Techniques For Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction

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Part 4:

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[ashta14]

You seem like such an amazing mom. Thank you so much for your insights and instructions. I can't wait to try it on my 6 year old ADHD son. He has horrible tantrums and can't fall asleep at night. Thank you for giving me hope.

[Emanouche]

I'm reading this wonderful book by Dr. Elaine aron: The highly sensitive person. It's a great book about her studies of people who have very sensitive nervous systems and how to cope with stimuli, also how being highly sensitive can be a gift and not a disorder. She also wrote a book on the highly sensitive child. Anyhow it might be worth a read, has quite a bit of good info. :)

[Jewelkaden]

@Emanouche I looked up the site. It doesn't look like she herself raised a sensory child. It's much different to write about than to experience if you know what I mean. I myself am a highly sensitive person but I don't lose control like my kiddo does. She acts inappropriately and while I think she's amazing I also want to run for a nice cover some days because they are intense kids! We all do the best we can and reading can bring us insight into new ways of thinking. TY

[denverobsession]

Cool Video... Looks just like our house in the morning! We try to keep our son (SID) on a health 'Sensory Diet' each morning. We actually call compression 'starting up the robot'... we talk about turning on each of the robot's parts ("time to turn-on the robot's foot", "now it's time to activate his leg", etc). It turns 'compression therapy' into a fun game. He definitely has a better day when we can start it off with some good sensory experiences.

[Jewelkaden]

@denverobsession Thanks Denver that sounds like a lot of fun! I think my daughter will like it. :) Our house is pretty crazy especially in the morning! :)

[samantasantos22]

God Bless you. I just saw myself in the mother`s eyes...it`s amazing how you can just recognize all the work and hard times by the look in somoeone else`s eyes. Thank you. I`m not alone.

[Jewelkaden]

@samantasantos22 Thank you. You are not alone there are so many of us dealing with the extra challenges of having sensory children. Hang in there it's not easy but it's worth it.

[Kenzie282]

I just wanted to say that I think it is amazing that you are trying to show people how to relax kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction. I suffered from it as a child and still have mild symptoms. Great job!

[Jewelkaden]

@Kenzie282 Thank you so much.

[CatherineJenna2324]

I just found out my son has SPD, he's 2 years old. I always knew something was different or wrong, and I always just felt like i must be a horrible mother that couldn't calm down her child. I'm glad I'm not alone, and I can't wait to try all of these things, plus others that I've found.

[ChildrenStrategies]

Your generosity in sharing a bit of your story is appreciated. In my 16 years of practice as a children's Occupational Therapist specialized in SPD, Autism, and other developmental delays, I often see kids who start off with behaviours that disappear with brushing compression. I see kids come right out of their "shell".

[Jewelkaden]

@ChildrenStrategies Thank you :) that is awesome! My mother is now in school to become an OT so we are very excited. Thank you for helping children with special needs excel!

[herding123]

These therapies help me a lot! The docs have found these exercises can help for people with balance issues too... it all seems connected. The brushing and compressions are helpful. Then there is the lotion too. For my socks I get seam-friendly or seam-free from stride rite. Also, I was wondering, have you tried the weighted belts and/or swinging?

Hugs,

Kris

[SunandMarius]

Hi! I have SPD and love my corn brush. My OT used it in therapy and now my aide uses it at home on me. I'm oral-defensive so we use a soft Radius toothbrush in my mouth to reproduce the sensation there. Glad you made this video! Please comment or message me if you wanna know more about me. I'm an adult with SPD, btw.

[Jewelkaden]

@SunandMarius

I think it's great that you are receiving such wonderful care! It's great to see others getting the special care to live a happier life. Thank you.

[cincigrl513]

this helped me alot but i have a question. the home care ot that my sons has, advised me to do the brushing in small circles? so now im confused to do the small circles or just brush him woth strokes as you were doing. and it is very hard to do with him cuz he sqirms around and tried to get away from me. any info would help thanks so much.

