Tag Archives: sensory processing disorder

Holding On

Posted on March 30, 2016 by mariner2mother

Here we go again, so I thought. My baby isn’t feeling well. His tummy hurts. His body is unhappy. And again. And again. What’s going on? Why doesn’t he get better? He doesn’t seem really sick But he’s in pain. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, Poetry, Spirituality | Tagged ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, poem about hanging on during hard times, Poetry, rainbow photograph, sensory processing disorder, SPD | 5 Comments

Here We Go Again: School Is In Session

Posted on September 13, 2015 by mariner2mother

School started early in Little Man’s life. He was 2. After beginning speech therapy for speech delay and then occupational therapy for sensory integration issues, I found out about a preschool that our town offers for free to qualifying kids. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ADHD, anxiety, child's anxiety about school, dyslexia, learning disabilities, new school year, school is no fun, sensory processing disorder, special education | 16 Comments

I See You: A Letter to My Son

Posted on March 22, 2015 by mariner2mother

To my beloved Son: I see you when you shove your sneakers on without untying the laces because tying shoes is still a challenge and takes too long. I see you change your clothes several times a day because one … Continue reading →

Posted in Sensory Processing Disorder, The Voyage | Tagged ADHD, anxiety, hope and faith, learning disabilities, sensory processing disorder, special needs advocacy | 13 Comments

Push Me Pull You

Posted on January 26, 2015 by mariner2mother

I’m tip toeing through a minefield of Lego’s. One wrong move and it’s pain. Things were going great, until… Ouch! I can’t. My stomach hurts. My head is all fuzzy and I can’t think straight. Step 2. I prod, coax, ask. … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, Sensory Processing Disorder, The Voyage | Tagged ADHD, anxiety, resistance, sensory processing disorder | 12 Comments

A Letter To Little Man

Posted on November 7, 2014 by mariner2mother

Dear Little Man, I’ve noticed that you are struggling quite a bit with school this year. I’ve noticed that you need to take an extra day (or two) after you’ve been sick to come back to feeling 100% before you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic Healing, Sensory Processing Disorder, Spirituality, The Voyage | Tagged anxiety, difficulty with school, divine creation, perfectly imperfect, sensory processing disorder, spirituality | 17 Comments

Thank You Mrs. K.

Posted on May 26, 2012 by mariner2mother

A year ago, I was trying to work with my son’s school counselor, Mrs. K, to figure out why my son cried about having to go to school every single day. I thought that she, being a counselor, might have … Continue reading →