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Sensory Processing Disorder

SPD–The Trouble With Trebles

February 26, 2013

The screech of garbage trucks.  The squeal of little children screaming. Those hurt. It feels like a scream in my brain that I can’t escape.  Hearing the sound once makes me jump and hurt.  If the sound goes on and on, I feel angry and feel like crying. You see, I’m sensitive to high-register noises, [...]

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Wilbarger Brushing Protocol in the Shower

May 29, 2012

I learned about surgical brushes while at occupational therapy for sensory processing disorder.  From Tina Champagne’s site, she writes, “Based on the theory of Sensory Integration, the DPPT uses a prescriptive method of providing stimulation to help the mind-brain-body self-organize.” I sure wish it could help me get organized in the house, but a housekeeper/organizer [...]

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Aspie Heaven in a Hammock

May 16, 2012

  C’est moi in my hammock with my weighted blanket on.  Who would have thought that such a simple thing could have such an effect on my brain? My occupational therapist recommended it for my sensory processing disorder, which usually goes with autism.  In OT, they had me doing different kinds of swinging, among many [...]

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Autism and Comfortable Glamour

May 14, 2012

Sound like an oxymoron?  I have the world’s greatest collection of sweatpants.  (I exaggerate.) My kids even bought a pair of “dress” sweatpants for me in gray with pleats. They know their mama.  They know I also want to feel pretty as well as comfortable. When it comes down to it, do I have to [...]

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