Strattera Journal: 1.5 months

So it’s now been a month and a half since we started Jacques with the Strattera.  So far, at least for me and Matt, we see a difference in his behaviour.  He seems to get stressed out less, and interestingly he is more affectionate: hugging and kissing several times a week willingly with me and [...]

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Sensitive or not?

When it comes to sensory  processing disorder, can a person be highly-sensitive and insensitive at the same time? Normally Jacques is very sensitive about his hands and face.  He doesn’t like to have his hands dirty or sticky.  He will often want to wash his hands several times during a meal.  Wearing mittens (gloves “hurt” [...]

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Food – another hurdle

The other day we were having breakfast before school, and it hit me how I should never underestimate Jacques potential. I recall one of the very first concerns I had shared with Jacques occupational therapist when Jacques was three years old.  Jacques had a very limited diet.  He only ate very soft foods, or foods [...]

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The Days of Summer

As the last week of summer holidays wraps up before school starts, I’m left to reflect on how summer affects Jacques.  And this summer was a spectacular success, Jacques has blossomed. Traditionally, summer hasn’t been an always easy time for Jacques.  Playing with the neighbourhood kids had always been something he avoided – largely because of his [...]

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Vacation, a sensory overload

Every time I go on vacation, I marvel at how I’ve forgotten how hard it is for Jacques.  The sensory overload coupled with anxiety makes me wonder if Jacques even enjoys vacation at all. Lets start with the airport.  On the good side, Jacques loves when we connect in Chicago.  The neon light tunnel that connects [...]

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Band-aids, a kids best friend – Jacques nightmare

Band-aids.  That little piece of reassurance that its all going to be ok when we are little.  They come in a million colors and designs now, and Oscar will ask for one for almost any reason (even bruises).  But Jacques still hates them. Jacques has sensory processing dysfunction (a rather common occurance for boys and men [...]

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