Homeopathic Remedies for Sensory Processing Disorder in Children

While some children seek to provide more information for their senses, some children may feel overloaded by their senses. A child who has Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) misinterprets daily sensory information such as movement, touch and sound. Behavioral problems and coordination difficulties often accompany these symptoms. Children with SPD, according to spdbayarea.org, are often labeled as aggressive, have trouble in school and are socially isolated. They are also often misdiagnosed. Homeopathy offers an alternative approach to treating SPD symptoms. Homeopathic remedies may be used in conjunction with occupational therapy in the treatment of SPD.

Belladonna

• Belladonna is a plant that contains a chemical known as atropine. This chemical produces a similar nervous system response as that of SPD, including sensitivity to light and heat. Because homeopathy is based on using ingredients that produce similar characteristics as that of the disease or condition it treats, consult with a licensed naturopathic physician about belladonna and the proper dosage.

Stramonium

• Stramonium is a plant used to treat extreme sensitivities to touch, sound, pain, bad dreams and night terrors. Look for sudden, wild, raged behavior that is often produced by stramonium. This is similar to behavior brought on by SPD. By matching the effects of stramonium to the sensitivities of SPD, it is believed that over time, such sensitivities will lessen and the child will be calmer in movement, speech and overall demeanor. Again, consult with a licensed naturopathic physician regarding proper dosage.

Alternative Therapies

• You may wish to combine homeopathy with other forms of therapy, such as listening therapy, which uses sound frequencies and patterns to stimulate changes in the brain, according to MayoClinic.com. You may choose to use combination therapy, which is occupational and listening therapy, thereby stimulating the auditory and other sensory systems directly.