Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support

 

Welcome To Our SPD Community






Supporting, learning, sharing and growing together.

My name is Jeanette Baker-Loftus and Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support is a community that I created almost twelve years ago when my daughter Bean was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder.

I didn't know what Sensory Processing Disorder was at that time because I had not heard about it before. Since that day, I have learned that I also have Sensory Processing Disorder too. 

Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support has become a place to seek support from other parents who are also struggling with their children. 

It's a community to share with others what I have learned from my own two children who have special needs. My children have been diagnosed with multiple diagnosis including Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, and ADHD. 

 


My two children are now adults (21 & 25) and I am a Grandma to two beautiful grandsons Edison and Ellis. 



This is a safe place to find support, get to know other parents who have children with SPD, ask questions, learn, share success and spread awareness. 



Welcome! I am so happy you found us!   




This SPD community for parents, grandparents, family, friends, caregivers, therapists, teachers, professionals, community providers and all others who work with and love children and youth with special needs and Sensory Processing Disorder.  



Children that have Sensory Processing Disorder require specialized services, love and a good support team to be successful in home, school and in the community. 



I welcome and encourage everyone to enjoy our community and it's contents, by working together as a team providing consistency in our children's lives, and effectively communicating with each other. I hope to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of children with Sensory Processing Disorder.








Does your child have Sensory Processing Disorder or are you not sure? Do you have questions? Here are some common symptoms of Sensory Processing Disorder. 



Are haircuts, cutting nails, bath time and bedtime challenging? 


Does your child struggle with clothes being itchy, tight, uncomfortable or do they feel that clothing tags are bothersome? 


Overly sensitive to touch, movement and sights?


Fearful with unexpected noises?


Holds hands over ears?


Avoids tastes, smells, or textures?


Activity level that is unusually high or unusually low?


Inability to unwind or calm self?


Social and/or emotional difficulties? 


Difficulty making transitions from one situation to another?


Delays in speech, language, or motor skills?


Seeks out movement activities? 


While these are just some symptoms of SPD, your child could have Sensory Processing Disorder.  Click here for a Sensory Processing Disorder Symptom CHECKLIST



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DISCLAIMER: I am not an Occupational Therapist. I am an adult who has Sensory Processing Disorder, a sensory parent and a Grandma. The information on this website is not medical advice and does not replace the information that your child's therapists gives you. These are just ideas and information that I have learned myself over the years of being a parent and an adult living with SPD. If you are concerned for your child, please always seek medical attention through a family doctor, pediatrician or therapist. This website is for suggestions and informational purposes only. Each child is different and what works for one child may not for another because all children have different needs. Please always consult with a professional.

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