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Need Tips for Sensory Integration Issues with Oral Defensiveness
24 Sep 2009 ... I also highly recommend Sensational Kids by Lucy Miller If you live in Colorado Dr Miller runs the Star Center wwwstarcenterus which is an ...
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- Hi B., I am struggling with SID also with my 4 yo, but not with oral defensiveness. I agree with Susan B's suggestions on the books. You can get them at the library. I...
- You know, my son had some of these issues, but worked with an Occupational Therapist for a year and she was most helpful. I also did a search on Google for ideas and ...
- As you may have already discovered, patience and persistence are keys in this area. I was a special edcuation teacher for intensive needs kiddos and many had varying ...
Needing Help with 3Year Old Oral Fixation
Check out the book Sensational Kids for more info. Good luck! 2 moms found this helpful. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Are you sure it isn't teething? Try one of those water-filled teething rings that you can keep in the refrigerator & see if it helps.
- she may have Pica- take her in to get tested.
- Hi V., I also have a child with an oral fixation. He chews everything he can get into his mouth. In school it has been a problem with pencils (the eraser, then the ...
Have Children with SENSORY Issues??
Hi C I have two kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction It's been a real ... and recommended a book calledSensational Kids She thought my son'sissues ...
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- My now 17 year old daughter has sensitivity issues. I could not vacuum when she was home when she was little because she couldn'tstand the noise. I eventually hired ...
- I don't know how old your child is, but if 3 yrs or older - school district can do an OT eval., and child may qualify for services funded by school district. Often ch...
- Hi, I don't know for sure that my child has sensory issues but I'm suspicious. We have been through lots of testing and the doctors and school have still not deter...
Is It ADD/ADHD, Sleep Deprivation or Bad Parenting?
SENSATIONAL KIDS by Lucy Jane Miller; and Raising A Sensory Smart Child by Lindsey Biel. Also we now have same bedtime everynight, even weekends as ...
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- C., It may very well be ADHD; my son has it (along with lots of other stuff) and sensitivity to dyes and sugars is very common with kids who have ADHD. Diet is HUGE...
- I have only a moment, but I want to encourage you to follow up on the allergy angle. This makes a HUGE difference in my kids' schoolwork and behavior. Lack of sleep ...
- It sounds like there are so many contributing factors here. There is no easy short answer. Yes, not getting enough sleep will make a HUGE difference in any child and w...
Mom W/spec Needs Toddler Needs Support!
There are a few good books on SID-- Sensational Kids by Lucy Jane Miller, The Out of Sync Child by Carol Kranowitz. Both are available in the Pines system ...
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- I am a mom with two sons with high functioning Autism. One is eight and one is three. I just recently attended the Autism workshop in Cobb county. Did you attend? Anyw...
- Hi, I live in the Aiken, SC area and am an Applied Behavior Therapy consultant and provide therapy services as well to local families. Unfortunately, more and mo...
- R., I am so happy that you posted you situation. I have a 3 year old that has SID and delayed speech. He has not been diagnoised with Autism, but I totally unders...
Sensory Integration Dysfunction
I would encourage you to read Sensational Kids by Lucy Miller. Very good book. I actually gave my copy to someone because she wants to put her daughter on ...
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- Dear S., There are currently about 86 labels for what is actually responsible for learning disorders and focusing issues. The problem stems from disorientation and...
- I agree with many of the responses. Its important to get the physical in balance, good eating habits and a sound, top quality nutritional supplement. I know this...
- Hi S., I do not have a child that was ever diagnosed with SID but my youngest was diagnosed with ADHD and my best friends child was diagnosed with Autism. All three...
Potty Training with Autism
i don't have any personal advice, but maybe talk with an OT. if you live in the okc area, Lorraine Autscher at Sensational Kids is wonderful. Helpful? ...
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- Hi E., I think the 2 previous posts are great advice-I guess it just depends on if your husband is comfortable with this-some guys are, some aren't. Does your son ...
- I would think E., that it would be similar to teaching a typical 18 mo or 2 year old-which is just sitting them on the potty several times a day, giving him lots to dr...
- Can your husband put a few Cheerios in the toilet and then show him how to sink them by your husband demonstrating that urine goes into the potty? If he plays this gam...
Sensory Processing Disorder / Sensory Integration Issues
I'll also recommend a great book to you Sensational Kids, it is written by Dr Lucy Jane Miller. She is on the forefront on research on SPD and is an ...
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- if you haven't been to the melmed center that is where i would recommend starting. They work with a large number of disabilities and diagnosing them. http://www.melm...
- Hi M.- Tell your school district. He should be getting OT at the school at no charge to you. Your school can evaluate him also. I worked with kids birth to three w...
- I have a 7-yr old with sdp, i agree with the others to go thru the school system, however, educate yourself as much as possible. observe and write down all of his "sym...
5 Year Old Son Possible Aspergers
We get therapy through Sensational Kids in OKC, and I'm alrady seeing good results. I'm happy to e-mail if you want more info. 1 mom found this helpful ...
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- Sounds like it to me.My son has Aspergers.go to Oasis.org(I believe).The oasis guide to Aspergers is a great book.Age 5 isn't too early to diagnos.I would get another ...
- I agree with the other poster... Document everything. Also, I encourage you to request for your son's medical records to keep for yourself. The facility/Dr. office m...
- Hi S. A, My son has ADHD, Bi-Polar and Asperger's syndrome. He was not correctly diagnosed until last year and he is 14 years old. It's a good idea to see a psych...
Misdiagnosed ADHD? What Could It Be?
You may also want to get the book Sensational Kids to see if helps describe you childs symtoms in anyway. The Out of Sync Child is a great book as well. ...
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- Hello M., My son was diagnosed at a young age with adhd also, but when we continued to have problems with behavior,(odd social behavior,explosive temper,) we strated t...
- Is it trichotillomania or a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? I don't think I'd guess on that one until I'd had a lot more testing done. I would definitel...
- I just read this post and realize it's almost a year old, but thought I would respond just in case you are still trying to find a better answer of what may be going on...
