Comments on: Finding Out It’s Sensory Processing Disorder

By: Clean Eating: Where to Begin and How to Not Give Up in the Process

Clean Eating: Where to Begin and How to Not Give Up in the Process — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:37:47 +0000

[…] will look different for every family. For us, the biggest no-no is artificial food dyes. My son has SPD and those dyes that are banned in most civilized countries really mess with him. Our next bare […]

By: Tia

Tia — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 09:28:21 +0000

This is an old post, but I also want to share my story in hopes it might help someone else. My son is not autistic, but developed severe anxiety and even aggression, esp. with anything related to a transition just before his 4th birthday. He suddenly became afraid of playground equipment. He complained of smells and anything that took his feet off of the ground created terrible anxiety – flight or fight behavior. There were times when I couldn’t even get him to transition from one room in the house to another. He didn’t want to go outside, even if it was to someplace fun, and getting him back inside was equally stressful. Stairways were a nightmare. I took him to doctor after doctor and everyone said it was “anxiety”. But I couldn’t understand why he had extreme anxiety some days, but little to none on others. It didn’t make any sense. At the same time of all of these strange behaviors, he also suddenly developed allergies. It was as if it happened over night. When I put him on an elimination diet, the allergies didn’t go away, but the behavior problems STOPPED. I took him to an allergist, but her findings were different than my elimination diet findings so I stopped the elimination diet and instead put him on allergy medication , got some dust mite coverings, and of course took him off of the foods that he tested positive for. We struggled with ups and downs from there. When we changed house his behavior got so bad that he was hurting himself with head banging. Finally we took him to a new doctor who diagnosed him with Sensory Processing Disorder. After this everything began to make sense. From that diagnosis I researched online and learned that many children improve with a gluten free / casein free diet. Because he had done better when I had put him on an elimination diet when he was younger I was optimistic that I would see some change, even if it was just subjective. The change I saw however was miraculous. It was like night and day. His sensitivity to these foods didn’t make any sense to me. He could eat fries at home, but if he had a french fry at a restaurant he would react with anxiety and aggression because the fry was cooked in the same oil as breaded food. The same was true for dairy. If I made gluten free cupcakes but sprinkled a few chocolate chips with dairy in it it would result in the same behavior. I couldn’t understand WHY these foods were suddenly causing such drastic reactions when he had eaten these foods when he was younger with no problem at all. This puzzle led me to information about the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) diet. For my son THIS was the answer. I cannot recommend this diet enough. Please listen to the author, Dr. Natasha McBride, on Youtube and please read her book.

By: Sensory Play in the Homeschool: Why EVERY Kid Needs Sensory Input and How to Get It

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 22:13:19 +0000

[…] body awareness). Most play is sensory in some way or another. However, with more recognition of sensory processing problems, many parents and educators specifically seek out sensory activities to expose their children to in […]

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 01:40:59 +0000

In reply to Esther. Sounds like we're kindred souls! Keep me updated on your daughter! I hope you find solutions soon!

By: Esther

Esther — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:27:14 +0000

Wow, this is so interesting. My daughter just turned 7 and has had some of these same issues on and off for as long as I can remember. My next step is getting an eval. Our biggest issue right now is anxiety, and man, it’s rough. I am not sure exactly what’s going on, but so much of what I’m reading about sensory issues seems to line up with her behaviors and struggles. Thanks for sharing your personal story – I can relate to the emotional nature of writing about this.

This right here completely resonated with me: “I wanted to parent in a certain way and have certain kids. I had this image in my head.” – I had this exact conversation with a friend whose son has autism recently and we both shared the struggle of feeling like your child is not who you expected him/her to be. But by God’s grace, they are the incredible gift that He had given us.

By: The Benefits of Using a Balance Board with Kids » My Mundane and Miraculous Life

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:26:16 +0000

[…] an Occupational Therapist told me that my son has Sensory Processing Disorder, I didn’t even know what we’d be dealing […]

By: Building Fine Motor Skills to make Future Handwriting a Snap! » My Mundane and Miraculous Life

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 03:48:06 +0000

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By: Parenting the Heart of Your Sensory Child » My Mundane and Miraculous Life

Parenting the Heart of Your Sensory Child » My Mundane and Miraculous Life — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 01:50:44 +0000

[…] How should I respond? There are always so many factors to consider… his age, his intent, if he’s aware of how unacceptable it was. Oh and there’s that tiny issue of his sensory processing disorder. […]

By: Helping Care Givers Understand Sensory Processing Disorder » My Mundane and Miraculous Life

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:01:50 +0000

[…] you first find out that your child has sensory processing disorder, it can be overwhelming and […]

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:12:48 +0000

In reply to Ashley. It such a relief to know I'm not doing this alone! Thanks for the encouragement friend! Hang in there! You're a terrific mom!