Hi Everyone! I am so thankful for the information and support that I am finding online. My son turned 6 this month and after years of wondering what was wrong he was finally diagnosed with SPD yesterday. I feel like a huge weight was lifted off of me and I just wanted to cry because I finally can learn how to help him. I read a book on sensory issues 2 years ago but the counselor we were seeing and the pediatricians didn't think so. He has been to the dentist 5 times and they were finally able to clean his teeth on the 5th visit....not without a struggle. If one more doctor/teacher tells me that my sons behavior is unacceptable I think I am going to scream. Kindergarten was really tuff for him and I was constantly getting notes from the teacher about him. I took him to a psychologist who advised me to read 1-2-3 magic again. This frustrated me as I have already read parenting with love and logic and 1-2-3 magic. My mother told me that he is the type of kid that only a mother can love. My advice to other mothers is if think something is wrong trust your gut and keep getting more opinions. We saw 4 different dentists, 5 different pediatricians, 1 counselor and 1 psychologist. I can now recommend a fantastic pediatrician and dentist. My therapist is the one who actually had me complete the sensory form and helped us get on the waiting list for an evaluation and OT. I am so thankful that finally him and I can learn the skills we need to make him a happier little boy. One day at a time - 1 step forward and 2 steps backwards.

I have 2 children a daughter who is 7 and my son who is 6. We have two little schnoodles who keep us very busy. I enjoy volunteering for a animal rescue and spending time with my children, husband and dogs.