To think my child doesn't have sensory processing disorder?

[gollygoodnessgraciousme]

DH's friend was round this morning. He pointed at DD (nearly 3) and said "look what she's doing, she's got sensory processing disorder". We questioned him and he meant because she was kind of holding her index and middle finger together on one hand. Apparently his DD does that and she has SPD. He said "that'll be why she's such hard work". She is hard work, like most energetic two year olds but I've just had a Google and she has literally non of the other 'symptoms'.

Aibu to think that he was talking a load of tosh and just projecting? And to think that he was really rude?

Pibplob my DS sound v similar to your DD. He’s 4 now and I’m quite certain he has sensory processing dysfunction with hearing and sensory seeking/proprioception. However, he’s happy, getting on well at school and his issues are resolving as he gets older so we’re not seeking a diagnosis. Having acknowledged the problem has helped me, though, to understand him and help him. Of course there are many children with more pronounced issues than my DS who need professional help. It’s your call as the parents to see if your managing the situation or need outside help. Both are ok!

He sounds a bit of a dick and I didn’t need to see him to diagnose him.