Sensory processing eval

[benjimom]

I had my son eval. today for SPD and she does think he has sensory processing disorder.  She also feels like he has anxiety and separation anxiety as well. I think he's anxious as well.  She feels he has modulation issues and also issues with auditory processing.   She does not feel he has ADHD.  So many people have said my son is probably ADHD, esp the school personnel.  So now she is going to write a report and then we can soon sign up for therapy sessions.  I asked her how she got into this and she said she felt like she has had sensor issues in the past herself.  

[ashebs]

thankyou. her talking is really limited unless shes coping me. comunication is very lacking as she will cry before asking.

[specialmom]

Hi.  Many things on your list were on my son's list as well.  He has sensory integration disorder.  How is your daughters speech and communication?  

We changed up things we were doing and it helped a lot.  For example, realizing that my son had auditory issues was helpful for me.  Instead of just saying his name over and over and being frustrated-------- I walked over and touched his arm and made eye contact.  Then he would talk to me or hear me.  We started some deep pressure things at bed time that really helped relax him.  I broke directions down and did a lot of "showing" him what to do.  For new things, I did hand over hand teaching.  Like using scissors.  I placed them in his hand and then my hand over his and we cut.  He got the feeling of it.  He would shake his hand from mine . . . and then not be able to do it.  I'd keep it very calm and show him hand over hand again.  Staying calm is really important.  I would take my hands when he was trying to pedal and move his feet so he felt the action and the imprint of that feeling would reach his brain.  The hope was next time he tried to do it on his own, the memory of doing it would click and he'd be able to do it himself.  ETc.

I'm glad you are having an evaluation in July.  As I said, my son just has sensory integration disorder which can be an issue on its own or comorbid with something like autism or add/adhd.  An occupational therapist treats with for sensory issues.  Many people just think of sensory as the tactile issues but it is much more than that.  Motor planning involves how a child puts thought together, for example.  

But I want you to have LOTS of hope.  They can really do amazing things with our children these days.  They can help tremendously.  My son is in kindergarten and has no IEP as he is functioning that well now.  This is because we went for early intervention and addressed his issues head on.  So good for you MOM for doing that for your daughter.  She's going to be just fine with a mom like you guiding things.  Good luck and if you have any sensory questions, I'm always available to try and help.  

[ashebs]

having my little 3 1/2 yr old girl tested for spd and autism on the 15th july hopefully i can finally get an answer to her big little problems as shes becoming very hard to handle as shes not responding to any discipline or suggestions.
her problems are
-sucking hands
-mouthing  objects and licking
-slaps herself in the head all the time
-frustrates very easy
-screams and crys over play and being looked at
-rips anything until there little bits
-peels paint, her skin & toe nails
-attacks others
-wont eat new food or drinks or use other forks bowls or sippy cups
-wont toilet train
-takes things litrally
-walks oddly
-holds hands in odd ways
-flicks her fingers together even while asleep.
-does not follow instructions if more than 3 words are used
eg, go to bed- she does not understand but if i say bed time she knows. get the ball is not understood but get ball is.
-continues to do things she know she will be in-trouble for, even if shes just been told off for doing it.
-has tantrums over things like her toast isn't cut correctly or its on the wrong color plate
-acts as if she can not hear.
-mimics everything if i say i have a head ache she says she has too, if someone says there toast is covered in dog doos she says hers is etc.
-can not hold a conversation or eye contact for more than a few seconds and parrots things she hears.
i think that is all of it.
what do you think it could be?

[benjimom]

Please do look into it and if you feel it fits then request an eval with an OT.  It can't hurt to have the eval, see what they think.  SPD is often confused with ADHD, you can have both too.  But if you treated the SPD if your son has it, it might help.  My son was biting holes in his shirt at one school.   I think anxiety had a big role in that.

[specialmom]

I do have a son with sensory processing or integration disorder.  He does all of things that you mention.  I'd be happy to help in any way that I can!  We've come a long way and my son copes really well now.  An occupational therapist evaluates for it and that is how it is treated.  We've had tremendous sucess.  I have lots of at home tips as we do things for sensory every day.  Let me know how I can help you!  I'm pleased to do so.  

[NOMA0512]

that was suppose to be sucking his sleeves. as in suckle in case it blocks it again.