Is this even possible?

[Jnc91]

Between 2 and 3 1/2 ds had sensory avoidance issues, not severe but definite issues. At 3 1/2 yrs he started outgrowing some and now at 4 he is a 100% seeker which causes other issues. Have you heard if this happening? And OT says seeking issues aren't a cause for OT:/ but she's not chasing a 4 Yr old or dealing with him hitting things Aka people or dogs.

[greenmommo]

I think it's totally possible.  Neither of my kids fit firmly into one category-both are avoiders AND seekers for different things.  

Nicole (9) was a seeker for a long time on tactile issues and now she's an avoider.  I remember being the same what as a kid and my avoidance has def gotten stronger as I've gotten older.  

And Ben does get OT for his seeking.  Actually seeking seems to be more difficult to deal with than avoiding because, man, it can get them into so much trouble.  Have you tried a vest or weighted backpack?  We have a vest on order.  

[kajira]

My son and I are both seekers AND avoiders. I think it's more common than they think.

I became more of an avoider as I got older, but was huge sensory seeker as a kid. My son was an avoider and is becoming more physically a seeker in sensations. when he was little, I couldn't get him to touch dirt, now he'll strip down to his boxers and roll in it and scrub it into his skin.

I don't mind as long as he stays on our property and I can hose him off.

Most of the stuff, we let happen as long as no one is getting hurt.

I drew the line at peeing on his dog.

[NatureMomof3]

I think it's possible to be both, it's just not a convenient category. My son is an avoider for sound and lights. However, he will touch anything, almost compulsively. He also used to lick everything but is luckily getting out of that.

[Jnc91]

Quoting greenmommo:

I think it's totally possible.  Neither of my kids fit firmly into one category-both are avoiders AND seekers for different things.  

Nicole (9) was a seeker for a long time on tactile issues and now she's an avoider.  I remember being the same what as a kid and my avoidance has def gotten stronger as I've gotten older.  

And Ben does get OT for his seeking.  Actually seeking seems to be more difficult to deal with than avoiding because, man, it can get them into so much trouble.  Have you tried a vest or weighted backpack?  We have a vest on order.  

I've thought about it. Just recently he's enjoying being wrapped up at night and pillows laying on top of him. Aren't vests $$$ though?

[Jnc91]

Quoting kajira:

My son and I are both seekers AND avoiders. I think it's more common than they think.

I became more of an avoider as I got older, but was huge sensory seeker as a kid. My son was an avoider and is becoming more physically a seeker in sensations. when he was little, I couldn't get him to touch dirt, now he'll strip down to his boxers and roll in it and scrub it into his skin.

I don't mind as long as he stays on our property and I can hose him off.

Most of the stuff, we let happen as long as no one is getting hurt.

I drew the line at peeing on his dog.

Ds gives to much strength to ever thing. I tried to reason with warning before tackling but he doesn't:( and poor dogs get pounded and tails pulled:( I'm constantly chasing him to make sure nO one gets hurt

[greenmommo]

Quoting Jnc91:

Quoting greenmommo:

I think it's totally possible.  Neither of my kids fit firmly into one category-both are avoiders AND seekers for different things.  

Nicole (9) was a seeker for a long time on tactile issues and now she's an avoider.  I remember being the same what as a kid and my avoidance has def gotten stronger as I've gotten older.  

And Ben does get OT for his seeking.  Actually seeking seems to be more difficult to deal with than avoiding because, man, it can get them into so much trouble.  Have you tried a vest or weighted backpack?  We have a vest on order.  

I've thought about it. Just recently he's enjoying being wrapped up at night and pillows laying on top of him. Aren't vests $$$ though?

I'm not sure because that's coming through the state.  Have you ever/do you do joint compressions?  I find those help too.  Trampolines, and recenty we've started putting him in this big fleece blanket and holding on to the ends and dad swings him around.  My DD has a hammock swing from Ikea in her room and Ben likes to swing in it too, but I think the vest will come in handy for the stores.  The reason I think this is because he likes wearing the floaties that go around his chest and arms at home.  But she suggested that I try the little backpack with some heavier books in them until the vest gets here.  

[kajira]

We usually have big dogs - our son is intimidated by big dogs. So he has a lot of respect for big dogs, because he knows if he hurts them, they can damage him... so it's that "I don't want to be hurt" respect that makes it work.

cats and small dogs are fair game, and I have major consquences for touching my cats - since they aren't his. 

The main thing, is i just don't leave him unsupervised with the animals or his sister... I trust him with the 2 boys he plays with, but they'll tell me if he did something wrong so we can work on it, and they know he's autistic, and are extremely patient with him. (but they are also older, and bigger than him.)

When my son was a toddler, he'd pick my cats up and run full speed through the house. If he needs the sensory stuff, I'd highly recommend things like a bean bag chair, a hammock, we have a couple drawers here with differnet objects to touch.

my toddler really likes them, though my son lost interest now that he's older.

mostly, we try to find things that he likes to touch and redirect him to those objects, instead of my animals.

I as an adult, use my animals to sensory seek on - but I have them trained to accept it from me, and I don't pull their tails.

Quoting Jnc91:

Quoting kajira:

My son and I are both seekers AND avoiders. I think it's more common than they think.

I became more of an avoider as I got older, but was huge sensory seeker as a kid. My son was an avoider and is becoming more physically a seeker in sensations. when he was little, I couldn't get him to touch dirt, now he'll strip down to his boxers and roll in it and scrub it into his skin.

I don't mind as long as he stays on our property and I can hose him off.

Most of the stuff, we let happen as long as no one is getting hurt.

I drew the line at peeing on his dog.

Ds gives to much strength to ever thing. I tried to reason with warning before tackling but he doesn't:( and poor dogs get pounded and tails pulled:( I'm constantly chasing him to make sure nO one gets hurt

[smarieljlee]

I disagree with her on the need for OT. But yeah I have heard it is possible to outgrow sensory issues, mainly hyper sensiitve people

Bella is a seeker and hyper sensitive.

Mia seems to be outgrowing her spd issues. Hers were actually worse than bellas

[Jnc91]

Quoting kajira:

We have a German shepard and a over sized terrier mutt lol. Our dogs are so laid back they won't bite if he hurts them. The therapist hoped they would to trigger fear but that isn't happening. In general he doesn't learn consequences for other things if he gets hurt either.

[myfirstborn04]

LOL yes no peeing on the dogs please. The thought of it is funny though! :)

Quoting kajira:

My son and I are both seekers AND avoiders. I think it's more common than they think.

I became more of an avoider as I got older, but was huge sensory seeker as a kid. My son was an avoider and is becoming more physically a seeker in sensations. when he was little, I couldn't get him to touch dirt, now he'll strip down to his boxers and roll in it and scrub it into his skin.

I don't mind as long as he stays on our property and I can hose him off.

Most of the stuff, we let happen as long as no one is getting hurt.

I drew the line at peeing on his dog.