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Parents of kids with SPD/SID (sensory processing disorder/sensory integration disorder). Our son is a sensory seeker...This is a Very short description of a child like himSensory-Seeking ChildrenSome children are under-responsive to sensation. Their nervous systems do not always recognize the sensory information that is coming in to the brain.As a result, they seem to have an almost insatiable desire for sensory stimulation. They may seek out constant stimulation or more intense or prolonged sensory experiences, such as by taking part in extreme activities or moving constantly.Some behaviors seen in these children include:* Hyperactivity as they seek more sensation* Unawareness of touch or pain, or touching others too often or too hard (which may seem like aggressive behavior)* Taking part in unsafe activities, such as climbing too high* Enjoying sounds that are too loud, such as a very loud television or radioThese children may be diagnosed with Sensory Under-Responsivity.Oh, and I really want to meet these girls! Listen to the song and then remind yourself that they are between the ages of 6 and 8!!
Country music all the way! With maybe a little 80's Butt Rock now and then...
Don't see many if they're not animated... But my all time favorite is The Man From Snowy River
Can you say PBS Kids... The only 2 grown up shows that Amy watches are ER and Desperate Housewives. Chad of course is all about anything on the Outdoor Channel. Our Favorite Family Show is Deadliest Catch!
Is there anything other than board books anymore? Actually we both read all the time Well when we have time that is...
Chad- All of our service men and women, that's about it for hero's. Well maybe Pigglywinks.........Amy- Anyone who is totally comfortable in their own skin. As well as anyone who does a great job of parenting their sensory seeking child.This is how my son lives;Imagine if:You could see obstacles in your way, but you could not make your body move the direction you wanted it to, to avoid them.You felt like someone had given you a shot of Novocaine in your backside so you couldn't feel if you were sitting in the middle of your chair and you fell off 3 times during this training.Your clothes felt like they were made of fiberglass.You tried to drink a cup of water from a paper cup, only you couldn't tell how hard to squeeze it to hold onto it. So, you squeezed it too hard and the water spilled all over you. The next time you didn't squeeze it hard enough and it fell right through your hands and onto the floor.Every time you tried to write with your pencil, it broke because you pushed too hard.The different smells in this room made you utterly nauseous.# The humming of the lights sounded louder than my voice.You couldn't focus your eyes on me because everything and everyone in the room catches your attention and your eyes just go there instead.The lights are so bright you have to squint, then you get a pounding headache half way through the presentationEvery time someone touches you, it feels like they are rubbing sandpaper on your skin.You could only sit here for 15 minutes and then you had to take a run around the building or do 20 jumping jacks so you could sit for another 10 minutes before your muscles felt like they were going to jump out of your skin.People's whispers sounded like they were yelling.The tag in the back of your shirt makes you feel as uncomfortable as you would if a spider was crawling on you and you couldn't get him off.You wanted to write something down but it took you at least 5 seconds to form each letter. You can see the letter in your head, but your hand will not go in the right direction to write it.You had to pull the car over 3 times on the ride here because the motion makes you sick.These examples may sound extreme but for some with sensory processing disorders they are not.