SPD Q & A

Tantrums  
Two young girls are happy healthy well adjusted yet approx one week after childhood vaccine they exhibit uncontrollable tantrums. The 1 year old tries …

Sudden Sound Sensitivities Aged 8 
Hi, Since starting junior school in September my daughter has developed a sensitivity to the sound of paper and pencils writing on paper. This sensitivity …

Chapstick and chapped lips  
I have sensory processing disorder and i get chapped lips very easily but i don't like the feel of chapstick or anything like that. Does anybody have …

ASD therapist near Conifer, Evergreen, Englewood, Littleton? 
Hi... Looking for an asd therapist near 285 in Colorado for my 8 year old son, he was recently diagnosed and really struggles with sensory issues, rigid …

Rubbing Stiff Fabrics Under Fingernails, etc. 
I find it calming to rub the edges of stiff fabrics under my fingernails. Sometimes I fold the edge into a point and rub it on my fingertips. Or I'll rub …

Cause 
Has anyone figured out what causes this? Is it hereditary? Or does something happen during pregnancy? Without going into personal issues, I was in …

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 …

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 …

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 …

6 year old girl 
6 yr old girl all of a sudden, just tonight has started to repeat questions over and over. Is there any help for this?

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

I Can't Wear Underwear Anymore 
This is actually very embarrassing. But I am desperate because I can't be comfortable anymore. Since I was little, I have always been sensitive to …

Sensory Overload And Mood 
Can an exposure to sensory overload, lead to a drop in mood for an SPD teenager? My daughter wanted to attend a school production last night, to see …

7 year old daughter refusing to put on clothes  
For the past couple of weeks, my 7 year old daughter has been refusing to wear clothes. Getting her dressed has literally been a 3 hour fight every day. …

What next?! Can't get my child to school because of not being able to wear shirts! 
Help, my sweet daughter has been struggling with seams/spd but it has been manageable with brushing, undershirts (compassion), OT, wearing only flip flops, …

Dry Fingers/Hands on Fabric!!! 
When my fingers become really dry and rough from the weather or especially after a shower, I can't stand to touch and put any clothes on until I put lotion …

Sensory-Impulsivity 
Have you ever heard of a child who has either ADHD or SPD or both, or has one of features of the other? Think of a child who is impulsive in order …

Is this a sensory problem ? 
My grandson is 3 and only speaks about 10 words and they are not all clear to hear. He just started speech therapy. He is doing something strange: …

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 …

SPD question 
With SPD does your skin react to lotions and how they feel on your skin?

2 year old hardly eats 
Hi, there... My daughter will be 2 in May. Up until last summer she was eating everything! And almost over night she stopped, all she will take is …

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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 …

Stumped about symptoms  
Grandson lives with us, age 9, EXTREMELY picky eater, very, very thin, uncoordinated, cannot/will not ride a bike, does ride a scooter, falls easily, developed …

Listening Therapy: Vital Links vs. iLs(integrated listening system) 
My 7 year old with SPD has been doing listening therapy created by Vital Links for the last 18 months with great success. But she is having emotional regulation …

4 year old wants everything tight (car seat , shoes) but won’t wear pants or long sleeves or closed toed shoes!  
My 4 year old daughter.... really struggling with her sensory issues. Started around 2 ( maybe younger but hard to tell as a first time Mom). As a …

Sensory Processing Disorder or just very Anxious? 
Hello... I am 17 years old and I am in my second year of college. I am not quite too sure if this is just something that is part of my Dyspraxia/visual …

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 …

Help ! 
How can I get my almost 6 year old son more focused and not so fidgety during circle time? This is his first year in all day kindergarten. I'm so …

Mthfr 
Should children with SPD be tested for Mthfr?

Genital sensitivity  
My 5 year old daughter has been struggling with genital sensitivity for quite some time now. It is getting more noticeable now that she is wearing bathing …

Trying to help a friend! 
I have a friend with a 4.5 year old that i think has spd, i started doing research in order to find her some help for his behavioral issues, he tried to …

Noises 
Why do certain noises bother someone with SPD and other noises do not?

Looking for a SPD OT in the bronx or westchester for 4 year old with space issues 
My four year old son has a space issue. He's constantly hitting other kids at school, climbing on top of them, and getting in their faces. He doesn't …

When we go see doctor how can i make him understand my concerns? 
Having the doctor understand and take me seriously?

Pulling pants up too high 
Oh my gosh, I need some help and it's with a bit of a sensitive subject! My 17 yr old has autism and part of that involves sensory issues with clothing. …

Kaiser and SPD 
I am sorry if this has been asked before. I truly believe my son (age 3.5) has SPD and would like to get him assessed. We have Kaiser Permante insurance …

Disappointed I Didn't Tell My Daughter 
I am a Mother of 3 girls. My youngest is 21y.o. now, but was diagnosed with Autism based on a Sensory Processing D/O when she was just 3y.o. I was …

Help 
I am contacting you since i do not know where to start. My 20 year old step-daughter has never been diagnosed with SPD, but she has severe sensory (touch) …

Positives of SPD 
Girl with SPD here just wondering if anyone knew of any positive sides to having SPD?

Daughter hates brushing technique - any other effective methods?  
Hello, Our 5 year old daughter seems to have SPD mostly with tactile defensiveness (clothing issues) but also has a big issue with feeling too hot or not …

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 …

Licking everything  
My son 4 years old.I am noticing that he is LICKING everything! We are all yelling at him to stop, that the floor is dirty and yucky.

6 year old daughter constantly invading personal space 
My daughter is often very close to my face while talking (if she's eating she will be spitting food while she's doing it), she pokes my face, she squeezes …

Daughter will not change her underwear because she doesn't want it to touch her anywhere 
I cannot tell you how many types of underwear I have tried for my now 11 year-old daughter. I have tried Hanna Andersson, the Esme brand and others. I …

Nose sniffing 
Our daughter is constantly sucking air in through her nose. It's like her nose is constantly stuffy or runny, but it's not. The constant snorting is …

Child covering his ears and not sounding words at 18 months? 
Any idea why an 18 month old covers his ears often, knows and follows directions but does not sound words? Is this cause for concern or not?

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SPD at home and school 
My 6 y/o daughter isn't diagnosed with SPD (yet). She has many issues that are listed on the checklist, but yet seems fine at school. How do you explain …

Battle with 7 month old to sleep since birth 
We are at our wits end! Our 7 month old has screamed his head off since birth every time he is put down for a nap or at night. I am still nursing him, …

Sensory problem clothes 
I have a eight year old child who has a sensory problem with clothes she says they hurt itch ect. What can we do to help her , we have already tried special …

SPD 
What is the first thing you should do for a child who has SPD? I want to know how i should help from home too?

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 …

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 …

4 year old son won't swallow or spit out saliva, refuses to open mouth to speak. 
Okay, so my son went across the street for a play date tonight. When he came back, the parent of the other boy said he had a little choking scare (which …

Reporter looking for parents' stories of SPD 
Hi there, I’m a health and wellness reporter at US News & World report working on a general consumer advice story about sensory processing disorders. …

Billing codes for SPD 
I'm looking for DSM-5 or ICD-10 codes for SPD and cannot find. What codes are being used for insurance billing for treatment of SPD? Thank you!

Does my child have sensory issues or are we making a big thing out of nothing like the school thinks we are? 
My son is 5 years old and suffers from constipation, faecal impaction and an anal fissure. As a result he is still in nappies and his medication makes …

Sensory Problem with All Clothing/Shoes & Shaken Baby Syndrome or head trauma 
My adoptive 6 year daughter Kyleigh, who is shaken baby syndrome survivor (age 4 mos.), developed issues starting with underwear at age 3. Then not long …

Car seat & SPD 
Hello was wondering if you have any tips for child with sensory issues? She is 7 & is autistic. Does not like seat belts or car seats. Recently tried …

SPD child with Anxiety 
Hello all. I have a 6 year old that has SPD, OCD, APD and Anxiety. She has a great OT, but the process is so slow with addressing her anxiety issues. …

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 …

5 Year old must take off pants and underwear to ride in the car 
My daughter has been getting increasingly particular about many things, but one that stands out as very odd and quite concerning since next year she will …

Constant licking and spitting 
I am concerned for my daughter, she is 6.5 years old and has just successfully finished kindergarden. About 5 months ago she started licking herself, mainly …

Service/Therapy Pets 
Hi All. I have a 5 1/2 year old that is SPD, OCD and has speech issues. She is currently in OT. We have family pets, which are all older animals, which …

SPD vs Autism 
What is the difference between SPD and Autism, in "lay mans" terms? Does one impact a different part of the brain than the other? Is it correct to refer …

I need help?!?! 
I'm 14, and I can't stand the feel of different textures, I can't even eat an ice block or whip my noes with a tissue because of the feeling, just the …

Does SPD prevent a child from learning? 
my son is aware he is struggling and is 12. the school says that on a daily basis he is holding his finger in his nose and when he is trying to think …

Help! 5 1/2 year old Still Uses Pacifier 
Hi All. My 5 1/2 year old daughter still uses her "suckie/pacifier". When she turned 4 we attempted to take it away from her, but weaning her off by …

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, …

Laws on kids with a SPD label in a classroom setting 
If a child has a diagnosis of SPD from a qualified doctor, is it required that the OT for the school service the child?

Eye contact 
My son is 5 years old and has SPD. I recently saw a post on Autism that kids with Autism have a hard time making eye contact,for various reasons and I …

2.8 year old avoids eye contact with strangers and runs around with humming sound 
Hi My 2.8 year old child doesnt do eye contact with strangers and runs around with humming sound (sound like EEEEEEEEE.....). and most of the time …

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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 …

Touching knitted materials 
i find great comfort in touching knitted materials... almost a high from it. when i touch a tightly knit sweater or blanket i feel my fingertips run over …

Dealing with the flu and spd child any tips  
My son is 4.5 taking meds is a nightmare let alone pickiness on eating or change any suggestions ? High temps flu no fun

Documenting Sensory In Occupational Therapy Notes 
I work in an outpatient clinic treating pediatric clients across the spectrum of developmental, physical, and mental-emotional health diagnoses or lack …

SPD and School Help 
Our 4th grade son is having issues in his classroom. He has an IEP but it very loosely written - chew gum, take exercise breaks. He is getting overwhelmed …

Help  
I cant find any help for my child who is 7 now. We have been dealing with this for years. Her doctors, school- no help at all!! Im trying to get her in …

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 …

Orange ribbon 
When will our official color be made. I was told years back that it was started. But seems it never went forward.

How can I help my child with SPD listen better? 
My little boy who has SPD and has periods where he will not listen to me when I ask him to stop doing an unwanted, or even unsafe behavior. Usually he …

Wrapped in a blanket 
My daughter is age 7 now and we are at ground zero with a naked child wrapped in a blanket. Symptoms were sudden onset at age 4. We've seen inconsistent …

How do i know if its SPD? 
My 8 years old has adhd and pdd nos. I read your checklist about spd.. i almost checked everything.i m so exhausted.. he still sleeps with us,tried melotonin,night …

Statistics related to SPD and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities 
I am searching for reliable statistics related to the prevalence of sensory processing disorder among people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities …

5 year old with Anger Issue 
My dd is 5 and starting about 3 months or so ago she began having issues with anger. It appears that the same thing is her trigger. She is SPD and OCD …

SPD growling , hurting himself and negative talk (i wish i could die)!!!!! 
Hi im in need of some help/ advice. My lovely smart little boy turned 5 on 29th april, on 15th april he changed. He became very angry, growling …

My five year old nephew 
I have a nephew who turned five in may of this year. He isn't talking in complete sentences as he should be. He also chews on shoes and other various objects. …

My 2 and a half year old daughter is having a problem with clothing being too tight when it's not.. 
My daughter has been going through this for quiet some time now and I don't know what to do. She hates wearing clothes, I battle with it all the time. …

What age should an SPD child start Homeschool/School 
I have a daughter turning 5 this year. She has a summer birthday, as in August right before school starts. I personally think she is not ready for school, …

Lots of symptoms 
My 5 yr old daughter has always had problems swallowing food..she chews and chews then spits it out. Also says her socks hurt her feet, she screams when …

Help - my 4 year old boy is becoming increasingly stressed with clothes/seatbelts 
Hello, I hope someone can help. I have a 4 year old boy who is becoming increasingly stressed with clothes, especially the neck of clothes, sleeves if …

Daughter's Friend is a sensory seeking child 
My daughter is 12 years old and in he first year of Middle School. She has a friend who is generally nice, and comes from a good family, but is a sensory …

Not understanding Sensory Processing Disorder 
My son is 16 and in grade 11, when he was in grade 9, 14yrs old the resource teacher in his school called me in for a meeting. When I arrived she told …

Trying to find strategies to help 7 year old  
Hello, I am homeschooling a 7 1/2 year old child who I believe has SPD, although I can;t quite put him into any one specific category of the disorder. …

Can these symptoms come and go? 
We discovered my daughter suffered from tactile defensiveness, we enrolled her in OT as soon as we put a name to her behaviors. It was great she went every …

Our 4 year old has SPD 
He is a very picky eater and has developed aggressive behavior towards adults and children. What to do?

