Taite's first OT appt

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We had our first visit with the occupational therapist today for Taite to have her assessed due to her hip dysplasia and her head preference (only turning to the one side). During the assessment the OT did some Myofascial release/osteopathy and definitely felt tension and unevenness in her neck, shoulders, hips and pelvis. After a short session Taite became overwhelmed and couldn't handle a longer session so it was kept short and sweet today. However the OT will continue to follow her and move her towards more intensive and thorough sessions of therapy.

During the visit it was also noted that Our sweet Taiter has very disorganized senses, which means she is easily overwhelmed because she cannot regulate or process efficiently. Therefore she goes from 0-60 within seconds and takes significant time to calm or soothe. When she does finally come back down, she does not go into a deep sleep, but rather often pops an eye open to check things out, moves her limbs constantly etc. When a baby gets overwhelmed they usually collapse with exhaustion, but she can't because she is unable to process the info taken in from her senses therefore the energy they create stays built up in her system making it even easier to over-whelm her again and again!

So where does this bring us? The sensory issue is very treatable and the OT has recommended because we have benefits to get into someone private on top of what she can offer asap. She also provided us with some exercises to do and techniques to work on in between sessions. She explained that a lot of the techniques they use to treat sensory issues like this are similar to those taught in Yoga or Pilate's. Teaching where the core of the body is, relaxation, firm and consistent touch, being in tune with oneself and surroundings etc. Basically strengthening her sense of self. So we have to teach Taite to meditate ... ha ha ha Well we have to help her get in that "zone" which will hopefully teach us to stay in that zone with her so we aren't contributing to her issues.

We have to break some habits we created with her, thinking that they were helping her, but that will be easy once we learn the new techniques. Taite was likely born with a bit of a sensory issue on her own, however having the harness on for her dysplasia has likely contributed to making it much worse. Due to the constant touch, pressure, awkward position she is in, tension in her muscles, uncomfortable positions laying/sitting/playing, pulling on her shoulders and chest etc have overwhelmed her bodily senses. So we can work on both her hips and her senses at the same time but we will likely see a bigger improvement with her senses after the harness is removed and she can reclaim her body.

We have to help Taite find her Chakra!



Anyone else have experience with this type of sensory issue?

[Cortana]

Glad your first session with the OT went well, it's always so important to find good therapists that will also be sure to teach you things to work with your child outside of the sessions.

Both my boys have sensory issues due to their respective dx, but we really haven't dealt with the specific issues you are having with Taite. Jaysen does have issues with being "on" a lot but his is more adhd-type and is controlled with medication. If he does have dificulties, I usually do some deep-breathing exercises with him and some muscle massage. You might also post about the sensory issues on the autism board, since sensory issues are such a huge part of autism you will probably find someone over there that can give you advice.

Good luck and again very happy to hear the good report!

[Maribelle]

Hi! Has Taite been diagnosed with torticollis? That's what Mia has. It often goes hand in hand with hip dysplasia, and the head turning is due to a shortened muscle in the neck. Chiropractic care helped Mia a lot.

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Originally Posted by Maribelle

Hi! Has Taite been diagnosed with torticollis? That's what Mia has. It often goes hand in hand with hip dysplasia, and the head turning is due to a shortened muscle in the neck. Chiropractic care helped Mia a lot.

she hasn't been dx with it yet however she does had a neck preference and it is being closely monitored. We do see a chiro for her neck and hips already and find it helpful thank goodness.

[BC-MuttonStew]

Glad the first visit went well. Thinking of you and your LO always. So sorry I didn't respond here quicker. I was out of town and got back last night *HUGS*

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Originally Posted by BC-MuttonStew

Glad the first visit went well. Thinking of you and your LO always. So sorry I didn't respond here quicker. I was out of town and got back last night *HUGS*

No worries!!!

[BC-MuttonStew]

[vraz]

Hi Ladies,

Sorry to barge, but my son Nicolas has torticollis that has not resoved with therapy. He has never been evaluated for hips. Should I ask his pedi for an xray or should he see a Chiro or Ortho?

[BC-MuttonStew]

vraz. my baby girl had torticollis. The first appointment she had with her pediatric orthopedic surgeon, an x-ray was not done for that area (c-spine). She did have an x-ray of her hips. Second appointment, she had x-ray of her hips and two x-rays of c-spine. She no longer has torticollis. I have been taking her to my chiropractor. Two of the doctors from that office have been working on the muscles in that area of the torticollis. Plus the orthopedic doctor said for us to lie her in a way that she is looking at objects located on the opposite of where her head is leaning to the most. No more torticollis. It all has to do with strengthening those muscles.

After that second appointment with the orthopedic surgeon, she has been in a hip brace for the hip dysplasia. The chiropractors gave me and my husband a technique to work on her left hip that has the problem.

I hope all goes well for you and your son. *HUGS*