tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post7386115920465114600..comments2024-03-19T03:16:11.691-04:00Comments on BeachBrights: Stopping to Smell the Roses...My Sensory Seeking Childbeachbrightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14357267371667412417noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-49345083206819952282011-08-01T17:04:44.122-04:002011-08-01T17:04:44.122-04:00What a great article!!! I am so relieved to have f...What a great article!!! I am so relieved to have found this. I will see if something like this can help my son who is 8. I never thought that his sniffing need could be satiated and contained.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-49351644927370525292010-02-23T12:41:29.296-05:002010-02-23T12:41:29.296-05:00I want to thank you so much for posting this accou...I want to thank you so much for posting this account of helping your child with his sensory needs. I grew up with fairly severe SPD but no one ever caught it. I was labeled as "gifted," "unique," "precocious," etc, but not labeled as someone in need of assistance, which consequently I did not get (ended up dropping out of high-school as soon as I turned 16; it was too overwhelming for me). Anyway, I can really relate to smelling everything because that's how I always was. Gas station fumes, flowers, garbage dumps, bathrooms, pleasant and unpleasant smells both (my parents were used to me cranking my window down in the car even in the middle of winter to get the smells, and I could tell whether or not snow or lightening was possible by the smell in the air). I couldn't stand the smell of sauerkraut at all, and had to cover my face with a wet, scented towel to deal with my mom cooking it. I spent a lot of time (hours) going through our large spice cupboard and smelling everything, as well as wandering around our yard smelling the flowers and herbs and vegetables my mother had planted (I was born in 85 so this was not terribly long ago, but my parents were poor so we raised as many veggies as we could ourselves and went to soup kitchens and food banks for the rest of what we needed, for a long time). We had wild roses, white and purple lilacs (BIG difference in smell between the two!), rosemary, lavender, lemon thyme, and a whole host of things I never learned to name (although I wish I had, because I can differentiate smells really well). I also had issues with mouthing things. I still have callous-scars on both my hands from literally HOURS spent EVERY day chewing my fingers until they were raw (while humming sequences of repeating notes in various comforting patterns), and I find myself picking and plucking out hairs a lot for the "burst" of sensation I get from it. I used to have a large bald spot on my head from this but it has since grown in. Right now I am dealing with a husband who does not know how to handle it when I am over-stimulated and cannot tolerate his touch, especially since I flip rapidly between being over and under stimulated by many things. One thing I found as a child that helped calm me down all day, though, was taking a boat ride on Lake Washington (a fresh/saltwater lake attached to Puget Sound near Seattle, WA), under the bow of the boat in the mini-berth section, bracing my hands and knees on the fiberglass above me, and having my dad go speeding along, bouncing me up and down in my braced position as I screamed my head off. I did that for half an hour or so, and was "calm" sensory-wise for the rest of the day, and slept well (in contrast to being up most of the night reading, which I taught myself how to do at age 3). Anyway, that's a little about my story, and thank you again for trying so hard to find creative ways to help your child help himself.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619553584983371382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-79683512818145802472010-02-23T10:19:26.251-05:002010-02-23T10:19:26.251-05:00What a wonderful and intelligent mom you are! God ...What a wonderful and intelligent mom you are! God Bless Max and your family.Yvonnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-80911469293597991732010-02-22T21:25:16.098-05:002010-02-22T21:25:16.098-05:00You are an amazing and sensational mama. I'm ...You are an amazing and sensational mama. I'm heart-broken to think of his first months without you. You are providing him a wonderful and beautiful place to learn, explore and love. Way to go!!!!!!!!!katherinemariehttp://katherinemariephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-20200263393370463332010-02-21T09:28:46.332-05:002010-02-21T09:28:46.332-05:00I've never heard of this - but your solution i...I've never heard of this - but your solution is BRILLIANT ... and even for people like me, who are calmed by smells. If I am having a bad day, nothing feels better than soaking in some lavendar ...and peppermint helps with a headache and sugar cookie smells make me feel better when I'm blue. I believe I may have to make some of these bottles for myself!The Tomball Threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17429599194678207637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-15154533938079890962010-02-20T09:12:50.042-05:002010-02-20T09:12:50.042-05:00I have never dealt with this as a mother of 3 grow...I have never dealt with this as a mother of 3 grown sons, or as a teacher in 3rd grade for years. However, I want to commend and applaud you for your persistence in finding a "solution" for your son's need. You are brilliant, and loving, and kind. Every person in the world is different in some way(s) and to be accepted and loved for who you are is such a gift. <br /><br />Congratulations for finding something that works. God bless you and Max!!