Rocking - Sensory needs - OT

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Hi there,

it's been a very long time since I wrote something. I know that there are so

many parents with experience following this blog and I am going to try to tap

into your knowledge and experience once again.

Ana is now 4 almost 5 and finishing up Pre-school. All through Pre-school I have

been asking for help from the OT concerning her need for sensory and her lack of

ability to use her hands. Again and again I was told, that since she is mentally

not capable of certain things the need for one of one OT is not there. I believe

that her need to have sensory input is so great that she is kept from learning.

She will seek sensory over learning.

Anyways, I need to find ways to argue in her next IEP for Ana to get one on one

OT. Any suggestions?

She sometimes doesn't get enough deep sleep at night because she rocks for

several hours.