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Post by sockthing on May 6, 2014 11:25:28 GMT
Kippers OT report (just an informal write up at this stage) concludes with a paragraph describing that his main issues are difficulties with regulating sensory arousal, sensory seeking behaviour especially with proprioception, tactile defensive, possible 'high level motor planning' issues. All of which I agree with and expected.
she goes on to say 'some or all of these may be related to Sensory Attachment needs"
what does that actually mean? Does that mean that really it boils down to attachment issues presenting as sensory processing symptoms? Does it mean it's not SP and that as attachment improves in theory the sensory symptoms will improve?
I will ring her to pick her brains but as she's not answering I wondered if anyone has any helpful musings?
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Post by moo on May 7, 2014 5:06:52 GMT
I think you sadly need her to clarify .... As with many therapists inference can be specific to their theories iykwim... I could give you my take but it might be slightly off what she is meaning....
Hope you can reach her soon.... Must be soo frustrating waiting for clarification.... Hugs xx
xx. moo. Xxx
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Post by sockthing on May 7, 2014 8:43:46 GMT
Thank you moo.
She's very nice and seems to know her onions.
Just spoken to her and it seems that sensory issues feed attachment, and vice versa; therefore in some individuals sensory processing issues present as a symptom of emotional state, rather than necessarily neurological function, and this is common in adopted children of course. Though she was acknowledging that it can be incredibly hard to work out what's what, and it's all a case of exploring the sensory issues and always bearing attachment issues in mind.
She has some training in sensory Attachment integration, and we are starting Theraplay soon with a SW who also has some training in the same, so hopefully between them kipper will be getting some really good support for both attachment and sensory stuff.
Exhausting!!
Thought I'd post her reply, in case it's helpful to others.
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Post by moo on May 7, 2014 10:23:57 GMT
Ooh so glad you have had a catch up with her.... I am of the camp that sensory issues deffo impact on attachment & can spiral perceived issues in often the wrong direction....
Sounds that the thereplay is gonna be very productive lucky you.... It will quickly impact & I hope the issues revolve & evolve iykwim...
Great to have got such a good team in your corner.... Please keep posting us updates I am gonna be watching this very closely it's sounding good....
Xx. moo. Xx
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Post by sockthing on May 8, 2014 9:01:40 GMT
:)Thank you moo! I really appreciate that. Feeling a little overwhelmed with all that's going on, but it's all positive stuff really so going to "man-up" and tackle it with good cheer (mostly).
Ill try try and post an update.
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Post by chotimonkey on May 17, 2014 12:51:18 GMT
hi sockthing do, keep us posted... for squirrel attachment and sensory stuff are v interwoven... she's just started really processing her adoption and understanding a little that she has had two moves, not one (being in fc since 5 days, she had no memory of bps, but is v interested in her life story at the moment and is just getting used to the idea that there is another strand to her story.
this week she has found almost all her clothes itchy or scratchy, has been v intolerant to a drop or two of water landing on her clothes, is worried about noise again and ideally would like to be surgically attached to me... but for the most part none of these issues are a day to day thing, these are all clothes she has worn many times before, she is a born water baby and when she is feeling secure and safe is a confident little thing, it also links to food as she becomes hyper sensitive to texture when she is stressed, whereas whebn she is calm, she will try pretty much anything
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Post by soon2be3 on May 17, 2014 17:41:26 GMT
We have had some SAI therapy and it was about identifying sensory issues. We were advised to give AS crunchy food like bread sticks etc straight after school as that was a difficult transition. We have had thick smoothly drinks through a small straw to help calm. From my knowledge it is to help self regulation so the sucking and chewing help. The repetitiveness of bouncing or swinging helps. Think new born baby and what they do to sooth themselves such as sucking and being rocked to sleep. We also have itching clothes, sock seems in wrong place, not liking loud sounds etc. we have had a weighted blanket at school to try and help as the consent pressure is good. When AS is wobbly, he likes a heated wheat bag on his shoulders to help him calm. I am finding that as the attachment grows we are seeing more sensory issues and possible ASD traits.
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Post by peartree on May 19, 2014 21:39:15 GMT
Hello
I come at this from a different angle
My 2ac definitely have attachment issues
Tried lots of things
By far the most effective intervention I made was to change the sensory things.
Revolutionised sleeping
And the whole night time issues...
But also the soft blanket cuddle after a tantrum
Me playing the SAME carpenters album when they came home from school
Using vanilla scent etc changed and improved things a great deal
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Post by sockthing on May 20, 2014 10:02:39 GMT
Hi Pear Tree, that's interesting. - I wonder if that is what is meant by the term Sensory Attachment?? The sensory stuff being a positive intervention for attachment. I have noticed Kipper opening up physically with me more since I have been attempting his sensory diet...it's been delightful, he has literally opened physically...he tends to hate tummy contact, and his natural reflex is to curl to protect his tummy, but he is uncurling and yesterday lay on my back in a very relaxed way on his tummy, and happily put his arms around me in a gentle hug. It was a new experience really! The Beach Boys is the repeated thing here...on the way to and from nursery.  And a bit of reggae seems to work wonders too! |
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And a bit of reggae seems to work wonders too!