SPD Life - Adult Sensory Processing Disorder Support Center

Welcome To SPD Life

Newly Added:

Check out our new pages today!

– Visit our new Forum at SPD Support

Looking for a good support community for SPD Adults? Look no further!

– SPD For Dummies, Part 1

A humorous way to explain SPD to a new person.

– SPD For Dummies, Part 2

A humorous explanation of SPD auditory isssues.

– Dan's Story, Part II

An update on the original story, telling of my road to recovery from SPD.

Finally, a place for adults with Sensory Processing Disorder!

Hello everyone, and welcome to SPD Life, the first website dedicated to adults with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), a common and often misdiagnosed neurological disorder.

Never heard of it? Well, Sensory Processing Disorder is a unique spectrum of disorders impacting the way a person receives, integrates, or 'processes' incoming sensory information. If you are familiar with the sensory issues commonly associated with autism, then you are already aware of it! Most people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (including those with Asperger's) have some form of Sensory Processing Disorder on top of, or perhaps immitating their autistic diagnosis.

People with SPD can be hypersensitive to sensory input, undersensitive to input, or seek out enormous amounts of input. They can also have motor and postural imparments, and difficulty with making sense of the sensations they feel.

If this sounds like it might fit you or someone you care about, then this site is just where you want to be. We have the information you will need to help get you started on this journey.

Learn About the New Design

This site used to look quite a bit different. Find out more about how this site has changed!

DISCLAIMER: We are not doctors, or any other licensed health professional. The advice found here is solely the advice of people who are knowledgeable about SPD. Please consult a doctor, OT, or other health care provider who works with you specifically, especially if your matter is an emergency.