I was searching the web for information on being a mom with SPD, and hoping to find some help strategies on raising a child with SPD. I found virtually no information, but did stumble upon this Support website, and thought it couldn't hurt to join and post and see if anyone on here had some good advice, resources, etc.

I only really became aware of my lifelong isssues as SPD when my now 6 year old son was being diagnosed. It all makes so much sense now! Both my son and I are on the more mild side of how the disorder manifests, although he did qualify for an IEP in school for next year. However, what we have discovered through the testing of both of us, is that we are sensory mismatches.

My son is sensory defensive and a sensory seeker. I am sensory defensive and sensory avoider. Our relationship is very fragile, as we tend to trigger each other, especially at the end of a long day of school for both of us (he is a student, I am a teacher).

We both work with the same OT, and she is wonderful, but my daily life is taking a toll.

Are there any people out there that might shed some light on how my son and I might better cope? It is really putting tremendous stress on our relationship, as well as my relationship to my husband.

Thank you so much!