Did your baby get starved of oxygen?  
My baby now two and a half had a very traumatic birth and now has oral textile and maybe more spds. I have heard from others that either stopped breathing …

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Pubic hair 
I have a client who has sensory processing disorder not specified at this point. Mother is reporting that she is starting to grow pubic hair and "she can't …

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. …

3.5 year old always wants to jump. 
Hi , My 3.5 year old son always to jump on the couch, runs around the house and does not sit at one place, I see the same problem reported by his school …

SPD related to getting dressed 
My daughter has a lot of difficulty with clothing, anything from getting dressed to having her hair done and also clipping finger and toe nails. She went …

Can quitting TV help? 
My son 3.5 years old, he has hand flapping since 1 years old, less flapping when he is 2.5 years old. But I found he flaps more these 3 weeks. He flaps …

Diaper removal 
My 3 year old autistic granddaughter (the 2 year old is also autistic) removes her diaper at night if she has a bowel movement and smears the feces on …

8 year old girl loses it at the smallest things 
Our daughter (just turned 8 in October 2013) seems very immature for her age, or so it seems. She has a tendency to lose control of herself at the smallest …

Is it possible to really tell if a 1 year old has SPD? 
My daughter turns 1 in the first week of December . She has a physical therapist who says she believes she has SPD and here is why.... She can't figure …

My son aged 2.8 yrs old is kind of putting nails, thumbtacks and other things on his mouth  
I am a mother of three. My eldest started talking late when she was 4. I think because of so many languages she hears but she's5 now and is on kindergarten. …

Laughing uncontrollably  
My 4 year old daughter was just diagnosed with spd. She doesn't get enough input so is always looking for stimulus. I have noticed she has started curling …

Disruptive Noises 
I am looking for treatment ideas for a 3rd grader with SPD that is making disruptive noises in the classroom multiple times a day. His previous strategy …

Getting other people to understand SPD 
My son is turning 7 tomorrow, I would like to explain SPD to the other parents of his classmates as they have already misunderstood his behaviour and I …

My 9 year old Daughter is stealing! 
Hi My daughter has SPD(sensory seeker)and emotional management issues, Proprioceptive and sleep issues. shes also under review for ADHD and possible autism. …

Socks causing discomfort 
My 4 year old daughter hates wearing socks and makes a huge fuss, kicking and screaming every time i put them on her, she says they hurt her, i'm not sure …

What's going on here? New to this 
My 4 year old daughter is obsessed with rubbing some moles on my skin, likes to lick and smell my skin, likes having her bare back rubbed, and was rubbing …

SPD and Primitive reflexes.  
Is Sensory Processing Disorder caused by Retained Primitive Reflexes?

How to get my grand daughter to wear clothes 
We are at loss as to what to do for our grand daughter. She was diagnosed with spd a year ago and has been seeing an occupational therapist. It is mainly …

Worse? 
So, Im in high school and dealing with pretty bad SPD. I went to therapy for it when I was younger. But stopped about 3 years ago, and I think its getting …

Eight year old daughter constant bed time battle 
Our daughter has recently been diagnosed with possible spd and add. Don't know yet. However, bedtime is terrible for the family!!!! She starts with an …

Sensory seeker and language delay 
My son will be 4 the end of September and has a language delay as well as sensory issues. He is a major sensory seeker and has anxiety. Anyone else know …

SPD 
I am not sure if this is SPD or not. My son is 3 and asd. He likes to jump a lot, spins himself in circles and looks to the side, just started doing that …

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 …

Concerned mom of SPD 21/2 y.o. 
First I want to say this site is very helpful. I refer back to it often. It is helpful to know there are others out there with similar issues as I know …

Four year old girl with dramatic sensitivity on her bottom 
My four year old daughter was diagnosed with SPD last year when clothing issues took over our life. Since then we have developed strategies to manage many …

My 8 year old son is dysgraphic and had attending problems he also has a 130 IQ 
Could he have a sensory issue?

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Eating, drinking, breathing, talking, laughing tooooo loud! 
Hello I have a seriously hard time with other peoples eating, drinking, breathing etc. I have to wear ear plugs constantly throughout the day in order …

What is the appropriate age to test if a child has SPD 
I read somewhere that accurate diagnosis of SPD is determined when a child reaches 6 or 7. Is this true? If so, can I already seek medical help for my …

Back talk to adults 
My 11 year old back talks adults - how do we deal with this? He is both ADHD and SPD.

Can SPD interfere with socialization? 
My Son is 25 months old. His speech therapist and OT suspect he has SPD ( sensory seeking). He frequently runs along furniture, or squeezes between two …

Anger and SPD 
My son just turned 5. He has been in OT for 1.5 years. He is quite a ham, on some days, and easy to get along with, playing interactively with older …

Does my 5 yr old have SPD? 
Since my daughter was 2yrs getting her dressed has been a challenge. She was very picky on what she would wear, and around age 3 she began saying certain …

Does my 7yr old have SPD 
My son is 7 and for about 2 yrs now has been physically violent towards his sister who is two years younger. Also the last 6 months has been very abusive …

Older children with Sensory issues 
What are some things I can do with my older child (14) for treatment. He was diagnosed when he was around 3. I did techniques at home when he was younger …

Help, my daughter has been kicked out of two daycares! 
My 4 year old has just been asked to leave her second daycare in the past 2 months. She has many sensory issues as well as fine and gross motor delays. …

You are not alone 
Hi- I lived with OCD since I was 12 years old (I'm 27 now). I have high anxiety and believe I also have SPD. I never use to repeat myself and be so descriptive …

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 …

Struggling  
My little girl is 7 yrs old and has been very particular about clothes since she was two. She used to need to know exactly what she would be wearing for …

Hypersensitivity to sounds 
My daughter often complains that her sibling singing is too loud, although it may not bother anyone else. Is it too late to treat a 15 years old for hypersensitivity …

Getting her hair cut! 
My grandaughter is going to be 11 years old. She has Therapy everyday for her issues, finally got her brushing her hair but her hair is getting long and …

Barometric pressure and SPD 
Is there any research relating to the effects of barometric pressure on kids with spd?

Clothes 
I have a 9 year old daughter who is apparently dealing with SPD. She has never liked being messy. She is sensitive to loud noises and commotion. However, …

Night Light 
My almost 5-year old has SPD and Unspecified Pervasive Developmental Disorder. One of his quirks is he hates being in the dark. Unfortunately we are 5 …

What do I do?? 
I have a 3 year old sensory child who is so wild I can't seem to calm her down sometimes. She can get so mean that she will through things, and bite people. …

Underwear Sensitivity 
My 5 year old daughter has been very sensitive "down there" since she was an infant. She discovered the sensitivity around the age of 12 months, and it …

Brushing? 
I have heard the term brushing as a calming effect during a meltdown but don't know anything about it.could you please explain.thank you!

Touching paper 
I have two students in my class who are always telling me that they can't stand the feel of the paper while writing notes. What can I do to help them? …

5 1/2 year old son 
I am not sure if my son has a SPD but he does have some of the symptoms described on this website. I am looking for answers, confused, frustrated, sad …

Spitting 
I have an 8 year old son who has been spitting for about 4 months. He has spit on the floor and spit food out on the floor. We have been working on …

12 year old SPD Girl out of Control 
I have a 12 year old girl out of control will not bathe, wash hair, listen, or do anything. Hates to get up in the morning. Wants to watch TV and play …

Exercise  
My ten year old son has SPD and has been getting in trouble at school.. The principle insists that the only discipline she has the option to give to him …

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Naptime 
My 3 yr. old grandson has SPD. Recently, he has fought his Mommy and me every time we start to rock him to sleep. He starts screaming and stiffens up and …

Sensory processing disorder vs ADD 
I have a 10 year old daughter who can not stay focused, has horrible handwriting, and is reading at a first grade level. She was diagnosed with add in …

The listening programme 
My lovely daughter is 7 she has spd and auditory processing we have had several opinions on the listening programme. It would be so good to help her being …

Selective about food,clothes and very very conscious about how he looks and smells. 
my son aged six is very selective about eating. He eats the same item for bfast the last six years and two or three items for lunch and dinner... no fruits, …

Behavioral Poop Holding 
Our 3.5 year old boy has SPD and has had recurring bouts of poop holding (i.e., he has to go but actively fights against allowing the poop to come out). …

No jacket 
Hello my son is 3 and a half years old diagnosed with SPD. He refuses potting on more than one layer (that includes coat or jacket) even in the coldest …

Star Center in Denver? 
Has anyone recently been through the OT program at the Star Center in Denver? We are in the process, but a little concerned about the price and the fact …

SPD and Restroom Issues 
PLEASE HELP ME! My daughter just turned 4 and is still having toilet issues. She has bowel held since she was 18 months old. She has really good days and …

Clothing 
my 12 yr old son has SPD. when we lived in VT he would mostly would wear sweat pants that were loose and soft and long sleeve t-shirts. He wont wear jeans, …

Serious Pain problems.. Is this SPD or not?? 
I am a teen with SPD. I have all of the symptoms + Obsessive compulsive disorder. They are both a daily struggle and they cause bad anxiety. Most problems …

Age  
So Symptoms of SPD disappear with age?

SPD tics? 
Hi, my 4.5 year old daughter has SPD and is affected in all sensory areas. She has started work with OT. Suddenly in September just two days before …

Getting older children to sleep by themselves 
My eight year old diagnosed with SPD won't sleep by herself. She says she is afraid. I can get her to fall asleep by herself if I sit in the chair and …

Very confused over clothing issues 
My 8 y/o daughter has always had issues with clothing. On one hand she will wear only seamless socks, which she wears inside out because of the seam at …

Does a child ever adjust and live independently  
Does a person ever adjust with SPD or is this a life long handicap? I believe my 3 yo has SPF but the dr just sent me to a regular therapist. Haven't made …

4 Year old girl... does she have SPD? 
I am a teacher of a Pre-K classroom which I have been with for 3 months. I have a 4 year old girl who I just don't know what to do with anymore. She has …

Noises 
I'm a 13 year old girl living with SPD. I was diagnosed around 7 but my parents never did anything about it, and they still aren't. It's getting worse …

Everyday!!!! 
okay...we have the diagnosis and are about to start OT..but what can i do at home to help my 8 yr old daughter more comfortable?

Can chronic skin picking or nail & finger biting be a sign of SPD in a 3yr old? 
My son has only a few of the SPD check list symptoms but relative to the depth and severity of these descriptions, I'd guess if it is SPD, it is very mild. …

Therapy 
Hiw long will my child be in therapy? Is it lifelong? My insurance doesn't cover it and I'm totally stressed. My daughters diagnosis came three days …

Is higher intelligence assosciated with SPD? 
I am a preschool teacher. I have worked with children that have had SPD and different types of autism. This is not my speciality, but I have done training …

Paranoia 
Hello, my 10 yr old son was diagnosed with SPD when he was 5-6. He is a sensory seeker and has done really well learning how to control himself. We do …

2 yr old son has SPD. 
WHEN MY 2 YR OLD SON WHO DOES HAVE SPD IS OUT AT PARK WIT HIS BROTHER HE IS NOT VERY INTERESTED IN BEING THERE AND LIKES TO STARE AT SIGNS THROUGHOUT PARK …

4 year old constantly jumping and running, always seeking touch 
Our 4 year old was always very active, but for the past few months its just become unbearable, she jumps all day long, she does not walk, she always runs, …

BED TIME IS EXHAUSTING! 
MY 8 yr old son will NOT go to bed without me. Every night I have to lay in his bed until he falls asleep. It's not good enough if I am upstairs doing …

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Non-verbal 3 year old, SPD only or Autism/SPD 
My son is three years old and Non-verbal, it is clear he has SPD but has not been diagnosed for Autism. He has good eye contact, communicates via (PECS) …

Please Help! Does my 3 year old have SPD? 
I apologize in advance if this becomes a novel. My son early on was diagnosed with a communication delay due to having a speech delay. At first I was …

SPD and Hormones?  
I am an adult and I have not been professionally diagnosed with SPD, however I am pretty sure I have it and have it pretty bad..... One thing I have …

Writing 
The child is 3 years 9 months old and refuses to hold a pencil to write. He is extremely playful and wants to keep running and jumping around. Why does …

Coping? 
My 6 year old son, who has SPD and is in first grade has uncontrollable smelling issues. Constantly, within every 10-30 seconds ALL day, he smells his …

How can I get my 2 year old to talk? 
He is not autistic but still not talking as an 2 year old should. Can anyone help?

Are his problems sensory related or should he be in pyshotherapy? 
Child is 2 y o old male. Has tantrums at daycare when told "no". Mostly plays alone. Gets mad, pulls hair. Language is delayed. Is using a few words and …

Pacified attachment 
Being summer and sensory issues on the mild side (sorry I don't know what else to call them except Sophisms ~ daughter's name) we tried to have the binki …

Our OT said she couldn't diagnose, only a doctor can. 
My son had already been attending Occupational Therapy for SPD for 6 weeks, when his OT told me that she couldn't give us a "real" diagnosis. She said …

Waiting on Kindergarten? 
Our just turned 5 (1st of July) girl is a sensory seeker. Her preschool teacher informed us in June she would benefit from another year of small class …

Personal Space 
Whenever we are around people, especially other children my five year old son is always in there personal space. He like to poke, squeeze, get right up …

Is it wise to start my 6yr old SPD son sharing a room with his 3yr old brother? 
Is it wise to start my 6yr old SPD son on sharing a room with his 3yr old brother? They seem to get into trouble and have to be split up each time we try. …

Chores 
I have a 4 year old wonderful little girl with SPD. I know she is capable of helping with chores, such as cleaning up toys, putting her clothes away and …

Biting clothes 
My 4 year old son who has been diagnosed on the autism spectrum high functioning has been biting his clothes. Not sure if it is a sensory issue, anxiety …

Breastfeeding 
My son has been diagnosed with SPD and since then I have come to realise that I have quite a lot of issues for tactile input. With my first child breastfeeding …

I think my 5 year old has SPD 
My 4 year old is hypersensitive as it is, he has never stuck things in his mouth till now. Everything goes in his mouth. He hates loud noises is scared …

Explaining SPD to a "sensory seeker" 
Hi there. I just read your newsletter post from September 2006, about explaining SPD to your child. It was really helpful. My son (6 years) has recently …

Behaviour at school 
Our son is 7, since he started junior kindergarten he has had issues at school. Over reacting, crying, fidgeting, hitting other children, easily frustrated. …

Just diagnosed and not sure where to go from here 
i always knew my 5 year old was different. from birth he would not go to sleep without me holding him and had to stay in my bed in order to stay asleep …

My 6 yr old loves to run and that is affecting her friendships 
Hi, My 6 yr old daughter was diagnosed with SPD when she was 4 yrs old. Since then, we have undergone intensive OT and she has come a loooooong way. …

Toothpaste/Brushing 
I have tried almost every kind of toothpaste on the store shelf for my 6 year old son. The only kind that he will even use for a quick time is "training …

Weather and climate changes   
"Can Weather and climate changes  play a role in Sensory Processing Disorder?" Three days prior to the snowstorm my child will not sleep, extremely hot …

Traveling tips 
My 4 year old son most likely has SPD and he is being evaluated in June for that and will hopefully qualify for occupational Therapy, but there is a waiting …

Almost 3 yr old doesn't answer questions and smells EVERYTHING he comes in contact with 
He will smell feet, walls, tv stands, you name it he will smell it. Is this a sensory issue and can it be fixed? Also I am just now seeing that when he …

Still not better 
My 10 year old has almost every symptom of SPD. I have had her treated for sensory integration for a year through a occupation rehab. She is not even a …

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Do kids grow out of this? 
Do the kids learn coping strategies through their therapies or can they actually grow out of SPD?

