Sensory Integration Disorder?

[falkenschloss]

I am wondering if my child might have some level of sensory integration disorder.  My four year old daughter was born eight weeks premature and spent six weeks in the NICU.  As an infant, she showed a strong aversion to loud human voices, new faces, and had trouble transitioning from place to place.  My mother took care of my daughter during the day for her first year, and when we brought her home in the evening, she cried every night for about an hour and had trouble settling down.   Throughout her toddler years, we have seen the following behaviors:  1. Clothing sensitivity, especially with socks, shoes and underwear.   Shoes & socks are immediately taken off in the car and again when she arrives at daycare.  Pants and underwear are worn so that they don

[Linda D.]

I also suggest a visit to an occupational therapist who is certified in sensory integrative disorder. Note: Certified. She is not too young to be evaluated and the good news is that interventions from a qualified OT can dramatically improve her behavior and your stress level.  Seek out someone well qualified who is willing to take the time to educate you and your husband so that you can be better informed.  The more information the less the stress.

[AACAPS]

I would research Aspeger Syndrome if I were you. Your child is displaying some of the symptoms. You can start at: http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/frame2.html My son has similar issues and was diagnosed with AS. Although not dignosed, I believe I have it too. Good luck.

[2miracles]

hi I hope i can get a reply in before baby cries!  MY dd is the same way hers started young and she has acted some of what u described. let her wear her clothing /socks undies inside out and tell her the seams wont feel so bad that way. convince her! hanes  usually has the least seams my dd didnt wear underwear for over a year! she is now 9yrs. and just comming out of it. it will pass but its gonna take time - be as understanding as possible- with reason. Its not worth the fights!  hope this helps.

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

Your daughter is very young, and it may well be that development over the next couple of years will result in changes in some of the areas you mention. It's probably fair to say that her capacity to manage change, her ability to use words to convey her feelings and wishes, and her overall capacity to manage frustration will all evolve in a good direction. Some of your observations indicate that your daughter may well display some sensory integration issues (e.g., in the areas of sensitivity/defensiveness re: sound and tactile sensations). You can investigate these by having her undergo an evaluation by an Occupational Therapist. She's at a good age for such an evaluation, and it would be worthwhile.