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Living With SPD...Real Stories, Real Struggles

 

 If you are wondering what living with Sensory Processing Disorder may be like, for the child, the siblings, or the family, this is the place to see life through the eyes and hearts of those who have been there.

Here you will find a collection of real life experiences with SPD, written by families and adults who live with this disorder. You may recognize pieces of your own family, yourself, or someone you know.  You may realize, you are not alone anymore!

When we can look at the world through the eyes of SPD:

  • we can see great hope and possibilities
  • we find understanding and compassion
  • we begin to see the path of recovery
  • we begin to see…abilities




Real stories about loss, love, acceptance, and hope.  Real people, real families, real experiences...

 

 

"We Found Hope"  by Michelle Morris  An amazing story about how Sensory Integration Therapy CHANGED a child and SAVED a family!

"I've Been There!"   by Michele Mitchell  One mother/daughter's story about living with SPD ...the struggles, the need for help, the battles, the transformation.

"Karen's Story  by Karen in NJ  What happens when SPD goes undiagnosed... the eye opening story of a 49 year old woman with SPD; left untreated and misunderstood.

"Why Mild Matters"   by Reianne Madigan, M.Ed.  A thought provoking article by one of our SPD Parent SHARE Hosts about how and why even "mild SPD" can impact everyday life. It is an inspiring and beautifully written article which stresses the importance of paying attention to all "levels" of SPD.

 
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