http://spdinternational.org/forum/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:27:16 +0000 MyBB http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-539.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:55:26 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-539.html http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-538.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:30:01 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-538.html
I have an Emotional Support Animal, she's a one year old cat named Ada.

Along with helping me with my meltdowns, emotional regulation, and various things for the whole being autistic part, she also helps with my sensory issues.

I've found that petting fur is the absolute best thing I can do to help with certain types of tactile defensiveness/overreactivity. She also likes leaning on me, though she won't lie on my lap yet, which helps when I need deep pressure input.

Does anyone else use animals as a coping mechanism?]]>
I have an Emotional Support Animal, she's a one year old cat named Ada.

Along with helping me with my meltdowns, emotional regulation, and various things for the whole being autistic part, she also helps with my sensory issues.

I've found that petting fur is the absolute best thing I can do to help with certain types of tactile defensiveness/overreactivity. She also likes leaning on me, though she won't lie on my lap yet, which helps when I need deep pressure input.

Does anyone else use animals as a coping mechanism?]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-537.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:55:55 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-537.html I am 37 mother with 2 sons.... I had 2 brain surgeries when I was 18 and 19....to remove brain tumors I learned I had....since then I have been going through ups and downs.... And I have finally come across this disorder that truly describes what I feel like on the inside... I have already been diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, depression, sensory overload seizures, congnitive disorder...but the main part of my unhappiness and loneliness has been not being able to explain or have a name for the main struggle in my life all these years ...and this is it...SPD it has a name...i am so happy ..I hope to learn how to cope so I can have a better quality of life...because this is something there is truly no meds to fix...and no one has ever ever understood that...thank you..thank you thank you...]]> I am 37 mother with 2 sons.... I had 2 brain surgeries when I was 18 and 19....to remove brain tumors I learned I had....since then I have been going through ups and downs.... And I have finally come across this disorder that truly describes what I feel like on the inside... I have already been diagnosed with anxiety, OCD, depression, sensory overload seizures, congnitive disorder...but the main part of my unhappiness and loneliness has been not being able to explain or have a name for the main struggle in my life all these years ...and this is it...SPD it has a name...i am so happy ..I hope to learn how to cope so I can have a better quality of life...because this is something there is truly no meds to fix...and no one has ever ever understood that...thank you..thank you thank you...]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-536.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:08:55 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-536.html http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-535.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:13:27 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-535.html http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-534.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:07:01 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-534.html ]]> ]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-533.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:26:14 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-533.html Just after his first birthday, Collin shut down. He was talking (momma, dada, bye bye) he was waving bye bye and never a care in the world. All of a sudden things just started to bother him. A lot of things. He is in therapy now with a PT,OT,and ST. In my opinion this is a lot for a little guy. He doesn't know how to act or what to do. He scared and hes non verbal so he cant tell me how he feels.
At first i thought the diagnoses was going to be Autism. Which at the moment I'm not sure it wont be. But after 2 visits with the OT she has said SPD. Im frightened and don't know what to expect. How is this going to affect my son, our lives, our relationship? I have read many articles and have a decent grasp on what it is what if anyone has any tips, advice, comments, or anything, i would really appreciate it.

-Becca
(Logan, Jacalyn,& Collin's Mom!)]]> Just after his first birthday, Collin shut down. He was talking (momma, dada, bye bye) he was waving bye bye and never a care in the world. All of a sudden things just started to bother him. A lot of things. He is in therapy now with a PT,OT,and ST. In my opinion this is a lot for a little guy. He doesn't know how to act or what to do. He scared and hes non verbal so he cant tell me how he feels.
At first i thought the diagnoses was going to be Autism. Which at the moment I'm not sure it wont be. But after 2 visits with the OT she has said SPD. Im frightened and don't know what to expect. How is this going to affect my son, our lives, our relationship? I have read many articles and have a decent grasp on what it is what if anyone has any tips, advice, comments, or anything, i would really appreciate it.

