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Sensory Processing Disorder

JenniferHollyJenniferHolly
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So I know with preemies there seems to always be something to worry about, but I have been hearing so much about SPD from a friend of mine whos LO just got diagnosed (he was full term).  I am wondering how many on this board are struggling with SPD and at what age your LO was diagnosed or started showing signs/symptoms? Is it more common in preemies?  Ugh! So scary!
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Re: Sensory Processing Disorder

  • ABColeslawABColeslaw member

    I can't answer your question from a preemie mom point of view, but as a special needs teacher I can tell you that SPD is becoming something that is diagnosed a lot younger than it was even just a few years ago.  People are becoming more savvy at recognizing the signs. 

    Sensory issues are very difficult to deal with and do require therapy often through elementary school.  I've SPD as often in fullterm children as in preemie children, so I don't know if there is a higher rate of sensory issues for preemies or not.  Thats just my experience.  I would say that preemies are obviously more prone to developmental delays than full term babies...even after age two when they look for development to be closer to thier full term peers. 

    The good news is that there is significant research and great theraputic options available to parents with children who have some sort of sensory processing issue.  Not all SPD cases are that severe and I would argue that all of us had sensory issues to some degree.  I can't stand when people touch my bones...its not a disorder, but it is something that everyone who knows me laughs about.  The tick is figuring what sets off a child or shuts a child down and gathering tools to help combat the trigger or help rebalance your child. 

    But if your baby or child is not showing signs of SPD, please try not to worry yourself about it to much.  As a preemie mom, you have so many other things to worry about!  keep an eye out...but don't count on it happening. 

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  • mommyof4boysmommyof4boys member

    We're going back to the developmental ped on next week and I'm asking them about SID wtih Matthew.  I believe Chris has it as well and I will also be asking about him.

     Matthew gets startled with loud noises, vaccuum, hair dryer, etc.  There's a lot more, motor, visual, perceptual going on with him as well.

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