Explaining SPD to a Child 
My child is 6 years old and has SPD. I need some help finding a way to explain SPD to her on her age level. Any suggestions or resources would be great. …

My 10 month old rocks back and forth a lot 
Is it normal for my 10 month old to rock back and forth such a lot. She has been crawling now for at least a month.

Everything 'hurts' 
Hi, I am currently seeing a boy about 8 years old who has difficulty participating in activities because he says 'it hurts'. It hurts to swim without …

SPD and eating out at restaurants 
My almost-4-year-old daughter has SPD & oral motor disability (tongue weakness). She eats very little, so food usually does not interest her. We want …

Pre teen with SPD/ MRELD  
Hi Im new here, and was really hoping someone here had a child (pre-teen) with SPD and mixed receptive expressive language delays (non pervasive). …

Help 
I am a single working mother with a 5 yr child with spd. He needs a lot of help that I can not afford. Is it a place I can contact for help? He will not …

SID 
My son has major symptoms of SID and I was wondering can a child only have SID or is this a symptom of ADHD or autism?

Sensory problems 
Hi, my son is 11 years old. He has ASD, diagnosed when he was 2 and half years old. Since then we have tried so many therapies, like speech therapy, …

No sporting events, No parades 
Just wondering if any other children experience tremendous anxiety if attending small sporting events, or school parades/ events. The most anxiety appears …

The need for touch 
my 2 year old son who has not been officially diagnosed with spd (yet his OT says he has alot of sensory needs and disabilities) which honestly thats fine …

Can a district refuse to evaluate for special education services because they reject SPD as a disability? 
My step grandson has been diagnosed with SPD. The district told his mother that they would not consider an evaluation to special education because it …

Gluten free diet 
my son was diagnosed with moderate SPD. His speech clinician recommended a gluten free diet. i would love to here opinions regarding this issue. also if …

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 …

Help with low muscle tone of mouth, awaiting OT Eval in July, 2012 
My son, Trevor, age 3, has been in speech therapy for a few months now and was diagnosed with a severe articulation disorder and a severe language delay. …

Language delay related to SPD? 
I originally sought help for my son when he was 15 months because of a language delay. Now he is 4 and is still waaay behind his peers in communicative …

Sensory problems 
My son was an ex-preemie born at 28 wks. and 5 days at 1lb. 8 ounces. He was only diagnosed with premature lungs and hypertension. At this time my …

Peditricians missing the signs of SPD 
Finally, I have a diagnosis for my son with SPD. I have waited eleven years. I had three different Pediatricians and no one was concerned when I saw …

Visual processing difficulties  
Has anyone ever heard of a child complaining that seeing the corners or points of furniture or objects upset them. My daughter complains that everywhere …

Drooling and habit of tilting head left and right 
My son Sam is 20 months. He still drools and has a habit of tilting his head left and right when eating. We sometimes find it funny. We haven't consulted …

Montessori better for SPD children? 
I am wondering if anyone has found if the Montessori style of teaching is better than regular public school setting for children with SPD? Any experiences …

Any body elses child likes this? 
my daughter is very sensory & constantly asking me 2 scratch her back with my nails (softly of course) lol does anybody elses child love this everyday? …

My 18 months son covers his ears  
My 18 months son covers his ears many times in a day.i had a doubt that he might have ear infection but he's good. and i really don't why he's doing this. …

Sight of Swinging Motion 
My four year old daughter has some strange behaviors but i haven't seen any stories similar. She cannot handle the sight of waves in the lake when we're …

Gagging, throwing up 
how can a get my 2yr old to stop gagging herself and to quit making herself throw up? she will do this when we are in the car driving. She has also done …

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Son Likes to Touch Necks and "soft" arms 
Since my son was probably two, he started to squeeze peoples cheeks. This "cute" habit has stuck with him and now he is 5. He has to touch soft things …

My son has been chewing and cutting his clothes  
My son at school has been cutting his clothes and he's also been chewing his clothes alot more than he used too. what can I do?

My son Has Sensory processing disorder 
My son got diagnosed with sensory processing disorder last yr and i got told he was 2 yrs old mentally.. he is 5 atm. I know his young in the head but …

Hypersensitive and Hyposensitive? 
I have just filled out the checklist? I tried very hard to answer the questions completely accurately. I checked off many symptoms in both hypersensitive …

DO children grow out of SPD symptoms? 
My son is 7 and has a tendancy to hop and pull in his arms when he is excited. He also is a rocker as is my 4 year son. Will he grow out of this way …

504 Evalulation Requirements 
My son was diagnosed at age 6 by a Children's Hospital Occupational Therapist with muscle/joint disorders and Sensory Processing Disorder. We received …

School problems 
My son is 8ys old and we were only told he has sensory processing disorder only last year. My son can not handle noise,crowds and cannot handle certain …

SPD? 
My daughter is 4.5 years old and was diagnosed last October with MERLD, ADHD, and SPD. Ever since November, every time she cries she will ask if she has …

Does my child have SPD and what type of doctor should i take for too for diagnosis? 
Im not sure if my daughter has spd. She will be 5 in June and for about the past year has been exhibiting a possible sign of spd. While looking at books, …

"Graduating" from Occupational Therapy  
My son, who is almost 8has been going to an occupational therapist every week for about 3 years. During his last evaluation, he "graduated" all requirements …

Disciplining a child with Sensory Integration Disorder 
Our son has just recently been diagnosed with Sensory Integration Disorder and I'm at a loss as to what or how to discipline him. Nothing we say or do …

School dress code 
My daugher's school has quite a long dress code. She hasn't any problems, besides the pants. The students are required to wear stiff pants. We've tried …

Why does my 2 yr old rock?  
My 2 yr old son loves to rock but my concern is the fact that he rocks so much that he gives himself a headache, but i cant seem to persuade him to stop.his …

Aversion to buttons 
Has anyone encountered this problem and do you have any solutions or ways to lessen the annoyance caused by buttons?

Night and morning licking of feet and fingers 
I have a 7 year old son who has developed a strange tendency to wear socks at night even on really hot nights. He is very reluctant to remove them so I've …

Independent writing in the classroom 
I am a second grade teacher who has a student that has been diagnosed with SPD. Independent writing is the most difficult thing for this child. He talks …

Does My Child Have SPD? 
Hi There, My name is Betty, My son is just 2yr olds his name is Ethan he is always on a motion he can't sit still and behavior problem such as biting …

Uk help for kids with SPD 
I found this site by chance last year and it has been so reasuring to know that this condition is real ! From going through the check list I believe my …

Sucking on Clothes 
My 7 yr old son sucks his clothes. He sucks his winter coat & sleeves. Is this something I should be concerned about or is this just a very strange …

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. In the paperwork it …

Could I have caused this??? 
My son is 3 months shy of turning 3 years old, he is a 'free spirit' according to my entire family. But he doesn't talk so very much. I have been worried …

9-year old Aspie Daughter w/ SPD won't go to school 
Hello, We are having a problem with our 9-year-old daughter who has Asperger's and SPD. In the fall (of 2011), about 6 weeks after the start of the …

My five years old son licks over every soft thing  
I am very much concerned about my son who is five now. He is developing a habit of licking. He lick over his sleeves a lot. His class teacher told me that …

How do i know if my 4 year old has sensory processing disorder 
My 4 year old son grinds his teeth at night, is a very fussy eater - does not like bitty food, won't eat food because of colour, etc. - is sensitive to …

Disease 
3 year old boy had difficulty in sitting, standing,and walking. And his muscles appeared to be poorly developed. what disease is this?

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4 year old "scared", new behavior, covers ears, "i'm scared" 
She is an otherwise very confident, outgoing child. Only in the last week or two she has demonstrated not wanting to be alone because, "I'm scared." …

Grow out of 
Do children typically grow out of SPD?

I just found out my 2.8 year old has SPD  
is SPD is considered a retardation? is it a problem that requires a special need education (school) for the child?

The type of Special Child 
What type of child is Michelle, 13 year old. She cries like a child ages 5. She loves to play with other children. She loves teaching, crocheting, and …

Toddler w SPD 
I am a mom that is totally lost, I am researching SPD bc as of now I see the similarities of the testimonials of children w SPD closest to my daughter. …

Should I be concerned about my 15 Month old nephew's behavior? 
My sister had her third child when she was 43 yrs old. I am pretty sure she was on prozac when she got pregnant. She stopped it during her pregnancy but …

19 month old only growls, no spoken words 
My step son is 19 months old and only growls. He will sign certain words such as eat, more, etc but doesn't speak a single word. If he's excited, playing, …

Visitors are a trigger 
We have an eight year old boy who was diagnosed with SPD at age 5. He received occupational therapy and we have been doing the suggestions that they gave …

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" …

Teenager personal hygiene  
I'm seeking help to my everyday battle. my 13 year old daughter has a learning disability as well as sensory processing disorder. She hates soap every …

Intermittent periods of fatigue and slight regression 
My son is 5, has SPD, anxiety and mild metabolic disorder. At times he can be so typical and self regulated and then, every 4 wks or so, it seems like …

OT Recommendation 
We currently drive 1 hr to my sons ot, she's awesome, but I'm wondering if anyone knows of an amazing OT in Torrance or surrounding area? Someone who …

Tinnitus 
Seems over the last two years, I've developed this.... I'm not sure what to make of it as I hear white noise is used to drown out the symptom..BUT continually …

Misdiagnosis  
A little boy i am working with has autism, he is very energetic and fits alot of the symptoms for SPD. But his therapist has diagnosed him with ADHD. I …

How can I help my 10 yr. old daughter's sensory issues! Losing patience.... 
my daughter is 10 yrs. old. she has had sensory issues since she was 2. she likes anything soft to be against her skin ( certain fabrics are not tolerated …

Nail biting 
My 4 year old granddaughter with SPD has started biting her nails. What can you do to distract help her stop doing it

Apraxia 
My daughter was physically abused on her head at 9 months of age. She is now 2 1/2 years old and has had MRIs, CT scans and x-rays over the last couple …

Chewing everything 
My Son age 11 has Tourettes Syndrome, with OCD, ADHD, Anger and social delays, sensory issues, and of course multiple gross motor and vocal tics. I …

Hypotonia 
How much should a 27 month old weighs who has hypotonia?

Pretend biting and putting her fingers in other children's ears 
I have a 9 year old grand daughter. she is having a hard time at school. She doesn't seem to understand other people's space. She is now into pretend …

"Oh, He's just all boy"-- No, i think it's SPD 
So many parents have worries. constantly questioning all the little stuff asking, "is this normal? is that normal?" And most of the time- it totally is …

Three-Year-Old daughter. Please Help! 
My three year old daughter has had issues from the start. She got early intervention p.t. and o.t. by the time she was 5 months old. She had/has low muscle …

22 month old not talking 
My granddaughter speaks only gibberish at 22 months and will rarely repeat anything you tell her to. She walked at 10 mths and says the occasional dada …

SPD and ASD 
Is SPD connected to or part of the Autism Spectrum? There seems to be so many similarities, how is the difference between the two defined?

Child anxiety 
My daughter is 4 years old she is really afraid of loud noise which make us to leave that place and she asks before going to restaurant or else where for …

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My fiancee has a son who is my son's age. Her son has been diagnosed with SPD  
I see the signs when he comes over to play. He has to chill every hour or so, or else he will tell someone their parents smell bad or physically hurt …

Removal of Medication/growth spurt/Teething? 
Our son is 10 and has SPD. In the last three weeks we have removed his risperdol in an effort to stop the medication due to long term side effects. Has …

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 …

Treatment for SPD  
Hi, my daughter is 9 and she has sensory issue with clothing, cant wear clothes with materials, silk, polyester, cant wear tight, tight clothes, and …

Not sure If my 11 year old is really ADHD. 
My 11 year old has been diagnosed with combined ADHD since she was about 3 1/2. We have tried all kinds of different meds. and have not found anything …

5yr old mouths and licks strange things 
My 5YR old daughter always has to have something in her mouth. Whether it be glue, stickytape, playdough she finds things and eats them. Her concentration …

How to change the feeding bottle habit 
My daughter is 3.5 now and has some sensory issues. till now she was having milk in the bottle. i tried several times to change the bottle practice. but …

5 year old with repetitive speech and behavioral problems at school 
My 5 year old just started kindergarten in August and was doing very well until recently. He has started having really odd behaviors and repeats words …

Finger flicking in front of eyes 
Hi.. Was wondering if you had any suggestions for finger flicking in front of eyes.My wee boy aged 3 has many sensory issues.Likes to throw himself back,upside …

Colic and Brushing program 
Can you use the brushing program on a two month old with Colic? The child was born at 34 weeks and has sensory processing issues.

Pulling hair of others 
My child has pulled the hair of other children. It appears to be almost random or sensory-seeking or not understanding it is wrong, not associated with …

Help, I can't help feeling something isn't quite right with my 4 year old step son 
I have had concerns about my 4 year old step son for sometime but haven't really been able to put my finger on what is wrong, he slept very poorly as a …

8 year old still has need to chew things.  
My son who is 8 who suffers a mild form of RLS still has the need to chew things. He is no longer chewing his clothes which is an improvement as I have …

Low Energy - Fatigue Issues 
Is there anything I can do to help my child increase his energy level as due to SPD he is very easily fatigued? Will this ever improve or will he go through …

where can i find a support group for teens?? 
teenager looking for a support group. any info would be greatly appreciated.

Safety 
I have an eight-year-old who has a Sensory processing disorder and ADHD. We have to constantly watch what he is doing because he doesn't have any safety …

Where to start? 
My son was 31 weeks premature and had a brain hemorrhage. Today he is healthy and mostly happy having just turned 5. But we are struggling with school …

7 year old hits herself and pulls her hair 
My 7 year old is a typical oldest child. Everything needs to be PERFECT. I always thought is was strange that since she was an infant she cannot stand …

33 month old trying to hurt his younger 9 month old brother 
My grandson is 33 months old and due to be tested for autism. He just recently tried hurting his younger 9 month old brother. He hits him with anything …

Helping my student: 
My 12 year old student with autism claps & screams and it is hard to distract him. What can I do?

