1. What brings you here?--My 3 1/2 year old son is showing some SPD syptoms--loud noises, clothes that zip, heavy winter jackets...


2. What is your relations to someone with SPD? Do you have it? a child of yours? Do you treat SPD kids as a professional? I am a special ed teacher in a small parish school--we don't have a ton of resources for spd preschoolers and so I am looking for some ideas, primarily with the winter coat as I live in Indiana and it is about to snow.

3. Share a little of your journey if you'd like.--I knew very early that our son was having some SPD tendancies. In my mind, he has a very mild case--he can get his hair cut, doesn't have any issues with food or water, loves to play and color. He doesn't like toys that are loud or loud noises such as fire alarms...he doesn't over react but he just covers his ears. Coats and sweatshirts are definitely the biggest issue. Last year it wasn't so cold and he got away with layers but we have some 20 degree temps coming and he won't wear a coat. he says they "hurt" or that they are too big. Weather the coat is too small or too big--he is bothered. I know that the more stiff, full coats won't really work but he needs something water proof for the snow. What can I do to help him work through this? We are in the process of talking with our pediatrician now but with being in a private preschool we need to tread lightly
4. Is there any immediate help you need? Winter coat thoughts.