-Becca
(Logan, Jacalyn,& Collin's Mom!)]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-532.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:05:43 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-532.html
This new definition of autism could exclude several children who currently have the diagnosis of Asperger’s and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified.) This is relevant, because insurance companies, schools, state and local agencies use the DSM diagnosis to decide on treatment plans, compensation and services.

Experts believe that this new definition will also decrease the diagnosis rate of autism. ABC news reported on a statement by Dr. Fred Volkmar of Yale University. According to analysis of data from a 1994 study, “half of the people diagnosed with autism in that trial would no longer merit a diagnosis under the new proposed criteria.”[/b][/b][/u]

If patients lose their diagnosis, they may no longer be eligible for important services and therapies. NYTimes reports that the proposed changes “would probably exclude people with a diagnosis who were higher functioning.” The changes could affect thousands of children and adults who rely on the services they receive because of their diagnosis.

Dr. Geri Dawson, the Chief Science Officer of Autism Speaks, writes in her blog that she recognizes that while proposed changes have a “scientific rationale, we at Autism Speaks are likewise concerned about their effect on access to services. It is crucial that these changes don’t result in discrimination against people who are struggling with autism symptoms.”

read this and more in the links bellow:

http://blogs.babycenter.com/mom_stories/...efinition/
http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/12-03%20Au...20DSM5.pdf

IN MY OPINION: THAT'S ANOTHER POLITICAL MANEUVER TO LOWER THE COSTS OF HEALTH CARE TREATMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT. THE HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM KID WILL BE FORSAKEN TO HIS OWN SORT. APA SHOULD WORK FOR BETTER TREATMENT, CURE AND PREVENTION OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, NOT TO CUT COSTS FOR THE GOVERNMENT.]]>
This new definition of autism could exclude several children who currently have the diagnosis of Asperger’s and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified.) This is relevant, because insurance companies, schools, state and local agencies use the DSM diagnosis to decide on treatment plans, compensation and services.

Experts believe that this new definition will also decrease the diagnosis rate of autism. ABC news reported on a statement by Dr. Fred Volkmar of Yale University. According to analysis of data from a 1994 study, “half of the people diagnosed with autism in that trial would no longer merit a diagnosis under the new proposed criteria.”[/b][/b][/u]

If patients lose their diagnosis, they may no longer be eligible for important services and therapies. NYTimes reports that the proposed changes “would probably exclude people with a diagnosis who were higher functioning.” The changes could affect thousands of children and adults who rely on the services they receive because of their diagnosis.

Dr. Geri Dawson, the Chief Science Officer of Autism Speaks, writes in her blog that she recognizes that while proposed changes have a “scientific rationale, we at Autism Speaks are likewise concerned about their effect on access to services. It is crucial that these changes don’t result in discrimination against people who are struggling with autism symptoms.”

read this and more in the links bellow:

http://blogs.babycenter.com/mom_stories/...efinition/
http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/12-03%20Au...20DSM5.pdf

IN MY OPINION: THAT'S ANOTHER POLITICAL MANEUVER TO LOWER THE COSTS OF HEALTH CARE TREATMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT. THE HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM KID WILL BE FORSAKEN TO HIS OWN SORT. APA SHOULD WORK FOR BETTER TREATMENT, CURE AND PREVENTION OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, NOT TO CUT COSTS FOR THE GOVERNMENT.]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-531.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:39:18 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-531.html http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-529.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:08:47 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-529.html
I've not been officially diagnosed with SPD, but there's no way that sensory issues for me are abnormal and the most severe part of what I deal with. The levels that I deal with are often associated with people with much more "severe" autism. The SPD community has been able to already start helping me deal with these things.

So, well, hi. I dislike these introduction things, but I'm going to try to be good and post one for once.]]>
I've not been officially diagnosed with SPD, but there's no way that sensory issues for me are abnormal and the most severe part of what I deal with. The levels that I deal with are often associated with people with much more "severe" autism. The SPD community has been able to already start helping me deal with these things.

