The Sensory Processing Disorder Blog
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Jun 04, 2021
Vomiting and SPD
My son has what they say is a mild case of SPD. This morning he had pancakes for breakfast which is something he normally eats. He also had some milk
May 27, 2021
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
May 19, 2021
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?
May 19, 2021
SPD and sports
I have a 7 year old boy who loves sports - particularly hockey and baseball, and loves to play goalie and catcher because of the heavy gear. He loves being
May 13, 2021
My teen refuses to wear a bra
Does anyone have any suggestions? I would like to think that I've already tried every style of bra out there.... including tanks, cami's, and even the
May 12, 2021
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
May 08, 2021
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
May 04, 2021
Hand Flapping
My son is 38 months old. He has been seen by our Regional Center for autism testing when he was 20 months old. He was given OT and speech therapy (for
May 03, 2021
OCD or SPD
I am concerned about things that I do and wanted see if anyone can help. First I can't eat with a fork that has bent prongs Second I can't eat my salad,
Apr 25, 2021
10 months old baby still not eating
Hi, my baby girl is 10.5 months old. Since birth, she never really put anything like toys, or teether in her mouth. We started solid at 6 months, she refused
Apr 15, 2021
Want to be touched but can't bear it
Thanks for a great site! It has been really amazing to read all the entries. So comforting to realise I'm not the only person with this problem. I knew
Apr 11, 2021
Rough Surfaces
I hate everything rough the feel off it makes my me want to grind my teeth and my fingernails and the sight if it is a little better but still pretty bad
Apr 10, 2021
11 year old with anger outburtsts
My 11 year old boy have SPD- over development of hearing. He gets very aggressive when you use the word NO. The moment he does not get his way he starts
Apr 08, 2021
Do I have SPD?!
I am a high school student who is hypersensitive to noise. I had a phobia of flushing the toilet when I was younger due to the sound. I frequently have
Apr 05, 2021
Auditory processing or not?
My five year old son will often hold his hands over his ears and command be quiet even when he is not being talked to directly. Is this a way of expressing
Apr 05, 2021
Teen girl who possibly has SPD
Ever since I was little I was excessively sensitive. I do not have autism or adhd or any other diagnosis. I hated loud noises, get startled easily, loud
Mar 29, 2021
I need help with my son
My son is 8yrs old and I read all of that and there is alot that sounded like my son we just moved here from California but we need help
Mar 26, 2021
Yes
Heck yeah. I have to suffer every day to wear clothes and do other things, so to tell me it doesn’t exist is just stupid.
Mar 24, 2021
Jumping involuntarily, climbing over furniture.
Please help my 8yr old daughter has always been a sensory seeker, never had a diagnosis but she is a model example. She has recently started jumping
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Mar 23, 2021
4 yr. Old gags with any food around
Hello.... i have a 4 year old that gags to the point where she vomits every time we are about to eat, were in line to order food, anyone eats around her....
Mar 13, 2021
No Licking... The Floor Is Dirty!!!
My two year old son has always had his share of quirks, most recently being his fascination with licking everything. He's been very recently diagnosed
Mar 06, 2021
ADD meds for a SPD kid?
Do ADHD meds work for a child with SPD? It was my understanding that stimulants work for the ADHD brain to settle & focus the child; however, stimulants
Mar 04, 2021
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 26, 2021
Forum
I really believe this site should have a forum for parents to really get to talk with each other. This question section is helpful, but the questions
Feb 25, 2021
Premature baby
Do premature babies have a greater chance of having sensory processing disorders?
Feb 25, 2021
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
Feb 21, 2021
Toddler won't chew fruit and holds food in her mouth
When I give my 2 year old adopted toddler niece fruit like cantaloupe, strawberries, etc. She licks them instead of biting down and chewing them. The only
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Feb 21, 2021
Increased bowel movements , one for each "brushing & compression" session.
We started brushing and compression sessions with our toddler. He had the worst week ever. My husband and I are exhausted. We did about 5 sessions a day.
