THANK YOU SO MUCH for explaining this to me!!! :) My 21 month old loves spinning, hand stands, going upside down, running, bright siquins, high sounds, etc.
Can you explain what this might look like in a much younger toddler? 12-15 months? A lot of what you're saying aligns with my daughter's behaviours, but people dismiss it as normal baby tendencies.
Hi there! Yes some of these same behaviors are seen in younger children as well and it can very well be typical. It is perfectly normal for 12-15 month olds to seek movement, loud noises, visual input, etc because it is apart of their development but if you find these behaviors are impacting them in other areas such as age appropriate routines, play or social skills then that is where it may be more aligned with sensory seeking behaviors that require intervention.
Awsome! can it be both? my daughter one day can wear clothes and one day, the next day is freaking out because of everything is to tight? I'm so confused on this she ,at almost 8 years old is almost naked all weekend. but in the morning can take 3 different outfit changes in the AM to get out of the door . some of these clothes she had just wore the few days before, OR even a day can be uncomfortable. HELP! LOL THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTENT
Yes! That is very much possible. How does she feel about school? Sometimes situations that cause heightened stress or anxiety may also lead to heightened sensory awareness or more sensitivity to sensory input.
Not necessarily. A person can be a sensory seeker or just have sensory processing disorder all on its own. However majority of all individuals with ASD will display some sort of sensory challenge.
Thank you ma’am for all your videos. May I ask you a doubt? My son is a sensory seeker and he is always hugging and kissing us, mainly his mother. Some times he is pulling our hair to bring our face to him and rub his face to ours. Can you please tell us how can we control this behavior. Your reply would be highly appreciated. 🙏🏻 He is 3 years old now.
Hello! And thanks for watching! You may want to have your son engage in heavy work (activities where he is using his muscles such as obstacle courses, pushing/pulling weighted objects, carrying weighted objects like a heavy ball, manipulation of playdoh/putty). Deep pressure activities such as joint compressions, wrapping him in a blanket, massaging his arms and legs, etc may also help.
@@amacs45 Ma’am, one more thing. Is there anything we can do to stop pulling hair of others. He is pulling hair of his mother and grandmother when he is angry.
@@umeshr2182 You should find the root of his anger. Does he have difficulty with verbal expression? Does he get upset when others are too close to him? Give him replacement strategies. So instead of pulling hair maybe give him something to squeeze, teach him deep breathing exercises, make him a calm down corner, etc
Redirect with silicone straws. I had to do thus with my son for awhile. I also started giving him a lot of crunchy snacks. For me giving him the pretzel rods helped to deter the shirt chewing
Hai mam I have one question. My child is visual seeking behaviour. Always he watch bright colours. While seeingbooks he will watch colourful picture s. How I should manage this behavioue. Can u give advise?
Hello. Depending on how old your child is it may be typical for them to seek out and enjoy bright and colorful objects, especially children in their first couple years of life. However to support your child who enjoys visual input like this you can also have them engage in activities such as scavenger hunts, I-spy, flashlight games, color matching activities, etc. These are functional activities that support their visual sense.
@@AshtheOT hi! He loves crashing into pillows/couch cushions, will press head into couch, falls a lot and seems intentional, loves climbing. Sometimes does head stands and spins. Loves roughhousing, being held upside down. Gives big bear hugs.
@@meganpantuso7226 Hi and thanks for sharing! So with the crashing, pressing his head into the couch, falling a lot, climbing, roughhousing, bear hugs.. it seems as if he is seeking more "proprioceptive" or deep pressure input to his joints and muscles to help regulate himself. The inversion of head stands and being held upside down provides a lot of sensory input as well. I would definitely say he has some sensory seeking behaviors. But I would not classify it as sensory processing "disorder" unless these behaviors are impacting and interfering with his daily routines.
@@AshtheOT okay I didn’t realize there was a difference between it just being a behavior and actually a disorder. He is able to have a completely normal day and normal routines.
@@meganpantuso7226 So sensory seeking is a term that is in fact used under the umbrella of sensory processing disorder. We all have sensory needs. We all have types of sensory input that we seek and things we avoid. That is just who we are as humans. However, it becomes more serious when our seeking or avoiding behaviors disturb or get in the way of us being able to function in our daily lives. So with your son, it does sound like he is definitely seeking more input to help him cope and regulate. As his sensory system matures and he continues to develop, you may see less of these seeking behaviors. BUT if you start to notice these behaviors impacting his play skills, ability to learn, ability to pay attention, ability to regulate his emotions, transition between his daily routines... thats when it should be looked at as a more serious concern aka sensory processing disorder. Hope this helps!
It just takes the sound down a tone so I can process it better and it helps me respond easier. I also use them when I’m out as sometimes loud traffic hurts my ears etc so it’s nice to have that option
THANK YOU SO MUCH for explaining this to me!!! :) My 21 month old loves spinning, hand stands, going upside down, running, bright siquins, high sounds, etc.
Thank you for watching and subscribing! So happy that I could explain it to you. Let me know if you have any further questions!
Our therapist told me my daughter is a sensory seeker. Thank you for the detailed explanation.
Sure! Hope it was helpful!
Reminds me of my kid... Maybe not 100% but in several ways. Thanks for the video.
Extremely helpful, thank you so much for this video ❤
Thanks for watching!
Thank you, this was super helpful .
You're welcome!
I just subscribed! My son is an autistic toddler and someone called him a sensory seeker. I came here to find out what that means.
Oh my goodness this is my son all day! Lol I’m trying to find safer ways to meet the sensory needs.
