SPD and SID

[CarleyGee]

I'm not sure if I'm the only one, but I was wondering if anybody else
has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) or
Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) ? I was when I was little, and so
far I haven't met anybody else with it.

This caused a lot of problems for me when I was younger,
and I would often stay by myself in the dark, but now I've
adjusted greatly, but it's still difficult.

For me, I'm oversensitive to touch (only on the back of my body), poor-hand motor skills, and oversensitive sight and hearing.

A Little Sympton Chart of What I Have.
( I only kept the symptoms I have)
The website is :
Sensory Processing Disorder

1. Hypersensitivity To Touch (Tactile Defensiveness)
_X_ becomes fearful, anxious or aggressive with light or unexpected touch

_X_ as an infant, did/does not like to be held or cuddled; may arch back, cry, and pull away

_X_ appears fearful of, or avoids standing in close proximity to other people or peers (especially in lines)

_X_ becomes frightened when touched from behind or by someone/something they can not see (such as under a blanket)

_X_ bothered by rough bed sheets (i.e., if old and "bumpy")

_X_ avoids group situations for fear of the unexpected touch

_X_ resists friendly or affectionate touch from anyone besides parents or siblings (and sometimes them too!)

_X_ may overreact to minor cuts, scrapes, and or bug bites

_X_ avoids touching certain textures of material (blankets, rugs, stuffed animals)

_X_ refuses to wear new or stiff clothes, clothes with rough textures, turtlenecks, jeans, hats, or belts, etc.

_X_ avoids/dislikes/aversive to "messy play", i.e., sand, mud, water, glue, glitter, playdoh, slime, shaving cream/funny foam etc.

_X_ will be distressed by dirty hands and want to wipe or wash them frequently

_X_ distressed by seams in socks and may refuse to wear them

_X_ distressed by clothes rubbing on skin; may want to wear shorts and short sleeves year round, toddlers may prefer to be naked and pull diapers and clothes off constantly

_X_ is a picky eater, only eating certain tastes and textures; mixed textures tend to be avoided as well as hot or cold foods; resists trying new foods

3. Poor Tactile Perception And Discrimination:

_X_ has difficulty with fine motor tasks such as buttoning, zipping, and fastening clothes

_X_ may be a messy dresser; looks disheveled, does not notice pants are twisted, shirt is half un tucked, shoes are untied, one pant leg is up and one is down, etc.

_X_ has difficulty using scissors, crayons, or silverware

_X_ may not be able to identify objects by feel, uses vision to help; such as, reaching into backpack or desk to retrieve an item


(One I Made Up)


_X_ I can't do the peace sign easily, and I cannot at all hold the three

middle fingers up at one time. Ha.


1. Sensory Seeking Behaviors:

(Carley - Some of these are probably normal, though)

_X_ stomps feet when walking (I did that alot when I was little)

_X_ kicks his/her feet on floor or chair while sitting at desk/table

_X_ bites or sucks on fingers and/or frequently cracks his/her knuckles

_X_ loves to be tightly wrapped in many or weighted blankets, especially at bedtime

_X_ loves/seeks out "squishing" activities

_X_ would jump on a trampoline for hours on end

_X_ grinds his/her teeth throughout the day

_X_ loves jumping off furniture or from high places

_X_ chews on pens, straws, shirt sleeves etc.


2. Difficulty With "Grading Of Movement":

_X_ misjudges how much to flex and extend muscles during tasks/activities (i.e., putting arms into sleeves or climbing)

_X_ difficulty regulating pressure when writing/drawing; may be too light to see or so hard the tip of writing utensil breaks

_X_ written work is messy and he/she often rips the paper when erasing

_X_ misjudges the weight of an object, such as a glass of juice, picking it up with too much force sending it flying or spilling, or with too little force and complaining about objects being too heavy

1. Hypersensitivity To Sounds (Auditory Defensiveness):

_X_ distracted by sounds not normally noticed by others; i.e., humming of lights or refrigerators, fans, heaters, or clocks ticking

_X_ fearful of the sound of a flushing toilet (especially in public bathrooms), vacuum, hairdryer, squeaky shoes, or a dog barking

_X_ started with or distracted by loud or unexpected sounds

_X_ bothered/distracted by background environmental sounds; i.e., lawn mowing or outside construction

_X_ frequently asks people to be quiet; i.e., stop making noise, talking, or singing

_X_ runs away, cries, and/or covers ears with loud or unexpected sounds (Obviously the crying part was when I was little)

_X_ may refuse to go to movie theaters, parades, skating rinks, musical concerts etc.