So, well, hi. I dislike these introduction things, but I'm going to try to be good and post one for once.]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-528.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:00:55 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-528.html
So, I've been trying to figure this out for a while so I can try OT, but I've been really stuck, and not knowing exactly what to say has been making me not say anything to her. Any advice?

(If it helps to know, I'm Asperger's/SPD (not diagnosed)/migraines from overstimulation, hypersensitive all senses, avoiding - smell, hearing, sometimes sight, seeking - taste, deep touch, sometimes avoid sometimes seek light touch (but never as much as deep touch))]]>
So, I've been trying to figure this out for a while so I can try OT, but I've been really stuck, and not knowing exactly what to say has been making me not say anything to her. Any advice?

(If it helps to know, I'm Asperger's/SPD (not diagnosed)/migraines from overstimulation, hypersensitive all senses, avoiding - smell, hearing, sometimes sight, seeking - taste, deep touch, sometimes avoid sometimes seek light touch (but never as much as deep touch))]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-527.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:01:43 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-527.html
I did good for the most part throughout the Auto Show, but I had some of my standard SPD quirks show up in blatant fashion and one that hit me hard from an insideous fashion.

I would sit in a car at the Auto Show and the seat would cause me so much pain that:
1) I would jump out of the car quickly and give it a dirty look.
2) I would get overwhelmed in pain and paralyze (making leaving the car difficult even with assistance from my husband).

Some cars had such great seating that I:
1) Didn't want to leave the seat. It was so comfy I just wanted to take a nap right there. (A Volvo Convertible really did this to me and I would have loved to be a passenger in it as it speed down the highway along the California coastline.)
2) Felt that I could actually drive the car from point A to point B without problems from SPD. (Really only the Chevy Volt fit into this category.)

Another sensory problem I had was lighting. Some cars were placed poorly in the show cases and the light would come into the sides of or on top of my Irlen Lenses and I would get stunned by the light.

The insideous sensory problem were the show cases with White Walls and White Carpetting. The longer I stayed in each of these sections the more I had difficulties with my Periodic Paralysis. The second we got into a show case with a different colored walls I would fully recover. A different colored carpet than white with white walls didn't hurt me as much as white on white, but I still had problems. My husband and not I was the one to figure out what was going on with me.

Every time I crossed into a white wall white carpet section I would start to shut down. By the end of our day at the Auto Show we were trying to figure out ways to dodge the White Showcases.

I did have some problems with a sound room showing off a cars sound system, but in another car the sound system (even though it was playing Rap) actually soothed me.

Another problem I had was dodging the Roasted Almonds stands since I have an allergy to Nuts. Thankfully, my allergies stayed mostly under control so I could get within 100 feet without having to flee for safety. I just couldn't stay close to the stand for long without the issues starting. It didn't keep me from checking out a lot of Auto Show cars.

Since I have an interest in electric and hybrid vehicles I tested the weights and difficulty of use for charging stations for electric vehicles. Some of the charging stations were impossible for me to use (too heavy or required a hand motion that causes me muscle problems). However, one was usuable enough that it won't disuade me from getting an electric or hybrid vehicle in the future.

The last thing we got to do was go for a test drive in a Chevy Volt. That was nice and it turned like a dream.


My husband and I went to the Auto Show because it was local and something different than what we usually do. We weren't really looking to replace a car. I came away happy to realize that Electric and Hybrid vehicles are on the rise and there are actually plenty of quality options available right now.

Sure I had SPD challenges in a strange environment, but we were able to manage around them to have a great day. Too often I let my SPD, Periodic Paralysis, and Food Allergies keep me trapped at home. The chance to escape my self imposed prison was fantastic.]]>
I did good for the most part throughout the Auto Show, but I had some of my standard SPD quirks show up in blatant fashion and one that hit me hard from an insideous fashion.

