E.S.
I had my son evaluated by the school district when he was 3 for SPD. They said he did not qualify for any services because his SPD was not a "disability". My husband then found a private OT clinic where we had him evaluated. He most positively has SPD, and has been going to therapy there for the past 1.5 years. He has made HUGE improvements especially with his gross and fine motor skills. He wouldn't go on the swings at the playground, and after just 2 sessions, he was asking to go on them! Unfortunately, because my son is so intelligent and verbal, his SPD continues to not be a "disability", except for the fact that it is--it's interfering with his ability to pay attention and focus in the classroom (he is in kindergarten) and is affecting his self-esteeem (he thinks he's a "bad" kid now). I urge you and your husband to have G evaluated sooner rather than later. He will learn strategies to cope with his difficulties and hopefully he won't have the self-image issues my son is dealing with right now. I am fighting to have him reevaluated by the school department and will hopefully eventually get him services in school.