Sensory Processing Disorder: Every family has a story

Jun 25, 2012 7:00 AM by Maria Mora

Posted in Parenting / Parenting Tips & Advice / Kids with Special Needs

Meet Real Kids With SPD

Some studies estimate that Sensory Processing Disorder affects at least one in every 20 kids, and potentially as many as one in every six. Meet real kids and learn how SPD has affected their lives and their families.

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Howie, 6

Alysia Butler is a stay-at-home mom to three boys. She writes a personal blog at Try Defying Gravity and is the managing editor of the SPD Blogger Network.

Howie's sensory sensitivities are a factor in everything that we do as a family. There are certain activities we can and cannot do together. But we've also become much more understanding and aware of others and their sensory issues too. I think our heightened awareness has made his brothers better siblings, and it's certainly made us better parents and advocates. Because we understand Howie's SPD, we have been able to educate his teachers and our friends.

There are so many days when I just want to take away the pain and hurt he feels from the sensory assaults on his body. But he has the most incredible spirit and love of life and I wouldn't change that for the world.

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Comments on "Sensory Processing Disorder: Every family has a story"

I have SPD, certin textures mosly in clothing(i cant wear jeans or anything tight), crowded rooms and loud noises set me off.Also I love fidigiting with stuff and crave sentation in my mouth.I never go anywhere without my noise reduction headphones,fidgits and chewbles.

Thank you all so very much for sharing, I sat here and read story after story and had to share with my husband, who after the 1st couple stories, said that's exactly like our son. We have been getting some behavioral help for awhile, but our pediatrician doesn't seem to think he needs OT, and it can be overwhelming at times. We just LOVE our boy who is kind, Loving, smart, a wonderful friend, but doesn't understand gentle, or personal space. God bless you all and thanks again.

He reminds me of Allen, my 5 year old son, he also has SPD (moderate now) it was severe but therapies, lots of love & me putting myself in his place have helped him. Thank you sor sharing

I agree! It's so nice to know you're not alone when going through something with someone so close to your heart.

Great stories and great kids! SPD affects a lot of families and it's nice that it's becoming more of an "open" topic. It had a huge impact on my son's life and our family's life and I know some people often just thought we were "strange." Thanks to all of these parents for sharing their amazing kids and inspiring stories with us.