How do I stop my son from hurting himself 
My 6 year old son has just about every sensory problem on the list. my worries are is that he has starting hurting himself. he was hitting his mouth against …

Can a 16 year old male benefit from OT for SPD? 
After 16 years of searching I cannot believe I have finally found out what is wrong with my son. SPD describes him to a "T". He is in 10th grade and …

One hand in the mouth, one hand in the pants 
I am an OT at an Elementary school. One of our kindergarten students assumes a very particular position whenever he is expected to be "calm and focused" …

5 year old can't play by herself 
I'm wondering what I have done wrong and if my daughter has sensory issues. She has never ever played alone. She seems aimless and bored unless I play …

SPD help in NYC 
Hello, I was wondering if you have any information on getting help with SPD in NYC? We were looking for a pediatric Neurologist that specializes in …

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Disruptive behaviour in class 
I hope someone can help me work out how to support and advocate for my son. He is almost 5 and is in preschool, starting kindergarten next year. …

Hugging 
My 7yo is diagnosed with ADHD and the school psychologist and the social worker at his pediatrician thinks he also has mild Aspergers. He has always been …

My son is 26 months old, and was just diagnosed. Have some questions! 
Here are a few of my son Liam's symptoms. -Wont eat anything unless its freezing cold. -Hates pants, long sleeves, socks and sneakers. -Screams, runs …

7 year old daughter wont wear certain clothes, says her legs itch and pushes socks down 
My 7 year old daughter wont wear jeans or tights. She will only wear leggings that are several sizes too big so they dont rub, but wont pull them up over …

Is it Sensory Processing Disorder? 
My 4 year old is always putting things in her mouth and or licking on unusual objects. She does not play alone alot and seems easily distracted. We were …

Dyspraxia 
Can a student outgrow this disability?

School 
I'm in high school and I have SPD. Its very hard for me to work because I get sensory overload. Would it be a good idea to do cyber school?

Aggressive Behavior 
I have a 7 year old son who has SPD as well as a learning disability. He currently is in an exceptional childrens class in public school. He attends …

Tic's, Fits and sleepless nights 
My three year old son has never once slept through the night and suffers night terrors. He has quite a severe facial grimace and tic when he becomes excited …

Hitting 
My son is 6 and has a mild case of SPD and has been though OT, speech, etc. He has been doing a lot of hitting lately (in school, at home, even at …

Could it be SPD? 
I have had concerns about my now 2 year old for over a year. He was a little slow to start talking. He was using gibberish up until about 17 months old. …

Momoftaz 
I am so confused and the more I research the more confused I get. My son was diagnosed with SPD, but his OT now a year later says ADHD, and his pediatrician …

Rocking Back and Forth 
A student in a general education teacher'a class rocks back and forth. She states that once he starts rocking, he loses focus. Our OT gave him a seat …

Concerned for my 4 yr old daughter and continued behaviour. 
I am concerned for my 4 year old Daughter. I have spoken to her paediatrician about these issues and he does not seemed concerned but they are continuing …

Pre-School Teacher Say's 3 year old requires ALOT of attention 
My 3 year old has always been more challenging then my 5 year old. I've always have handled it okay and I think she is normal. However, I am starting …

8 year old fear of babies 
My 8 year old has SPD and is afraid of babies. Its to the point he gags sometimes if he sees them. Any treatment suggestions? Thank you.

Is sensory processing disorder something that is recognized within the uk schooling system? 
Is sensory processing disorder something that is recognized within the uk schooling system? my son was diagnosed with SPD in 2009 when he was 5 he's just …

Chanelling Excess Energy 
Hi I suspect my son, aged 5, has SPD, mainly under responsive in many areas. I do not have a diagnosis, I am still waiting for him to be assessed. I've …

Sensory Processing Disorder in a child born @ 25wks. 
Should a child that has been diagnosed w/SPD see a neurologist as well as an OT, if you feel that there are other red flag signs of another condition. …

What states recongnize spd diagnosis 
I need to know what states recognize SPD as a diagnosis so that kids can qualify for help in their schools. How about Chicago schools?

SPD mornings  
My 5 year old daughter has SPD. It has been a long difficult road. She has had many issues each one has taken profound work and creativity to learn how …

Support Group for Parents  
Does anyone know of a network of support groups for parents of children with SPD? Sometimes it's good to have people you can talk to face-to-face who have …

Sound Sensitivity Survey 
Hello everyone, my name is Rose Kivi. I am conducting a survey on misophonia and sound sensitivities. The collected data will help to identify similarities …

We need a diagnoses for our 3 year old could this be it? 
we have a 3 year old daughter (almost 4) and from the day she was born we have had problems with her......she is our 2nd child our first born is awesome …

Previously Well Child with SPD Symptoms 
Last spring, my 11 year old son began suffering from severe migraines and vertigo. He then had a severe side effect from prophylactic medicine for the …

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Does SPD Get Better With Age And Occupational Therapy? 
Our 21 month old son was recently diagnosed with SPD. He's a crasher and jumper and has difficulty focusing on tasks until he's tired out. He's also yet …

Very loud noises 
I have an 11 year severely autistic daughter she is nonverbal and stims all day long by constantly making loud ear piercing noises can someone help me …

Loud noise 
My 11 year old son was premature (1 month) ruptured lung, he has problems when people talk loud, or when someone is speaking to him loudly, he blocks them …

SPD symtoms in the older child/teenager? 
I am the mother of an 11 yr old boy who was diagnosed with SPD when he was almost 6. He had intensive OT intervention and progressed fantastically. His …

Constant talking 
My 7 year old has had some treatment from an OT for SPD around a year ago. We saw much improvement, but now we are realizing that school is becoming more …

Does this sound like SPD? 
Hi everyone. I have been wondering if my 4 year old has SPD. We went through the issues with tags although she will allow them now. She likes to wear …

Hyposensitive and hypersensitive to touch? 
My 3 1/2 year old daughter may have a sensory processing disorder, but it seems mixed. She loves: tight tight squeeze hugs, cuddling, rough play, getting …

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 …

Sensitivity to noise 
Hi, My friend's child has a diagnosed speech and learning impairment and was tested for autism, which the child was not. However, he does have sensitivity …

Tween needs help waking up for school 
My son is 12 and we just found out about his SPD. One of our major challenges is waking up for school. His school starts very early and the bus picks him …

Could my daughter have SPD? 
I have always thought that there was something unusual about my daughter but my husband has never been convinced. She has just turned 6 and in summary …

Does it tend to get worse with age? 
My 4 year old has just few of the problems listed on the checklist but he never tantrums and seems to cope well enough, even though as parents we see these …

SPD and PICA 
My 22 month old daughter was diagnosed earlier this month with SPD (Auditory, Tactile and Vestibular). And now we are waiting for the insurance company …

Sports 
Hi, My son is 5 years old and was diagnosed with mild to moderate SPD when he was 2. Since then he has had intense therapy with an OT that specializes …

Treating SPD in teenagers 
My son is 12, almost 13. He's always had issues consistent with SPD (tactile sensitivity, strong fear of noise and crowds, among others). We've always …

Biting other children 
My 2 year old grand son aggressively takes toys away from his 14 month old sibling as well as pushes him and has bitten him. Do you have any suggestions …

Are these symptoms associated with SPD? 
My son is now three years old. We've had concerns about him since about two weeks old. He's been to many doctors to try to find out why he cried more often …

Does SPD effect a person into adulthood if they receive treatment at an early age? 
Does SPD effect a person into adulthood if they receive treatment at an early age?

how do I help my 7 yr old with SPD to deal with her sadness / mood swings? 
My daughter has been in school since she was 3. It has been a nightmare not knowing what was wrong and how to take care of it. Everyone would tell me she …

Diagnosis 
From the check list, I notice my nearly 5 year old son has many of the symptoms of under responsiveness to touch, movement, sound, smell, oral and visual …

Mild sensory processing disorder? 
I am a teen with some of the symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder. I have trouble with noise, certain lights, getting my hands dirty, I'm very uncoordinated …

Is slow physical reflexes a form of SPD? 
When one person's physical reflexes are not fast or well co-ordinated (e.g. must take a second to prepare the body before stepping onto the escalator so …

Jumping 
Hi, my son is 4, he has SPD and now he is jumping all day long, do you what can I do to stop this, or why he is doing it?

4 1/2 year old delays 
I have a 4 1/2 year old grandchild with developmental delays in many areas but has never been diagnosed. He is not potty trained. He has frequent meltdowns …

Can you diagnose without a doctor? 
My step son is struggling with many of the issues I've read about here but his Dad doesn't want him tested for anything because he doesn't want him treated …

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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 …

SPD and Asperger's & Autism 
Hi, I am a Grandmother of a SPD child, and I understand that SPD can occur in Asperger's & Autism, but is SPD a sign of Asperger's & Autism? Thanks …

3 1/2 year old wont stay in her bed to sleep, any suggestions? 
My 3 1/2 year old daughter has sensory processing and motor planning and lately she will not stay in her bed to sleep, every nite now it is a huge struggle …

Anxiety attacks?? 
My 4 yr old has SPD and ADHD she does have temper tantrums but what I am experiencing is not that.. If she is too quickly forced to leave somewhere (or …

Pediatric neurologist 
Is it necessary or important for a diagnosed SPD child to be seen by a pediatric neurologist?

Puberty and SPD 
My son was a low birth weight, premie twin. He was treated with good OT at age 4 for SID and was deemed ready for kindergarten at 5 1/2 (late birthday.) …

How do I explain to outsiders? 
I am hoping someone can help me regarding my 6 year old son. My son was recently diagnosed with SPD. My question is since this is not a condition that …

SPD help 
My son is 6 almost 7. I knew something was different since he was 2. I was told he was just really smart and it was frustrating to him because he was …

Could my 7 year old son have SPD? 
Hi I have been concerned about my son who is now 7 on and off since he was about 2 as he has always shown a lot of autistic like traits. However, something …

Fixations 
Hi there- My 3 1/2 year old son has SPD and does some things that seem autistic though none of the therapists would ever give him a diagnosis of autism …

Support groups 
Do you know of any online parent support groups? My 2 year old daughter has SPD, and sometimes I just need someone to talk to.

Salt 
We have a four year old with massive SPD issues. One that concerns us is the fact that he is constantly eating salt. We find him in the pantry all the …

Sensory Processing Disorder in school 
I am wondering if children with sensory processing/integration disorder can be perfectly normal at school and only exhibit symptoms and behaviors at home? …

Spitting 
hi my daughter spits almost constantly is this part of her SPD?

Therapy 
If your infant seems to have many of these symptoms (13)months, is it too early to begin therapy?

Is SPD linked to: A bad childhood illness or Rocky Mountain Spotted fever?  
When my son was 3 1/2 he had a severe case of rocky mountain spotted fever that did not respond to meds like it usually does. He was on 4 different antibiotics …

Emergency room visit 
ANY TIPS ON HOW TO HELP MAKE A VISIT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM LESS OVERWHELMING AND EASIER TO MANAGE?

Sleep/lycra sheets/bunk bed 
Because my son over-heats and sweats at night instead of a weighted blanket the OT recommended we use lycra sheets and a bunk bed. Anyone have experience …

Disability Benefits 
HAS ANYONE HAD ANY LUCK QUALIFYING FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS WITH AN SPD DIAGNOSIS? MY SON ALSO HAS DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.

My son has been diagnosed with SPD 
My son has been diagnosed with Sensory processing Disorder and people are asking if the reason why he is acting like this is maybe it because of having …

SPD Worse in March/April 
My son has SPD (mostly tactile), tourette syndrome and now OCD. I have noticed that they all get much worse in March & April. I had him checked for …

Testing for SPD 
How can i have my 5 year old tested for SPD when i have no insurance to take him to the doctor...is there any resources that can help me to have my son …

Mild SPD? 
Our son is now 7 yrs old and in 1st grade. He is an intelligent, fun, loving and warm boy. He does have some of these symptoms but I don't know waht to …

Bedroom 
Hello my son has been diagnosed with SPD and I was wandering if he requires his own bedroom as he shares one with his younger brother at the moment?

Senory Disorder 
If your child has sensory disorder,and has had a traumatic experience can the sensory disorder increase? Thank you Kathy

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Spinning 
Why does a child with SPD spin?

Stimming  
Our 3 year old son was very recently diagnosed with SPD. We are still learning as we go. He has always, since infancy, "flapped" his arms when he …

Can this be cured? 
I seem to be getting mixed information. My son has SPD and was diagnosed at 3, he has OT twice a week and I daily body brush, give him vestibular, proprioceptive …

SPD Help for an 11 year old in Maryland 
My oldest daughter has SPD. I knew something was different from the day she was born. She could not even sleep in a crib, because she would wake up if …

SPD and abdominal pain/constipation 
I don't know if my son has SPD,he has some of the symptoms. I was wondering if anyone out there who has a definite spd diagnosis can tell me if your child …

Sugar 
Does anyone have a problem with sugar issues? My 12 y/o son has this strong craving for sugar and had been stealing candy or anything that has sugar.... …

Help explaining to husband and family? 
Hi, I have a 2 year old who I suspect has SPD (sensory seeking). I have contacted EI about an evaluation and am waiting for them to set our appointment. …

Body rocking and crying to sleep 
I have a 2.5 year old daughter who is a body rocker. it got much worse when her brother was born when she was 20 months old. We began OT 4 months ago and …

Finding the right doctor 
Our son has been diagnosed by an OT to have Proprioceptive Dysfunction and Tactile Defensive. However, the first doctor a Psychiatrist gave us an infomercial …

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 …

Financial assistance 
Is there financial assistance available to help with the expense of handling a child with SPD?

