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[SueM in MN]

What is SID?? (not SIDS)

Sensory Integration Disorder

 

[PrincessMom4]

We just booked our trip... Now I really need everyone's help. My 6 year old was really upset that his older sister (9) kind of made the trip VERY difficult (throwing meltdowns-we tried planning on going back to our room- she had a bigger meltdown-Stitch was AMAZING).

 

[koolaidmoms]

We just booked our trip... Now I really need everyone's help. My 6 year old was really upset that his older sister (9) kind of made the trip VERY difficult (throwing meltdowns-we tried planning on going back to our room- she had a bigger meltdown-Stitch was AMAZING).

Can you take some separate time. Each of you take a couple children? We do this. My DS (5) with ADHD, Aspberger's and Autism can be a handful. My DD (8) is really very good with him and very patient but she needs a break too. I know I only have two children but maybe one of you could take two and the other take the rest and then switch so you all get to spend some time together without having to constantly be on alert to what is happening with your other DD?

I wish I could help you more. Good Luck!

 

[PrincessMom4]

Every bit helps....Thank you . My daughter is the oldest and only girl. My other three are obviously male and younger...lol.

 

[Ms_Butterfly]

Sensory Integration Disorder

I think SID stands for "Sensory Integration Dysfunction", doesn't it? I can't recall for certain. It is also known as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), the latest name and also the one that will most likely be the official name once the disorder gets in the DSM (it is the name the ppl who are trying to get it into the DSM are using). So, if you look it up, look up SPD first and then SID if you need more info. There are also even older names for it, like SDI (I forget what that stands for). Lots of names to choose from, LOL!

 

[mechurchlady]

http://www.sensorysmarts.com/signs.html
Dysfunction and you are right it has many names. The problem is that there are so many quirks out there and a combination can seem like something it is not. SDI, SID, SPD whatever it is I have it and it is compounded by a more quirked mother who verbally and emotionally did a lot of stuff to make the SID go out of control.

What on that list do I see? Overreacting to situations, not changing, poor socialization skills, meltdowns, and noise sensitivity. Autistics and Aspies have a higher rate of SID so that people can think the SID is part of the autism and aspergers when it is really something seperate. I show about 20 of those things on the list but I am 51 so I have hidden some stuff, cannot remember some and who knows about some things. Back to the kid, SID is a possibility but there are other things that could be wrong.

 

[SueM in MN]

I think SID stands for "Sensory Integration Dysfunction", doesn't it? I can't recall for certain. It is also known as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), the latest name and also the one that will most likely be the official name once the disorder gets in the DSM (it is the name the ppl who are trying to get it into the DSM are using). So, if you look it up, look up SPD first and then SID if you need more info. There are also even older names for it, like SDI (I forget what that stands for). Lots of names to choose from, LOL!

I've heard Sensory Integration Disorder or Dysfunction and both Sensory Processing Disorder and Sensory Processing Dysfunction.
Doing a search for any of those phrases will bring up a lot of hits and many say "Sensory Integration Disorder, also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction".

 

[pigletforever]

I have a son with SID and some docs feel it should be on the Autisim spectrum. He is hypo sensative to some things and hyper sensative to others. It is almost a "game" for me to figure out what will be the next trigger. Sometimes it is people not responding to him when he thinks they should, not fixing what he wants for breakfast, someone talking too loudly, a vaccuum, fire works, not having the "towel" at bath. He very much needs a very strict scheudle. Some think he has Asperger's and other docs disagree. We are seeing a new Neurologist next week.

He loves the rides at Disney - he thrives on motion and speed. He hates the crowds. He hates loud noises but loves the music and animation. On our last trip he did pretty well. He was only 5 so we were able to put him in a stroller and that sheilded lots of noise. DH took a couple days in the middle and spent them as down time with DS in the hotel just hanging out and letting him play with his cars and swimming. At the same time I took our older DS and had some time just the two of us.

 

[mechurchlady]

pigletforever you get lots of chocolates and hugs from me.

For me I have problems unraveling my quirks. Is it SID or is it something else like low sugars, mom on a rampage, or a bad day with people online. I see SID as being the base for problems and lots of things make the SID issues go out of control. I also see some things as hypo and hyper like I love food but some food sets my system into shut down. I love cornbread but gag over a tiny shell bit in egg salad and drain liquids off of food on my plate.

SID seems to be one of the lost disorders that is just being understood though I still am not a bit through understanding it.

Time for mroe hugs and chocolates and good luck with your kids.