To think not everything is sensory seeking

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Tiggersjo8 · 01/08/2024 13:46

Came out of a meeting earlier with the senco from DS nursery. She asked me how does he relax/calm down. I told her he loves stroking my arms and has done since being very young. Her reply was “oh yes that’s sensory seeking”

I left feeling a bit deflated as everything I told her there was a negative spin on it. She’s lovely and I am grateful for the help she gives but I’d love for DS to be able to do something with it being labelled

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Tiggersjo8 · 01/08/2024 13:51

Ok then maybe it’s not necessarily a negative thing and maybe I am in denial

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TinyYellow · 01/08/2024 13:51

You are taking it as a label when it’s just naming behaviour. We all sensory seek to some degree. It’s not a negative thing that is only associated with SEN.

WickieRoy · 01/08/2024 13:51

I don't think sensory seeking is necessarily a negative thing or indicative of neuro diversity (which is also not necessarily negative, but obviously can be difficult to adapt to). My 4yo is sensory seeking - sucks her thumb, rubs her ears, rubs our ears and noses for comfort, loves a hug. Always been like that, but no concerns around SEN.

MoobyMoo · 01/08/2024 13:50

That isn't a negative spin

romdowa · 01/08/2024 13:50

Even nt children and adults sensory seek. It's a normal thing but it presents differently in an nd individual

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Tiggersjo8 · 01/08/2024 13:48

Maybe I am BU it’s just hard to hear I guess. No reason for it. Just feels hard

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Newrumpus · 01/08/2024 13:48

That is sensory seeking. It’s not negative it’s just a description.

Ourdearoldqueen · 01/08/2024 13:47

How is that a negative spin?

It feels like you are trying to come to terms with what they’re trying to tell you about neurodivergence. It’s a hard road.

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