The Sensory Processing Disorder Blog
Welcome to The Sensory Processing Disorder Blog.
Thank you for taking the time to join us in our SPD adventures.
Here you will find all the latest updates, changes, new information, news about SPD and personal comments/questions from us at Sensory-Processing-Disorder.com as well as our valued readers.
We look forward to keeping you updated on the latest Sensory Processing Disorder/Sensory Integration information.
Please sign up for our RSS Feed to keep up to the minute on the latest articles,news, and reader submissions on SPD. If your not familiar with RSS you can read more about it at What is an RSS Feed.
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.
Continue reading "Looking For Other Moms/Dads Of SPD Kids Struggling In The Chicago Area"
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
Continue reading " Sensory Processing Adults: The Forgotten Ones"
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
Aug 24, 2021
Potentially might have SPD?
I would always think my habits of having to constantly turn the brightness down on my devices or turning off lights around the house were just little habits
Aug 13, 2021
I think I have ADHD
Ever since I was about 6 or 7 years old, I was constantly moving. I would stand in front of the television and flap my hands, and do this little dance,
Aug 13, 2021
My Conflict
Hello. I am a fourteen-year-old girl, and I have been diagnosed with both SPD and ADD in different points in my life. As you can imagine, I have had many
Aug 10, 2021
I think I have SPD
I’m 31 F and since things like sensory processing disorder became better known I’ve always thought that must be what I have! Socks are the bane of my
Aug 06, 2021
Face masks with chewing tube inside
I need suggestions as to where to find a strong flexible silicon tube that I can attached inside my grandson’s face mask to bite on, I have a lot of masks
Aug 05, 2021
Living with SPD
Hi Everyone... My name is Ro - I'm a twenty one year old University student and I have lived with SPD all my life, although I didn't even know it was SPD
Jul 26, 2021
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
Jul 22, 2021
SIRRI AZ Brain Training
I have a nine year old son who has been diagnosed with asperger's syndrome. His father has been introduced to SIRRI and would like to have him go through
Jul 13, 2021
Extreme Dislike of Seatbelts
Has anyone found a solution to their child's seat belt issues? My daughter (7) screams when using one. Therapists, OT, brushing, soft this or that, distractions
Jul 10, 2021
7 year-old-girl intense "stims" - Nothing fits!
For the past 4-5 years I have researched and sought out help in diagnosing the behavior my now seven-year-old daughter displays. We have visited multiple
Continue reading "7 year-old-girl intense "stims" - Nothing fits!"
Jul 03, 2021
Possibly another sensory area?
I'm 19 and since I can remember, I have had issues with the visual texture of objects. Most textures do not bother me, but textures such as woodgrain
Jun 30, 2021
Delay in response
My daughter has a 10 second delay in responding to any instructions or to perform any activity. This is more visible when she is with outsiders. She is
Jun 28, 2021
Is SPD real?
Sensory processing disorder is a controversial topic that many have a difference of opinion concerning. Individuals all over are truly concerned about
Jun 26, 2021
Torture
I can remember as a kid being tortured by certain feelings such as wearing a wool uniform....ugh. I insisted on wearing my socks inside out because I hated
Jun 26, 2021
Hair Distress
I can’t stand the feeling of having hair on my head :(. It’s a major daily issue. I’m 38, and shaving my hair isn’t the best look, but when I have it long,
Jun 24, 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.
Jun 18, 2021
My Four Year Old
My son is 4 & 1/2 and has propioceptive dysfunction. We can't afford therapy for him. For their sake, get them the help they need. Their poor little
Jun 18, 2021
Aversion to buttons
Has anyone encountered this problem and do you have any solutions or ways to lessen the annoyance caused by buttons?
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,
Recent Articles
-
My parents don't think I have SPD
Jan 11, 22 09:14 PM
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
-
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?
Jan 11, 22 09:08 PM
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
-
Prickly sensations in my son's hands
Jan 10, 22 05:05 PM
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