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ADHD, Trichotalomania and Sensory Integration Disorder
Read all 24 responses: "I have been reading this column for quite some time now and absolutley love it! Here is my dilemma....My 7 1/2 year old in second ...
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- Hi C., I work in Occupational Therapy as a COTA. I recently spoke with one of my supervisors about your request. She recommended A book that you should check out...
- My daughter and oldest son both have sensory integration disorder. But theirs is opposite of your daughter's. Everything bothered them when they were little. They b...
- Bless you! Sounds like you really have your hands full. I worked as an OT (Occupational Therapist) in a public school system before and got married and started a fa...
Daughter Very Fusy
30 Aug 2009 ... Do you think she might have some sensory integration issues You might .... I second getting her evaluated for sensory issues Both of my boys ...
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- With my daughter it was socks. Almost all socks were scratchy, she said, and she would pull them off of the first foot as we were putting them on the second one. The...
- Is she overly sensitive to anything else? Even if she is not, you may consider a pediatric OT who is trained in "Sensory Integration"--usually it is for more "global"...
- If she doesn't have sensory integration issues (thanks, ladies, I learned something new today!), I'll bet this fussiness will work its way out on its own. Once her...
Help Please!!!!!!!!!
14 Sep 2009 ... It will also be important to include an OT eval. looking at sensory issues when he Transitions to pre-school. Also, he should receive some Behavioral ...
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- Hi S., No this is not normal, he should see a MD or perhaps an occupational therapist that can give you some insight to sensory needs that he may have. He's young an...
- I think gagging is probably not a sign of anything. He probably doe sit to get some attention from you which also rules out autisim-autistic kids don't want any contac...
- my son gagged himself too...he's done it to the point of throwing up. the weird thing is I can remember loving to gag myself with a cold spoon as a kid. With that in...
Sensory Processing Disorder
I am an ECSE who has worked with many children with sensory processing issues. What county do you live in? I also know of a few amazing pediatric ...
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- Hi, It looks like everyone here has given you the same advice I was thinking. I have a 13 year old with major SPD. He also has CHARGE Syndrome. SPD also goes along...
- I have three children with my two boys, the youngest and the oldest, with SPD. It seems awfully long to see a pediatrician until February. I know firsthand with the ...
- K., My 4 year old son has autism and sensory processing disorder. A great resource is the book "Out of Sync Child." What do you need to know? I'd be happy to hel...
Does Anyone Have Experience with Sensory Processing Disorder?
But, if you run into a doctor that either does not believe in sensory issues or is unwilling to at least give you a referral, I'd look for a different ...
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- Sounds like you've gotten some great advise. I second those who mention an evaluation by a developmental pediatrician and an OT. Our son who has SPD has been in OT f...
- you always have the option of getting more opinions...in which i would do...
- H., a consideration before medication is involved to to connect with a holistic medicine person. I know of someone who is able to help some autistic children with sen...
Tantrums, Unexplained Weight Gain, Skin Issues, Constipation-what's Happening?
16 Sep 2009 ... Tantrums Unexplained Weight Gain Skin Issues Constipationwhat's .... very common for sensory issues and allergiesceliac to go hand in hand ...
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- I feel as though I'm in your skin! in many ways, we went through the same. please, please try going gluten-free - it might change your life. Our son has had GI issues ...
- Hi T., I understand how you may feel. My sister-in-law always struggled with very similiar situations growing up. She was always very sensitive to anything not going ...
- T., What you are describing in appearance and behavior really seems like an allergic reaction to something she is eating. I would have her tested. Has her dr tested...
3 Y/o Sensitive Ears
Everybody has sensory issues to some point. For example, certain sounds are unbearable -- a typical one is nails on the chalkboard or high-pitched loud ...
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- could be sensory intergration disorder. What that means is that the kids have trouble "taking in" loud or too much noise . It can be background noise or just loud noi...
- some people and kids are just a lot more sensitive to noise. I know I am. I feel like I am the only one complaining about how loud everything is and it is hard for me ...
- my son is sound sensitive as well. we founf out during swim lessons that he can't handle the echo in an indoor pool area. For us it is not a big deal we just avoid ech...
Help! My 5 Yr Old Is a Scaredy Cat!
He may have some sensory issues The fear might be due to his system interpreting things differently than most people so it may not just be fear based You ...
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- Hi C.. I am an occupational therapist who has worked with children for over 9 years now. In our profession we see kiddos who present with sensitivities to some types...
- Hi C. I am a pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT). The things that you mention your son is afraid of swinging on a swing, the McDonald's play area, rides at the fa...
- Hi there C. The best thing that I can recommend is that you model that you overcome something that completely scares you. I am very arachnophobic, but let my s...
Sensory Processing Disorder
Anyway - my son has sensory issues, but also has ADHD and is on the autism spectrum. Good luck! Feel free to email me if you need more info! ...
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- Hi J., How ar you? My 7 1/2 year old son was also diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder by a private OT. When he enrolled in public Kindergarten, I let him set...
- Absolutely 110% get him evaluated outside of the school system. It is your right to do that. If you get him evaluated privately then they will not have an agenda. Not ...
- You should speak with your pediatrician regarding this. He/she can make the recommendation for you to have your son evaluated. You should also inquire with your medi...
3 1/2 Yo with Hyperactivity Issues
That is the age that my son started having problems I recognized some sensory issues in addition to it so specifically started asking about that He has been ...
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- That is the age that my son started having problems. I recognized some sensory issues in addition to it, so specifically started asking about that. He has been in th...
- He sound just like my 3yo daughter and most of her little 3yo friends. I would be leary of the ADHD diagnoses and please dont medicate him at such a young age. There...
- I dont think any child this age should have ANY access to video games. Just my 2c.
