We’ve definitely maintained a level of control here on our end. My daughter’s diet is being monitored by a nutrionist and seems to be regulating her bowel movements quite well. Her Miralax is down to once every other day and a smaller dose too!! This is great. Yes – We still have GD present every day but it seems to be “controlled” sort of speak.

I’m in contact with another mother who is having her daughter evaluated for sensory disorder’s. She asked me if I felt this plays a part in my daughter’s GD behavior. My answer  – YES!!!! There is no doubt in my mind that this is all somehow connected. Before she was evaluated and found to have Tactile Defensiveness ( the ONLY thing found – no delays / other disorders or other diagnosis – just this!! ) we had horrible days that would leave me in tears and beyond frustrated!! Now with the help of some VERY wonderful people who are working with my daughter we haven’t had a worse day since!!!! To my daughter they’re simply playing but they’re really looking for certain things and working on those areas as playtime.

They leave us with instructions to allow us to continue with their work – which is all simple things to follow i.e. forms of play, textured items, things to look for. It’s all explained fully and they’re always available for question’s and always thinking of new things to try.

Granted the GD is all new to them and we’re all working on this together but it’s together that we’re helping my daughter live a better life where she can enjoy her days fully instead of the GD taking the day over.

So, yes, I do feel that sensory plays a part in GD. At least for her it has proven to be key in helping her control this behavior.