Hey so I am an adult with sensory processing disorder. I am both hyper and hypo sensitive. I don't know if you mentioned this in other videos but fidget toys have been a god-sent not only when I was younger but still today I actually have a whole box of them that I keep under my bed and different ones give me different Sensations there are times where I am so sensitive with my hearing that I need a fidget that does not make any noise at all. I really like my fidget Cube (Infinity Cube) isn't that big it kind of foulds in on itself. There is no type of fidget Cube and I'm not talking about that one I get mine from Amazon so if anyone has a question I can just find the link to it and share it. I have a stuffed animal that is kind of waited and you're able to put it in the microwave so it becomes warm you can also put it in the freezer so it can be cold. When you look it up it is considered a baby toy or infant toy. but I find this really helpful not only when I am having an extremely hard time and having issues with regulating. but around bedtime as well. You are totally right weighted blankets are a god-sent they are so expensive I'm very lucky I got mine for a birthday gift a while back and it is completely worth it I got a twin size ( maybe slightly bigger) I can put it on my bed I can wrap myself with it on my shoulders and when I need extra weight I fold it in half and put it on my lap or my legs. I have a really hard time when I am in crowded spaces such as malls stores, ect. I found that jbudspro signature earbuds are extremely cheap and Lasting the only place I know that you can get it as Walmart I'm not sure any other places to get it I believe it's around $10 or under. Another fidget toy that doesn't make any noise and is very easy to have outside of the house is a tangle jr... I could probably go on and on about the different fidget toys that I like so I will leave it there.. really glad you're making this types of videos to help folks understand about this disorder I've been going through your channel and you explain things and very easy to understand way for the layperson I have a tendency to forget when I'm explaining to people and I will use all of the therapeutic words an acronyms and I forget that most people don't know about those things.. I know that you're talkin about your children have no idea how old they are but I hope as they get older you'll still be making videos because there is not a lot of content about adults and it's sad and frustrating because when I send people to the internet to look it up for theirselves they come back to me and say it only talks about kids witch I guess and their heads it implies that it's only a kid issue. I know that you can't change the internet but hopefully more people will be talking about this because a lot of people just assume that sensory processing disorder symptoms autism spectrum symptoms and they have no idea that there's a difference between the two. I am very grateful that it is becoming more and more normal for tags to not be on clothes because my mom did have to take all the tags off and it's a little frustrating to never know what size you wear. There is one tip that I have for clothes and the sounds super simple but if you get a plain T-shirt or plain long-sleeve shirt and tank tops that the person really likes get it in every color. they may not have it later and although it may seem like the same shirt a lot of times it's not. it's a different material blend. Also something that my mom had when I was younger and I have now is hourglasses they look like home decor so they fit right in but I like to look at the sand fall down. Also learn layering your curtains one being a blackout curtain and the other being One lets the light in so if the person with sensory processing issues is having a really hard time with light input it's something that can be fixed really easily.
We love compression clothing. Long compression socks, athletic compression shirts or sleeves work great for my son. I haven't been able to afford the weighted blanket but I have rigged things together before. I also find great results with wrapping them in a comforter like a burrito. On a rough day he request a burrito wrap. Lol!
Our five year old loves being in a burrito wrap every night at bedtime. It is a huge help!! I forgot to put that on my list. I haven't tried compression clothing. I need to look into that. thanks!
Your channel has been such a great resource for me in my journey with my little girl. I really appreciate you taking time out of your day and helping others =)
this is such a great series and i am sure it will be so helpful to so many mamas out there. it is so nice to get great advice from other real life moms that have tried things and discovered helpful methods and products. thank you so much for sharing :)
Our youngest daughter had ADHD and she wore a weighted belt. It did wonders for her when I could get her to use it. Love the essential oils, we use the calming ones in the diffuser during our homeschool and it really does help a lot. Here lately, we have been using the vetiver oil and are really loving it.
I made my daughter a weighted vest. Because sound is an issue for her, we have sound canceling headphones. We also use essential oils, following a bedtime routine, only use materials she likes (organic cotton, satin, silk, bamboo, fleece, ect.). I weighted blanket/lappad is on my todo list.