_X_ may decide whether they like certain people by the sound of their voice

1. Hypersensitivity To Visual Input (Over-Responsiveness)

_X_ sensitive to bright lights; will squint, cover eyes, cry and/or get headaches from the light

_X_ has difficulty keeping eyes focused on task/activity he/she is working on for an appropriate amount of time

_X_ easily distracted by other visual stimuli in the room; i.e., movement, decorations, toys, windows, doorways etc.

_X_ has difficulty in bright colorful rooms or a dimly lit room

_X_ rubs his/her eyes, has watery eyes or gets headaches after reading or watching TV

_X_ avoids eye contact (when I was little)

_X_ enjoys playing in the dark

Auditory-Language Processing Dysfunction:

_X_ difficulty filtering out other sounds while trying to pay attention to one person talking

_X_ bothered by loud, sudden, metallic, or high-pitched sounds

_X_ looks at others to/for reassurance before answering

_X_ difficulty putting ideas into words (written or verbal)

_X_ if not understood, has difficulty re-phrasing; may get frustrated, angry, and give up

_X_ difficulty articulating and speaking clearly

Social, Emotional, Play, And Self-Regulation Dysfunction:

Social:

_X_ difficulty getting along with peers

_X_ prefers playing by self with objects or toys rather than with people

_X_ others have a hard time interpreting child's cues, needs, or emotions

Emotional:

_X_ difficulty accepting changes in routine (to the point of tantrums)

_X_ gets easily frustrated

_X_ functions best in small group or individually

_X_ variable and quickly changing moods; prone to outbursts and tantrums

_X_ prefers to play on the outside, away from groups, or just be an observer

_X_ difficulty appropriately making needs known

Play:

_X_ wanders aimlessly without purposeful play or exploration (over 15 months)

_X_ participates in repetitive play for hours; i.e., lining up toys cars, blocks, watching one movie over and over etc.


Self-Regulation:

_X_ excessive irritability, fussiness or colic as an infant

_X_ can't go from sleeping to awake without distress


Internal Regulation (The Interoceptive Sense):

_X_ becoming too hot or too cold sooner than others in the same environments; may not appear to ever get cold/hot, may not be able to maintain body temperature effectively

_X_ severe/several mood swings throughout the day (angry to happy in short periods of time, perhaps without visible cause)

_X_ unpredictable state of arousal or inability to control arousal level (hyper to lethargic, quickly, vacillating between the two; over stimulated to under stimulated, within hours or days, depending on activity and setting, etc.)

_X_ unable to regulate thirst; always thirsty, never thirsty, or oscillates back and forth

_X_ unable to regulate hunger; eats all the time, won't eat at all, unable to feel full/hungry

_X_ unable to regulate appetite; has little to no appetite and/or will be "starving" one minute then full two bites later, then back to hungry again (prone to eating disorders and/or failure to thrive)


Sorry if this was too long, I got on a roll

[Aota]

I thought this topic was related to Power Rangers! D:<

Why would you trick me so, Carley? ;_;

[CarleyGee]

Originally Posted by Aota

I thought this topic was related to Power Rangers! D:<

Why would you trick me so, Carley? ;_;

POWER RANGERS???

^__^ Sorry! Hahaha.

[Aota]

Originally Posted by CarleyGee

POWER RANGERS???

^__^ Sorry! Hahaha.

Haha. I was just kidding. I think I'm gonna take that little survey myself tomorrow. As for now though, I'm out. Goodnight, C.G.

[CarleyGee]

Originally Posted by Aota

Haha. I was just kidding. I think I'm gonna take that little survey myself tomorrow. As for now though, I'm out. Goodnight, C.G.

Yeah, it was really, horribly bad when I was little.
Doctors noticed immediately.

Though don't base the results of the test as a diagnosis.
^___^

Goodnight!

[Aniki]

All those things, ARE they the reason why you consider yourself weird?

[CarleyGee]

Originally Posted by Aniki

All those things, ARE they the reason why you consider yourself weird?

A small part of it, so yes and no.
They contribute to my weirdness.

Though that doesn't necessarily mean everyone with SPD or SID is weird ^_^

EDIT:

To the Auditory part of this . . .

I remember many times when I was a little kid that I would be up for hours,
because I could hear the ticking of a clock on the other side of the house.

Did anyone else get distracted by that? or Ever hear it?

[SephirothVVC]

i have SID my mom thinks i should take medicine for it, but i highly disagree>.< i think it helps me^.^

sorry i was searching for a thread and saw this and.....

[CarleyGee]

Originally Posted by SephirothVVC

i have SID my mom thinks i should take medicine for it, but i highly disagree>.< i think it helps me^.^

sorry i was searching for a thread and saw this and.....

wow! I'm not the only one on here.
I don't think medication is the way to go,
but to just stimulate your senses.
Usually, you start doing that when you're
young and its not as overwhelming when
you get older.