I would sit in a car at the Auto Show and the seat would cause me so much pain that:
1) I would jump out of the car quickly and give it a dirty look.
2) I would get overwhelmed in pain and paralyze (making leaving the car difficult even with assistance from my husband).

Some cars had such great seating that I:
1) Didn't want to leave the seat. It was so comfy I just wanted to take a nap right there. (A Volvo Convertible really did this to me and I would have loved to be a passenger in it as it speed down the highway along the California coastline.)
2) Felt that I could actually drive the car from point A to point B without problems from SPD. (Really only the Chevy Volt fit into this category.)

Another sensory problem I had was lighting. Some cars were placed poorly in the show cases and the light would come into the sides of or on top of my Irlen Lenses and I would get stunned by the light.

The insideous sensory problem were the show cases with White Walls and White Carpetting. The longer I stayed in each of these sections the more I had difficulties with my Periodic Paralysis. The second we got into a show case with a different colored walls I would fully recover. A different colored carpet than white with white walls didn't hurt me as much as white on white, but I still had problems. My husband and not I was the one to figure out what was going on with me.

Every time I crossed into a white wall white carpet section I would start to shut down. By the end of our day at the Auto Show we were trying to figure out ways to dodge the White Showcases.

I did have some problems with a sound room showing off a cars sound system, but in another car the sound system (even though it was playing Rap) actually soothed me.

Another problem I had was dodging the Roasted Almonds stands since I have an allergy to Nuts. Thankfully, my allergies stayed mostly under control so I could get within 100 feet without having to flee for safety. I just couldn't stay close to the stand for long without the issues starting. It didn't keep me from checking out a lot of Auto Show cars.

Since I have an interest in electric and hybrid vehicles I tested the weights and difficulty of use for charging stations for electric vehicles. Some of the charging stations were impossible for me to use (too heavy or required a hand motion that causes me muscle problems). However, one was usuable enough that it won't disuade me from getting an electric or hybrid vehicle in the future.

The last thing we got to do was go for a test drive in a Chevy Volt. That was nice and it turned like a dream.


My husband and I went to the Auto Show because it was local and something different than what we usually do. We weren't really looking to replace a car. I came away happy to realize that Electric and Hybrid vehicles are on the rise and there are actually plenty of quality options available right now.

Sure I had SPD challenges in a strange environment, but we were able to manage around them to have a great day. Too often I let my SPD, Periodic Paralysis, and Food Allergies keep me trapped at home. The chance to escape my self imposed prison was fantastic.]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-526.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:15:01 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-526.html He's the only son and only child in both families.
We are so scared. We feel devastated. All we want is to have pour son healthy and normal. We want him to grow normal and develop normally.

He has some sort of speech problem. He just speaks few words (but in his Mom's day out most the kids his age don't speak much.
He will start speech therapy next month.

He likes to move, to spin, to walk in circles, to jump. He's very active. But he also sits to play quietly and watch his favorite DVD's from baby Einstein.

he's affectionate. He hugs me and his father. He smiles, laughts. He makes eye contact and attends by his name.

He is a picky eater. There are some smoth textures he doesn't like, for example macaroni (pasta). He doesn't like fruits, but orange juice. He eats meat, chicken, sweet potato, mashed potatoes, rice and beans, lentils, oat meal, yogurt, milk, baby prunes puree, GF crackers, GF graham crackers-style. Since I have celiac disease, he just eats gluten-free because of the risk of developing that disease.

He doesn't scribe, nor stack cubes or rings. Although I play with him everyday stacking cubes and rings, he doesn't care. And he gets mad if I make his hand do it. The same with crayons. He likes to play with them, but never ever draw a line in the paper.

he's still in the sippy cup. No cups yet. maybe because I didn't work enough with it. I am always thinking about the mess i will have to clean afterwards. Maybe it's my fault.

i never took him to walk on the sand or grass. I'm sort of germ phobic. Maybe because I got a lot larva migrans from cats and dogs pooping on the street (I lived in Brazil most of my life).

