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 not seizures, and the Doctor referred to them as Shudders... Said it was like a sensory overload.



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Apr 28, 2019
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by: Anonymous

Our 6yo boy (who was diagnosed almost 4 years ago) just started demonstrating this behavior. Described exactly as a way to work out over-stimulation.

We'll ask his OT about "contracting" tomorrow.
Appreciate this site very much. Helpful to share experiences.
May 10, 2013
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by: Anonymous

my son does that too...teachers thought it might be a seizure but he can talk through it so it seems voluntary..i think it's a way of regulating...ot says it's called "contracting" but couldnt find any further info on it

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