r/SPD

For parents of sensory sensitive children, when did you first start noticing signs of sensory sensitivities? Did they develop gradually, or did you notice a sudden shift in your child’s behaviour? Did anyone experience a change around 18 months? My daughter wasn’t having any issues up until now and is now very sensitive to change (circle time ending and going outside), loud noises, laughter (only certain laughs), and adults talking loudly. Completely understand this could be normal. Just wanted to hear from other parents. This is happening more at Daycare but we are noticing some of it at home. Thanks!

Hi, I’m a uk medical doctor and I’ve just released a web app called SensoryMe. We’re very early stage with it and I would really love some feedback on it as we plan the next stage of development. The idea is that adults with sensory struggles can go through the senses one by one to figure out which tools might be helpful for them. It could be used alongside young people but for now it’s been developed with adults in mind. I can’t wait to hear what you think!

SensoryMe.app

I am hoping I can find some help on this thread.

I was diagnosed with true O, OCD as well as hypersensitivity SPD (sensory processing disorder).

My bedroom is adjacent to my neighbours utility closet (horrible building design), and I often hear the hot water tank turning on throughout the night. It causes a rumbling sound and vibrates through the walls. As such, it wakes me up in a jolt.

I have tried talking to my neighbour and she was really sweet about it and tried to find out if there was a way to reduce the noise but unfortunately it seems that’s just the way the tank works. She also rents, so I do not think the landlord will be willing to pad the space around the heater.

I have tried taking slow, deep breaths and reminding myself that I am safe, but the OCD loops runs over and over, telling my body to anticipate the next noise. I just stay up thinking about how I can’t sleep and if I do fall back asleep, I’ll just be woken up again.

Theres already a cavity wall that is suppose to reduce sound (doesn’t help) and I use a brown noise machine. My room is small and a little awkwardly spaced due to the cavity wall. I am going to try and place my bed on the only other wall it can lean against but I am hoping for other suggestions.