I started this journey of Sensory Processing Disorder as.... The Parent. Most support or info sites deal with the child and give you, the caregiver, an overwhelming amount of information, which you may remember 1/3rd. When my oldest was young and my husband and i were at a complete loss as to why she was having responses the way she was, covering her ears and yelling over the laughter and conversation of adults! I was having family members approach me saying " would ya get her quiet", " she's ruining the fun"

 I was hurt by their reaction to my child and at the same time, I had no idea why she needed to cover her ears and scream! The strange behavior she was having with clothes and being too picky for what an average child should be, the list goes on from potty training difficulties to thumb sucking. 

 

 I became a harsh strict mom with the only tool in my belt of parenting was spanking. I had know idea what i was up against at 20, 21, 22 years old. 

 

Looking back now I know so much more and am aware of SO SO SO much more! The process I some times get hung up on is FORGIVING my old self. Some times (my old self) show up after a hard day of personal things going on not even her sensory dealings. What also happens is  We didn't know how to parents a child with these great sensitivities and i wish i had another mom friend approach me and say "I know this awesome group you should go check it out".  So I created my sensory support group on facebook. 

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I want YOU to know that this parenting thing is simply HARD. Everyone says that and... they're not lying. A sensory child can make you think either you're crazy or - they are! The extreme mood swings taste swings, environmental swings, and you just have to at times jump on the roller coaster with them, but my goal is to remain calm and don't get sucked into their chaos.