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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 485500" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Since kids with autism often have sensory issues, you can use an autism program's Occupational Therapist (OT)'s and they do understand all sensory kids, not just those with autism. But any childhood therapy place will do evaluations for sensory integration disorder, just ask to make sure. You will likely need a referral for that, but again, just ask for it...sometimes the therapy center will get it for you. I usually do both, let them call and I also call my doctor and say I need a referral for an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation (or whatever evaluation I want) I dont ask the doctor what they think.... I figure they should want the information too. IF they didn't then I wouldn't keep them. </p><p></p><p>All insurances are different though, I realize that so just as long as you make it clear you WANT it you are not asking them IF you can have it. </p><p></p><p>sensory issues can make a child look adhd, autistic, odd, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disordered, etc. If that is the core issue it is so important to treat. It can also be a co-morbid issue, still very important to treat of course, but important to keep open to any other issues that may be going on.</p><p></p><p>by the way, ask for a full Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation because many of the motor things can be subtle and as was discussed in other people's posts they will be able to check that. I posted recently the results of an evaluation that Q had a couple of years ago.... the things discussed are very interesting and impact any child's life greatly, but are so invisible... really good to get that information. So, not just a sensory integration evaluation, ask for a full Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation. IF you can get a full neuropsychologist evaluation that would be good too. But one thing at a time, since this hits your mommy gut, that means it is really important to check out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 485500, member: 12886"] Since kids with autism often have sensory issues, you can use an autism program's Occupational Therapist (OT)'s and they do understand all sensory kids, not just those with autism. But any childhood therapy place will do evaluations for sensory integration disorder, just ask to make sure. You will likely need a referral for that, but again, just ask for it...sometimes the therapy center will get it for you. I usually do both, let them call and I also call my doctor and say I need a referral for an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation (or whatever evaluation I want) I dont ask the doctor what they think.... I figure they should want the information too. IF they didn't then I wouldn't keep them. All insurances are different though, I realize that so just as long as you make it clear you WANT it you are not asking them IF you can have it. sensory issues can make a child look adhd, autistic, odd, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disordered, etc. If that is the core issue it is so important to treat. It can also be a co-morbid issue, still very important to treat of course, but important to keep open to any other issues that may be going on. by the way, ask for a full Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation because many of the motor things can be subtle and as was discussed in other people's posts they will be able to check that. I posted recently the results of an evaluation that Q had a couple of years ago.... the things discussed are very interesting and impact any child's life greatly, but are so invisible... really good to get that information. So, not just a sensory integration evaluation, ask for a full Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation. IF you can get a full neuropsychologist evaluation that would be good too. But one thing at a time, since this hits your mommy gut, that means it is really important to check out. [/QUOTE]
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