Sensory issues?
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I'm just curious about what types of sensory issues our kids all have. As some of you know, the EI specialists all say that Jake's issues are a result of his apraxia and sensory processing disorder, rather than autism. I know there's a lot of debate over the validaty of the disorder. So I'm just wondering what sensitivities your kids have. Jake does not like swings and is very hesitant and cautious on playground equipment (especially any unfamiliar pieces). He does not like his hands to be messy. He enjoys rough-housing, but doesn't like light touch so much. He hates baths, toothbrushing, nail trimming, and hairbrushing with a passion. He doesn't like having his face wiped. He tends to run awkwardly and isn't very coordinated. He prefers sendentary activities to active ones. He doesn't like the sound of the vaccum cleaner for extended periods, either. He's ok for a few minutes, but then he wants it off. So what do your kids avoid or seek out? I think sensory issues are not stand alone diagnoses - they come with something else (i.e., PDD-NOS, autism). Kevin's sensory issues:
Ryan has issue with hugging on petting the dog, he is just way to rough but doesn't mean to be He also hates when you wet his hair with a spray bottle (haircuts) or the buzzing sound of clippers tHESE ARE WHAT WE DEAL WITH: *Took a year to be able to walk on grass, even with shoes on *Has to touch everything in the room, just a quick touch *Stands on his head ALOT *Touches everything to his mouth, may or may not lick *Won't touch most foods, I have to spoon feed, and still eats some baby food. *Wont touch things like rice, play doh, koosh balls, anything that feels different. I'm sure there's more I just can't think of right now. I forgot to mention. Ryan hates bandaids..likes the idea of them but he will never leave them on. We have the same problem with watches also. He loves to crumble things with his fingers. Bread, Playdoh, Silly Putty. The Buzzer at his older brother's basketball game is terrifying for him. I'm not sure what we are going to do next year when basketball starts again, but he just can't be in that gym. He loves to exam things and objects from all angles and close and far. Edges fascinate him and he loves to see how things are put together. Other than that we have gotten off pretty easily. I was finally able to get him to brush his teeth by getting him a vibrating toothbrush. AJ doesn't like his teeth to be brushed, spray bottle, or buzzing noise from the clippers. He hates it when I was his face, but every time I wash his hands, wet down his hair, I rub water on his face, too. I say this..oh babble, babble, a rub, rub, rub. He "knows" now this is part of the routine. :) We are still working on brushing his teeth. Since AJ has been getting PT, he climbs a LOT more on the play ground equipment. He has more balance and feels more confident. Try to get your son some PT...AJ goes 2x's a week...30 minutes. - My son doesn't like loud noises. - He doesn't like the sound of the vacuum cleaner - but it doesn't bother him as much if he's the person doing the vacuuming. - Uses cold water to wash his hands. - Almost always has to be wearing socks. There are tons more...
Sound Sensitivity(can hear pencil on paper) Likes clothes tight Sensitive on her head(no water esp. ears) Extreme sensitivity on feet(laughs while clip her nails) Bumps,crashes,jumps,runs,spins clumsy as they come smell sensitivity(cannot tolerate"the boy" smell) does not like to sit in tub socks must be all the way up no bread products(no pizza,cake,sandwiches) Loves sour&sweet(eats lemons whole) Cannot tolerate(tassles,frey,lace,dangling things) Hair must be tucked behind ears(even mine) No touching(unless you want to body slam her roughly) Loves swinging on her own terms(makes the OT swing flip over) NO FEAR! Licking,sniffing stuff Eating w/o utensils,no hands There are still new ones popping up every day! Matthew has a very high gag reflex but eats different textures of food. THis list is small though. Prefers to eat with things that don't have to be spooned. (ie crackers) He can't watch us eat a bowl of cold cereal... he gags Hates band aids Hand flaps does not like sandles He is much better about having things on his hands, haircuts, toothbrushing, ear cleaning, and nail clipping. Donny's more hyposensitive vs. hypersensitive, so he's always seeking input. Things he's undersensitive to: - toe walks, will exaggerate it to the point of kind of leaping from toe to toe, in big long strides, while flapping his hands - needs at LEAST 1/2 hour to an hour of jumping on a trampoline every day. We have two at home (a small one in his room and big one in the yard), and he has one at school also. - lots of flopping around on the floor, for proprioceptive input - lots of fidgeting, needs a wiggle cushion on his seat at school, and fidget toys to keep his hands busy so he can concentrate. He'll also use them for pressure - pushing them into his jaw, etc. - always twisting around, turning upside down, etc. on furniture, monkeys all over everything, often pushing his chin into armrests, seat backs, etc. - when flopped on floor, will drag his palms hard on floor if it's a smooth surface (also with carpet, but not as much) - often smells things, occasionally licks them - loves to be tickled, and requests tickles many times a day - loves toys that vibrate, handheld massagers, vibrating toothbrush, etc. Anything that vibrates, if he holds it, he laughs and drools 