Yes, I think the Genexa is similar to Rescue Remedy. I was doing research on that when I found Genexa. Oh yes, sunglasses! That is another good one! There are so many tips out there, but there are the ones we have used the most over the years (we use all of these every single day). Thanks for sharing your tips, too, Megan!
Great resources. Thank you for sharing! Question... SOCKS!!! Any tips on where to find seamless socks???? "I CAN FEEL THE LINE!!!" is a common (and loud) morning mantra in our house.
I feel like my 18-month old has all the signs for SPD, but he has a great time at church during worship, it’s a large church, loud music, and he actually sometimes falls asleep on my shoulder. He’s a picky eater too. And pulls and yanks my hair when he feels overwhelmed. Any tips for the hair pulling?
OMG i heard that this blankets, headphones and other things which u mentioned are really helpful but not for my boy :( He cries like CRAZYYYY when i put blanket, he hate headphones/hats on head. We struggl a lot
Could you please show the blankets?Also I want know for home school how you make your son ready for starting? Is it on time or when he is ready you start school?Thanks
Yep you are a mom and you are an excellent mom too. Most of the stuff you mention, I have also used at one time or another for my SPD son. The weighted blanket. My son prefers to use the heavy winter blanket to sleep under - all year round - yes even in the summer!! He will wake up sweaty in the morning during the summer, but that is what showers are for, right?? LOL Stuffed toy. My son was given his first bear when he was 6 months old. That bear went everywhere with him until he started elementary school. He still slept with that bear right up until he was around 13-14. He will sometimes still take the bear to bed even now (he is almost 15) , but usually he listens to the his tablet with headphones to calm down and drop off to sleep. Clothes - he hates those formal long pants that men have to wear. He hates the zips, the flys, the belts, and he hates wearing a tie. His elementary school uniform was a simple navy blue sweat pants with elastic at the waist and ankles and a white cotton T-shirt and that is all he wants to wear. Socks had to be turned inside out when he was younger to avoid the seams. Most T-shirts have the tag on the outside now. And one last thing. I allow my son to chew as many bottle caps as he needs to, to help his oral sensitivity. I did try chewable chewllery (brand name) but he didnt like those.
I don't know if you already answered this question, but I am curios to know what kind of SPD your kids have? My son is a sensory seeker (engage in rough play, difficult to focus when the environment is busy, seems do not listening) and it is so similar to ADHD... I am not sure what is the difference...
There are definitely similarities to ADHD. My friend, Tanya, at Project Happy Home did a series on ADHD, so go check out her channel. My kids are generally sensory avoiders, for the most part. But these lines are not black and white.
As a mother of five children, I with I had better advice for you 💕 You can try talking with the younger child about entering the room my quietly, but I'm not really sure how to avoid it. 💕
In regards to the essential oils - do your children struggle with smells? If so do these seem to bother them? My daughters olfactory sense is extremely sensitive and when I have looked at these before in Walmart she hates them.
Yes, mine are sensitive, but we only use high quality oils (DoTerra or Young Living). Please do not buy the ones at Walmart because they are not the right quality for helping in this area. They are usually diluted and have other chemicals or oils in them.
