HI Moms,
I was wondering if any moms have had their child evaluated for SI Sensory Intregaration disorder. My sons teacher says he shows some signs of it and should have him tested. I have never heard of this before and was wondering if any moms went through this with their children. if so could you share your stories and who you contact for testing. My son is extremely high energy and you cannpt take your eye off from him for one mimnute. he is alos extremely smart beyond his age,just very hyper. thanks. my son is 3 1/2 yrs old
thank you for all your responses. i have a consult to speka with his pediatrician and consulted an ot office. we will go from there
I would talk with you pediatrician. It could be ADHD also. I would definetely check it out early intervention with any disability is best. Sounds like he is going to do great in school since he is already advanced academically so don't let this slow him down!
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Whatever is going on, a lot of people will be ready to put a label on it. That's ok, but evaluate carefully those labels, and get several opinions, including your own gut feelings. There are many common confusions, like "highly sensitive" (not a disorder) with ADHD or SID, or highly gifted with ADHD. I recommend the book "the highly sensitive child" by Elaine Aron. It helped us with our son. Aron gives practical advice on how to provide a nurturing environment when children process sensory input "differently" (ca. 15-20% do). What may be called a "disorder" may just be a less-well accepted temperament. Or it may be a disorder. I think it helps to be open to all of this. And not to worry too much.
Good luck!
D.
This is one of those disorders that is diagnosed more and more. The first time I heard of it was about 7 years ago when I was teaching in a small school, and a parent informed me that her son had it. We made some adjustments in his learning plan but it wasn't difficult in his case. My friend has been a kindergarten teacher for 25 years, and she is seeing this more and more, and at an alarming rate. It's difficult to teach when so many kids need special services or need to go to the nurse for medications. Like ADD, ADHD, autism, asthma, and childhood diabetes, SID on the rise. Some of it has to do with improved diagnostic techniques, but much more of it seems to be related to environmental issues, either external or internal. A tremendous amount can be done through nutritional changes which I'd be happy to talk to you about. Other people choose to go with a combination of medications and therapies like OT. The school systems are obligated to do testing/evaluation, and your town's early intervention services would be available to your child even though he is preschool age. These services are free. If the teacher isn't referring you to a professional in the school, call the district office.
it more common than you think! Your son is too old for Early Intervention, but go to your local school district and ask questions about it.. They will point you in the right direction. The schools will work with you and him to help him get the therapies he needs to acclimate.
Kelly,
I have definitely heard of this disorder in children, and if they get the proper therapy, they will have no problems in the future. A close friend of mine's daughter had SI disorder and occupational therapy worked wonders. I know there's a place in Watertown and a place in Canton (166 Albany Turnpike) that both specialize in children.
Hope this helps,
E. K.
My son has that issue, he is 4 1/2 and receives Occupational therapy at school and at a place in Hudson NH, they are great so let me know if you are nearby and I'll tell you who they are.
Start by going to your pediatrician, ask for and eval from a Neurologist AND from those who do the OT, the place in Hudson is Southern NH Pediatric Rehab.
But be careful for going to the right neurologist, we went to a place in Manchester and she gave him and incorrect diagnosis, so go to the right place.
My son is very very active, but don't let sensory issues be confused with being hyper, they are not the same thing, I get so annoyed when people try and tag my kid with ADD or ADHD, when he has sensory integration issues and is Autistic (though high functioning) you'd probably not notice unless you knew enough about it.
Definitely get him evaluated by a good OT place, and like I said SNH Ped rehab is GREAT PLACE!
Good luck and email me if you have more questions.
Best of luck
D.
There is also a book called The Out of Synch Child, check through it at a bookstore or library. If someone sees something in your child, think aobut it and do research, an Early Intervention evaluation. My son was early and had many developmental issues, with work and guidance you can work through these issues, learn how to take care of them, how to grow up with and without them. Any help you get will benefit your child his whole life