- loves things that make noise, light up, spin, or have "koosh-ball" texture, stretchy stuff, etc. - needs a fair amount of oral input: chews gum every day, which helps keep his hands out of his mouth, and stop him from clicking his jaw in and out of place (he does that when he's stressed or really concentrating) - likes really HOT water - does best with heavy blankets - responds well to weight/pressure Things he's overly sensitive too: - light touch - noise (not so much scared, as doesn't like really loud noises, like the school bell) - gets overstimulated in busy, crowded, colorful, noisy places, like Science World - has a hard time in echo-ey places, or places with flourescent (sp?) lighting - can't stand mushy stuff, to touch or to eat. He can't clean out the pumpkin at halloween - he gags. He can't stand to eat mushy foods, like pudding or mashed potatoes. If it's thin enough, like yogurt, then he's okay. - eyes are really sensitive to light He USED to have trouble with haircuts and clothes that had tags, etc., but seems to have outgrown much of that. Cloths, has to be just right kind, feel, texture, fit, design. Has changed over years but still a problem, when one brand disappears, it takes forever to find something else he likes, we get as many as possible, prefeably in different colors so others know he does change his cloths. he will dress up knowing it is only for a litttle while. NO JEANS. wears same thing at home everyday, till it wears out, can change before we all even get our coats off, he has several of same color, for at home. Food, texture, taste. lots of ketchup, A1 and mustard, even mixes it and makes his own sauce, in public will settle for tons of ketchup. picking his fingerstips, and nails, he does not make them bleed anymore cracks knuckes and neck, we cringe, he says it releaves tension in hands and neck. has to have his tv on all the time, hates quiet hears too many other things when quiet, he can drown it out with his noise, TV. hates to brush teeth, makes him gag. still a problem, his gums are terrible. will not brush hair, has to have it finger pulled to front, since it is curly is a problem, has to have it cut often or looks weird curls up in front. He looks good with it brushed or combed, will pull fingers thru it and pull it all forward. Hates to be touched, no hugs no touching, cant even get into his personal space. this from kid that loved hugs and rocking and kisses when young. If accidently touched, will brush off feeling. this is what he has now, over years a lot of other ones we worked thru.
My daughter likes to lick and taste anything also covers her earsMy three year old hand flaps when excited or in anticipation of things or when watching things move, like traffic or trains, especially when credits roll on tv. He can't stand to be kissed wthout wiping it off immediately. And if you ask him for a kiss and he is in the right mood he will give you one, but only on the stomach or the arm, not the face. I have coaxed him into kissing my cheek before when he really wanted something, but the cheek was as far as I could get, not the lips. He also doesn't like mashed potato's and pudding and I think i just now realized that is a sensory issue with him. There are certain types of shirts that he does not like to wear, like button up shirts, with the exception of one particular one. He also hates it when I wipe his face with a wet wash cloth. He yells I need that and crams it in his mouth and starts sucking on it. I have to be careful that I don't leave wet dish cloths laying in his reach or he will try to suck on it. I have caught him doing things like licking the dog or the table, but not very often, so i am not sure this would be sensory, maybe just more curiosity. i also have a sensory seeker for the most part. she licks all things and all surfaces, bangs head, twirls, stands on head, toe walks, slams self into walls, floors, wedges herseld between couch cushions... but she is hypersensitive to noise, foods (yep, she will lick the deck, but eat a sandwich?that gets a gag) light touch boy if you just look at the list of sensory issues it seems overwhelming! but oh yeah...her giggles make my heart sing and her kisses are so sweet and the whole of who i am fits in one of her hugs... I'm new here and also new to the sensory issues. Kyle has: Over reaction to pain Does not like loud noises Loves to swing and jump on trampolines Crashes Hates bread - maybe more. Never used to be a picky eater at all, but lately fights me on everything before meals. (hates chocolate) Must have tight clothing. Will only wear jeans with the adjustable waists. Socks must be perfectly straight on toes. Doesn't even notice when hands and face are messy Sensitive to touch. Somewhat tolerates hugs from me. But, wipes them off along with kisses. Can hear every little noise. That's all I can think of right off the bat. Michelle Jackson has sensory issues that change over time...he is improving, but then a new one will pop up.Sound sensitivities, eventhough he is partially deaf and has to wear hearing aids, food texture issues, hyposensititivity, so he NEEDS to bash into things and squeeze things (unfortunately, that means sometimes squeezing people). He calms down by taking lots of baths. He used to use PlayDoh a lot but seems to be off it now. I'm not sure if he thinks it's babyish or if his sensory issues are less of a problem. He does seem to have outgrown a lot of the sensory thing. He's 15.Eli has issues with:all foods but spag O's and pizza hates water on head hair brushing teeth brushing grass on bare feet water temp in bath vacumns but all are getting better loves: jumping swinging playing baseball swimming video games are his tool to release stress he is different boy without them signs of autism show up more prevalent |
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