That’s a lot of specialists to see without getting any answers. I’m so sorry. I don’t know what to suggest other than work on a diet that helps him be regular, and then just having scheduled times to go even if you don’t feel it. But definitely continue to seek medical advice as this could be sensory or a number of other issues I’m not qualified to speak to.

I’m pretty sure I had a form of SPD as a child. I hated tags in my clothes, did not like to wear jeans because I didn’t like they way they fit me (I preferred cotton pants instead), was terrified of a ringing phone, and tended to fear ringing doorbells, too. To this day, I’m not sure I can say I’ve necessarily outgrown it, but some things have improved. For instance, tags in clothes don’t bother me and I’ll happily wear jeans as long as they are the right style and type. But I’m still to this day annoyed by phones and doorbells. I can only handle so much noise before it starts to annoy me and need a daily quiet time to keep myself sane. Of course, part of that is probably related to being a mom of two little ones myself 🙂

Of course, 30+ years ago, nobody really knew what SPD is. My 11-year-old nephew has it, though.

I started to investigate SPD because over the past year, I’ve noticed my daughter continuing to bite on things even after her six-year molars came in. My daughter is also very active and has majorly emotional reactions to things. I can’t quite tell if it’s really SPD in her or just her being her. Thoughts?

Hi JoAnn, I’m going to send you a more detailed email, but I’ll give you the basics here. Yes, we did OT for a little while but it was financially crushing. My mom is an OTA so she basically taught ME how to understand SPD and get my son the input he needs, also how to handle tantrums and their aftermath, how to structure our day so we have the best chance of it going smoothly. I have an Ecourse for parents just like you called Sensory Parenting 101. If you’re interested, sign up to get my FREE sensory activities printable, and you get a discount of 50% off the course price as a new reader discount!
Also, if your main focus is feeding, this course is exceptional! http://classes.yourkidstable.com/courses/mealtime-works?ref=1ae02e (Affiliate) That should get you started in the right direction. Hope that helps! Julie

Madison, your comment couldn’t have come at a better time. Some tech stuff with this blog and a course I created for sensory parents has had me in tears today. Thank you for reminding me that I’m doing this all for REAL people. It must have been very hard to grow up feeling so very different. Keep speaking out and helping people understand! Wishing you all the best!