Hello. I am a mother of a 6 year old who has Sensory Processing Disorder. This is my first time in a chat room of any kind (at the tender age of almost 39!) and I am doing this at the recommendation of a friend. We have been dealing with SPD for most likely all 6 years but really didn't know it until we confirmed a diagnosis in May. I am drowning b/c my sweet, funny, charming child will turn into a monster (forgive the word but that's the best word that comes to mind right now) at the drop of a hat. Right now that can happen without warning and my husband and I (and our 3 year old daughter) are really struggling. His friends are not wanting to play with him as much any more (he is a very social child too) b/c of his tantrums. I am hoping by communicating with other people who have kids with SPD or who have it themselves I can gain some insight and have some strategies. Sadly, just working with the OT right now isn't cutting it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.