[Jewelkaden]

@cincigrl513

I would definitely follow what you research is best. I always question them if I want more info.Maybe it's a new technique that works great! The OT always has us do "heavy work" that might help your son settle down to do the brushing. They can push or pull heavy objects jump on a bed or small trampoline. My daughter loves to walk around with a backpack on.Crawling through play tunnels & swinging around also is very calming. Hope this helps

[animaluva223]

What a cool mom! Thanks for sharing this.

[beatsbabe]

thanks bless you for sharing

[coyshell]

Thank you so much for the video! I am starting this routine in the morning this video has been the most helpful. Thank you so much!

[anikruhul]

Thanks a Lot...i would do this for my child also

[Blitzingtakin]

I wish my mom knew about this or my diagnosis when I was a child. I am 20 now and I am completely at a lost. At my worst of times I even have problems with even typing because I can't stand the pressure of the keys.

My main issue is being over sensitive.

[TagleCrew]

Thanks for the info. My son's OT used to brush him when he was a toddler, but I havent done it since he was 5. He loves his weighted blanket. He stopped OT in Kinder & went thru a period where he was doing better. He is now going into 3rd gr & is regressing alot. He gets introuble at school for chewing on his materials/clothes,bouncing his feet,running into things in PE & its all his sensory integration, but unfortunately teachers dont know much about it. Thanks for helping other parents!

[angelica97007]

Awesome vid, u did a great job, my son has one or the other disorders but wasn't diagnosed..Hmm...however, he has been receiving therapy and is doing alot better than last year.. So proud, thx for the extra ideas!

[QueenPaxi]

Wilbarger Protocol, use cautions as some children react negatively to this protocol. A child should be evaluated and monitored by an OT for this therapy. Our OT told us that too many joint compressions during development may not be good for the joints. This protocol does help many children. There is help for SPD! Another thing we found helpful was Primitive Reflex Integration. My sensory child still had his moro and gallant reflexes from infancy. Therapy to integrate those was extremely helpful

[rprimeau95]

until they react can you expound on that do you mean resist?

[Jewelkaden]

@rprimeau95 Hello. I would just do my best to connect with them and feel the comfort level they have with that process. You see some kiddos won't show they felt you pressing on them because they are under-sensitive. They don't feel much which can be changed. Some kiddos feel extremely sensitive which can also get better. So your wanting to not hurt them but see how they respond to the pushing on the fingers. It will get better. You may even write down how long response takes. hth :)

[editorkatie]

Thank you for sharing this. I have had one of the brushes to try on our daughter (no diagnosis, but definite sensory sensitivities) for several months, but I have been too nervous to start doing it since I didn't really know how. I asked an OT to show me; she explained it in words, but it is SO much better to SEE it. I am starting today!

[kpoliey]

It is nice to know I am not alone

[Jewelkaden]

@kpoliey You are not alone we are all in this together. I hope healing begins for you all.

[wilrossi1]

As an OT I feel that it is very important to inform you that therapist and parents must be properly trained in order to provide the Deep Pressure Proprioceptive Technique in order to avoid negative reactions and results. Please note that each body part should receive several strokes (about 3 times up and down) followed by 10 joint compressions to each area.

[CSMemphis]

Thank you for sharing! I've never tried the brush but I'll look into it. I do a lot of the deep pressure massage. My little girl was dx'ed with SPD about 2 years ago and has been in OT/speech and now is in sp'ed pre-k in addition to 2 hours of therapy weekly. She's come very far! At first her speech was so poor they thought she had autism but now mainly it's auditory processing issues we deal with the most. I'm having a lot of help with listening therapy, using vital sounds modified CDs.

[yankeegurl62]

very informative...we are also in with you...my grandson is in the process of being diagnosed--he has global developmental disorder, sensory intergration processing disorder, he has sever speech delay--speech issues speaking at an 11month level, he's 31months btw, and he is also being tested for Autism...even though he has excellent eye contact...thanks for the info...

[okudaisi]

thank you

[thandolakhe]

Thank you so much. my daughter is 1 year old and has a lot of symptoms. Now i can help her .

[CamalaNena]

Thanks for this video, it really helped me learn something new so i can do with my daughter since my experience with the therapist has not been good.  Can you give me the name of the brush you use in the video? Thanks again, and best of luck to all of us.