When he was 9 months he felt from the bed and I was worried and took him to make a CT scan of his head. There were no signs of trauma, but we found out that his left side of the brain is a little smaller than the right and the left ventricule is larger than the right (to compensate said the neuro surgeon). The neuro pediatrician said the only thing she found was a hyperreflexia in his right lower limb. The OT said he wasn't delayed but he needed exercises for coordination, fine motor and cause and effect. He had a posture to sit that was wrong and could cause him to have a shorter leg.

i was doing the exercises and playing all this with him. I was correcting his way to sit down everyday. He finally gave up the position when he started to walk at 12 months.

He is clumsy to walk and he falls a lot. His coordination is not good. Sometimes I think he doesn't understand the space and the proximity of things.

It was hard to make him hold his bottle to drink milk. But the transition to sip cup was great in 1 day.

Well, I don't know so many things. His father know less than me. We feel lost and hopeless.

All we wanted is to have our son healthy.

The coordinator at EI said to me today that if he doesn't have autism, we should do genetic tests. Genetic tests in my son?

We started the paperwork to see a private developmental pediatrician. We don't have the money, but my brother said he will pay for this medical bills.
We don't have insurance yet. Maybe in February.

Why life needs to be so challenging? Why my son?
We feel broke.
Please, help us.]]> He's the only son and only child in both families.
We are so scared. We feel devastated. All we want is to have pour son healthy and normal. We want him to grow normal and develop normally.

He has some sort of speech problem. He just speaks few words (but in his Mom's day out most the kids his age don't speak much.
He will start speech therapy next month.

He likes to move, to spin, to walk in circles, to jump. He's very active. But he also sits to play quietly and watch his favorite DVD's from baby Einstein.

he's affectionate. He hugs me and his father. He smiles, laughts. He makes eye contact and attends by his name.

He is a picky eater. There are some smoth textures he doesn't like, for example macaroni (pasta). He doesn't like fruits, but orange juice. He eats meat, chicken, sweet potato, mashed potatoes, rice and beans, lentils, oat meal, yogurt, milk, baby prunes puree, GF crackers, GF graham crackers-style. Since I have celiac disease, he just eats gluten-free because of the risk of developing that disease.

He doesn't scribe, nor stack cubes or rings. Although I play with him everyday stacking cubes and rings, he doesn't care. And he gets mad if I make his hand do it. The same with crayons. He likes to play with them, but never ever draw a line in the paper.

he's still in the sippy cup. No cups yet. maybe because I didn't work enough with it. I am always thinking about the mess i will have to clean afterwards. Maybe it's my fault.

i never took him to walk on the sand or grass. I'm sort of germ phobic. Maybe because I got a lot larva migrans from cats and dogs pooping on the street (I lived in Brazil most of my life).

When he was 9 months he felt from the bed and I was worried and took him to make a CT scan of his head. There were no signs of trauma, but we found out that his left side of the brain is a little smaller than the right and the left ventricule is larger than the right (to compensate said the neuro surgeon). The neuro pediatrician said the only thing she found was a hyperreflexia in his right lower limb. The OT said he wasn't delayed but he needed exercises for coordination, fine motor and cause and effect. He had a posture to sit that was wrong and could cause him to have a shorter leg.

i was doing the exercises and playing all this with him. I was correcting his way to sit down everyday. He finally gave up the position when he started to walk at 12 months.

He is clumsy to walk and he falls a lot. His coordination is not good. Sometimes I think he doesn't understand the space and the proximity of things.

It was hard to make him hold his bottle to drink milk. But the transition to sip cup was great in 1 day.

Well, I don't know so many things. His father know less than me. We feel lost and hopeless.

All we wanted is to have our son healthy.

