Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hello, Can anyone in the group help guide me to someone who can help me teach my son to swallow pills, he is 9 years old, has autism and seizure disorder. He needs to take seizure meds and also supplements. He is taking liquids and we crush pills but give him liquids but he is now refusing the way we give it to him. He has to take so many, so it would be easier to get him to swallow the pills. Please, any help would be great. I am in San . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 You might try a cup that helps swallow the pills until he learns. I found these through a web search and don’t have personal experience with them. http://www.oralflo.com/ http://www.strangenewproducts.com/2006/03/pill-takers-cup.html http://www.elitemedical.com/pillcup.html Tonya From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Ruiz Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:51 AM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Help Hello, Can anyone in the group help guide me to someone who can help me teach my son to swallow pills, he is 9 years old, has autism and seizure disorder. He needs to take seizure meds and also supplements. He is taking liquids and we crush pills but give him liquids but he is now refusing the way we give it to him. He has to take so many, so it would be easier to get him to swallow the pills. Please, any help would be great. I am in San . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Try C.A.R.D. (The Center for Autism Research and Development) Call their 1-800 number. They have centers everywhere and have pill swallowing lessons for our kiddos.Subject: HelpTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 8:51 AM Hello, Can anyone in the group help guide me to someone who can help me teach my son to swallow pills, he is 9 years old, has autism and seizure disorder. He needs to take seizure meds and also supplements. He is taking liquids and we crush pills but give him liquids but he is now refusing the way we give it to him. He has to take so many, so it would be easier to get him to swallow the pills. Please, any help would be great. I am in San . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 I see someone already mentioned CARD, which is great but takes time and money. I was going to also suggest that you "practice" with something else, like Skittles (they are GFCF but not necessarily color safe) or Enjoy Life chocolate chips. This helps the child get over the fear/sensory issue of swallowing something whole like that. I have to mention that I have read this tip but have not tried it myself yet! Thanks, Sandy H. Subject: HelpTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 8:51 AM Hello, Can anyone in the group help guide me to someone who can help me teach my son to swallow pills, he is 9 years old, has autism and seizure disorder. He needs to take seizure meds and also supplements. He is taking liquids and we crush pills but give him liquids but he is now refusing the way we give it to him. He has to take so many, so it would be easier to get him to swallow the pills. Please, any help would be great. I am in San . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thank you, I found this info so I will drive from San to attend the workshop. www.meetup.com/autism-229/ > > > Subject: Help > To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy > Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 8:51 AM > > > > > > > Hello, Can anyone in the group help guide me to someone who > can help me teach my son to swallow pills, he is 9 years > old, has autism and seizure disorder. He needs to take > seizure meds and also supplements. He is taking liquids and > we crush pills but give him liquids but he is now refusing > the way we give it to him. He has to take so many, so it > would be easier to get him to swallow the pills. Please, any > help would be great. I am in San . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thank you. > > Subject: RE: Help > To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy > Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 9:11 AM > You might try a cup that helps swallow the pills until he > learns. I found > these through a web search and don't have personal > experience with them. > > http://www.oralflo.com/ > > http://www.strangenewproducts.com/2006/03/pill-takers-cup.html > > http://www.elitemedical.com/pillcup.html > > > > Tonya > > > > From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy > [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of > Ruiz > Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:51 AM > To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy > Subject: Help > > > > Hello, Can anyone in the group help guide me to someone who > can help me > teach my son to swallow pills, he is 9 years old, has > autism and seizure > disorder. He needs to take seizure meds and also > supplements. He is taking > liquids and we crush pills but give him liquids but he is > now refusing the > way we give it to him. He has to take so many, so it would > be easier to get > him to swallow the pills. Please, any help would be great. > I am in San > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 You’re welcome; hope it helps!! From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Ruiz Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:10 PM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: RE: Help Thank you. > > Subject: RE: Help > To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy > Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 9:11 AM > You might try a cup that helps swallow the pills until he > learns. I found > these through a web search and don't have personal > experience with them. > > http://www.oralflo.com/ > > http://www.strangenewproducts.com/2006/03/pill-takers-cup.html > > http://www.elitemedical.com/pillcup.html > > > > Tonya > > > > From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy > [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of > Ruiz > Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:51 AM > To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy > Subject: Help > > > > Hello, Can anyone in the group help guide me to someone who > can help me > teach my son to swallow pills, he is 9 years old, has > autism and seizure > disorder. He needs to take seizure meds and also > supplements. He is taking > liquids and we crush pills but give him liquids but he is > now refusing the > way we give it to him. He has to take so many, so it would > be easier to get > him to swallow the pills. Please, any help would be great. > I am in San > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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