Hey so I am an adult with sensory processing disorder. I am both hyper and hypo sensitive. I don't know if you mentioned this in other videos but fidget toys have been a god-sent not only when I was younger but still today I actually have a whole box of them that I keep under my bed and different ones give me different Sensations there are times where I am so sensitive with my hearing that I need a fidget that does not make any noise at all. I really like my fidget Cube (Infinity Cube) isn't that big it kind of foulds in on itself. There is no type of fidget Cube and I'm not talking about that one I get mine from Amazon so if anyone has a question I can just find the link to it and share it. I have a stuffed animal that is kind of waited and you're able to put it in the microwave so it becomes warm you can also put it in the freezer so it can be cold. When you look it up it is considered a baby toy or infant toy. but I find this really helpful not only when I am having an extremely hard time and having issues with regulating. but around bedtime as well. You are totally right weighted blankets are a god-sent they are so expensive I'm very lucky I got mine for a birthday gift a while back and it is completely worth it I got a twin size ( maybe slightly bigger) I can put it on my bed I can wrap myself with it on my shoulders and when I need extra weight I fold it in half and put it on my lap or my legs. I have a really hard time when I am in crowded spaces such as malls stores, ect. I found that jbudspro signature earbuds are extremely cheap and Lasting the only place I know that you can get it as Walmart I'm not sure any other places to get it I believe it's around $10 or under. Another fidget toy that doesn't make any noise and is very easy to have outside of the house is a tangle jr... I could probably go on and on about the different fidget toys that I like so I will leave it there.. really glad you're making this types of videos to help folks understand about this disorder I've been going through your channel and you explain things and very easy to understand way for the layperson I have a tendency to forget when I'm explaining to people and I will use all of the therapeutic words an acronyms and I forget that most people don't know about those things.. I know that you're talkin about your children have no idea how old they are but I hope as they get older you'll still be making videos because there is not a lot of content about adults and it's sad and frustrating because when I send people to the internet to look it up for theirselves they come back to me and say it only talks about kids witch I guess and their heads it implies that it's only a kid issue. I know that you can't change the internet but hopefully more people will be talking about this because a lot of people just assume that sensory processing disorder symptoms autism spectrum symptoms and they have no idea that there's a difference between the two. I am very grateful that it is becoming more and more normal for tags to not be on clothes because my mom did have to take all the tags off and it's a little frustrating to never know what size you wear. There is one tip that I have for clothes and the sounds super simple but if you get a plain T-shirt or plain long-sleeve shirt and tank tops that the person really likes get it in every color. they may not have it later and although it may seem like the same shirt a lot of times it's not. it's a different material blend. Also something that my mom had when I was younger and I have now is hourglasses they look like home decor so they fit right in but I like to look at the sand fall down. Also learn layering your curtains one being a blackout curtain and the other being One lets the light in so if the person with sensory processing issues is having a really hard time with light input it's something that can be fixed really easily.
We love compression clothing. Long compression socks, athletic compression shirts or sleeves work great for my son. I haven't been able to afford the weighted blanket but I have rigged things together before. I also find great results with wrapping them in a comforter like a burrito. On a rough day he request a burrito wrap. Lol!
Our five year old loves being in a burrito wrap every night at bedtime. It is a huge help!! I forgot to put that on my list. I haven't tried compression clothing. I need to look into that. thanks!
Your channel has been such a great resource for me in my journey with my little girl. I really appreciate you taking time out of your day and helping others =)
I am so glad it has helped you!
We use a skin brush. My son loves it and it helps calm him down. It supposed to help with developing the senses to work more as they should.
this is such a great series and i am sure it will be so helpful to so many mamas out there. it is so nice to get great advice from other real life moms that have tried things and discovered helpful methods and products. thank you so much for sharing :)
Thanks ❤❤
Our youngest daughter had ADHD and she wore a weighted belt. It did wonders for her when I could get her to use it. Love the essential oils, we use the calming ones in the diffuser during our homeschool and it really does help a lot. Here lately, we have been using the vetiver oil and are really loving it.
I have heard a lot of great things about vetiver oil. I might need to check that one out soon!
I have learned so much. I'm binge watching your videos on SPD!! 💖
Thank you for watching!
Oh yeah tagless clothing and dry fit atheltic gear is awesome!!! he loves Jersey material.
I made my daughter a weighted vest. Because sound is an issue for her, we have sound canceling headphones. We also use essential oils, following a bedtime routine, only use materials she likes (organic cotton, satin, silk, bamboo, fleece, ect.). I weighted blanket/lappad is on my todo list.
Those are all really great things to help her. I hope you'll be able to make the weight blanket soon. We have found those to be a huge help!
Another great video. These are going to help so many families at their whit's end.
Yes, I think the Genexa is similar to Rescue Remedy. I was doing research on that when I found Genexa. Oh yes, sunglasses! That is another good one! There are so many tips out there, but there are the ones we have used the most over the years (we use all of these every single day). Thanks for sharing your tips, too, Megan!
These are great! I've heard great things about weighted blankets. 👍 I want that adult calming meds...yes please!
Check them out, Kendal! They really help! I just added a link to the adult product down under the video.
Weighted blankets or weighted lap pads are a saver for my babies
The weighted blanket sounds so interesting. I'll have to look more into it!
They are wonderful!
