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Sensory Perception Disorder
Testing Limits · Violence · Whining .... HI, I have a 5 year old son who has Sensory integration disorder (this is the name it is usually called) (SID) My ...
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- Hi C. I would suggest to purchase and read the book called "Out of Sync" child . It explains and gives a parent much inside into the sensory perception disorder . The...
- My 3 1/2 year old son has sensory processing disorder. We haven't done an interactive metronome, but we have done music therapy, which helped immensely. We worked pr...
- Hi C. My 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD (formerly Sensory Integration Disorder SID)last March. We were so fortunate to f...
Test for ADD or ADHD?
Read all 26 responses: "How do they test children for add or adhd? ... Sensory integration disorder, developmental coordination disorder and specific ...
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- I have homeschooled and taught in the public school setting. If you REALLY don't want to put him on meds I would recommend getting him, yourself, or both to an educati...
- For both, tests are available in varied levels on the internet, just google ADD/ADHD and look for tests. It may take you a bit to locate the tests but they are there. ...
- Patty, Nutrition is a huge factor for children with the tendency for ADD or ADHD. This is not something I teach you in a simple email but if you would like to know mor...
Question About Sensory Deficiency
Testing Limits · Violence · Whining ... I sometimes let my sensory kids wear a necklace with a piece of tubing strung onto it so that it's available for ...
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- Sensory Integration Dysfunction: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensory_integration_disorder Sensory Integration / Occupational Therapy: http://www.brighttots.com/s...
- My kids licked and chewed everything till about 5. Well, sctually my younger one chewed the sleeves of her clothes till I started to buy her short sleeve shirts. Now...
- I'm a speech-language pathologist with lots of experience, both personal and professional, treating sensory processing disorder also known as sensory integration disor...
Need Advice for PDD Diagnosis
I am confused, is it behavioral when he is at home, is it sensory processing disorder or ..... So, be sure to ask for the testing if you feel it important. ...
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- Hi S., It would likely benefit you to have your child evaluated by a neuropsychologist or developmental pediatrician who specializes in autism and who can provide y...
- Hi S., My son was diagnosed at 3-3 1/2 yrs old with PDD by a developmental pediatrician. He currently attends an IU preschool. He was in an autistic preschool class ...
- For a moment I thought you knew my son. It sounds like he has Aspergers Syndrome which is what my son has. It happens more in boys and they are high functioning. My so...
Toddler with SPD? Need Help!
My friend Regina has a son with Sensory Integrative Disorder - similar to SPD. .... Could be he is just testing his limits, sounds like it could be ADD/ADHD ...
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- Could be he is just testing his limits, sounds like it could be ADD/ADHD, whatever the acronym-du-jour is. Can you take him to a playground or other place (those ind...
- Hi, you are describing my 4 year old! It was a long road, but I had him evaluated a few months before his 4th b-day and the diagnosis was ADHD and ODD. Early Interve...
- Has your son ever been tested for Turrets Syndrome? My son had a lot of tics and we were told about Turrets. Most people think of vocal outburts or compulsive swearing...
Gagging with Solid Foods
The only way to find out is to ask your doctor for a referal to get testing done . Once established if there are sensory issues or concers you can get a ...
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- Check her tongue. I know it seems silly but she could be tongue tied. I have had a couple of students with this AND my daughter. Although, I found it in my daughte...
- Hi J., Are u eating meals with her-so that she sees u eating the same foods? Also try a tv or a dvd player w a show she likes while u spoon feed her, distraction ma...
- First I would have her checked by the doctor. Assuming all is okay, I understand, my daughter has done the same thing. One day I just decided to stop feeding her, an...
Rocking & Hitting Head on wall...how Do We Stop This?
I agree with Tiffany and Linda, ask the pediatrician to test for sensory defensiveness. My nephew did the head banging for years (he was not treated for ...
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- I agree with Tiffany and Linda, ask the pediatrician to test for sensory defensiveness. My nephew did the head banging for years (he was not treated for sensory probl...
- Hi T., I copied this from a "autism fact sheet" "Many children with autism engage in repetitive movements such as rocking and twirling, or in self-abusive behavior s...
- I think he could be scared. Little ones have trouble telling their feelings to us. It may scare him to be shut in his room. My daughter freaks out when she is put i...
Motor Tics Brought on by Stress
Sep 17, 2009 ... think he has some sensory issues but he did not qualify for help We ... The information on testing assessments what you are entitled to ...
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- K., It does sound like your sweet son might indeed qualify for some type of assistance - possibly. Even though he was evaluated at 4, he is older now and should be a...
- Hi K., You might want to call Sarah Blitzstein at HaMercaz, Jewish Family Service's one-stop resource for families who have children with special needs. HaMercaz prov...
- Hello, First of all, your children are very lucky to have such caring parents. Could the vision and developmental delays be connected to the stress? He could feel f...
Formal Developmental Screening for 3 Year Old
... 4 yrs he has mild sensory integration issues and we are dealing with them He ... I had my son screened & he received testing and then Physical therapy ...
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- Hi N. I would just do it. Your town/city should be offering a free evaluation. YOU can contact your school department to see if they are running a child find prog...
- I had my son screened & he received testing and then Physical therapy and Occupational therapy prior to kindergarten. It changed his life. It was wonderful to see hi...
- Unless you indicated to the pediatrician that you have concerns (perhaps at the 3 year check-up?) or the pedi herself expressed concerns, it sounds to me like this is ...
Germy Hands in Mouth
Sep 2, 2009 ... Testing Limits · Violence · Whining ... I know that it's not a sensory problem because he has been tested and he's good to go It seems to be ...
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- Usually that is a sign that something is frustratingg him. Talk to his teachers; ask him what is bothering him; watch for the little signs like he does not want to go...
- My son does this too... it's driving me CRAZY! He's sick after our vacation and I'm sure it's from doing that all day. I originally thought it was teething or somethin...
- Find something else for him to do with his hands if at all possible. I fold origami cranes while watching tv to keep from picking at my cuticles. (The sensory diet thi...
