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Dealing with intense sensory processing disorder (SPD) child, about to ruin our marriage
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 513034" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>I also think that it is now time to look at what the sensory processing disorder (SPD) is probably associated with.</p><p></p><p>How does she do with other kids? </p><p>What does her play look like....is she able to do imaginative play??? in a creative, ever changing kind of way??? or more imitative (like what she sees on tv or movies or other kids doing)??? </p><p>How is her eye contact?? (not all kids with autism have poor eye contact by the way, but it is one thing many do have a challenge with can be mild and they look shy or can be severe)</p><p></p><p>The transition issue is very very common for kids with Autism. </p><p></p><p>Some ideas... Have countdown cards. Label them with 3, 2, 1 and a green GO card. sometime before you are ready to transition (doesn't really have to be minutes but....) say 3 minutes and then go to car. then a while later (again doesn't have to be a minute but just say it this way) 2 minutes (you are showing her the card) the 1, then OK! time to go.</p><p></p><p>Have a transition "figit" or bag or whatever that is always used to go with her. It becomes a symbol of comfort and something for her to hold on to.</p><p></p><p>IF she likes headphones or ear plugs , use them. I always have ear plugs with me no matter where we go in case loud sounds come along. Some kids can't handle the breeze from windows down or the AC/Heat in a car so be aware it could be triggering her.</p><p></p><p>You can have pictures of common things you do and put them in order (have them laminated with little hole punches in the upper corner and on a ring...you can re arrange the order daily to tell the story of what you are going to do.) ... when it is time to do something, show her the picture (before you do the 3,2,1 go cards)... by the way... you can have a red stop card and when you are at a park etc... you can say three minutes until all done at park. etc.....</p><p></p><p>There are many ways to make schedule and task boards that are visual and will help her brain process transitions. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.do2learn.com/picturecards/VisualSchedules/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.do2learn.com/picturecards/VisualSchedules/index.htm</a></p><p></p><p>My son has serious sensory processing problems too. He has been in and out (and now back in) Occupational Therapist (OT) for his entire life. I believe of all his traditional therapies, this has been the most usefull. He used to be a very restrictive eater. He is the best eater ever now. WAy better than I. They work on the internal issues that lead to problems with frustration tolerance, ability to transition, tolerance for touch, smells, sounds etc. I know what it is like to have a full plate... we have therapies scheduled four days per week and it is way more than a full time job. I do not have a spouse to deal with so can't imagine having to sort that out too. I am sorry he is so detatched. If you can get a more complete knowledge of what is associated with the sensory issues, (and there are other things not just autism.... adhd, learning challenges, other processing issues, etc...) then you can attend parent work shops and maybe he would have more hope and confidence and not leave it all up to you. (probably lame, but it does sometimes help to have another person tell you this is REAL and not just up to your wife to fix)</p><p></p><p>HUGS to you, sorry you are facing this... you are not alone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 513034, member: 12886"] I also think that it is now time to look at what the sensory processing disorder (SPD) is probably associated with. How does she do with other kids? What does her play look like....is she able to do imaginative play??? in a creative, ever changing kind of way??? or more imitative (like what she sees on tv or movies or other kids doing)??? How is her eye contact?? (not all kids with autism have poor eye contact by the way, but it is one thing many do have a challenge with can be mild and they look shy or can be severe) The transition issue is very very common for kids with Autism. Some ideas... Have countdown cards. Label them with 3, 2, 1 and a green GO card. sometime before you are ready to transition (doesn't really have to be minutes but....) say 3 minutes and then go to car. then a while later (again doesn't have to be a minute but just say it this way) 2 minutes (you are showing her the card) the 1, then OK! time to go. Have a transition "figit" or bag or whatever that is always used to go with her. It becomes a symbol of comfort and something for her to hold on to. IF she likes headphones or ear plugs , use them. I always have ear plugs with me no matter where we go in case loud sounds come along. Some kids can't handle the breeze from windows down or the AC/Heat in a car so be aware it could be triggering her. You can have pictures of common things you do and put them in order (have them laminated with little hole punches in the upper corner and on a ring...you can re arrange the order daily to tell the story of what you are going to do.) ... when it is time to do something, show her the picture (before you do the 3,2,1 go cards)... by the way... you can have a red stop card and when you are at a park etc... you can say three minutes until all done at park. etc..... There are many ways to make schedule and task boards that are visual and will help her brain process transitions. [URL]http://www.do2learn.com/picturecards/VisualSchedules/index.htm[/URL] My son has serious sensory processing problems too. He has been in and out (and now back in) Occupational Therapist (OT) for his entire life. I believe of all his traditional therapies, this has been the most usefull. He used to be a very restrictive eater. He is the best eater ever now. WAy better than I. They work on the internal issues that lead to problems with frustration tolerance, ability to transition, tolerance for touch, smells, sounds etc. I know what it is like to have a full plate... we have therapies scheduled four days per week and it is way more than a full time job. I do not have a spouse to deal with so can't imagine having to sort that out too. I am sorry he is so detatched. If you can get a more complete knowledge of what is associated with the sensory issues, (and there are other things not just autism.... adhd, learning challenges, other processing issues, etc...) then you can attend parent work shops and maybe he would have more hope and confidence and not leave it all up to you. (probably lame, but it does sometimes help to have another person tell you this is REAL and not just up to your wife to fix) HUGS to you, sorry you are facing this... you are not alone. [/QUOTE]
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