(03-24-2013, 11:19 PM)Dan Wrote: Hey there skatercooper. Welcome to the site. I'm glad you found us.

Here are some thoughts to the questions you asked:
Why is it getting worse?
Well, as we get older, our brain and body goes through changes. When you have SPD, these developmental changes can often lead to issues. Some problems can get much worse. Some can get better, although that's unlikely unless you're getting good treatment, like through occupational therapy.

How can you make it stop?
Well, I'm sorry to say this man, but SPD is generally something that is here to stay. It's not easy to accept that. It really isn't. I sometimes struggle with that myself. However, if you get OT and continue to work on things and keep your sensory needs in mind, things really can improve. I'm in better shape now than I was before. It just took time, work, and help. It's possible and can be done.


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Why do you like to touch Playdoh so much?
On this one, I would say you find it pleasant to the touch. Basically, it's giving you the tactile (touch) sensory information you need to help regulate. Whether it's making you more alert or calm is a question, but either way, it's helping your system organize. I know it sounds weird dude, but trust me, you are not the weirdest person here, LOL!

In fact, there are types of putties and stuff that they sell because a lot of people with SPD love the stuff. I liked it when I was a kid, and many of my SPD friends like to mess around with it still as adults. I encourage you to get more Playdoh and play with it more often, lol. It's safe, and even if your peers think it's weird, well it doesn't matter if it helps you feel better, in the end.

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(03-24-2013, 01:00 AM)skatercooper Wrote: Hello my name is Cooper and i am 13. I am new to this. I have known for about 5 years that i was different. I am skinny, because i am not hungry, i get full fast. Also i cannot touch paper or i cringe. When 2 pieces of paper rub together i flip out. Also when a towel and paper touch that's the worse thing! There is also many other things that i hate to touch like leather and fabric of any kind. I love to touch playdo.... Yep i know really weird. But when i touch Playdoo i cant describe it i am really happy and like .... dye. Yeah its a really indescribably love to touch playdoo and things like it. When i touch it i like tense up????? I feel weird telling about this. I finally told my sister about 1 month ago and she found this for me. She s 15 and always listens to me and keeps secrets. Ummmmm that is really all i want to say. Also something frightening is happening. Its getting worse. I don't know why? The other day at school i almost called my mom. But i decided not to and just didn't touch paper all day. My parents deny that i have it and say that everyone has something weird about them and its nothing!

-Why is it getting worse?
-How can i make it stop?
-Why do i like to touch playdoo so much?

You guys were all a huge help thank you so much. I'm going to the doctor soon to get diagnosed with it