Posts by katsam

I would agree with the PP to try and have more special time. Every day if you can, even if it is just five or 10 minutes a day. That way it becomes a regular part of his routine. I would also agree with looking into PTSD. As a ...

My son did TL, and it really helped him at the time. The music varied from kids songs, to classical, to some jazzy sounding stuff. It all sounded a little "off" in regards to pitches and tones. My ds did not seem to mind...

I'd go for an evaluation somewhere else. Pediatricians aren't really experts on matters such as SPD usually. Try a Psychologist or developmental pediatrician, or even an OT that might specialize in SPD. Good luck!

Quote: Originally Posted by LynnS6 There are some Peltor Kid's ear muffs that sell for about $15-$20. I don't think that they are noise canceling, but they allow some sound through. I know people who've used them in...

Gerber training pants! http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Trainin.../dp/B000UCP1IO Wearing underwear was what stopped my sensory son from wanting to potty train at three. These totally did the trick, and have lasted forever. I could pass...

My 6 year old got a SPD diagnosis at 4 and Aspergers at almost 6. Like you said I kept thinking there was something else going on. I pursued it more for school reasons, but I have also just had a sense of emotional relief in a way since...

Quote: Originally Posted by Linda on the move I hadn't though social services = social workers. I love the social worker through the school. She's awesome! I really don't know how DD would have gotten throught the...

Social Services does not automatically mean child welfare. Social Workers and such do a lot of different things. Good things! Of course I may be biased since I am a social worker. I would assume it would be to help you find...

I don't know if you can find this in your area, but my OT knew of someone who came to your home to cut sensory kiddos hair. She had a child with SPD herself, and knew how hard it could be. It went way better than when I had tried to...

My dd has been on bactrim since birth almost for high grade reflux. I have not noticed the sun issue.