The Sensory Processing Disorder Blog
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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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May 20, 2022
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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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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Apr 07, 2022
Smart kid-> "crazy out of hand"
Ever since I was a kid.. and now i know what it was. It was never my fault, it was SPD.
Apr 06, 2022
From sensory issues to car seat belts
What do you do when your daughter has extreme sensory issues with clothing, sounds, voices, the worse though is wearing a seat belt in the car. I have
Apr 03, 2022
Clothing sensitivity..... please help
My daughter is 4 1/2 years old and cannot for the life of her wear clothes. One day something will be okay enough to wear and the next day nothing is okay.
Mar 31, 2022
My son has SPD and a constant battle of Bum Picking
My son is 9 years old and has been diagnosed with SPD since he was 6 years. I can deal with virtually every aspect of his disorder apart from his constant
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Mar 28, 2022
Daily Shoe Meltdowns
My 4 year old boy has a huge uncontrollable meltdown over his shoes every morning when I try to put them on. He had velcro shoes which were too loose
Mar 20, 2022
Concerned mom about my 5 yr. old wanting to wear the same pajamas for clothes everday?
My son is 5 yrs. old he wants to wear the same pajama outfit all the time, only time I can wash it is when he's in bed-he will even sleep naked if i don't
Mar 19, 2022
Adult with hyposensitivity(?) and sleep problems
I'll tell you what I've done that's mostly worked. Weighted blanket Ear plugs (I think the pressure in my ears helps) Melatonin or Unisom (trazodone
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Mar 08, 2022
Night time poop smearing in diapered littles
Saw many posts about this - wanted to share what worked for us. Posted as a comment, then decided it might be best to repost as a thread. There are better
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Mar 06, 2022
SPD or skin fetish???
My 6 year old daughter (diagnosed with ADHD combined, hypotonia, dev. dyspraxia) waiting to b evaluated by OT for SPD is always trying to touch the skin
Mar 01, 2022
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
Feb 23, 2022
Picking and Pulling Things Apart
My son is 7 and has recently started picking at his nails and pulling skin off to the point where they bleed. He also picks at scabs continuously and
Feb 15, 2022
Is reflux and ADHD linked to each other?
My is 6 yrs old, he will be 7 in May. He has had reflux since he was a year old. He has just been diagnose with ADHD. He is at the understanding level
Feb 13, 2022
Autistic/ADD/SPD Adults Exist
I understand your page is focusing on early intervention w/young children & will understandably be parent-centered, but there are thousands if not millions
Jan 11, 2022
My parents don't think I have SPD
I am 14 and I believe I have spd. The only problem is that when I try to talk to my parents about it they snap at me and shut me down like I'm saying there
Jan 11, 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
Jan 10, 2022
Prickly sensations in my son's hands
My son is 8 years old and has SPD. Lately he is getting sensations in his hands. He describes it as getting splinters. Sometimes it gets so bad that
Jan 07, 2022
Pencil chewing
My daughter is nearly 8 and up until a few weeks ago sucked her middle and ring finger frequently. After many failed attempts she seems to have successfully
Dec 18, 2021
Looking For Other Moms/Dads Of SPD Kids Struggling In The Chicago Area
We live in Evanston and we are looking to meet other families who are dealing with SPD issues with their child. We feel so alone and it is so scary.
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Dec 17, 2021
Dealing with a SPD Child...
I am a mom of 4 beautiful kids! I just recently found out my daughter has SPD, She is a 4 year old beautiful,smart,caring little girl. When she was born,
Dec 07, 2021
Frequent Urination
Hi, my son is 8yrs. old, and has SPD. A little over a year ago, he started having to urinate alot. He is seeing a urologist, and they can't figure
Dec 07, 2021
Pressure on chin
My son is four years old and he is autistic. Lately, he is been having this issue where he has to roll his chin against my elbow bone or any bones in
Dec 07, 2021
3 year old sensory seeker with no speech
I have a 3 and a half year old little boy who is a textbook sensory seeker, and is extremely delayed in his speech and cognitive abilities. He has some
Nov 23, 2021
Biting/hitting when excited?
My son is 2 1/2. I have had many issues with him since he turned a year old. He hit all his milestones within normal range, but I have always always
Nov 18, 2021
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
Nov 08, 2021
Hypersensitivity To Touch
I have a 7yo son that has a real issue with his clothes. He will NOT wear jeans. They have to be the sports pants or windbreaker type pants. They
Oct 31, 2021
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
Oct 23, 2021
Sensory Processing Adults: The Forgotten Ones
Sensory Processing Adults: The Forgotten Ones By Lisa Graubart, LCSW-R Imagine bumping into walls, having difficulty negotiating space, being uncoordinated
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Oct 15, 2021
Self -regulation
My son is 3 yrars old..he requires exvessive time to fall asleep since he was born.now he falls asleep soon if there's no nap during the day..if he wakes
Oct 12, 2021
SPD and Scoliosis Brace
My verbally gifted son, age 12, has sensory issues, low muscle tone and dyspraxia. He used to have trouble with clothing tags and socks. Now he has trouble
Oct 07, 2021
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
Oct 04, 2021
Ear obsession
My three year old out of no where is obsessed with grabbing, rubbing, snuggling ears and rubs his face on them but only certain people. He mainly does
Sep 20, 2021
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.
Sep 12, 2021
Teachers Aid
I do believe SPD is real. I experience it myself. I am self-diagnosed. I experience being overwhelmed and needing time to recharge. As an adult, I have
Recent Articles
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Aversion to buttons
Aug 06, 22 06:37 PM
Has anyone encountered this problem and do you have any solutions or ways to lessen the annoyance caused by buttons? -
Difficulty coping with braces (18 years old)
Aug 05, 22 07:21 PM
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 -
Child who laughs at wrong times...
Jul 30, 22 05:26 PM
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