I have a set of five-year-old twins diagnosed with SPD since they were two and a half. Though they were initially diagnosed with ADHD and Autism respectively, now that they are five, they are experiencing more SPD-related symptoms that need to be addressed. My son,who was diagnosed with ADHD,is fully potty trained and has been for well over two years. His twin sister, who was diagnosed with PDD/NOS on the Autism Spectrum, is not fully potty trained and is currently hit and miss. Earlier this year, she ate textured foods for the first time ever, and that took two and a half years to achieve. I can understand fully the frustration involved. I have engaged heavily in research on the subject of SPD and increasing my awareness on the subject. I am in heavy collaboration with her teachers in her PreSchool, particularly her Occupational Therapist and classroom teachers. Prayer helps me a lot, asking for patience and strength to endure the task at hand.
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