Muscle tone

[Guest guest]

What helps low muscle tone. We have used ole in the past which makes it

worse. Any ideas of what helps? Melinda

[Guest guest]

I would strongly suggest you have your son's mitochondrial DNA tested.I have

seen figures as high as 70-80 % of all of those on the spectrum having something

wrong with their mitochondria.It was not until I left mainstream doctors,and saw

a DAN!,that i was able to have my mDNA tested a few weeks ago.We are not 100%

sure,but I may have a partial mutation.If I do,it would explain why I would have

some of the features of mitochondrial disease,but not all of them,and why taking

CoQ10 for worsening rheumatic heart disease,which is autoimmune,is starting to

have some improvement on my autism,but I can't quite figure out what it is.

                                        

From: gonza_mom <debgonzalez@...>

Subject: Muscle tone

Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 9:59 AM

 

Does anyone have any recommendations on improving muscle tone

in kids. My 6 year old, like many children on the spectrum, has low muscle tone.

He does just as much exercise (swimming, soccer, bike riding) as his NT sister

and yet cannot gain muscle. Is there anything I can add to his diet (he has

plenty of protein intake in his diet) to help him gain muscle?

Does anyone have any clues as to the pathology of this syndrome associated with

children on the spectrum?

[Guest guest]

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> Does anyone have any recommendations on improving muscle tone in kids.

Carnitine. I use NOW brand, from my local health food store.

> Does anyone have any clues as to the pathology of this syndrome associated

with children on the spectrum?

Most autistic kids do not properly digest and absorb proteins.

Dana

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For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people.

After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that

he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth

were low!

It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the

elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and

biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do

various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like

with the list.

We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with

it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc.

We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking.

Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better,

Susi

[Guest guest]

yes pls share your exercises.  thanks

From: gfcfmommy <gfcfmommy@...>

Subject: Re: Muscle tone

Date: Friday, September 18, 2009, 9:53 AM

 

For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with

OT/PT people. After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such

low tone that he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his

lungs and mouth were low!

It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the

elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and

biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do

various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like

with the list.

We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with

it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc.

We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking.

Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better,

Susi

[Guest guest]

This sounds like me.And when I was supposed to hit puberty,I never developed any

adult muscles.

                                                      

From: gfcfmommy <gfcfmommy (DOT) com>

Subject: Re: Muscle tone

Date: Friday, September 18, 2009, 9:53 AM

 

For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people.

After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that

he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth

were low!

It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the

elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and

biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do

various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like

with the list.

We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with

it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc.

We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking.

Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better,

Susi

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oh wow ok thanks never thought of piano thank you

Re: Muscle tone

Just playing with play dough, coloring, use different size crayons, makers. You

could do a recorder or a small key board to play around with. Anything in the

water, spread hands. Just some quick thoughts.

Tammy

Re: Muscle tone

For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people.

After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that

he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth

were low!

It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the

elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and

biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do

various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like

with the list.

We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games with

it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc.

We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking.

Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better,

Susi

[Guest guest]

I've come across the intriguing theory that issues with hadn dexterity and

strength could be tied to an infection (probably viral) of the grey matter along

the spinal cord.

-Sierra

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> Just playing with play dough, coloring, use different size crayons, makers.

You could do a recorder or a small key board to play around with. Anything in

the water, spread hands. Just some quick thoughts.

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gluten free play dough

squeezing a stress ball

Lego (small size)

picking up pennies, or pennies stuck in silly putty

Hope this helps,

Susi

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After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that

he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth

were low!

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elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and

biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do

various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like

with the list.

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has plenty of protein intake in his diet) to help him gain muscle?

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[Guest guest]

The most difficult but best finger muscle building exercises were the clothes

pins he had to manipulate with one hand (attach a whole bags' worth to a

Tupperware lid) and picking up beans, one at a time.

Re: Muscle tone

For our son, he was diagnosed with hypotonia after evals with OT/PT people.

After watching him in a few sessions, we realized that he had such low tone that

he couldn't even blow a kleenex in front of his face. Even his lungs and mouth

were low!

It's my understanding that muscle building isn't the problem, but it is the

elasticity of the muscles that are lacking. We started with amino acids and

biotin. We also bought a pilates ball, and had him sit on it corss legged and do

various exercises that the OT taught us. I can email you offline if you like

with the list.

We also filled an empty soda bottle with water, sealed it and played games

with it. We rolled it, threw it, tossed it, ran races holding it, etc.

We also practiced wheelbarrow and crab walking.

Hope this helps,a nd that your son gets better,

Susi