Understanding

One of the things I'm learning about SPD is that some of the kids like to be naked.

I can only assume that it's because they have less sensory input going on with the clothing rubbing along their skin, it could also be a control issue, ie: "i don't have to have clothing on right now, so I won't!"

But, I will say, that my older son as soon as he walks in the door he's ripping off clothing and all one needs to do is follow the trail of fabric to find him, sometimes just like in this photo.

I've caught Hell often from people that don't think it's appropriate for children to be nude and it's caused me so much stress in the past. Begging and pleading with my son to please keep clothing on, feeling embarrassed when he did just what he needed to do.

Now, I am on the path to no longer caring. No longer being embarrassed when people make off hand comments about my children always being naked or asking if I don't own clothing for them.

They are children. Let them be children in the safety of their own homes.

Another thing SPD is teaching me. At the end of the day the only people who matter are those who love and understand me and my children.