Hi IMs.
It's been bought to my attention that my son might have sensory processing disorder with subtype of modulation disorder/sensory seeking.
He is speech/language delayed, has poor focus, often acts out aggressively to minimal/no stimulation, is constantly running into things deliberately, jumping on furniture, is always on the go (from early early wake up to bedtime), has horrid sleeping patterns and still mouths things constantly at almost 4.
I was just wondering what I can expect in the diagnostics and treatment process? What kind of support is around regarding education (he starts prep in 2017)? What kind of financial support is available to assist with any therapies or is it all covered under Medicare? We have already been seeing the child development service for around a year but this is only something we're exploring now. We're being seen my an OT and 2 speech therapists next week.
Also, is there any online support groups that I can join to get some ideas around providing some therapies at home.
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Personally I'd be back to my paediatrician for an ASD assessment. There are a huge amount of cross overs and SPD receives pretty much zero recognition and not recognised on the DSM yet as they haven't been able to prove it's separate to ASD. Many kids I've worked with who have SPD go on later to be diagnosed as ASD by then they've missed out on the government funding that's available for ASD. So it absolutely should be on your checklist and at least go through the diagnosis process.