[Jewelkaden]

I'm glad to be able to help. You can get the brush on ebay for $7 it is called a corn brush or sensory corn brush. I do hope it helps you both. Have a great night.

Jessica

[sykickg]

I wish I had one of those brushes for my son. I also wish he'd sit still like that, LOL. He's everywhere.... :/

[lilkaroline]

thank you this helped me a lot. i myself suffer from this dysfunction all my life so far and i did those techniques and they work like a charm. thank you very much.

[iwannapink]

Thank you so much this is very helpful...God Bless =)

[MeadowgreenStudio]

Oh, I just saw the body brush info in a previous comment--thank you.

[MeadowgreenStudio]

Thank you for this. All very helpful. I'm going to have to try to get one of those brushes for my son. I don't think I've ever seen one before. Do I have to find them at a special store? Thanks again!

[Pattyjimenez07]

all of your techniques worked great for my son! he Has DSI and is crazy without therapy! I love him to death, and thanks for this posting!

[Jewelkaden]

I'm so glad that they are helping.! How exciting that is great!

[heatherography]

thank you for sharing! this really helped

[Jewelkaden]

You're welcome. Thank you I am so glad it helped.

[adrishelton]

OMG! i do the same with my kid, it really helps...i use when he is very upset... and with that therapy now he can wear all kind of clothes ^^

[Jewelkaden]

That is really great. I know my daughter loves soft clothing.

[wendme]

thank you for this video, i watched this video about 6 months ago, i have suspected that he may have spd or sid, i have still not recieved a diagnoses, but he does recieve OT, he wears a weighted vest and has started brushing, which i learned from your video, his OT is now doing the brushing, thank you for sharing this video

[Jewelkaden]

Thank you! You're Welcome. I look forward to hearing how well he is doing now with his treatments! I'm glad I could help. Have a great day!

[BlackOut0189]

Thanks for the tips, I myself have this condition, and have been getting treated for a few months now, and have seen mass improvement.

[Jewelkaden]

You're Welcome! Glad to be of service. I'm very glad you are seeing an improvement that is so wonderful.  Thank you so much.

[sykickg]

I'm glad you posted this video! My son has some sensory issues. We're still on the waiting list for him to be diagnosed but the techniques you are showing will help us while we wait. Thanks!

[Jewelkaden]

Oh that's great! That this is helpful. That was an challenge we had too. The waiting list was too long but it's great that you are taking initiative to find things that work. We also use reiki with our daughter while she sleeps and it's very helpful. I hope they have even more ideas for you and your son. Remember it does get better! Thank you. =0)

[AutisticWhoLives4God]

Thanks! That was great. I have sensory processing disorder and autism. I'm 16, and I have just started sensory integration therapy. Where can you buy a body brush? I think that would help me with my tactile defensiveness.

[Jewelkaden]

Your Welcome! I just searched for awhile and found that they sell it on ebay for $7 it is called a corn brush or sensory corn brush. I am amazed at what my daughter is able to due now! We can hug her, we can hold her, it's just amazing how much we can love on her now. I too benefit greatly from deep pressure and enjoy the body brush I am hopeful it can help you too with enjoying touch. I am glad I can help. Have a great day.

[AutisticWhoLives4God]

Thank you. I actually got one from my OT since I posted my last comment. Thanks for checking it out for me, though. We are working on it, but I can't say I enjoy touch yet.

[justme10111]

Thankyou for posting this video. It has helped me with my own sensory issues.

[Jewelkaden]

That's Great! Thank you so much.

[ARMzRocLove]

That child is very beautiful. :) thank you for making this video. (no i am not a mother) just a curious learning teenager with D.S.I. herself.

[Jewelkaden]

Thank you! She just turned four on the 11th and is doing so good! Thanks again.

[ARMzRocLove]

No problem, and that is really good to hear! :D

[FantasyFanatic911]

I remember doing some of those treatments when I was little. I was born with Septo Optic Nervy Dysplasia. I'm blind so I'm extreamily sensitive to Noise and Touch. I'm sixteen and am in highschool. What would do do about touch? I mean, My friends all hug eachother or lock arms together but, I just can't do it. I usualy push away from them. As for noise, I never can go to school functions becuase of it. It's all just to loud and overstimulating. What are some ideas that you have?

