The Sensory Processing Disorder Blog
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Jul 18, 2019
Can't stand the feeling of paper, help
Hi, my name is Capri, I have been struggling with a touch sensory processing issue for about 5ish years. I cannot stand the feeling of paper, it makes
Jul 17, 2019
Has anyone tried neurofeedback?
I am wondering if anyone has tried neurofeedback for SPD. I have a 5 year old sensory seeker who is often aggressive-sometimes because he is angry, and
Jul 16, 2019
Swimming painful feet and hands
Hi... My son is 12 and whenever we go swimming his hands and feet become exceptionally painful. The pain lasts for about 30 minutes after leaving the pool.
Jul 15, 2019
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 15, 2019
SPD ...without Autism?
I've had concerns about my son for quite sometime now. He will be 2 in about 2 weeks. At first, I thought it was autism. His pediatrician didn't believe
Jul 12, 2019
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
Jul 09, 2019
Can't Stand The Feeling Of Paper While Writing (Or Dry Materials)
I am working with a child who is so sensitive to the feel of paper or anything like it with a dry feel, he says. He uses a transparency paper to put under
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Jul 05, 2019
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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Jun 26, 2019
It's National Sunglasses Day... A great time to learn about Visual Processing Deficits
By visual processing deficits I am not talking about the information you get from a normal eye exam... What we are talking about here is the way our brains PROCESS visual stimuli and input.
Jun 25, 2019
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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Jun 23, 2019
Rispedral. Ritalin and SPD
My son - now aged 11 has finally been diagnosed with SPD. I am so angry at myself for not recognizing the symptoms....having now read up on it - I know
Jun 15, 2019
More information on SPD
Which sense disorder is more prevalent or affects the most out of the seven senses (visual, tactile, sound, smell, proprioceptive, vestibular) in SPD?
Jun 14, 2019
Real SPD?
I was always told I had un diagnosed SPD and I know I have gross motor skills. Since I was a child certain textures,lights, noises, and smells have always
Jun 12, 2019
Spring Bouncing Horses
Do you have a little Energizer Bunny on your hands? He keeps going, and going, and going...then spring bouncing horses can spell relief for your vestibular and proprioceptive input-craving toddler.
Jun 10, 2019
Toddler Head Banging, Please Help!!
Hi everyone! I have a 23 month old daughter who is very high needs and always has been. She is not diagnosed with autism or SPD that I know of (will be
Jun 07, 2019
Dyspraxia: A Subtype Of Sensory-Based Motor Disorder
Dyspraxia is a sub type of Sensory Based Motor Disorder, which can initially manifest at any time during development, from early childhood to adulthood.
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Jun 06, 2019
Celebrate National Donut Day With A Donut Chewy Necklace
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Jun 06, 2019
An Email To The Vice Principle
I heard from my Aspie's school social worker. The BAD NEWS - he typed an email to the vice principal, reported being bullied, threatened hurting another
Jun 03, 2019
National Cheese Day
How a grandmother uses cheese to get her picky eating grandson to eat more.
Jun 02, 2019
Creamy Smoked Sausage Mac and Cheese
Busy weeknights and picky eaters can make mealtime a challenge. One thing that we can always guarantee he’ll eat is mac and cheese.
May 31, 2019
Rope Lights
Use rope lights for soothing, calming lighting in your child's room. Particular beneficial for children with sensory processing disorders; for calming or stimulating input.
May 27, 2019
Registered Nurse
I just discovered that I have SPD by reading the information provided and the testimonials of adults and parents. I am 62 years old and have been able
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!
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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?
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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.
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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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Recent Articles
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Can't stand the feeling of paper, help
Jul 18, 19 06:39 PM
Hi, my name is Capri, I have been struggling with a touch sensory processing issue for about 5ish years. I cannot stand the feeling of paper, it makes
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Has anyone tried neurofeedback?
Jul 17, 19 11:50 AM
I am wondering if anyone has tried neurofeedback for SPD. I have a 5 year old sensory seeker who is often aggressive-sometimes because he is angry, and
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It's World Emoji Day!
Jul 17, 19 12:00 AM