Sensory Disorders in Kids

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My son also has SPD(and autism plus he's nonverbal)but is just now coming up on 5 and still toe walks and a few of the other issues you stated for you son as well. My son has been in OT since about 2 years old but unfortunately in our case toe walking still happens but he also has a ton of other issues your son I'm sure does not have. I agree with the other parent that said your son's issues sounds minor but that is not to diminish them if you son has sensory issues. Congrats on taking the first step by recognizing it and working on getting him help!

Ok, if you DO NOT know what to look for you do not see it in the same manner. My son has a lot of "boys will be boys" attributes the funny thing is a lot of them are also sensory related. Do all the evals you can and read a book that helped me a TON ... "The Out of Sync Child" and the follow up "The Out of Sync Child Has Fun" they are wonderful books and very helpful when figuring this all out.

I have no advice, but I think you have an awesome PT and OT therapist to tell you and help you and to want to make sure everything is ok.
:0) I would feel comfortable with them performing the therapy.

My son has SPD. Your sons problems sound pretty minor! OT can do wonders for senosry problems. If he is 5 and you havent really noticed anything too "off" then he is in pretty good shape I think. Toe walking can be a sign of SPD, but go ahead and try therapy, it will probably help a lot!

My son has some sensory disorders. we used to see OT, PT and speech but he was no longer interested so we stopped. His right foot would point out far when he ran and he would trip over air and fall on his face so he needed orthodics. Now when he runs or walks , his arms are all over the place. When he cuts with scissors, his mouth moves to the beat of the scissors if that makes sense. If hes carrying a bag, his one arm goes up in the air. Its minor compared to some other things out there and its fixable. Its great that you had him evaluated.
Let them help and do what they tell you at home because it really does help. You probably didn't notice because you didn't realize that it wasn't normal.

A. - This sounds a lot like our son! He see's the PT, OT, and Speech therapists each week. It's okay, I promise! Could you ask them about the Sure Step mat? I'm not sure that it is anywhere other than here, but it actually is a pressure mat that records the way they step (it was AWESOME) you even get a video sent to you of each (shoes on, barefoot, and with toe-offs--a type of device to correct toe walking!). If you have any questions...feel free to message me! Also I do a blog for our son and it helps me to remember his progress and informs others on his current status. Feel free to check out Loving Logan at www.thelewisfamilyjourney.blogspot.com! Good luck!

You have nothing to lose by having him evaluated. If he needs help you want to get it for him asap. As musicmakinmama said you have awesome OT and PT workers. It's difficult to find the right person for an evaluation. You've been given a gift.

My grandson has SPD as well as other issues and it's taken years to find the right sort of evaluations and help for him.

Google Sensory Processing Disorders and you'll find lots of info.

You would be surprised how many people have sensory issues. There is a great preschool in Middleburg Hts that has staff and resources for issues like this. My son went there for pre-k. I was so impressed with them. They were more on top of things than the doctors were. Middleburg Early Education Center on Pearl Rd. Not far from Bagley and I-71. I drove there everyday and it was a 20 -25 minute drive one way. I was so glad I did it. I'm not sure at what age they start but they could even help you out if you call them. They may be able to recommend some things for your child.