I’m personally getting one for myself too
Great tips...I have been waiting for mom to come to make the weighted lap..thr blanket looked hard :)
It is A LOT of work. It is more affordable, but takes a lot f time. I hope it helps!
I want to try headphones and a weighted vest. I think I'll make a lap pad first and see if it helps calm the wiggles during homeschool.
Yes, the lap pad is SO helpful! And easy to sew!
Great resources. Thank you for sharing! Question... SOCKS!!! Any tips on where to find seamless socks???? "I CAN FEEL THE LINE!!!" is a common (and loud) morning mantra in our house.
We live in the South, so my kiddos are able to were sandals/flipflops a lot of the time. We have not found any seamless socks though.
Awesome Michelle ... shared this with my friend 😘
Thanks, Jairy. I hope it helps!
Hi, I just found your videos. I find them very helpful. I was hoping to get the vibrating bear but the link no longer works
I feel like my 18-month old has all the signs for SPD, but he has a great time at church during worship, it’s a large church, loud music, and he actually sometimes falls asleep on my shoulder. He’s a picky eater too. And pulls and yanks my hair when he feels overwhelmed. Any tips for the hair pulling?
OMG i heard that this blankets, headphones and other things which u mentioned are really helpful but not for my boy :( He cries like CRAZYYYY when i put blanket, he hate headphones/hats on head. We struggl a lot
He probably prefers less external stimuli. Try to avoid things that add extra pressure to his body: light clothing, smooth blankets, etc.
Could you please show the blankets?Also I want know for home school how you make your son ready for starting? Is it on time or when he is ready you start school?Thanks
You can search for weighted blankets online- that is probably the best place to start. We try to keep a schedule/routine, so that helps a lot.
Thanks Dear
Are either of your children with SPD also diagnosed with a spectrum disorder or only SPD?
Yep you are a mom and you are an excellent mom too. Most of the stuff you mention, I have also used at one time or another for my SPD son. The weighted blanket. My son prefers to use the heavy winter blanket to sleep under - all year round - yes even in the summer!! He will wake up sweaty in the morning during the summer, but that is what showers are for, right?? LOL Stuffed toy. My son was given his first bear when he was 6 months old. That bear went everywhere with him until he started elementary school. He still slept with that bear right up until he was around 13-14. He will sometimes still take the bear to bed even now (he is almost 15) , but usually he listens to the his tablet with headphones to calm down and drop off to sleep. Clothes - he hates those formal long pants that men have to wear. He hates the zips, the flys, the belts, and he hates wearing a tie. His elementary school uniform was a simple navy blue sweat pants with elastic at the waist and ankles and a white cotton T-shirt and that is all he wants to wear. Socks had to be turned inside out when he was younger to avoid the seams. Most T-shirts have the tag on the outside now. And one last thing. I allow my son to chew as many bottle caps as he needs to, to help his oral sensitivity. I did try chewable chewllery (brand name) but he didnt like those.
It is great great you've found ways to help your son, too ❤
I don't know if you already answered this question, but I am curios to know what kind of SPD your kids have?
My son is a sensory seeker (engage in rough play, difficult to focus when the environment is busy, seems do not listening) and it is so similar to ADHD... I am not sure what is the difference...
There are definitely similarities to ADHD. My friend, Tanya, at Project Happy Home did a series on ADHD, so go check out her channel. My kids are generally sensory avoiders, for the most part. But these lines are not black and white.
My twins are sensory seekers.
Any suggestions for a child with SPD getting overstimulated when younger sibling enters room.
As a mother of five children, I with I had better advice for you 💕 You can try talking with the younger child about entering the room my quietly, but I'm not really sure how to avoid it. 💕
Thank you verry much
In regards to the essential oils - do your children struggle with smells? If so do these seem to bother them? My daughters olfactory sense is extremely sensitive and when I have looked at these before in Walmart she hates them.
Yes, mine are sensitive, but we only use high quality oils (DoTerra or Young Living). Please do not buy the ones at Walmart because they are not the right quality for helping in this area. They are usually diluted and have other chemicals or oils in them.
A Common Life okay! Thank you! So even the better homes and garden oils are not recommended either?
I would not recommend those. I'msorry.
A Common Life thank you!!
Calming bottles work good lava lamps if child is old enough to know hot don’t touch
Yes, those are great ideas.
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