I am the mom of a wonderful 9 year old with SPD. He hasn't quite fit the criteria for Aspergers. The progress he has made over the last several months (since starting OT) is amazing. Our biggest struggle has been school. Academically he is way ahead of the game, but interactions with other kids and staff are difficult. He gets very frustrated and angry and the school doesn't know what to do. I have been trying to educate them, but they aren't all that interested in learning how to help him. He has a 504 plan finally and we are continuing to advocate for him to get all of the services he needs. At home, he can be charming, funny (in a 9 year old boy kind of way) and a joy to be around. He loves his 11 yr old sister and playing games with all of us. It isn't an easy journey, but my husband and I feel very blessed with our family.