Sensory Integration Disorder Support Group
Sensory Integration Disorder is a neurological disorder causing difficulties with processing information from the five classic senses, the sense of movement, and/or the positional sense. Sensory integration disorders vary between individuals in their characteristics and intensity.
Hello everyone,
I have a 2yr old sensory seeker boy dx about three months ago. I was concerned when he was about 18 months due to his lack of speech, jumping and flickering his hands when excited, and his definite social shyness. During his wellness apt., I questioned the Doctor and of course he suggested I just wait it out. Go figure. I did that in fact until just before he turned 2. I then called early intervention and got a assessment. I am glad I did. Now, OT is coming into the house 2 days a week for a hour.I just feel stuck now. I don't know what else I need to be doing. I follow the sensory diet to the best of my ability. Half the time I wonder even if things are working but it might be to soon to tell? Sometimes I see a difference and other times I don't. He still is hardly speaking which is not helping much. I am wondering if I should seek a specialist for him ?? I would love to chat with anyone who can give me advice. I am sure some of you have experienced this in the beginning and have been in my shoes. I guess I am just alittle fustrated ,overwhelmed and need support. Take care and God Bless!
I have a 2yr old sensory seeker boy dx about three months ago. I was concerned when he was about 18 months due to his lack of speech, jumping and flickering his hands when excited, and his definite social shyness. During his wellness apt., I questioned the Doctor and of course he suggested I just wait it out. Go figure. I did that in fact until just before he turned 2. I then called early intervention and got a assessment. I am glad I did. Now, OT is coming into the house 2 days a week for a hour.I just feel stuck now. I don't know what else I need to be doing. I follow the sensory diet to the best of my ability. Half the time I wonder even if things are working but it might be to soon to tell? Sometimes I see a difference and other times I don't. He still is hardly speaking which is not helping much. I am wondering if I should seek a specialist for him ?? I would love to chat with anyone who can give me advice. I am sure some of you have experienced this in the beginning and have been in my shoes. I guess I am just alittle fustrated ,overwhelmed and need support. Take care and God Bless!
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
EX:
1. First day of O.T. and some more after that will be overwhelming...If you can spread it out during happy times at home as well, that would be good...Make sure they are taking it slow...Also, it can help to have the O.T. have cold hands.
2. Rushing isn't good... overworking is bad too. In school is good and spread out through the day. They should be doing brushing, ball therapy, lotion therapy, swinging therapy, etc. but in moderation. In addition, you should be in there so you can incorporate the therapies throughout the day, short times per time, but not too much. Joint compressions is also what they are supposed to do. Visit the school and see what they are starting. I see O.T. appt., especially since not in school anymore, but incorporate it in the home from O.T. appts. Then go once in a while or once a week or two weeks... It depends, if in school, so thats good there and just a little at home should be sufficient. You don't want to over O.T. it.
3. I would say the constant appts. could be replaced by spreading it out throughout the day in your own environment while incorporating it into fun. EX:
Speech therapy during play and use the z-vibe and tip before every meal that helps him feel his muscles in his mouth
The brushing as showed to you by an O.T. after breakfast, maybe once throughout the day, and after dinner...
If you get swings in a room, he can go on those during play and he'll prob. want to start going to use them at certain times.
These are just a couple examples that really give alot of input, and can be done as you can see throughout the day, not just having the appts. So it can be greater benefit as well when you can take these appts. and do them scattergorized throughout the day as part of a routine. I hope this helps.
Luv,
Kris
I love answering questions!!! So fire away :)
Also, you can check out my website, http://chat1autism.wetpaint.com/ to see videos of these therapies being utilized throughout the day, too. Its very beneficial! :)