Here’s a snapshot of leaving the house with a toddler with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – a snapshot of leaving the house with Baby Jude.
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to “work” Baby Jude goes. . .
Work. That is the visual I had in my head when Baby Jude was initially referred to occupational therapy. I mean, it’s occupational, right? It is therapy designed to help injured, older or recovering people get back to work, right? How can a 7 month old baby need that?
Pushing the envelope with sensory processing disorder
The learning curve on this sensory processing disorder thing is wide. I’m still learning. It’s trial and error. At a cousin’s Pump It Up birthday party, Baby Jude had a complete shutdown, but no meltdown. That’s a victory in my book. At a trip to LakeSide, where there is lots of sand, Jude had a complete […]
Giddy Up! I found the perfect support group
Since our journey with Baby Jude began, I have been invited to several support groups. (P.S. When you are repeatedly given a flyer listing a support group date and time, it just might be a hint that you should attend. Thank you, Help Me Grow Tim. You are nothing if not subtle.) I tried it. I […]
Diagnosis: How long does it take to get your ear around it?
Apparently, for me, it can take a while. Thankfully, the team at Akron Children’s are PROS. This ain’t their first trip to the rodeo – and, unfortunately, they have to deliver far heavier diagnoses than we have been given, so they know how to do it. For example, when your Help Me Grow social worker […]
Top 10 things I’ve learned about sensory processing disorder
1. Don’t believe the hype. 2. On the other hand, don’t ignore the advice – and some of the hype. There IS something to be said for it. 3. Go to Akron Children’s NeuroDevelopmental Science Center . . .or someplace similar if you can. Makes ALL the difference. 4. Lava lamps are the best – and […]
