I was doing a search to try to find therapists in my area who deal with sensory integration disorder/dysfunction (I'm convinced Jack has it to a small degree and would love tips on how to help him function better) and I found this article:

http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/sid.html

It's 2 years old, but interesting to hear ONE doctor's take (disbelief) on this disorder. I don't necessarily agree with him, but thought others might find this article interesting, too.

It was called quackwatch, he wasn't very supportive was he. Good luck with finding Jack a therapist!

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and it is a given that with any therapy there would be both proponents and opponents. I would hazzard to say that we see this even with the diagnosis of GERD as many Drs still believe it to be benign, not requiring treatment and yet we all know otherwise.

As a parent with a child who does indeed have sensory issues and is in therapy for such, I have to say we have found marked improvement. We are not nervous nellies here and it is just far too easy to blame the parents or environment once again for a condition. I suppose Iain's PDD NOS autism diagnosis would be attributed to the stress in MY life according to this Doctor. :angry7: **begins to take chill pills with heavy doses of alcohol to see if this miraculously cures my family**

Wilbarger has not been studied as to why it works as far as I can see and according to my OT, but it DOES work. It is interesting to note though that the protocol was created by a neurologist who became an OT. Again, that is according to my OT. I would definately give credence to this based solely on that fact and have became a proponent of the treatment based on what we have experienced with Iain since begining the protocol. As with all therapies, it is not for everyone, similar to how Prevacid is not for everyone.

I would believe that this Dr. is a clear cut based solely on facts kind of guy and likely misses a great deal in his practice. Too bad for his patients and I am glad I am not one of them.

Leigh, I'm definitely more inclined to believe that SID is a bonafide disorder and not just "side effects" of other disorders or dysfunction that the child may be exposed to. (See my thread about making an OT appt. for Jack...)

And as I also said, the article is 2 years old, so hopefully in those 2 years, this doctor has become more enlightened...

I do think many, many people are looking for an excuse for their child's horrendous behavior ... which is a result of poor parenting more than anything else. That said, however, I have a child who at times has tremendous difficulty coping and has a hair-trigger, and I know I'm not a bad parent. After all, I do have one good child. :toothy10:

Aimee, there is a place in Joliet called Para's Peachtree (I think...I know it's Para's) and they have a multitude of all pediatric therapists including OT. I'll see if I can find their number and/or website and PM it to you.