The coordinator at EI said to me today that if he doesn't have autism, we should do genetic tests. Genetic tests in my son?

We started the paperwork to see a private developmental pediatrician. We don't have the money, but my brother said he will pay for this medical bills.
We don't have insurance yet. Maybe in February.

Why life needs to be so challenging? Why my son?
We feel broke.
Please, help us.]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-525.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:45:05 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-525.html I am a 34 yr old mom of a 3.5 year old son with SPD and an 18 month who does not have SPD. I am also a special education teacher. My son was diagnosed last summer, but I have always known. He has been going to OT for about 6-7 months and just started seeing a clinical social worker last month. He sees each once a week.]]> I am a 34 yr old mom of a 3.5 year old son with SPD and an 18 month who does not have SPD. I am also a special education teacher. My son was diagnosed last summer, but I have always known. He has been going to OT for about 6-7 months and just started seeing a clinical social worker last month. He sees each once a week.]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-523.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:14:49 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-523.html went through the roof (this happened about 5 years ago). My frequent headaches
turned into really bad migraines, and my world was turned upside down into a
living hell. Flourescent lights are my biggest bugbear, but any spotlights and
other bright lights have an extremely dibilitating effect on me.

Over the last year I have had some success and relief from the extreme light
sensitivity and frequent migraines through the wearing of tinted Irlen lenses -
tinted glasses used to help with the symptoms of Irlen Sydrome aka. Visual
Stress. Unfortunately, I don't seem to have classic Irlen Syndrome - I had to
visit the Irlen diagnostician 3 times until we came up with a tint that was of
any help (fortunately I was only charged for one visit).

I continue to wear the glasses on an almost permanent basis, and my migraines
have been significantly reduced. However, I'm now seeking other solutions as my
extreme light sensitivity continues to have a significant adverse effect on many
aspects of my life. My eyes are 100% healthy - it's a neurologically based
problem.

I am sure there are many of you fellow SPD sufferers out there who also suffer
from light sensitivity - have any of you found any other viable treatments and
interventions?

I have come across various forms of light therapies from places like the
National Sound & Light Therapy Centre and the Sound Learning Centre (both in the
UK where I live) - however the fees are extremely expensive. I'm certainly not
going to pay £2000 just for the priviledge of sitting in someone's chair and
staring at their flashing lights - I'd rather find someone who I could rent the
equipment from at reasonable cost.

I'm looking forward to hearing about all possible treatments for light
sensitivity. Thanks in advance.]]> went through the roof (this happened about 5 years ago). My frequent headaches
turned into really bad migraines, and my world was turned upside down into a
living hell. Flourescent lights are my biggest bugbear, but any spotlights and
other bright lights have an extremely dibilitating effect on me.

Over the last year I have had some success and relief from the extreme light
sensitivity and frequent migraines through the wearing of tinted Irlen lenses -
tinted glasses used to help with the symptoms of Irlen Sydrome aka. Visual
Stress. Unfortunately, I don't seem to have classic Irlen Syndrome - I had to
visit the Irlen diagnostician 3 times until we came up with a tint that was of
any help (fortunately I was only charged for one visit).

I continue to wear the glasses on an almost permanent basis, and my migraines
have been significantly reduced. However, I'm now seeking other solutions as my
extreme light sensitivity continues to have a significant adverse effect on many
aspects of my life. My eyes are 100% healthy - it's a neurologically based
problem.

I am sure there are many of you fellow SPD sufferers out there who also suffer
from light sensitivity - have any of you found any other viable treatments and
interventions?

I have come across various forms of light therapies from places like the
National Sound & Light Therapy Centre and the Sound Learning Centre (both in the
UK where I live) - however the fees are extremely expensive. I'm certainly not
going to pay £2000 just for the priviledge of sitting in someone's chair and
staring at their flashing lights - I'd rather find someone who I could rent the
equipment from at reasonable cost.