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140530325649071135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-45892190594353443932010-02-19T22:48:45.385-05:002010-02-19T22:48:45.385-05:00I too had not heard of this disorder. Thank you s...I too had not heard of this disorder. Thank you so much for sharing your personal story. It is a powerful lesson to me of helping our children to help themselves as hard as it may be for us.JAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730799461803733127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-4647922561341594532010-02-19T17:34:25.619-05:002010-02-19T17:34:25.619-05:00I'd never heard of this disorder so thank you....I'd never heard of this disorder so thank you. Your solution is genius and I'm glad you're letting him take care of himself when his urges get out of hand. He's already learning lessons in control most of us don't learn until adulthood.Annyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00387909735539879503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-27332159890009241182010-02-19T14:19:19.458-05:002010-02-19T14:19:19.458-05:00Max is a lucky little boy. And your extended fami...Max is a lucky little boy. And your extended families are lucky to have you and him in their lives.Dalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-29595753238848945782010-02-19T13:50:10.150-05:002010-02-19T13:50:10.150-05:00I think you are BRILLIANT...and inspiring. Max is ...I think you are BRILLIANT...and inspiring. Max is one lucky little boy.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600670648603318536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-44156996116627955692010-02-19T12:30:31.647-05:002010-02-19T12:30:31.647-05:00You know I can relate :). I have two Out of Sync ...You know I can relate :). I have two Out of Sync kiddos with very different needs and I am continually trying to get creative to meet them. Bravo to you for meeting Max's need for stimulation in a loving, fun, and creative way! It's exhausting though. So if you ever need someone to vent to, know I'm here.<br /><br />xxoo,<br />BethBeth@The Stories of A to Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020016704172617145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-34708902644237144202010-02-19T11:36:41.132-05:002010-02-19T11:36:41.132-05:00Christy you are a good parent as you found a way t...Christy you are a good parent as you found a way to help him deal with his problem. A bad parent would have just yelled and tried to embarrass him. I applaud you in rearing this child into becoming a great man.<br />tammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08966190769332566442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-29282921329445076342010-02-19T11:18:39.135-05:002010-02-19T11:18:39.135-05:00That isn't just good parenting it is providing...That isn't just good parenting it is providing a SENSORY DIET to your kiddo! Yay you! I am going to email you privately as well.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Hartley<br />www.hartleysboys.comHartleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02463016780946119637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-82074604904325995352010-02-19T11:05:36.958-05:002010-02-19T11:05:36.958-05:00Thank you for sharing your story. It's great ...Thank you for sharing your story. It's great to see that you have found a way to help your son deal with his challenges. My son has Tourette Syndrome and I find that there are things that he just has to do and can't move on until he has done it. I love the solution you came up with for your son and hope that I can find a creative and fun way to help my own son. You have inspired me to do that. Thank you.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707448130008189944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-67442928409274138132010-02-19T10:03:32.488-05:002010-02-19T10:03:32.488-05:00Your story really touched my heart. It is so wond...Your story really touched my heart. It is so wonderful that you discovered a creative way to help your son. He is lucky to have you for a mother. <br /><br />Some parents would be consumed with embarrassment and scold the child for smelling everything, thus making matters worse. Some parents would take their son to a therapist and hope he would cure him. I commend you. You found a solution and made life easier for your son. <br /><br />Your story is inspiring. Thank you for sharing.Hillcrest Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233032486705498123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-83679300506123933872010-02-19T08:51:03.614-05:002010-02-19T08:51:03.614-05:00This was so interesting to read. I love your appro...This was so interesting to read. I love your approach to helping him.<br /><br />m.chphotography@hotmail.com<br />http://mchphotography.blogspot.com/Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15465631358420629425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-33984413611284797202010-02-19T08:43:34.642-05:002010-02-19T08:43:34.642-05:00I think it's wonderful that you got creative a...I think it's wonderful that you got creative and found ways to help him. That's parenting at its best. What an inspiring post!Julia @ Hooked on Houseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937060849774403002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-40234474256223540592010-02-19T08:34:03.236-05:002010-02-19T08:34:03.236-05:00Stefan,
This sound therapy sounds a bit like Harmo...Stefan,<br />This sound therapy sounds a bit like Harmonics.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566294463674861157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-75729543688079410432010-02-19T07:18:46.065-05:002010-02-19T07:18:46.065-05:00Thank you so much for sharing your experience and ...Thank you so much for sharing your experience and wisdom on this.Emily@remodelingthislifehttp://www.remodelingthislife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-53232463347754278602010-02-19T01:17:20.806-05:002010-02-19T01:17:20.806-05:00I truly appreciate this post...my oldest sister...I truly appreciate this post...my oldest sister's son is a sensory seeking child...he needs lots and lots and lots of bigger motor activity to be able to get through his days. The struggles continue, even when she knows what needs to be done...he is learning too...and some days are good and some are bad. I am going to email this post to her...thanks again for sharing.Mama Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019490130710845439noreply@blogger.com