* your son will hold your hand for only a little while, but he will hold your heart for a lifetime!
This will be my first blog on this site, and hopefully I will find some relief at realizing I am not alone with my son’s SPD. I like to pretend my situation is pretty on the “normal side” however sometimes I feel like as a single mother raising an 7 year old with SPD can be very overwhelming at times.
This past Christmas has seemed to be the hardest on my son when it comes to his SPD. I wish others saw the little “signs” I see, the little eye movements,the jumping,the tensing up, the sweating, the chewing that come with any change to his environment. To everyone else it’s a simple “settle down Blake”. But OOOOOO do I wish they understood more of what is currently happening in that little brain of his. I actually HATE and do I mean HATE those two simple words (settle down).
I always believed that with age certain things would “be better” with him howeverIi am quickly learning that with age comes more difficulties then I ever imagined. So here I am, I guess, to share my struggles and/or stories with other parents who can also relate to what it is like to raise a child with SPD.
Comments
Heather Finnegan
My son is also 7. During this season of Crazy, oh I mean Christmas…he bounces, twirls, and has started chewing his sleeves! He’s also regressing in withholding BM’s again and then having accidents in his undies….sigh. There’s the total shift, or lack thereof, of routine; and the anticipation of presents….and visiting various family members houses where I don’t let him jump on their couches. To be honest I’d rather he didn’t jump on mine, but the trampoline doesn’t always give the right input.
Please continue to blog with all of us. We understand and getting it out makes it so much easier to deal with, at least for me
Sybil
Welcome! This is a great place to feel supported and to realize that even though you may feel like it, you are not alone in this SPD journey. My son is four, and most days I seem to be the only one who sees the “little signs”.
Glad you found this site. It has been a blessing to me. I hope it will be for you, as well.
Jenny from the Block
Welcome. I am glad you ar here. It has helpd me immeasurably to rad and share here, to know my children and my life have so much in common with others here and we are not alone. Hugs.
Altitude9500
My daughter with SPD is also 7. I too thought it would get better, and at times I thought that it was, but this Christmas season seems to have triggered some intense anxiety in her. I know SPD is largely about anxiety, but I never realized how much until now. It must be even more difficult to do it as a single parent. This blog will help you, it has me!
cynkingfeeling
Three cheers to you for starting to share your story. I love this site-real stories from real parents, supportive comments and a chance not to feel so alone or hopeless.
Amanda
thank you guys so much! i am very thankful to stumble across this site…!!