Need help 
Is intense therapy the key to help my child with sensory integration disorder?.... They have begun to really push her at therapy and she is almost two. …

Does being allergic to dog dander effect spd ? 
Does being allergic to dog dander affect spd in children, would the spd have less issues if the dogs weren't in the home, he takes medication for this …

DO THEY GROW OUT OF SPD? 
My son has been diagnosed with SPD,& we do a group Occupational Therapy session once a week,OT swimming lessons (as he also has retained/primitive reflexes)& …

Denise Fitz 
My granddaughter at a very young age, toddler would do an unusual thing. She is now seven and is very bright and advanced in her ability to read and all …

O.T.R. 
I work with a little boy who is almost four and in special preschool. He has sensory processing issues and speech/language issues. We are going to evaluate …

9 month old with SPD 
My son is a very happy little boy...But I have noticed a few things that have made me stop and search for answers... At 9 months old he only nurses …

How and Where to Get Help 
I have a 3.5 year old daughter who is developmentally on target and very, very bright. She has absolutely no delays. But she has been unofficially and …

Sleep 
I have a six year old son who takes on average two hours to go to sleep each night. Once a sleep he sleeps well but is consequently late getting up for …

Long stay in NICU..possible SPD link? 
My son is now 2 yrs old. He was premature, born at just 33 weeks. He spent 57 days in the NICU due to Apnea of Prematurity . He was also born with clubfeet, …

Car seat 
My child will escape from his car seat. Does anyone have suggestions to keep him seated?

Is this a sign of sensory disorder? 
My daughter excessively rocks back and forth while waking up, going to sleep, or anytime she feels "unbalanced" in an environment she also bangs her head. …

OT 
My husband and I cannot agree on OT. My son's OT asked if my son (he is 7) could start coming 2 times a week because she wants to spend more time with …

Will my baby have a normal life or will she always need special services? 
I have a question about this disorder. Is this at all curable? We dont know if our daughter has any other diagnosis as she is too young to diagnose. We …

What did I do wrong? 
My son is 5 years old and has had early intervention for speech and Occupational Therapy for SPD. He has come a long long way, but one of the main issues …

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How do you know if your child really has SPD? 
My son's teacher just told us he does not hold his utensils properly and does not look them in the eye when speaking. He sometimes has a difficult time …

Sensitive to smell 
Hello. A little boy I know (5 years old) is very sensitive to smell. This causes a lot of problems, especially during dinner while eating warm food. Is …

Stimming 
Hi, I am new to Sensory processing disorder, my son just turned 3 and has been in early intervention for almost a year already...he was born with Colpocephaly …

Our grandson hates buttons 
Our grandson,(Josh) is five years old. We knew he was different from the time he was very little. He has strong characteristics of OCD, which is dominant …

Child is very possessive of his things 
My son who is 6 has SPD and is very possessive about his things. He's upset right now with an aide at his school who he says has thrown away his things …

Schools and SPD 
I have a nine year old son who has been diagnosed spd and adhd the school insists on him being medicated and ive done that twice now and both times the …

5 yr old boy with SPD? 
Here are some 'symptoms' my son has displayed since birth and I am not sure if he may fit into this category...any helpful comments are appreciated. …

4-month-old looking for help/feedback 
Hi, I have a daughter that will be 4 months next week. She had colic (the witching hours from 5-11 every single night until she was 10 weeks old). …

How to discipline a 2 year old with SPD? 
How do I discipline my little boy when he screams in public and starts hitting me. This can be triggered by a friend or stranger saying hello to myself …

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 …

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 …

My son has meltdowns and no attention span,  
My son is 28 month old son and was born prematurely and has developmental delay. My son also has a twin brother who is ahead with his development. He …

Is Sensory Processing Disorder related to genetics? 
My son is now 20 months old. i was not able to nurse him successfully and from 10 weeks old he was only on bottles. it was murder getting him to eat solids, …

Why does my daughter of nearly 4 hate wearing knickers socks and anything with tight elsatic on her? 
Since my daughter was potty trained at 2 and a half, she has hated wearing knickers, cries tell me they hurt her, screams for me to pull them down a bit …

Does your child with SPD have trouble playing by themself? 
My son is six and seems to really need me a lot. He can play by himself, but he seems to always want me nearby or helping him play. Is this part of the …

Does your kid seem to get hot or cold easily? 
My son is like this, he gets cold and it's like an emergency to him and sometimes he gets hot and it's not even that hot. He has SPD, just wondering if …

My son hates one of his teachers 
My son is having issues w/one of the teachers at his school saying he hates her and it is affecting his behaviors. I don't encourage this behavior and …

Completing Tasks 
Can anyone suggest strategies to assist a child with SPD that has problems staying on task or completing work, especially if it is writing or something …

Misdiagnosis Austism 
My son was dx with Autism at 24 months of age. He is currently 28 months now. He has been receiving OT/Speech therapy for five months. Now he is very …

Aggression out of the blue 
My son has SPD and sometimes he will just get aggressive out of the blue, usually in busy environments with lots of kids around. He doesn't seem angry …

Sensory Processing Disorder 
My son is 5 and just learned his colors. He still can not count to ten and can only recognize about 6 letters. Is this common of a child that has this …

5 year old daughter with spd auditory processing 
My daughter is very sensitive to loud noises and has a lot of trouble recognizing sounds. Alot of the time when I speak to her she cannot hear me unless …

School Issues for 7 y/o in Montessori  
Our family moved 5 months ago out of state and to a MUCH smaller town. I fell in love w the Montessori school and have both girls, ages 7 &4 enrolled. …

Aggressive/compulsive behaviour  
I am puzzled, is it me only or do you feel sometimes that you are raising a wild animal??? let me explain, Bran is five and besides having Auditory Processing …

Hippo therapy 
Has anyone tried hippo therapy on children or adults with sensory processing disorder?

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SPD and Counseling  
My daughter has a non-verbal LD and SP. School counseling has not been effective in helping her deal with her lack of social understanding and friendships. …

Speech Therapist 
I have numerous questions regarding a Speech Therapists qualifications. 1st what is CCC-SLP? Is it mandatory for a school to hire a Licensed Speech Therapist? …

My 7 yr old son help pls 
My 7 year old his speech is hard to understand hes in therapy at school but his dr will not refer him to someone that can help he also cant button his …

6 year old licking hands 
My 6 year old son was diagnosed with SID at the age of 3. We have been in OT since and he is now considered a boarderline case. He recently started …

Think my son has SPD 
When we adopted my 7 year old son 5 years ago, he was a picky eater and had anxiety issues. In the last year and a half he is now having severe half hour …

Please Sleep :) 
Hi- My son is 8 and has language delays with sensory seeking behaviors and for the love of everything cute HE DOES NOT SLEEP! It's not like we fight …

Child Sleeping in Parents' Bed 
Has there been any research done as to whether or not a child with SPD had slept in his/her parents' bed from birth? Also, for what period of time e.g. …

Teeth grinding, body shaking, and hand flapping 
Just wondering if anyone else has a child with SPD that grinds teeth non-stop and body shakes and hands flap when they focus intently on something or get …

7 year old daughter seems miserable in car travel 
Hello, my 7 year old daughter seems to be in true distress when she sits in the back seat by her brother. This may sound strange but she complains about …

My son makes loud sound outloud for no reason  
I am try to understand is my husband dislike it and he does not ever try to understand our son I am more understanding about his SPD but sometimes I dont …

Is it sensory or anxiety or medications? 
I have a Kindergarten student who picks his nails so severely that there is hardly anything left. He wears bandaids, if he keeps them on. This happens …

Could I have SPD? 
I am a 16 year old college student. My development was normal; I passed all my milestones quickly, and there was never any cause for concern for my parents, …

How can a preschool teacher best introduce the concept and encourage a parent to get evaluation? 
I am a preschool teacher who is a big believer in Sensory integration and the important role it plays in my students development. I have scheduled a meeting …

Will i grow out of SPD? 
Im concerned about how i will do at college with SPD. Will i grow out of this?

More than one disorder 
I am wondering if a person can have SPD alone or if they will always have another disorder such as autism or asperger's as well?

Finger biting 
My 8 year old boy w/autism gets stressed this time of year and has started constantly biting his fingers, to the point of bleeding. Any ideas on what he …

My Husband won't accept that something is wrong with our son. 
I noticed that our son had some little quirks when he was about 2yrs old. He would touch all of his food and was a very picky eater. If it was some type …

Adult Sit and Spin 
I have a 17 year old son with autism. He craves spinning. Does anyone know where I can purchase an adult sit and spin?

How do I explain that this is not just a behavioral problem? 
My daughter is almost 6 and is still having a terrible time with clothing. Mornings are very stressful in our house, to say the least. I have even had …

Fever and SPD 
My daughter (6) has SPD. We find that she frequently has fevers when sick (going up to 104) that last about 3-4 days along with typical symptoms. These …

Five year old won't interact in Kindergarten 
My five year old refuses to interact in Kindergarten, to the point that they think he doesn't know his math or letter. He does them perfectly at home, …

11 Year Old Son with Confusing and Troubling Signs of SPD 
We have an 11 year old son, diagnosed as moderately dyslexic,who also shows many signs of ADD and now I am thinking SPD as well. He is a gifted athlete, …

Hand flapping and egocentricism 
My daughter is now 12. She has for a long time now, been shaking/ flapping her hands when she is excited. I have also noticed, she is still in the stage …

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 on Thanksgiving. Anyone have any tips on explaining …

Hyposensitive advice? 
I have a 13-month-old little boy that appears to have an across-the-board (i.e., auditory, oral, touch, etc.) hyposensitive form of SPD. He may also have …

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Medication for SPD 
A child that has SPD are they suppose to be on medication for ADHD? Whas is the medication for SPD? Please let me know.

Reversible? 
Is SPD reversible? What type of schools assist with SPD as it seems remedial schools are not yet addressing the issue? Will my child be able to go …

Chapped Lips 
My 7 year old with SPD has developed severe chapped lips because he can't stop licking them. Has anyone else experienced this and if so what did you …

Parenting advice 
My son just recently was diagnosed. I am having a hard time knowing what to do. Any good advice on how to deal with a kido like this? Any good discipline …

Is this SPD? 
I was called in to school today to talk about my 3 1/2 year old son. His teacher has been noticing some things that she thought needed to be addressed. …

A Doctor Script to have Evaluation done for SPD??? 
I have been reading up on SPD and have identified some of the symptoms with my 7 year old daughters "behaviors". She was diagnosed as having ODD when she …

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 …

SPD by itself 
Can sensory processing disorder stand alone or is it always linked to another disorder?

SPD - OT visit frequency 
Does anyone know if it is typical or not for most insurance companies, in our case, United to cover the cost or a portion thereof of OT for SPD and if …

Need to know we're not alone! 
Cash is our 18 month old son. He has had many issues since birth: Jaundice (3 day NICU stay), tongue tied, eye muscle surgery, ear tubes, reflux (that …

Is there a sensory issue? 
My child has fine motor issues, cannot ride a bike with training wheels at age 5, Is constantly touching things. Hugs constantly and impulsively, does …

Experience with Listening Therapy? 
I'm interested in hearing whether you or your child has tried listening therapy , whether it helped with SPD symptoms if so, what improvements did you …

So now it could be SPD??? 
My 3 year old has cried constantly since the day he was born. The doctors have had an excuse for everything ranging from acid reflux, stress, colic, etc... …

Trouble with getting a diagnosis of SPD for daughter 
Good Afternoon, My name is Amanda and I have a 6 year old daughter that I believe has been struggling with a SPD or Autism since birth. Ill give you …

Car solutions? 
My 4 year old daughter has been struggling with sensory issues her whole life. One of the more severe issues we have is the carseat. She does not want …

Child Repeating Sentence 
Hello, My 3 year old son had a febrile seizure when age 1, raised tel mp. due to unidentified upper respiratory infection, and he was a preemie. …

NJ SPD Support Groups/Essex County 
Hello! I am interested in joining a support group, in or near Essex County NJ for children with SPD. My husband and I have a 7-year-old daughter and …

Explaining your child's sensitivites 
How do you explain your child's sensitivities in such a way and in such words as to make people understand what you are talking about and that it's not …

Upside down baby 
Im confused as to why my son wants to be upside down. If he is tired he wants me to pick him up but screams until I let him hang upside down. This is the …

Transition  
Hi- My son is 8. He is a sensory seeker!! :) Our worst ( or my worst) time is during a transition. From playing with lego's to his dad coming home from …

School modifications 
What, if any, modifications should be made at school? (specifically with behavior expectations)

Sleep and Stomach Pain 
My daughter is 8 and still doesn't sleep well, we have tried Calm and melatoin, we even had a sleep study done: she hypo ventilates in her sleep and has …

Schooling solutions 
My daughter has a terrible time with public school, Is home schooling better for children with Sensory Disorders?

Orthodontics 
How to help an adolescent child with sensory integration disorder, oral sensitivity, and anxiety cope with orthodontic procedures, appliances, and braces. …

Constant noises in classroom 
My seven year old son is constantly making noises in the classroom, especially during independent work and tests. Any suggestions on how to stop this or …

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Depression and SPD 
My son has SPD and has been on medication for anxiety/depression because his sensory has been so significant. If finally resulted in depression. It comes …

Going out of my mind - My son hits me...am I on the right track here? 
I am sorry, this will sound like a ramble and thats because I cant decide if my son's behavioral characteristics are pointing to something "different" …

Should we pursue an IEP? And general hyposensitive advice. 
My son is 6 and we chose to retain him in K another year (bday is 2 days before cut-off and our school has much older kids, the age range was 16-months …

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 …

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 …

Trouble with testing 
My Daughter so far has been diagnosed with anxiety and has a lot of sensory issues. Her new psych wants to do some lab work and possibly neurological …

Discipline after a close emergency such as running into the street 
How do you discipline an SID 3 yr old after an close emergency such as running into the street?

