SPD Support Forum

Hi, I am new this forum and a little nervous. This week my son's pediatrician tentatively diagnosed my 4.5 year old son with sensory processing. This has been a long road as I have known that there have been concerns from the day he was born.
He has good days and bad days. He is a very bright little boy, and very caring. He is full of energy and life. However, he misinterprets many social situations, does not like whole group settings, prefers to play by himself (anything having to do with robots, transformers, power rangers, etc.). His behavior is escalating by the day and his preschool teacher is unsure what to do with him at this point in the school year. We are waiting for an appointment with a behavioral pediatrician for a full ot/sensory screening.
I am very frustrated as a parent. I also have two other children, a 1 year old and a 6.5 year old. I worry that I am not meeting my 4.5 year old's needs as well as I should be, but then I feel that I am neglecting my other two children because my 4.5 year old needs more of my time.
I am not sure if anyone else has this same type of situation, or any suggestions they can offer?

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As I always tell everyone and it's true, you are doing great by taking the first step in getting your 4.5 year old the help he needs. I highly suggest sitting your 6 year old down and explaining in child terms what is going on with your 4 year old. I didn't think my 6 year old would understand, but she did and tries to help her sisters anyway she can. I highly suggest getting a copy of "Parenting a child with sensory processing disorder: A Family Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Sensory-Sensitive Child" By Christopher Auer. It is amazing and saved my family.
hang in there, it is exhausting and sometimes very discouraging. But YOU are already helping your family with helping your child. Once therapy starts, things will get better.

Everet, your child should be screened for Aspergers or Autism as well as SPD. Misinterpretting social situations tends to be an Autism spectrum trait.

Some children are just introverts and don't like being around too many other people at once. If he manages crowds by losing himself in toys, then that is probably for the best for him.