I'm looking forward to hearing about all possible treatments for light
sensitivity. Thanks in advance.]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-522.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:25:43 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-522.html
A quick offer: if you are hosting a monthly parent meeting, we'd love to list your meeting on our Social Network. We currently do so for the SPD Foundation's Parent Connections program and would love to do the same for SPD Support.

If you're interested, please contact me here, on facebook https://www.facebook.com/carrie.fannin, or email at SPDWashington@hotmail.com

Thank you ALL for everything you are doing to raise awareness about Sensory Processing Disorder in your communities -- it makes a difference!

Best wishes,]]>
A quick offer: if you are hosting a monthly parent meeting, we'd love to list your meeting on our Social Network. We currently do so for the SPD Foundation's Parent Connections program and would love to do the same for SPD Support.

If you're interested, please contact me here, on facebook https://www.facebook.com/carrie.fannin, or email at SPDWashington@hotmail.com

Thank you ALL for everything you are doing to raise awareness about Sensory Processing Disorder in your communities -- it makes a difference!

Best wishes,]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-521.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:43:52 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-521.html http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-520.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:58:32 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-520.html
I'm Bronny, mother to a little girl with SPD. Hermione (Mynie) is almost 5 and we were given this diagnosis in September. She also has delayed speech and Global Development delay.

i am a qualified Allied Health Assistant (OT, podiatry and physiotherapy) and I've also applied to study OT at Uni next year. (well the next 4 years)

But I am still very confused by it all. I read through a checklist earlier, and Mynie is hyper sensitive to so things and Hypo sensitive to others, all in the same category. ie: touch. She mouths objects, craves touch (actually wants to be carried all the time to be close to me), is constantly finding things for messy play, and is really rough with our cat. (All signs of Hypo) But also hates having her hair brushed, overly ticklish, hates socks, and a few different materials, gets stressed about having a hair cut (and she's booked in tomorrow), hates having her teeth brushed, in fact, wont let anyone near her mouth, unless she does it, and is a really picky eater. (all of which is Hyper) is this 'normal' for SPD?]]>
I'm Bronny, mother to a little girl with SPD. Hermione (Mynie) is almost 5 and we were given this diagnosis in September. She also has delayed speech and Global Development delay.

i am a qualified Allied Health Assistant (OT, podiatry and physiotherapy) and I've also applied to study OT at Uni next year. (well the next 4 years)

But I am still very confused by it all. I read through a checklist earlier, and Mynie is hyper sensitive to so things and Hypo sensitive to others, all in the same category. ie: touch. She mouths objects, craves touch (actually wants to be carried all the time to be close to me), is constantly finding things for messy play, and is really rough with our cat. (All signs of Hypo) But also hates having her hair brushed, overly ticklish, hates socks, and a few different materials, gets stressed about having a hair cut (and she's booked in tomorrow), hates having her teeth brushed, in fact, wont let anyone near her mouth, unless she does it, and is a really picky eater. (all of which is Hyper) is this 'normal' for SPD?]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-519.html Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:03:49 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-519.html
It's nice to join here!]]>
It's nice to join here!]]> http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-518.html Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:17:47 -0700 http://spdinternational.org/forum/thread-518.html I'm at my family's Christmas party, but I am miserable because all the neighbors are playing their loud music. All I hear is the "bum bum bum" of the bass and drums. Why does it make me so miserable? And from what I've read, I'm screwed. Unless I walk around with headphones 24/7.
I don't know why SPD can be so freaking debilitating. I don't know what the hell to do anymore. Merry X-mas.]]> I'm at my family's Christmas party, but I am miserable because all the neighbors are playing their loud music. All I hear is the "bum bum bum" of the bass and drums. Why does it make me so miserable? And from what I've read, I'm screwed. Unless I walk around with headphones 24/7.
I don't know why SPD can be so freaking debilitating. I don't know what the hell to do anymore. Merry X-mas.]]>