Hand biting 
My son is 6 yrs old with Autism. When he is happy, excited, mad, sad, he bites his hand. Basically, when his sense's overload, he bites himself. It …

Does my 5 year old have SPD? 
My husband and I feel that there is something different about our 5 year old. He has low muscle tone, but not too bad. He started walking at 13 months, …

Insurance won't pay 
I finally got my insurance to pay for the evaluation but may not cover treatment because they don't cover sensory integration dysfunction. This really …

Back to school concerns 
Do any of your SPD children have trouble when school starts up again after the summer. My 8 year-old son has been having trouble sleeping and he is a bundle …

Can children older than age 7 benefit from an OT? 
My son is 8 years old and I have long felt that he had some sensory issues due to some eccentric behaviors and subtle things he does that I can't really …

SPD meltdown on the plain 
Hi.I am just starting to look for information. Our son was diagnosed few months ago with SPD and it is still so stressful for all of us. We are planing …

2 1/2 yr old with possible spd??? 
I am a mother of one 2 1/2 yr old boy. When my son was about 1 1/2 he had some of the red flag signs of Autism so we got him evaluated & they said there …

Sleep 
My son is 7 and him and I have never slept through the night. He won't sleep or stay in his bed without someone (me) being in the bed with him. He will …

Non-verbal toddler 
My 14 month old grandson is non-verbal. He shows some signs of autism, but then doesn't show other signs. He has good eye contact, plays peek-a-boo, …

Need a school for 1st grader with spd 
My grandson was diagnosed with Sensory processing disorder and is entering the 1st grade. They live in Westchester but travel everyday to the Bronx. Would …

Self regulating in the heat 
My 7 year old daughter has Sensory Integration and one of her biggest problems is that she can not self regulate herself in the heat. I asked her OT if …

Son always on the go 
My son will be 4 in September and he's always on the go. It's so hard to go to the store, go on trips even visiting family or friends. What can I do? Is …

Sleeping.... we finally are!!! 
My daughter is almost five and for at least 2 years, has slept 3-6 hours a night, often wakening and unable to fall asleep for hours. She's miserable …

IEP suggestions 
My daughter will be 5 a week before school starts but we are holding her back in a speech-language preschool because our IEP coordinator at our school …

Does children with SPD really learn to cope as they get older 
My daughter is three and she was diagnosis with SPD at the age of 1 1/2 I noticed that Hannah was behind in her motor skills and she didn't like certain …

3 1/2 year old Formal Daycare/Preschool or not? 
My son is 3 1/2. He has been in a daycare/preschool environment since he was 3 months old. About 8 to 9 months ago, my son was diagnosed with SPD (over-sensitive …

SPD cause speech delays? 
My 22 month old daughter is not talking. she has been in speech therapy with ECI since 18 months old and she can now say about 6 words (ball, book, uh-oh, …

Custody/Visitation arrangements 
My husband and I are separated and in a custody battle over our 9 year old son with SPD. My husband thinks it's a good idea to have our son every other …

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The begining of the end....hopefully 
So I remember how scared, worried, concerned and frustrated my husband and I were when our daughter first starting hating clothes. She has not worn underwear …

sensory intergration and the teenager 
What is available out there for our teens with this disorder? I have notice my son(who is 16) using behaviors that haven't been common for over 10 years. …

SPD symptom? 
My 7 y/o daughter was diagnosed with SPD at age 5 and has received OT off and on since then. She's got classic proprioceptive dysfunction, and hints of …

SPD therapy 
How do I deal with my childs issues and behaviors until my child can receive therapy?

Hyposensitivity 
Can a child have hyposensitivity and not hyper?

My child has been excluded from school 
My 9 year old son has been excluded from school, he has SPD . He can become verbally and physically aggressive at times and has very high anxiety, the …

Non-Verbal @ 2yrs 
My concern is this toddler's lack of speech. Born premature, this 2yr old male is mobile, has good dexterity, knows/understands everything he is told/asked. …

HELP!!!!! 
I don't understand all i have read on your page very well so i was wondering what sensory processing disorder is in simple terms. I have a 4 year old boy …

Grandson 
hi. my grandson just turned three and has some sensory issues. he was very ill as a baby and spent much time in icu. he does not talk although on occasion …

Parental Education on dealing with SPD children 
My four year old daughter was recently diagnosed with SPD, more specifically Motor Planning. I see many things in our two year old that leads me to believe …

Inner ear problems?? 
I have an almost 6 year old Boy he was tested for SPD, and although he is on the charts as having some SPD, he did not score high enough for any therapy, …

Is it to late for my eight year old? 
I have two sons (6 and 8). My 6 year old has been in therapy for Auditory Processing Disorder and will be starting OT for SPD. But I think my oldest …

SPD- school ideas? 
Hi, First, thank you to everyone that helped my find a dentist for my daughter who has oral defensiveness. We found a compassionate dentist who welcomed …

Costs of being affected to the patient 
What makes this an undesirable disorder from the patient's point of view? For instance OCD causes unnecessary stress and anxiety for the patient otherwise …

Risperdal 
My 3 year has some processing disorders. Very, very bright. Half the time he seems okay. His doctor wants to put him on Risperdal. Has anyone tried …

I dont know what to do? Is it me or am I just worrying too much? 
My son is going too be 3 years old in august. Now, I know something is wrong with him just dont know what. Ive took him to his doctors and he assures me …

What can I do to help my daughter 
Two months ago my daughter was diagnosed with Sensory Processing disorder and I was told that she will need Occupational Therapy at least twice a week …

Therapy process 
I'm in the early stages of diagnosis and therapy with my 18 month old son. I wondered through therapy and early intervention will he be able to lead …

Acting out behavior 
what is the best way to handle a SPD child when acting out? especially if he is defensive to touch? Thanks, Sandee

Sensitivity to shirt buttons 
BUTTONS My 6 yr old son has a phobia about buttons. He is unable to wear shirts that have buttons. His school uniform is a buttoned shirt with …

Rubberband issues 
My 7 yr. old son has a problem with rubber bands. I cannot find anything as far as what to do about it. Stretching a rubber band, such as to use it on …

Frustration and anxiety 
My 7 year-old son has SPD, is performing at or above grade level in reading and math, and is inconsistent in his writing skills(sometimes is can't do and …

Public School Options? 
I've a grand-nephew who is a twin...premature with lengthy NICU experience. Both twins have some sensory issues but are doing fine with understanding …

Tongue clicking 
Does anyone have ideas around this "habit"?

Sports/Activities for kids with SPD 
My son has had SPD for several years and we recently signed him up to play soccer since he seems to like various sports. However, it's been a complete …

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Tip Toeing 
My two-year-old son has speech therapy but no OT. He has few words but not clearly spoken and not consistently. He flaps and tip toes when excited. …

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?

Clothing issues 
Do children with SPD have issues with clothing like wearing only long pants and only long sleeves no matter what the weather is like?

Is it too early to stop OT? 
My son started taking OT at 15 months old and made great improvements. Because his motor skills are now caught up and most of our original goals were met …

OT Thinks my son has SPD but I'm not convinced? 
My son is almost 21 months and he is being a late talker he still has yet to say his first word.. he see's a speech therapist once a week and an OT once …

School OT Consultant- SIPT Certified 
Can anyone recommend a SIPT Certified OT that does consulting to schools in northeastern Massachusetts (preschool)? Our daughter has been diagnosed with …

Diagnosis for the first time in an older child 
My son is 14 and a half, i have always felt that there was something wrong with how he reacted to everything from the beginning of his life. He was always …

Flapping 
What can help my son to stop his tip toeing and flapping?

Downs syndrome and SPD... Any info??? 
My karate school wants to start a special needs class, which includes downs syndrome children. They want me to be involved as im a knowledgeable mom of …

Clothing issues in 6 year old daughter 
My six year old daughter has in the past 6 months developed a sensitivity to her clothing in particular her underwear not feeling tight enough. She has …

Sensory 
I am concerned about my 3 year old daughter. She is being evaluated for PDD-NOS. She has some odd behaviors. She also has Trichotillomania. She has …

PDD and feeding problem such as unable to chew 
Hello, I have a 3 yo old son who was diagnosed with PDD and also doesn't chew. We do have ABA program with ST, OT, PT but seems like he is not progressing. …

In need of practical advice 
I picked from the list all the items that suit my son's behavior, now what? He's been already been to an OT and no advice was offered. Granted... it is …

Private Diagnosis 
Hi there. Is there anyone who has any experience of getting their child diagnosed privately rather than through the NHS? If so how do i go about doing …

Questions about my 7 year old 
My son has always been a quirky kid. He is a sweet little boy who is very affectionate and did almost everything on time and talked on schedule. But as …

SPD and Memory 
Do children with SPD have memory difficulties?

Auditory sensitivity 
I have a child who is easily distracted, while we are in the classroom, by the semis on the highway or the trash truck in the street or airplanes way over …

How can we get SPD listed on the DSM-V 
In about a year a newly revised DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) will be released. I know many of you are wondering why …

What's wrong with Madeline? 
My daughter has been unique since the day she was born. The only child I know to actually be kicked out of the baby nursery at the hospital. On our last …

School music class accommodations for SPD kid? 
My 9 year old son has SPD and is functioning pretty well in grade 4, with a shared aide. He's on a behavioral IPP (not academic) as he's quite able in …

Noise sensitivity 
My almost 3 yr old has overly sensitive hearing. What kinds of therapies or activities can i do with her to get her more accustomed to noise?.. wind, …

SPD Teens 
I live in West Jordan, Utah. I have a 14 year old son who struggles academically, socially, and emotionally. Over the years he has seen several different …

Is it really this hard? 
My daughter (3 1/2) is currently in the evaluation process for SPD. We were lucky to have a doctor who has a daughter near the same age who has this disorder, …

SPD get better or worse with age? 
I am just wondering if SPD tends to get better with age or get worse with age? Do kids learn to cope on their own and turn out to be functioning adults …

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. …

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Education???? 
My daughter is in 2nd grade and has an I.E.P but it doesn't seem to be helping her. I'm so worried. She keeps falling more and more behind. She is a very …

Auditory defensiveness and music class 
I have a 7 year old son who was diagnosed when he was 3 with SPD and, boy, have we come a long way! He is very auditory defensive but loves music. …

My son is 10 
I have been dealing with all of these or most of these symptoms since my son has been BORN, it seems. I feel he may have been mis-diagnosed and we …

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 …

Possible Sensory Processing Disorder  
I know the parents of a 4 year old boy who have concerns about some of the things he does. Upon waking up or when he is tired he will rock on the floor …

5 yr old with SPD should I delay kindergarten? 
Hello, I have a 5 yr old with SPD in a pre K program at the local public school. He has an IEP, support and has been relatively successful in the program. …

Parent's reaction to hypersensitivity 
I am wondering what the best way is to react when the child is "freaking out" due to hypersensitivity. i.e. he falls down and scrapes his knee but is …

Has anyone else read this book? 
Has anyone else read the book " Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological …

Anxiety and OCD symptoms in 4-year old 
My 4-year old was identified as having SPD when she was younger, and received OT services from the age of 9 months until her 4th birthday when she was …

SPD and sleep disorders 
My 2 year old son has a lot of trouble falling asleep, or being sleepy for the matter. He can be awake for 12 hours at a time then sleep for 30 min and …

Sensory processing disorder expert in UK 
I am looking for an expert/professional in the UK to help my family with Sensory Processing Disorder/s. I know I suffer myself and suspect all four of …

Hair pulling 
My 4 year old daughter has had pretty severe SPD for as long as I can remember noticing signs. Her biggest issue is clothes, but she has never liked anything …

Hyperactivity 
Will my son ever stop being hyperactive?

Anyone know of things during pregnancy that cause SPD? 
I'm just curious if anyone is aware of anything that you could do while pregnant that could possibly cause SPD in the baby? Can listening to loud music? …

SPD touch/feeling 
I suspect my daughter to have the part of the disorder linked to feeling. She has an issue with various material/types of clothing and although I am aware …

Sensory Awareness 
My daughter has been diagnosed with expressive language delay and possible apraxia of speech. Her speech therapist noticed that she "forgets" or is not …

Opinion 4 year old being labeled the "bad kid" 
Oh man, where do I start. I came across this Web site after multiple "complaints" about my son who will be 4 very soon. He started preschool this year, …

11 yr. old with possible Sensory Processing Disorder 
We have an 11 year son who we think has been misdiagnosed with 'general anxiety'. History: He cried nonstop as an infant, was diagnosed with acid reflux …

Self regulation in over stimulating environments 
Hello, I have a 4 year old with SPD that has delayed speech although has come a long way and speaks in sentences and understands most of what is said …

Two year old son.... 
I am writing this to reach out to other parents who children may have SPD...I started looking into this site after a plan ride to visit the in-laws..my …

Touching other peoples hair 
A 5 year old boy is always touching the girls hair in his kindergarten class,he twirls,rubs,and spells their hair even after being told it's inappropriate …

My 6 year old son SPD??? 
My 6 year old son has been having severe problems for the last few months. He gets angry or upset over nothing & throws these awful tantrums. He has very …

Crying upon awakening from nap 
I teach at a Montessori School...we just enrolled a 3 yr old boy a couple of days ago, that was in an abusive school...he was just diagnosed with SPD a …

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 …

Statistic  
I am looking for the number of children that are usually born with Sensory integration Disorder. For example 1 out of 10 children are born with it? Any …

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Help 
Hi! we just found out that our 4 year old son has SPD.  Money is tight and I was wondering if anybody know about any company or group that can help us …

Having trouble geting my childs doc to see Sensory Processing Disorder 
My child doesn't like to get her clothes wet, has to change even if it's a little spot, short attention span, covers her ears when an airplane flies over …

Hypersensitivity to clothing/feeling "wet" 
I have a six year old daughter that started refusing to wear jeans about 3 months ago. She has just started within the last few days feeling like her underwear …

Can they grow out of SPD 
Are they able to grow out of it or do they just learn to deal with it better as they get older?

