Hi Sparkle, Panda's is an an autoimmune disorder that Micheal's twin brother, Everett deal with. Michael is not touched by this disorder at all. Your son, however does remind me allot of Michael whom deals with sensory issues as mentioned in my earlier reply. I have had allot of experience with sensory issues so please feel free to ask me any questions you may have. QAnnie

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Hi Vivian, Yes I agree sometimes understanding the behaviors that come with SPD's can be difficult at times. I equate it to this, and this is how I explain it to others...Imagine being taken to your favorite restaurant for your Birthday. You have also just been given the most beautiful ring from your husband. You are thrilled right? Of course you are, who would'nt be? I will tell you who isn't. You, if when you woke up that day feeling like you were wrapped in the itchiest, scratchiest, hot sweater and you could not do a darn thing to fix it. And everything seems too loud....and you can feel your pant's shift everytime you move...all...day..long....How's that ring looking now? And, are you even in the mood to go out? Of course not...You are irritable, uncomfortable, and probably down right mad..mad at the world. He/she is only five, six, whatever the age...imagine...asking a child a simple thing like act happy or controll their cranky mood when the world feels like a wool sweater...Impossible. Unreasonable.
The good news is Sensory Integration Therapy. If done well, the therapist can disensitize your childs brain. When that happens, you will have more success with behavior mgmt. Please visit my blog: qannie47.blogspot.com I share allot of stories about my kids and their sensory issues. I have found some great stratagies to help my children move through the world in a more integrated way including some great behavior mgmt tips. Most of it involves understanding them..when you understand your child...that is how you will reach them. QAnnie