What is Sensory Processing Disorder? | Kati Morton

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[hopes]

Thank you for mentioning that people with BPD can have sensory issues! I have BPD and severe sensory issues. The things that overwhelm me are different overlapping sounds (ex. people talking over each other, the tv going in the background at the same time the kettle is whistling etc) bright lights, crowds just to name a few. The sensory piece is what makes controlling my emotions so difficult. I tend to have more trouble when I have to focus on my psychical environment. There's just so much to take in!

[ufogoat]

When I touch a certain type of fabric, it feels like it's hard for me to breathe.

[SaraSchenstrom]

When you have auditory processing difficulties so you're going to have to wait to watch this video until there are subtitles available..

[moegraham]

Wow someone finally calling attention to my disorder that i struggle with the most!!

[sunnyhinotorivt]

My brother has been diagnosed with SPD for years and this helped me actually respect him more because I understand that his problems are legit.

[sulphurous]

The Out of Sync Child and Raising a Sensory Smart Child are two highly valuable books on the matter. Definitely worth a read.

[lozza]

Wow this is so interesting! I'm studying to be a teacher and seems like something to definitely be aware of - I think I've already come across a few kids that might be struggling with this! Thanks Kati xx

[megansegstro]

Thank you SO much for this! I have high functioning autism and have been struggling with this a lot lately. I had a sensory meltdown the other day and actually went to check if you had a video on it, and now you do!!

[halfmoon-pijo]

the person trying to jump scare me: sudden movement towards me
Confused me: stands still for a minute, slowly looks up and says "wut"

[LisaMarieAdams]

Thank you Kati! I almost flipped when I saw you had come out with a video on this and ran to show my husband right away. I have SPD and after years of struggling with it am only now going to see an OT. A shame that most of the treatment is geared towards children with autism. I continually had to explain I don't have autism, and I'm not a child, but yes it's still totally possible to have SPD. Infact my OT only has experience with children with SPD. This definitely needs to change, it needs to be more recognized.

[stillinhere]

I'm glad this isn't being blown off so much anymore. Just a couple decades ago, people who had this were being made fun of, much like fibromyalgia. And many claimed it was because it was only being noticed in children, and of course, whatever children experience isn't real to these same people. But let me tell you, the symptoms didn't end in childhood for me. Thanks for this video.

[kilian-one-l]

The struggling to pick an item out of a cluttered background definitely rings a bell. Most people don't experience that?

[cateclism]

As a child, I often got yelled at by more than one family member when I did something wrong. This was so stressful that I got confused as to whom I should be listening. I would freeze up, which would just make them more angry. A no-win situation for me.

[kodag.]

Kati Morton, I truly appreciate you making this video and making the statement "This does exist." I have a close family member with SPD and I know that it impacts many if not every aspect of her day to day life. She experiences sensory integration challenges with almost all senses and also misophonia. And while she does have ASD it is my own belief that SPD can be experienced independently. There is a great deal of stigma and discrimination towards children and adults who have this disorder due to the lack of acknowledgement of it and education within schools, mental health care and health care in general. People often think those suffering from this are being bratty, self centered, childish, high maintenance or that they have mental impairments that they do not. My family member has suffered from such discrimination and quite nasty treatment at hospitals and dentist offices for example due to ignorance that could have been solved by open minds and hearts. Yes, SPD is treatable. My family member greatly recommends mindfulness exercises as being helpful. But for those who experience this in it's most severe nature and especially for those closest to them it may always be a give and take between coping skills and treatment for the one with the disorder,  yet for loved ones showing deep understanding and making the challenges and coping more bearable if possible is very important as it can be a daily battle.

[beeSad]

As a kid I was diagnosed with a learning disability and SPD. The biggest areas that you'd be able to notice it for me is my dislike for loud places (ex. movie theatres), really selective with what food I eat, avoid certain textures (ex. newspapers)and dislike for bright things and places (ex. type of lighting or paint colour used).

As my dislikes seem so disconnected its been hard for people to realize they are all connected and it's not that I'm just being unaccommodating.

[readaboutpage]

Thank you for clearing up that it’s not in all the books, and my therapist may not have heard of it.

[livi]

I’ve had this since i was very young. (Im 13) its very hard living with this, but I’ve managed to persevere

[sierratiffany]

Extremely helpful to this psychiatrist working with adult clients with autistic spectrum disorder. Never learned about this during residency back in the early '90s! Thank you!

[tomcanseeyou]

When I touch paper or cardboard (and many other things) the sound and the touch make me feel so uncomfortable I get goosebumps and stressed. Any tips?

[melissaharper]

My 2 year old nephew was just diagnosed with SPD, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and play therapy have been amazing! Music is his everything. Luckily, he love touching, hugging, and a lot of laughter. I’m learning so much through his little eyes. Thank you Kati 🤗