Can you explain what this might look like in a much younger toddler? 12-15 months? A lot of what you're saying aligns with my daughter's behaviours, but people dismiss it as normal baby tendencies.
Hi there! Yes some of these same behaviors are seen in younger children as well and it can very well be typical. It is perfectly normal for 12-15 month olds to seek movement, loud noises, visual input, etc because it is apart of their development but if you find these behaviors are impacting them in other areas such as age appropriate routines, play or social skills then that is where it may be more aligned with sensory seeking behaviors that require intervention.
This is my son to a T! Lol wow I feel so heard/seen right now
I am glad you feel heard! Its a real thing and has real impact on the quality of our lives and our children's lives.
Awsome! can it be both? my daughter one day can wear clothes and one day, the next day is freaking out because of everything is to tight?
I'm so confused on this she ,at almost 8 years old is almost naked all weekend. but in the morning can take 3 different outfit changes in the AM to get out of the door .
some of these clothes she had just wore the few days before, OR even a day can be uncomfortable. HELP!
LOL THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTENT
Yes! That is very much possible. How does she feel about school? Sometimes situations that cause heightened stress or anxiety may also lead to heightened sensory awareness or more sensitivity to sensory input.
Do sensory seekers automatically have comorbidity with ASD or ADHD?
Not necessarily. A person can be a sensory seeker or just have sensory processing disorder all on its own. However majority of all individuals with ASD will display some sort of sensory challenge.
Thank you ma’am for all your videos. May I ask you a doubt? My son is a sensory seeker and he is always hugging and kissing us, mainly his mother. Some times he is pulling our hair to bring our face to him and rub his face to ours. Can you please tell us how can we control this behavior. Your reply would be highly appreciated. 🙏🏻
He is 3 years old now.
Hello! And thanks for watching! You may want to have your son engage in heavy work (activities where he is using his muscles such as obstacle courses, pushing/pulling weighted objects, carrying weighted objects like a heavy ball, manipulation of playdoh/putty). Deep pressure activities such as joint compressions, wrapping him in a blanket, massaging his arms and legs, etc may also help.
@@AshtheOT Thank you ma’am.
@@umeshr2182 You are welcome. Reading social stories about personal space can also help.
@@amacs45 Ma’am, one more thing. Is there anything we can do to stop pulling hair of others. He is pulling hair of his mother and grandmother when he is angry.
@@umeshr2182 You should find the root of his anger. Does he have difficulty with verbal expression? Does he get upset when others are too close to him? Give him replacement strategies. So instead of pulling hair maybe give him something to squeeze, teach him deep breathing exercises, make him a calm down corner, etc
What do I do about shirt chewing?
Redirect with silicone straws. I had to do thus with my son for awhile. I also started giving him a lot of crunchy snacks. For me giving him the pretzel rods helped to deter the shirt chewing
@@sothisismotherhood604 thank you ! Did he have developmental delays? Or autism?
Hai mam
I have one question. My child is visual seeking behaviour. Always he watch bright colours. While seeingbooks he will watch colourful picture s. How I should manage this behavioue. Can u give advise?
Hello. Depending on how old your child is it may be typical for them to seek out and enjoy bright and colorful objects, especially children in their first couple years of life. However to support your child who enjoys visual input like this you can also have them engage in activities such as scavenger hunts, I-spy, flashlight games, color matching activities, etc. These are functional activities that support their visual sense.
What age does this apply to? My son is 18 mos. I don’t know if it’s normal development or it’s spd because he’s still so little.
What exact behaviors are you seeing your 18 month old engage in?
@@AshtheOT hi! He loves crashing into pillows/couch cushions, will press head into couch, falls a lot and seems intentional, loves climbing. Sometimes does head stands and spins. Loves roughhousing, being held upside down. Gives big bear hugs.
@@meganpantuso7226 Hi and thanks for sharing! So with the crashing, pressing his head into the couch, falling a lot, climbing, roughhousing, bear hugs.. it seems as if he is seeking more "proprioceptive" or deep pressure input to his joints and muscles to help regulate himself. The inversion of head stands and being held upside down provides a lot of sensory input as well. I would definitely say he has some sensory seeking behaviors. But I would not classify it as sensory processing "disorder" unless these behaviors are impacting and interfering with his daily routines.
@@AshtheOT okay I didn’t realize there was a difference between it just being a behavior and actually a disorder. He is able to have a completely normal day and normal routines.
@@meganpantuso7226 So sensory seeking is a term that is in fact used under the umbrella of sensory processing disorder. We all have sensory needs. We all have types of sensory input that we seek and things we avoid. That is just who we are as humans. However, it becomes more serious when our seeking or avoiding behaviors disturb or get in the way of us being able to function in our daily lives. So with your son, it does sound like he is definitely seeking more input to help him cope and regulate. As his sensory system matures and he continues to develop, you may see less of these seeking behaviors. BUT if you start to notice these behaviors impacting his play skills, ability to learn, ability to pay attention, ability to regulate his emotions, transition between his daily routines... thats when it should be looked at as a more serious concern aka sensory processing disorder. Hope this helps!
This is my 9 year old daughter! 😅except the spice, she likes sour. I’m a sensory avoiders, so I wear loops in my ears to help with it
It just takes the sound down a tone so I can process it better and it helps me respond easier. I also use them when I’m out as sometimes loud traffic hurts my ears etc so it’s nice to have that option
@@acelestialwitch8512 Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you found something that is helpful for you and makes your quality of life better!
Just partly. I get epilepsy with flashy light 😅
Is a sensory seeker kids always fall in autism spectrum?
Hello. Thanks for your question. No that is not always true. A child can have sensory seeking challenges and not be on the autism spectrum.