Sensory Sensitivity and SPD - confused! 
Hey everyone! I posted several weeks ago about symptoms that seemed contradictory with my son. Well since then I have had him evaluated and the therapist …

Husband Denial of Sensory Disorder 
I too, have a husband who denies that our daughter (7) has this disorder. It might stem from the fact that since she was 4 I had taken her to doctor after …

Home support/resources for coping? Programs that make a difference in everyday life. 
I have a 8yr old boy born premature 3 weeks. He has been assessed using Masgutova Method of Neuro-Sensory-Motor and Reflex Integration. We have been …

Concerns for my 3 year old SPD daughter and school  
My daughter was diagnosed with SPD when she was 15 months old when her speech therapist noticed there were many sensory issues and hypotonia going on (she …

Sensory processing vs anxiety 
My child, age 7, is diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and the psychologist seems to ignore her sensory processing problems. She has no tolerance …

Son with spd? 
I have a 21 month old son who has always been the kid that chews on everything. It doesn't matter what it is, he just has to have something in his mouth. …

Tummy ache 
My 10 year old daughter has SPD, she is constantly in and out of hospital with stomach pains, she gets impacted on a regular basis. Has anyone else came …

Daughter has started pulling out hair. 
My five year old daughter has recently started pulling out chunks of her hair throughout the day. She told me that it feels good to her to do it. She is …

My niece chews on her coat zipper.  
My niece is 5 and is diagnosed with Phelan McDermid Syndrome, an autistic-like syndrome. When she is wearing a jacket or coat that has a zipper near …

My 6 year old six grader 
My 6 year old is in the first grade and we are concerned with the following: 1. flaps his hands when he is excited 2. fixation on things such as …

Where/Who to begin with? 
I believe my toddler has some sensory sensitive areas - do I talk with my pediatrician first??? I am not sure he will see my concerns in the same light. …

Aggression towards dog? 
My 2 1/2 year old is a sensory-seeking SPD kiddo. He's constantly in motion and EXTREMELY physically active. He seems to be triggered by our dog, and …

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 …

What do I do for my son who screams 
My son is 21 months and diagnosed with SPD. Our MAJOR problem is his screaming when he is mad, wants something or just excited. He screams a lot. My husband …

We don't know what to do about OCD symptoms 
Hi. Our child has SPD and is 7. Lately we've been experiencing a lot of OCD issues with her. She says she feels a dribble of urine after using the bathroom …

Advice or opinions on what you think is going on here. 
I have a daughter who just turned 2 ten days ago. Her dad thinks she is just quirky, but being a teacher and having an older daughter who did not have …

SPD in 7-year old 
Hello, My son was born with a cord around his neck and with meconium in his lungs. He had trouble breathing and was in ICU for 4 days. I never realized, …

SPD 
How common is SPD? What percent of children have it?

Clothes 
Can not get clothes on her without what seems like i am hurting her, she is two and a half. Have not left house in four days. Therapist says to stop …

Why does my child fatigue so easily? 
My son is wound up and jumping, and making noise,has constant movement and then quickly, is so tired and even sleepy. I am concerned. We have only extremes …

7yr old always in space . Doc said it's ADHD but I suspect something else 
I have a 7yr old girl who has had 2 MRI's since she was born and seen two neurologists but no one can figure her out. Pediatrician tried to label her as …

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Vestibular sensitivity, hyperflexability and low muscle tone. 
My Son will be 5 in March. He has had behavioural problems wich started in Kindy. Tip toe walking, lashing out at other children, not listening to peers …

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 …

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 …

Discipline 
How do I discipline my child who has sensory processing disorder?

Just diagnosed 
We just found out today that our 2 1/2 year old son has SPD. I have ordered the books and have been on this computer trying to get some info about this …

SPD Influence on overall intellect/intelligence 
Our 23 month old grandson was, just today, diagnosed with SPD/Hyposensitivity to Movement (he has all the classic signs). As his parents, and us, go …

Trying to get extra time at school for my Kindergartener 
My 5yr old son 28wks premature has SPD,LD,Low Fine/Gross Motor.He has been at the Yale Child Center which he underwent a study. They did not give me a …

Any connection between SPD and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome? 
I'm a psychological associate with a 21 yod, 14 yos, and 10 yos. All of my children show some signs of SPD, but the older 2 for sure would be diagnosable. …

Issues with symmetry 
I am the Vice Principal of an elementary school. We have a first grader who has been diagnosed with SPD, however there are times in his behavior that …

Sensory Overload 
For those of you have SPD, does any of your senses(hypersensitivity) frequently suffer from sensory overload? I have tactile defensiveness, hypersensitivity …

Pre-K and my daughter with Integrated Sensory Disorder 
My child, Payton came home today with a report card. I have two older children that I didn't not send to Pre-K, but I thought this would be good for Payton …

Need a good OT in Seattle 
Our son is 4 yrs old currently getting OT at SIRRI, AZ. We are moving to Redmond, WA and are looking for an equally good OT there for treating him. Is …

Toddler cover's ears 
My 3yr old cover's his ears when he think's something is going to be loud. Is that a sensory issue?

504 vs. IEP 
My 5 year old son has recently been diagnosed with SPD; he is just 3 months into the school system--Kindergarten. He currently has a 504. My question …

Symptoms seem contradictory 
So I have been researching this as well as being highly sensitive for about a year now and still am not sure what is going on with my child. I know he …

Treatment for SPD 
My child is thirteen years old and always vomits. He is losing weight from this, so could this be a symptom(s)of SPD?

Are SPD and CAPD the same thing? 
My mother in law told me that my husband had a hearing problem and I tried to figure it out on my own. After buying several books on Sensory Processing …

4 1/2 year old son 
For about a year now my son has had a problem with smells.. Everytime he smells something that is a mixture of smells he starts to gag. Sometimes he …

How can I stop an spd child from doing something she's not supposed to do like unmaking a bed? 
My daughter has spd she keeps unmaking her bed, taking out all of her summer clothes and wanting to put them, (its cold outside) unlocking my dish washer …

Is SPD, ADHD, Asthma and allergies all related? 
Is SPD,adhd,asthma,allergies all related?

Brushing 
I have a five year old boy that I recently started the brushing and deep pressure on...the parents are very involved and are brushing every hour and a …

Sensory IEP goals-is that possible? school OT says it's not 
Hi-I have a 5 year old diagnosed with ADHD and obvious sensory seeking behaviors-to me(mom-a PT), neuropsych, pediatrician, private school teachers, neurologist …

SENSORY/pdd 
MY THREE YR OLD IS ONLY SAYING MA MA AND DA DA....HE HAS BEEN IN OT SPEECH AND PT FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS WITH GREAT PROGRESS...HE IS IN SCHOOL AND LOVES IT... …

Where can I find specialists in my area that have knowledge about SPD and can help my daughter with her son? .= 
I believe my grandson has SPD, but noone seems to be able to help, even with all the professionals he has seen so far. Please does anyone know of someone …

My son wants everything as tight as possible. 
My son is six years old and was diagnosed with SPD and OCD when he was four. His issue seems different than the one's I have read and researched about. …

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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 …

Spinning 
My 20 month old grandson loves to spin in his swing. He plants a toe and spins both directions, fast and for 15+ minutes. He looks "calm" and is able …

"Stimming" 
A PK student (ASD) presses his chin very hard into the object, even people (it is so heard that this hurts adults). Any suggestions for a sensory diet? …

Language Development for Infants 
What are some activities that you could do with infants to help develop good Language development?

Recognizes words but can't prounounce  
I mentor a 14 yr. old girl in high school with many problems with learning. She has a lot of trouble understanding & doing algebra but also can't read …

Conversing 
My 5 year old daughter will not talk at school to anyone except her friends. The teacher has been very good but still hasn't got a word out of her. At …

I think my 2 year old has SPD...I need answers. 
I've had my niece since she was 12 days old. She was born 9 weeks premature and to a mother who drank during pregnancy and had no prenatal care. She is …

Toy Organization 
How do you organize your spd kid's toys? I have tried everything, it seems, and nothing works. My 6yo will just dump everything back out and back together …

SPD Power Point? 
My 5 year old has been diagnosed with SPD. I am looking for a brief but powerful Power Point to educate the caregivers in the "Extended Day Care" setting …

Son with SPD/Ear Infections 
My son was perfectly fine as a baby and young toddler. As a young toddler, he frequently got ear infections. He had 2 surgeries for ear tubes and …

Benefits of fish oil  
I am interested to know how fish oil can help a child with SPD Cod Liver oil? Whats the recommended dosage

7 year old...Does she have SPD? 
I have a 7 year old daughter who has always loved life. Very energetic and has always "walks to a different beat" than the rest of us. We have chalked …

Any Advice Appreciated!!! 4 year old with SPD - Major Issues with Clothes 
Hello, I have a 4 year daughter who has SPD. She first started with her socks bothering her, the seams had to be perfect over her toes or she would throw …

Help, 
I got into a relationship a year ago with a man who had a little boy who is 18months. His father has full custody of him, and his biological mom is not …

What if the parents don't know? 
After hearing of this disorder, I'm convinced that my 14-year-old niece has many of the symptoms. From the time she could speak, she has been super picky …

SPD - How overstimulation can effect 10-48 hours later 
Dear SPD help, I have a son who was recently diagnosed with SPD which affect areas of over, and understimulation and modulation. We recently went to …

Sensory Disorders  
Do children outgrow sensory disorders and does this effect adulthood lifestyles?

Help, please, does this sound familiar? 
My son has always been a sweet happy boy, but I always felt something was a little off, like he couldn't hear me properly... kind of spacey, but then he …

Tactile proprioceptive defensiveness? Or something else? 
My son has SPD (2 and 9mo)and has a lot of "hand issues". It started with holding cylinder-like objects, a plastic french-fry to be specific, in one hand. …

Water on her = screaming 
My 2 yr old daughter has started in the last 2 weeks to scream when she gets a bath. not her hands washed but if water is on her body, she just looks …

20 month old with SPD 
My 20 month old has recently been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder as well as an anxiety disorder. She also has a language delay. We noticed …

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 …

To all the parents out there... 
I have a child who began in my preschool class last winter. It took me several months last year to realize that his tantrums and out of control behavior …

What if this was YOUR child / what would you want me to do? 
I'm also brainstorming a plan to provide continued services for one of my little ones (preschool) with SPD. He just got a private diagnosis Friday! I'm …

Raise Awareness About this Very Real Problem 
I AM LOSING IT. I always knew something was wrong with my prematurely born son. He never slept as an infant. He was cared for by his paternal grandmother, …

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Emotional and Physical Abuse? 
Hello Everyone, I have a 3 yr old daughter with "undefined" development issues. (This is how O.T. medically coded my daughters condition) I believe …

Is stimming behavior common in SPD? 
Hello, I have an almost 3 year old daughter being evaluated by the early intervention program for developmental delays. They found that she's about 9 …

Hands always feel dry 
My child complains his hands are dry and when he touches things he screams out. He is 12 years old. Is this a sensory disorder indicator?

Auditory Hypersensitivity and Preschool 
My daughter is 2 1/2 years old and has just begun the transition process from Early Intervention to Preschool. She has been diagnosed with Apraxia of …

My 3 yr old daughter has developmental delays .... 
My 3 yr old Daughter Gracie, has developmental delays & is in Preschool for 1/2 a day. She's on an IEP with a S/T & O/T working with her at the school. …

SPS help? 
Have any of you hit on any kind of therapy that helps a child with spd to get over the fears, the ocd tendencies, the mood swings, etc that all comes …

School?????? 
How do I get my child help in public school? I know she has special needs,but she is very bright.. I'm at such a loss. Any information on this subject …

Licking everything 
licking the floor is this a sign there is something wrong with my baby?

Halloween Costumes 
Any ideas for Halloween costumes? Many of the store-bought costumes are made of itchy, scratchy materials. Who wants to spend money on a costume your …

Homeschooling SPD child 
My son has been diagnosed with SPD and we are having difficulty with the school.He is acting out in school and having a lot of problems but they know about …

How to wear a watch 
MY 10 year old son has Aspergers. He is very concerned about time and wants to wear a wrist watch but he says they all hurt his arm. Has anyone found …

My six year old daughter soils her pants and doesn't know it.  
This has been happening since she was about three. I have tried almost everything I can do. She just doesn't know when she needs to go. She can sit …

Special Education Advocate 
We have been having problems with our son in Kindergarten. Even though he has been diagnosed with SPD, the school isn't really listening. Someone told …

Wrong Diagnosis?? 
I think my son is SPD but he's been diagnosed as ADHD and I swear nobody will listen to me that it's not that...I don't know what to do. He's too old …

New to this 
Is SPD often misdiagnosed with ADD or ADHD in smaller children?

biting, chewing, biting 
Hi My four and a half year old boy has an out of control habit of putting everything in his mouth, and chewing. Can I give him dog toys and or bones? …

Constant movement 
My 2 yr old daughter is constantly moving. i don't just mean walking around..i mean running. her body never seems to rest. she cant even sit at the table …

Does not want to go to school. 
MY GRANDSON HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH SPD. WE THINK THE LIGHT BULB HAS BEEN TURNED ON. WE HAVE DONE THE QUESTIONAIRE AND FOLLOWING THE STEPS.WE ARE …

SPD Son and School Complaints 
My son just started preschool. He is 3 1/2 years old. When he was accepted I told them about his sensory issues and tried to explain as best I could what …

Eye Protection 
My 2 year old son, who will most likely be diagnosed with SPD, is very sensitive to light. Is there any product or accessory, other than sunglasses, that …

Tucking Shirt In 
My daughter has a meltdown 4 out of 5 days a week because she has to tuck her shirt in to go to school - dress code requirement. I don't know how to make …

Are SPD Kids more Defiant? 
Hi, We cannot get our daughter to do anything she doesn't want to do. She is in school and we are having all kinds of problems with her cooperating. …

Dropping my daughter off at kindergarten 
Every morning we prepare our daughter for school. She has a good morning and is smiling and happy when we leave the house, but as soon as it is time to …

Teaching students with SPD 
I teach at a wonderful private school for students with Learning Differences and I am researching SPD and using what I learn to teach my students with …

Very Sweaty? 
Hi, We've noticed that our 6 year old daughter sweats a great deal and especially when she is very anxious. She also gets odor under her arms. She's …

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Greater Sensitivity in Autumn 
Does anyone notice that their child becomes A LOT more sensitive in Autumn. I have an 8 year old who annually becomes more distressed as soon a the days …

Chewing on everything 
Any suggestions for kindergartner with SPD, needs constant oral input, so mouths, chews on everything. Unable to chew gum because of capped teeth.

