My ds's 2nd O.T. Appointment

[nitascool]

On Wed. My son had his 2nd O.T. appointment. He had a great time. She let him jump on the trampoline for a few minutes. He learned to do the airplane and the wheelbarrow. She taught him how to do chair and wall sit-ups, as well as, a couple of calming exercises. Then she went on to "warm up" his pincer muscles with therapy putty and a hard sponge. In the end he spend a few minutes jumping in the "ball room".

 

At the end of therapy she asked if he had any "other" diagnosis attached to him. That is other then SPD that she had just diagnosed him with. I said that he had been diagnosed with ADHD. When she heard that she laughed and said, "I thought so". She went on to say that most kids with undiagnosed SPD before the age of 6 are evaluated in school and "found" to have ADHD. She said that it is unlikely that ds has ADHD. She said we would know for sure within the next 6 months. If we see behavior changes with O.T. that it is more likely that his sensory problems are getting in the way of his ability to pay attention and stay still.

 

SO GUESS WHAT! We are already seeing changes. He absolutely loves to be brushed. He said "It's soothing, mommy. It's like I can calm down and think a minute."

 

When he got off in lala land Thursday and Friday I was able to have him do a few exercises and he was good to go for another 30 minutes. (He's never focused for more then 15 min. even while watching TV).

 

We'll be measuring him for a pressure vest next visit, she thinks that it would help him more then the weighted vest or the heavy blanket.

 

Even my son says he's feeling better. He is so excited to go back to therapy.

[Laurie4b]

Isn't it wonderful to see something your kiddo thinks is fun do so much for him? (Mine didn't like brushing at all though--but it helped him immensely!)

 

Glad to hear your good news!

[Melinda in VT]

I found the comment about SPD and ADD very interesting. DH and I are currently in a disagreement over which our DD has. :tongue_smilie: