A Mother's Intuition

It was Fall of 2009, the brisk air was beginning to come in, leaves were changing colors and my amazing Dawson was starting 1st grade.  We were very excited however something was just not settling in my spirit over the struggles Dawson was having in the first six weeks of school.  He was attending tutoring & I was working with him everyday at home.  We continued having on days and off days things just were still ... ..just not MY DAWSON!!  I approached the head master at his school to see about having him tested and that is when MY EYES & HEART were opened to the world of SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER.  It all began making sense of his behavior, moods and challenges with school work.  Keep in mind Dawson was an honor roll student, never had behavior issues at school however suppressed his emotions & stimulation outburst for home.  Children with Sensory processing issues have to work harder to achieve necessary outcome desired it can lead to a great amount of frustrating behavior. I was so greatful to the staff at Excel Pediatric Therapy in helping my son with his therapy.  We are now keeping up with our Sensory Diet at home.  Each day is a journey and piece to the puzzle of an amazing, talented, kindred spirited child that I was blessed with. ~ Mama Swehla