I have tried to explain Sensory Processing Disorder in so many ways that I swear my face is going to turn blue. And what about the parents whose kiddos have SPD but still aren’t sure what it is. Here’s the diving board to understanding. Happy splashing.
The Sensory-Behavior Connection
07/11/2012 at 3:54 pm
Does a child have to exhibit all of these behaviors, in order to have SPD?
08/19/2012 at 1:16 pm
My child was diagnosed 6 months ago with SPD, he is 4 years old. He does not have all the symptoms either(actually about half or less). We are blessed to have a Doctor that believes children have been over medicated and wrongly labeled for many years and will try other directions other than meds. He suggested Therapy such as OT and PT. My child goes twice a week and I cannot express the huge improvement we have already seen. Speak with your Doctor….hopefully he will be open to the SPD..you will find some Doctors are close minded…if this occurs.. i urge you to move on for your child’s sake.
07/12/2012 at 12:03 am
Wow, this is really helpful. I will be able to show this to my son’s teachers at school.
07/13/2012 at 2:31 pm
This is my child! I have told a dozen doctors that his problem is NOT ADHD, nonetheless, it falls on deaf ears. He will be 17 soon, is there anything that can be done at this point?
07/14/2012 at 8:12 pm
Get him to an Occupational Therapist. There are things to help. We saw a psychologist who suggested OT and he has only been twice and already we are working with some of the ideas to help him like a spinning board to help him get some of the stimulation his body is craving. I can see a big difference already.
You may need a referral from your regular dr., but check into it.
03/04/2013 at 4:28 am
My daughter was diagnosed SPD….but not all of this stuff applies to her. In fact, she LOVES hugs (the tighter the better) & being tickled. I’m still learning all I can about this
03/04/2013 at 10:59 am
Actually, these pictures highlight what flags a child COULD have — for both over-responsive and under-responsive kids. No child has the same symptoms when it comes to SPD. Every child has their own sensory reactions.