October is National Sensory Awareness Month in the United States.
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My son, John, has sensory processing disorder (a
neurological disorder), which affects the way his brain processes sensory
information. He may have problems with loud noises, bright lights, attention,
energy levels, regulating his emotions and just orienting his body in space
which causes difficulty with gross and fine motor skills. So simple activities
such as dressing and self care are very difficult for him and take a lot of
energy. He is learning how to cope with these daily sensory challenges, and Occupational Therapy and Brain Gym have helped a lot.
Soon after taking the photo above (9 years ago now) he developed an aversion to that juicy peach and most foods. He became malnourished....Learning about SPD helped me find the right help for him. Occupational Therapy created a safe environment for him to explore his tactile sensitivity (and his other sensory sensitivities) and Brain Gym helped him properly integrate all this new information. He still has problems with noise, lights, attention, energy level, regulation, and motor skills, but (most of the time) his problems are not debilitating.
Taking part of the many events, and symposiums, put on my the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation helped me understand my son and helped me create a home life that nourishes him.
Donate to the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation Now!
