I second Beck. Seeing an OT was worth every penny for me because she confirmed that what I experience is REAL and not some psycho heelie-feely hippie disorder I diagnosed myself with over the internet.

I was lucky enough to find one of the top researchers in SPD in adults, Dr. Beth Pfeiffer, in Allentown, PA. By doing a lot of research online and sending emails. I emailed one of the authors of 'too loud too bright too fast too tight' (you should definitely get this book if you haven't yet) and she referred me to Beth. OT was not covered by my insurance and so it cost us several 100 dollars for me to see her two times. But, she did testing and showed me the wilbarger brushing and many other things.

You would also do well seeing an OT who specializes in children, bc many of them are starting to see a trend of parents of sensory kids asking for treatment. Often, once the problem is diagnosed in their child, they realize they've already had it too! Go figure. If you don't want to pay for OT or can't find someone, let me know. I can tell you where to get the brushes and everything, and send you a list of OT treatments that I use.

For me, a huge part of living with this disorder as an adult is diagnosis and acceptance. My life has changed many times for the better since I first saw my OT a little over a year ago, all just because I understand this huge fundamental part about who I am now.

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