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Hi mommyof3boys!  I actually work with toddlers with developmental delays many of whom have sensory integration difficulties.  I might be able to help if I have a little more information:

• Does he have any other diagnosis?
• What are his likes and dislikes, ie, does he dislike loud noises, is he sensitive to touch,  etc.
• What things are the therapists having you do to address the sensory issues?

 Hope to hear from you soon!

My daughter will be 2 on the 26th of this month. She was diagnosed early Jan. with SPD , as a sensory seeker , & she also has a speech delay . But just with over a month of therapy has made great strides!! She just likes to tip toe walk, sping, crash into things, cant concentrate some times...  Things wont change over night, talk with the therapist, and let them know your concerns

My daughter has  the same thing your baby has. I can tell you that I had all the same feelings about going to church and out to eat and how I was going to handle everything, My daughter is nine now. She is a beautiful girl that still needs occupational therapy but she is integrated in a regular classroom. No special Ed. My church has been very supportive. I realized of all places on the earth that I would come across I would find more stories of hope and strength there. Plus as my child grew I saw her as more of the beautiful baby that she was meant to be then all the worries I had at the start of her young life. The not knowing what to do is the hardest, but once you let go and step back you will see all you can do is love your baby. It will be different, yes. However just keep looking into the eyes of your baby and other people will not even enter your mind. One thing I learned right away was that my daughters needs would be constant which I was not as used to with my last child. I took for granted that I had  baby that would know how to sit up and hold a fork.

It has been different for sure but I always made sure that I found out from her OT any exercises or games that I could do that might help her gain more strength. One more thing, Claire also has downs syndrome so she when she was born I did not want to go back to church because I was ashamed. It is a hard for me to put that out there but when I saw your question I felt  I should answer it for the both of us. As I said at the start Clarie is doing great. She is in the 2nd grade in a regular class in Redwood city CA. So Your baby is going to be fine just like Claire and do you know why? Because its late and I have this funny feeling in me; It is just by chance I saw your question and I know in my heart you baby is going to be like Claire because they have mothers who care enough to write people they do not know. take care. a.r.

I have 21 month old that has sensory issues, we were just reccomended to a sensory gym. He makes sounds and mimics us but he rarely waves bye bye and doesn't really talk. However he palys well with his toys, and loves to laugh and play chasing games. I'm so worried about him because I can't picture him talking at this point. He's also recieving speech therapy, OT, and PT. Does anyone know anything that might help me to feel better like will he ever be a completly normal child? I feel like I have a lot of work to do with him and it stresses me out. Please help.