Hi all! My name is Sarah, and I recently started reading different blogs that were talking about SPD. I found out completely by accident that I have many different signs of SPD. I got the book Too Fast Too Tight however that title goes, and it was like reading my autobiography of annoyances and difficulties. It was rather a relief; I have been using anti-depressants and drugs for panic for years, and they have never really addressed the core need. I was tired of having my real physical feelings being played off as "just another panic attack."

It was also a relief to hear about what the signs are for children, because I have a 19 month old child. Since I also have a nephew and a couple of children of my first cousins with autism, I was deeply concerned about my son having some sort of autism spectrum issue. Now that I'm pretty sure that's not an issue, I know how to watch out for sensory issues as well.

For right now, my journey is just beginning as far as looking for coping mechanisms with awareness. I do not yet have a "planned" sensory diet. I have not been evaluated by an OT because of financial issues. I'm hoping to get some ideas and advice on coping.

Other than that, I suppose you could say I'm a "gifted" person. I write poetry, music, and commentary. I enjoy digital scrapbooking, reading, and playing with my husband and son. I am a web-aholic and enjoy researching various things on the web, including participating in web communities. I am also a purveyor of random knowledge. lol

I look forward to learning and sharing with the people here.

Hi Sarah! Welcome to SPD International .

(06-07-2010, 09:52 PM)mawkinberd Wrote: I got the book Too Fast Too Tight however that title goes, and it was like reading my autobiography of annoyances and difficulties. It was rather a relief; I have been using anti-depressants and drugs for panic for years, and they have never really addressed the core need. I was tired of having my real physical feelings being played off as "just another panic attack."

As an adult who grew up not knowing about SPD, I can say I know exactly what you mean by this. I too read that book and thought they ought to rename that thing 'Dan's Syndrome' or something, lol.

Quote:For right now, my journey is just beginning as far as looking for coping mechanisms with awareness. I do not yet have a "planned" sensory diet. I have not been evaluated by an OT because of financial issues. I'm hoping to get some ideas and advice on coping.

This is all a common story for SPDers. You are certainly not alone in this regard. If you want help starting an at home one, just post about it. I have some ideas, and I'm sure others on here do too.

Quote:Other than that, I suppose you could say I'm a "gifted" person. I write poetry, music, and commentary. I enjoy digital scrapbooking, reading, and playing with my husband and son. I am a web-aholic and enjoy researching various things on the web, including participating in web communities. I am also a purveyor of random knowledge. lol

Ah, you are in very good company here indeed, lol. There are probably going to be plenty of people on here who could say many of the same things. I am quite the purveyor of random knowledge myself . Gifted? Web-aholic? Reading? You'll find plenty of others on here like you, I'm sure, as things get moving.

Again, welcome to SPD International. Thank you for joining and introducing yourself. I hope you enjoy your time here.

I appreciate that. It's nice to know that there is a supportive community out there. So far, all I've been getting is blank stares elsewhere. lol

Looking forward to chatting with everyone.

The thing about you Sarah, and Dan as well for that matter, is that you have so much personal knowledge about SPD that is going to be tremendously helpful to people like me.... a parent of a small child with SPD. You will help give voice to things that we would otherwise have to wait years to learn... until our children are old enough and able to articulate enough to tell us what's going on. To me, adults with SPD on forums like this one, are a gift. Thank you SO MUCH for being here!
All my best,
Caryn