Getting Dressed 
I am at the beginning stages of a diagnosis with my 6 yr old daughter, and getting dressed has progressively gotten worse. It takes us several tries to …

Is there any hope for my 12 year old son? 
Is there any hope for my 12 year old son or is it too late? I have met a wonderful friend that has the sweetest little girl who happens to be Autistic. …

Eye problems 
My daughter has had some eye problems, when she gets tired she loses control of her eyes the left one i much worse they roll around in her head and also …

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 …

Cod Liver Oil for Help With Focus 
My son, age 7, was diagnosed with SPD and has been seeing an OT for a little over a year. It is possible that he may have ADHD also but it's not definite. …

Please Read!!! 
My 3 yr old daughter has SPD. My daughter and I are victims of domestic violence. My husband and I are now going through a divorce. He was arrested for …

IEP - should we do it? - Big classrooms and SPD 
Hi, We just started our daughter in Kindergarten in the public school system. She has SPD and separation anxiety. Anyway, we went to school this week …

Extracurricular activities 
My 8 year old second grade son has sensory processing disorder and cannot keep focused in team or repetitive sports such as swim, soccer or baseball. Are …

PDD-NOS or SPD w/ Speech Delay 
My son Ethan just turned 3, my husband and I first noticed something was wrong when Ethan was 18mos.and he wasn't speaking. When he was 2 and only had …

My son does not like shoes.. 
My son is 1yrs old and he flips out when I try to put shoes on him. What can I do to put shoes on him?

Connection between SPD and Auditory processing problems? 
Does anyone know or have experiences with a child who exhibits SPD and auditory processing problems? Thank You!

Husband not understanding 
My 7 yr old has slight SPD issues. We really just understood this early last year. My son is very smart...taught himself to read at 4. Ever since he was …

My son gets highly irritated with his siblings, making them cry all the time. 
I am constantly yelling at my son to be nice to his sisters. It is wearing me out. He is a really good kid, very loving and smart, but he is very controlling …

Springy Arms!!! 
My son is 2.5 years old and he is diagnosed with Developmental Delays caused by a Cerebral Atrophy. He is currently undergoing PT and some OT at his school. …

My child's school does not want to provide an IEP for SPD. 
My son could not be a better poster child for SPD. He has ISSUES. The school district has said things like, "If you let us label him autistic we can service …

Separation anxiety 
My son is 7 years old and is in second grade. He has anxiety on many issues of being alone but we have handled most of them as they came up. My issue now …

Sensory Integration Praxis Test 
I would like to find an OT to administer SIPT evaluation. We live in NYC. I understand getting insurance reimbursement is not that easy, but if anyone …

Public outings 
My son has SPD (sensory processing disorder) so he gets overstimulated in large crowds or noisy places. It is very hard to go out to eat, walk through …

Loud noises 
Is it normal for a toddler to cover her ears when loud noises occur?

SPD Grandparents Perspectives 
I am a grandfather of a 6 year old boy with SPD. I am trying to help my daughter-in-law and son in how to approach relatives and close friends about …

Licking sometimes 
My son has always been fairly oral. He had a mild biting issue when he was younger. Now he is 3 years old and sometimes will lick his hand or someones …

SPD Duration 
What happens to children with undiagnosed SPD? Do they "outgrow" it?

What kind of school does your child go to? 
Our child will be entering Kindergarten. We're probably going to do public school because we think they are equipped to deal with kids with issues. However, …

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Aggressive Behavoir - Sugar or SPD 
Does anyone notice aggressive behavior in their child? Our daughter is 6 and has SPD, Anxiety and possibly OCD. She is smart, creative, funny, and very …

Immediate Help for Sensory Shutdown 
My son seems to go into complete shutdown mode when faced with new or crowded experiences. i.e. at the zoo, at large family parties, at the Chicago air …

Anxiety in school testing 
My daughter was diagnosed as a young child with gravitational insecurity and didn't walk until she was 18 months old. At the same time she was diagnosed …

Pain in my 16 yo son's knees 
I have two boys, 18 and 16 and both have SPD. Proprioception problems have always been a problem with the 16 yo son. He really suffers from tremendous …

Seeking professional help 
Do you know of a professional in my area that can help me with my child who has SPD? Thank you, Julie K Tulsa, OK

listening issues 
What do I do when my 3 1/2 yrs old just stops listening to everything you say? frustrated mom.

EI in Florida 
My son is 26 months. We have been evaluated by EI and he is receiving Speech and will be evaluated by an OT and on site Pediatrician. As I understand …

Getting therapy 
My 4 yr old daughter was diagnosed w/SPD. She also has speech problems (apraxia), she is lactose intolerant, & her airway narrows approx 30%. We have insurance, …

2 1/2 year old who is overwhelmingly sensitive to others crying 
I have a 31 month old son who has recently (within the past three months) become VERY sensitive to other kids screaming and/or crying. He is at the point …

"Don't let her say HI to me!!!" 4year-old SPD daughter with horrible fear of people talking to her  
Our four-year-old was diagnosed with SPD in February and began O.T. immediately. We've since moved states and are with a new O.T. (host of issues with …

Eating Habits/ Encopresis 
Hi, my son will be eight years old in September. He was diagnosed in July 2007 with encopresis, and has been taking the laxative Miralax ever since. …

SPD and vision concerns 
My 3 year old son has been diagnosed with SPD. Recently, I took him to the eye dr for a check-up (we have never braved the eye dr before). Turns out, …

How do I get a diagnosis? 
When my son AJ was about 10 months old he went thru early intervention where the occupational therapist told me he might have sensory integration disorder. …

Can Star help my 7 year old daughter with her sensory disorder? 
We live in AZ at this time and am finding it difficult to find help for my daughter who is 7. She seems to get better with some issues and then she turns …

Medication for SPD 
Our Daughter is six years old and she was diagnosed with SPD one year ago. We have gone to OT for a year now. She has a great success with OT. The …

Pacifiers okay to use for SPD issues (of hyposensitive kind)???? 
Hi. My 5 yr. old son has been without a pacifier only since March of this year (he at that point only used it for car rides and for going to sleep). …

Pushing objects into eyes/face? 
My 3-year-old son was diagnosed with SPD about a year ago and had visits from an OT for about 3 months (until he aged out of our assistance program here). …

Sensory Processing Disorder 
Is sensory processing disorder hereditary?

My SPD 10 year old son is withdrawing and being bullied 
Please can someone help me. My son was diagnosed at 4 with SPD. He has been to therapy, had brushing and ot and even play therapy, all of which seemed …

laughing 
My 9yr old son has SPD and I was wondering if anyone else has seen this in their child. If something is funny he will laugh but sometimes he laugh so hard …

Can SPD be treated with Horseback riding as therapy? 
Can SPD be treated with Horseback riding as therapy? It has been suggested that this is a full sensory activity for a 9 year old boy. Has anyone had any …

Teaching at 16 year old with SPD to drive 
My 16 year old was diagnosed with SPD 8 years ago. She's done remarkably well, yet we have a new set of challenges as she transitions into adulthood. …

SPD versus PDD? 
How do professionals/diagnosticians determine whether a child has SPD or PDD? I realize that almost all kids on the spectrum have sensory issues (i.e., …

Bike Riding 
My son is 4 years old and has no interest in riding a bike. Does anyone else have any experience with this? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! …

Every other day fatigue, extremely low stamina=SPD? 
My 13 y.o. daughter was diagnosed with SPD at age 6, and also has epilepsy, which complicates things. However, after numerous tests and visits to specialists, …

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Temperature 
Could someone tell me if children with sensory disorder have trouble with temperature change? My son (age 3) seems to have trouble with temperatures. …

Help for SPD 
Hello, my name is Chrissy Bishop and I have a 2 1/2 year old named Owen. We just finally had him tested for autism and they told us that he is just a rare …

How can I help my child when I am worse off than she is? 
My daughter is being assessed for SPD. Others pointed out that some of her responses to life were not quite right. As a first time mom I just do my best …

OT Comment bothersome 
Hi my 4 year old nephew has recently started OT and today was his second appointment afterwards he was running around and jumping on furniture and not …

My 14 month old just got an unofficial diagnosis of SPD. Does this sound like your child? 
MRDD came out and said our 14 month old is functioning on a 7 month old's level. They believe he has a sensory disorder. He starts OT and speech next month. …

Heart pounding?? 
My 6yo daughter gets very upset sometimes. You can call it a tantrum, meltdown, violent screaming fit, whatever, but when she gets upset, she is inconsolable …

Getting Toddler to Ride in Carseat and Wear Clothes 
My daughter from a young age has been able to manipulate her body and squeeze out of any car seat restraint. Despite correcting her, and disciplining …

SPD 
My little girl just turned three. She started her clothes sensitivity about two months ago. It has become worse and she now has started stammering her …

Daughter entering first grade and struggling ... No help at school 
Hello everyone. I am a mother of three girls - 9,6,2. My oldest and youngest daughters have a severe food allergies, asthma and allergies. My middle …

Help for my daughter.... 
Hello my name is Stacy Horcher My daughter Gianna (4) was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder when she was two. Right away we got involved with …

Of unusual symptoms in SPD 
My son complains of feeling fuzzy in his arms and legs, like electricity passing through him. He becomes very distant and upset when it becomes prolonged …

Is SPD always a problem? 
I have a 3 year old who I think has many of the symptoms of SPD - of the hyposensitive variety. We have commented from a very young age that he does not …

SPD caused by birth injury? 
We are wondering if our grandsons SPD could have been caused by a high risk birth or is it related only to neurological development?

Violent meltdowns 
My eight year old son has SPD and has very violent meltdowns where he attacks me. I am not sure how to deal with these and whether to punish him or not. …

Vestibular dysfunction in infant??? 
When my daughter was little (2 months old or so) she was scared to go up and down the stairs (while being on my hands). She would cling very closely to …

Confused!!! My son!! 
Hello! First excuse my english, I hope you will understand my questions (I live in Macedonia, Europe). My son is 4 years old, since he was two …

"Meltdowns" SPD, or Something Else 
Hi, my son is seven years old (will be eight in September)and was finally diagnosed with SPD in November 2008. He was also diagnosed with a genetic disorder …

Speech/Language Development and SPD 
I am concerned for my son and his speech/language development. He was diagnosed with SPD when he was 2 and he is both a sensory seeker and an avoider …

Is it SPD? 
My son is seven years old. He's very smart, very sweet, and a lot of fun. Most of the time. He is having some issues. He's been having them sporadically …

Teeth pulling 
I have an Autistic, 8 year old little guy that has pulled two of his grown in permanent teeth. We have tried Chewy Tubes , and giving him chewing gum …

Last Day of Kindergarten 
Today my daughter's class had a parent program. They sang 3 songs and each read a silly sentence that they had written. I don't know why, but my daughter …

Is SPD always link with something else? 
Can a child just have SPD or is it always linked to something else. My son saw an occupational therapist today and she confirmed SPD but we are still …

Has anyone else had this experience in public school? 
My 7 year old son works with an occupational therapist, speech therapist and special ed teacher at his school. They have told me that he's a bit of a …

Exercises to show what SPD is like? 
Hello, I am doing a presentation on autism in a few weeks for my job, and I will be including a section on SPD. I wanted to get the listeners involved …

Is this SPD? 
During our 28month old daughters evaluation for Early Intervention, we were told that she had many "red flags", however they were convinced that she is …

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Early Intervention 
My 28month old daughter has just started early intervention services for speech language delays expressive and receptive, and what my husband and I believe …

Who gives the SPD Diagnosis? 
My 1st grader recently had an OT evaluation at school. It was mentioned in his ARD for speech that he had some fine motor issues. They pursued this concern …

Noises bother my son 
Hello, I have a 9.9 yr old son with autism and severe SPD. He has a very hard time with noises, be it, vacuum, blender, he leaves the room. But …

How to explain OT to a child? 
We are planning an evaluation for our six-year-old son and expect to hear that he has sensory issues in some areas (mostly some specific fine and gross …

Chooses Friends over Family Members. 
My 4yr old daughter has SPD. We are waiting for therapy to begin, so we don't yet have a complete understanding on how to deal with her tantrums, transitioning …

Sensitive to others crying 
My grand daughter is 32 months old, she has fragile-x syndrome and has been in therapy for OT pt and speech for a year and a half. She is non-verbal. She …

Medications 
I am trying to find if there are any medications for kids with SPD. My daughter has SPD. This affects her tactile system. Getting dressed has been a …

Sensory Issues 
My grandson was three in January.. He has Hypothyroidism. He was on med since the week after he was born until he turned 3. Blood test show it is under …

Where do you purchase clothes for your spd child? 
My six-year old was diagnosed two years ago and over the past six months her issues with clothes has increased. We are in OT which is helping, but it seems …

Four year Old SPD Child Fear of Babies 
My 4 year old grandson was diagnosed with SPD has a fear of babies. Has anyone experienced this with their "Sensational" child? Thank you, Don Forde …

Clonazepam tolerance? 
I've been on clonazepam since Sep 2008 to control my anxiety and keep me from freaking out or melting down when I get overwhelmed... However, lately it …

My son possibly has SPD? 
I never really thought anything was wrong with my 5 year old son - I just thought he was immature and would outgrow his behaviors. He was recently at …

Is my Dr wrong? Please help me! 
Hi I have just found your site and wonder if anyone can help with a query. My Son was diagnosed with SPD around two years ago, he is now 6 and very …

Does my grandaughter have SPD 
My granddaughter is a very intelligent 6 year old who always scores above average in her schoolwork. The problem is she constantly insist clothing is tight …

Haircut Fear 
How can haircut fear be minimized in a 4 year old boy diagnosed with SPD?

Spike in sensory sensitivity 
Son 4 diagnosed with SPD - we are on waiting list for SI OT. He was doing great until he turned 4 first it was no more coats, then socks, now underwear …

Could it be spd? 
I found your website while doing research for a paper for a class I am taking, while reading through the symptoms for SPD, I noticed that my 5 year old …

Can't Get Enough Visual Imput 
My four year old son was diagnosed with SPD six months ago. He also struggles with anxiety but has found some relief from a low dose anti-depressant. As …

Does my son has SPD? 
My 27 mos old son is a picky eater. He says words and 2 word phrases and most of the time his words are not the complete word like for cat he says ca, …

Do I enter my son in kindergarden this fall or hold him back? 
My son is five years old. He has a late birthday in January, he has been diagnosed with SID since March 2009 He is receiving OT and speech therapy, he …

1 on 1 vs. group 
My son can complete any task if given the instructions one on one, but when he is in a group, and the whole group is given a task, he can't do it. He …

Room color that helps 
I am redoing my sons bedroom he has SPD and autism and I was wondering what colors help calm the most without depressing.

Tween with SPD 
My 11-year-old daughter was very recently diagnosed with SPD. I am finding it very difficult to get a child of this age to do anything she doesn't want …