Absolutely sounds like spd to me. Even the rough play. He is probably sensory seeking & the bite feels calming to him oddly enough. Do you have any kind of a weighted lap blanket? You can make one pretty cheap. I'd try letting him sit with one when he's calming down. The pressure may cause a similar feeling of comfort in a healthy way. Also when he gets rough maybe try giving him some kind of heavy work. Wall push-ups, crawling around while balancing a beanbag on his back, pushing boxes with a few cans inside, etc. My kids all love doing "sushi roll." I lay out a large quilt & 1 at a time they lay on the blanket while I roll them up tight with just their head sticking out. Then I gently roll them back the other way. I have 2 with spd challenges & possibly a third. I'm thinking there may be a genetic component? Anyway, you might try something like that.

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