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Feb 18, 2021
Comfortable underwear
Any suggestions? My son cannot tolerate the elastic in his underwear.
Feb 16, 2021
Diet/food sensitivities
Hi. I'm 23 years old and I'm having a very hard time with my clothing and shoes. I always put it down to me having OCD, but now I know that's not the case.
Feb 04, 2021
Toy Vacuum
Use a toy vacuum to help decrease fears and hypersensitivity to sounds due to auditory defensiveness. Also a great heavy work activity for children with SPD.
Feb 03, 2021
Help with the loss of our Pacifier!
My 2 1/2 year old son was diagnosed with SPD shortly after his second birthday. He is currently working with an OT, Developmental Specialist, and a Speech
Feb 03, 2021
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
Feb 01, 2021
SPD And Problems Sleeping
It is not uncommon to have SPD and problems sleeping. This is a regulation issue and bring about significant stress in those affected by SPD/SID.
Feb 01, 2021
How Can I Set Up Sensory-Friendly Spaces at Home for Online Learning?
An online learning environment can be tricky for easily distracted students with SPD
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Jan 31, 2021
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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Jan 29, 2021
Clothing Doesn't Feel Good
My 4 year old (just turned 4) has always had an issue with clothing/socks/shoes not feeling good, but over the last few weeks it has gotten much worse.
Jan 29, 2021
Supporting Your Child with Sensory Processing Challenges
How do you support a child with sensory processing challenges?
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Jan 27, 2021
Mom of daughter with Sensory Processing Disorder urges ‘you AREN’T crazy’
A pediatric occupational therapist who knows a whole lot about SPD but still had to jump through hoops and deal with doubt and judgment from others when it came to advocating for her.
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Jan 25, 2021
4 yr old won't eat
My son Charlie 4 has always been a picky eater but since November after his nasal flu spray he won't eat hardly anything. He practically lives off innocent
Jan 25, 2021
The Listening Program
My son's OT has just started him on The Listening Program, and I am wanting to incorporate it at home. Do you have any suggestions on where I can get
Jan 19, 2021
Which has better schooling for SPD Albuquerque or El Paso?
We are looking to move to Albuquerque or El Paso. Does anyone know of any public schools and good hospitals/programs for a 7th grader boy with SPD?
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Jan 18, 2021
I needed to have my stomach held in tight
When I was a young boy, I had a cousin in her teens who always used to hold me on her lap. And somehow there was an unspoken custom between us, that she
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Jan 16, 2021
IEP Bingo
I had shared some of the IEP humour from this site on a yahoo group. Another lady then shared this game. He takes the most commonly used phrases in a meeting
Jan 15, 2021
Strawberry Ice Cream Day!
SENSORY TOOL: It’s the stress relief of aromatherapy. An afternoon at an ice cream parlor combined into one of the most soothing fidget toys around!
Jan 14, 2021
How Can I Set Up Sensory-Friendly Spaces at Home for Online Learning?
An online learning environment can be tricky for easily distracted students with ADHD, auditory processing disorder, and sensory issues.
Continue reading "How Can I Set Up Sensory-Friendly Spaces at Home for Online Learning?"
Jan 13, 2021
How Autism Affects Sensory Processing
Sensory processing – our body’s experience of and reaction to sensory stimuli such as sounds, tastes, smells, or touches – is often heavily affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Jan 12, 2021
School says not SPD but Behavioral Problems
My son was diagnosed last March with SPD more specifically sensory seeking, postural disorder and mild auditory over-responsivity. I was so glad to finally
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Recent Articles
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Vomiting and SPD
Jun 04, 21 12:50 PM
My son has what they say is a mild case of SPD. This morning he had pancakes for breakfast which is something he normally eats. He also had some milk
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Sensitivity to whistling
May 27, 21 11:25 AM
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
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Holding objects in your hands constantly
May 19, 21 02:31 PM
Why would a person have a habit of constantly holding an object such as a paper towel or napkin in their hand?