicinal help and had even the smallest of benefits? My son, SPD, ADHD, and ASD has been on stimulants for 7 years. We added
Recent Articles
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Hand washing
May 24, 19 02:56 PM
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
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My 7 years old son has an ears fetish
May 21, 19 05:56 PM
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
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Hygiene and smelly clothes
May 21, 19 05:54 PM
Hello, my 23 year old daughter has OCD and SPD. She has only worn certain types of clothing since she was little. Problem is the rules are always changing.