[Jewelkaden]

Hello. Well I'm just a mom but what I think may help you is gradually getting yourself use to things as they get louder. So set some time aside to listen to something you enjoy each day and gradually increase the sound each day. Do this for 21 days and see if you are able to handle the loud noises better. With touch it would be good if you had someone who could work with you. This person could do the same thing you did with the sounds but with touch.

[Jewelkaden]

Gradually increasing the touch you feel through a hug or arm touch. Never go too far beyond what you are comfortable with. Be gentle but consistent. It will pay off for the long run. I hope this helps you.

[Luindriel]

Thank you for posting this! My son was diagnosed with this last week. What you say about being patient because it's not their fault is so true. Many kids with SID have above avg intelligence so it seems like they're choosing to act the way they do, but they're not. We start Occ Ther next week. Until then, we've made a "nest" of blankets and pillows where he can roll around when he needs to, and also a special hug that incorporates rocking and swaying. Thanks for posting this.

[Jewelkaden]

Yes I agree Jewel is very intelligent. Because there so smart we think they understand and they do but they don't know why its so overwhelming. That's great I like the special hug idea that sounds wonderful!

Thank you,

Jessica

[Luindriel]

My son picked the name, "Hug with head" where we hug and sway, to differentiate from a regular hug that anyone can give him. I think he named it because his head sways along with his body. :)

[br0kenwings24]

i looked at symptoms of (SID) and i have all of them,but my mom doesn`t believe me,but she knows i have these syptoms,i just started relizing the way i act

[Jewelkaden]

The first law of learning is recognition so now you can use the second law which is repitition and use some of the techniques to help you out I hope!

[michellehays]

haha. Cayden is dying to be in the spot light! Youre a great mom. So imformed and involved.

[Jewelkaden]

Thank you! I laugh every time I watch this with him and the umbrella. lol Thank you very much.

[Jewelkaden]

Thank You I hope it helps him too.

[navywife1977]

There are also new underwear without tags, they have soft waste bands as well. =D

My son has the shirt your son is wearing, the Mickey Mouse Club House one. =D

[Jewelkaden]

Thank you very much. That is great there are more tagless things coming out. I have to cut the tags out for both of them. My son Loves that shirt too. =0)

Thanks!

[navywife1977]

Great vid, my son has autism, spd and.... We think ADD maybe or just a sympton of autism.. This is a great video, thank you for sharing!!!!

[akbatata]

This is a great video and I am so grateful to you for trying to help others by putting it on. I've actually been told of some of these things to do by my son's OT, but somehow seeing it has made a huge difference to me.

Many thanks!

[Jewelkaden]

Thank you so much for your nice comment. You are very kind. I am glad watching this has helped you. Much gratitude,Jessica

[cajunchic]

Thank you so much for this video. I hope you do not mind but I posted in on my blog where I write about my life mainly dealing with a daughter who has SPD. Funny thing is that if you put blonde hair on your daughter they have all the same characteristics from the thumb sucking and body position to the noise she makes when she does not want you to do something.

[Jewelkaden]

You're welcome. I don't mind at all. So our daughters are twins, how funny. Imagine if we got them together they could discuss how it is to be them and find comfort in what they have in common. I wish you luck with your little princess.

Jessica

[bigbuggie5]

What are they symptoms of someone who has this?

[emergegrowprosper]

This is very touching. I grew up with high sensitivity and wrote a book about it to help parents understand what goes on inside the child who is overwhelmed and anxious. Thank you for the video. I believe it will help many parents.

Jenna

[Jewelkaden]

Jenna Thank you. Feel free to post the info about your book on here if you have a website for it or email address so that parents can contact you for more information. I hope you are well. Thank you very much.

Jessica

[Jewelkaden]

You're Welcome. I have it too so I understand. I really enjoy the joint compressions and deep tissue massage the best. You could definetly make your own things to do regulary. Through time it will get better. Jessica

[keniichi]

Oh thankyou! I have SPD (though I'm 16 so I have to adjust what you did to fit me) and don't have money for Ocupational Therapy. This helps alot. Thanks.