Aaron's assessment with Occupational Therapist

So, the good news is that she said that he doesn't have severe sensory issues and that he'd probably manage and mature well without therapy. However, he does have some tactile issues, but more notably, proprioceptive issues. I don't understand yet what that is in a meaningful way, but..... http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/proprioceptive-dysfunction.html this article is a decent start. She said that this explains the jumping off things and doing belly flops onto the carpet, loud crashing with toys, all the throwing, some of the fussiness, and maybe some of the sleep difficulties. This type of wild self stimulation affects the serotonin output in his brain and he needs more focus strategies to teach him to calm himself. Jane, the OT, showed us some ways to provide deep stimulation by pressing on his body and with movement. She also suggested trying a weighted blanket in his crib and she's bringing a type of chair for him to try at the dinner table that gives more physical support. We'll see how these initial things work and I'm curious what else she'll recommend.