Watch this video to see examples of fun, highly effective treatment activities for Sensory Processing Disorder and other challenges. http://www.uniqueprintstherapy.com.

Here is a list of the services we provide at Unique Prints.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Sensory Integration Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Speech Therapy
SAMONAS Sound Therapy
Listening with the Whole Body Sound Therapy
Wilbarger Protocol for Sensory Defensiveness
“How Does Your Engine Run? Alert Program
Handwriting Without Tears Program
Music Therapy
Art Therapy
Counseling
Nutritional Consultations
Jin Shin (Acupressure)
Body Talk
Craniosacral Therapy
Brain Integration Technique
Social Skills Groups
Fine Motor Skills Groups
Boot Camp for developing self esteem, self empowerment and focus through physical activities

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02JlnqUhXeU

I decided to start LUVMUM – comfortable clothing for sensational kids – an online shop selling comfortable clothing for children with tactile sensitivities. I found it difficult to locatecool clothing for my child that was fashionable and comfortable and new that there must be other parents like me who felt the same. Parents with children with tactile sensitivities and SPD often become frustrated about buying clothing for their child that they will not wear – I hope that my online store will help those many families.

I am a stay at home mom – living in Oakville Ontario – and would luv to help all Canadian families find comfort! We have seamless socks, undies and organic clothing designed specifically for kids with tactile sensitivity! My online shop http://www.luvmum.com provides comfort to sensational kids. Spread the word! We are also on facebook – http://www.facebook.com/luvmum – LIKE us on facebook and we’ll luv you back with a 20% off promo code to use toward you first order!

My grandson, Randal, can not stand to hear singing – among other things, but singing is by far the worst. He had to leave my College graduation when they started to sing the school anthem. We have to turn of the radio is a song comes on. He likes music, but as soon as he hears singing he covers his ears, yells at everyone and runs to his bedroom. This is a problem because his sister loves to sing and the family in general is very musical.

They had his ears tested and had him examined by several doctors. No one knows what is causing the problem.

From what I have read so far, I think that his sensory integration may be off. They moved to Lakewood, just outside of Denver, CO. 5 months ago. Can you suggest some where in the Denver area that they can find help for my grandson?
J Young

My son (6yrs) was diagnosed with SID with speech/language delay when he was 2. We’ve been in heavy (and expensive) therapy since then. Before kindergarden, when we were seeing very little improvement from the OT, he was also diagnosed with ADHD. As what I felt was a last resort, we chose to try medication (a patch–Daytrana–that administers meds only when on). I was so concerned about how he would be able to function in a classroom setting.

For you doctors and researchers out there, I think this is worth noting:
My son’s speech was pretty bad. Low understanding of language, and an often flipping of phrases–almost as if every sentence was a word scramble with conjunctions rarely used.
Within 3 hours of administering his first patch, my son began talking at lightning speed, AND FULLY CORRECT! It was as if a knotted ball of string that once was his words and thoughts had been pulled straight. IT WAS AMAZING !

And he seemed to know that he was speaking correctly. He talked for about 8 hours straight. For the first time, words were coming out the way he meant them.

The medication hasn’t been a cure-all, but it has enabled him to focus on his work and sit still at school, follow complex instructions from parents and teachers, and helped him with social interaction.

I know that’s not what some of you want to hear, but I think research needs to be done on how ADHD meds can benefit SID kids.

We thought we’d share the link with you so that you might read it and refer others to it as well. The link is: http://www.fivehens.com/adhd-maybe-not-spd/

Please feel free to comment on the post. We’d love to hear your feedback.

I’m an Occupational Therapist working for the NHS in Sheffield;UK. A group of professionals have started to plan an ADHD group for Adults and we are generally involved in developing a service for this client group (very little support available currently).

We are struggling to find information / research / examples of groups which we can learn from.

We have a number of ideas including using psychosocial and behavioural interventions and have flirted with the idea of incorporating a sensory integration approach. However we are concerned about the little evidence on sensory integration and ADHD.

My question to you is this: Can you point me in the direction of any evidence / journal name or particular paper /examples of good practise / contact name / ….etc for Adult support groups and Sensory Integration.

If you do – I’ll think yer amazing and tell all my colleagues about how wonderful you are!!! Does this encourage you?!*

Anyway thanks for the website – it’s already proved very useful and I look forward to reading the updates, Liz.