Sensory Processing Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder
This part of the forum seems really slow, but I thought I'd ask if anyone else has a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and /or Developmental Coordination Disorder...I have a three year old with both and it would be nice to have someone to talk to with a child that is going through the same things...
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Hi, I would love to know what the symptoms of your daughter is. We have been told our daughter has overly sensitive senses, so her hearing, sight, taste, touch etc are heightened, making her overly sensitive and quite difficult to handle. Is that what your daughter has?
Sorry I did not see your question sooner. I stopped following this thread when no one responded.
As far as SPD symptoms they vary greatly from child to child so it would not do you justice for me to list just my son's problems. It would not be all inclusive. Therefore, I am going to post a link to a website that would have a much more comprehensive listing of what to look for...
My almost 5 yr old has ADHD and some secondary sensory issues. He has gotten easier to manage as he has gotten older (although he still has his moments) and since he has begun medicaton for the ADHD. That was a difficult decision to make, but he was screened by a licensed Child Psychologist and is medicated under the care of a Pediatric Neurologist.
Lights, sounds, and textures seem to irritate my son the most. What types of sensory issues are you having to address?
I'm not familiar with Development Coordination Disorder. Is that the new terminology for being Developmentally Delayed or is it something different?
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My almost 5 yr old has ADHD and some secondary sensory issues. He has gotten easier to manage as he has gotten older (although he still has his moments) and since he has begun medicaton for the ADHD. That was a difficult decision to make, but he was screened by a licensed Child Psychologist and is medicated under the care of a Pediatric Neurologist.
Lights, sounds, and textures seem to irritate my son the most. What types of sensory issues are you having to address?
I'm not familiar with Development Coordination Disorder. Is that the new terminology for being Developmentally Delayed or is it something different?
Hi flnativegrl! I am sorry I didn't see your post sooner. SPD does often present as a secondary issue - so far with my son it hasn't but time will tell. That had to be really difficult to decide to use meds, but I know they can be really helpful.
All types of things bother my son. Touch is a biggie- he hates to be touched (hard on a mom who wants to hug), light, smell, his sense of balance and movement, it goes on.
Developmental Coordination Disorder is basically Dyspraxia from my understanding. He is delayed in gross and fine motor skills in many areas...He has a really hard time with playground equipment and falls off easily, cannot pedal a tricycle (he's three), can barely catch a ball, cannot jump with both feet...the list goes on......
Thanks for sharing about your son! It does make me feel a little less alone!
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It is always helpful to know that we're not alone. My son is interesting when it comes to his motor skills. He is strong and fast, but extremely clumsy. My sister jokes that there is a magnet in my son's head that attracts doors and walls. He is constantly knocking his head on things. He's tough, though, so he doesn't always cry when it happens. I guess that's something to be grateful for - poor little dude.
Is your son receiving therapy? I would assume he would qualify for Physical and Occupational Therapy.
I tried to get OT for my son, but they said he didn't qualify. So, I'm having to address his sensory issues with his behavioral therapist instead.
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Sensory Processing Disorder and Developmental Coordination Disorder 
My son is interesting when it comes to his motor skills. He is strong and fast, but extremely clumsy. My sister jokes that there is a magnet in my son's head that attracts doors and walls. He is constantly knocking his head on things. He's tough, though, so he doesn't always cry when it happens. I guess that's something to be grateful for - poor little dude.
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