Guest guest Posted February 1, 2004 Report Share Posted February 1, 2004 In a message dated 2/2/2004 12:26:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, JMcCandless@... writes: > Once the child knows he has no choice, he usually wants to get it over > with. I really encourage parents to examine their own addiction to sweets making > it difficult to say no to the child's desire for sweets. Kids also do > better when the whole family goes on the same diet, so things don't have to be > hidden or used by others making the child feel left out. > Jack always thought I should be a preacher; I'll bet you guys are glad > Sunday is over! Dr. JM > > Dearest Jaquelyn, I also find that children on the spectrum crave predicability. When giving medications/supplements its best to use a visual schedule. The child learns real quickly that he/she will get supplements at 8, 12, 8. Not only does this provide the child with information, it helps them realize that nasty tasting stuff will not be coming at them all day long. Parents can hang the supplement schedule on the fridge with a picture, identify the time, and use the same words every day......... " TIME FOR MEDICINE " said with a smile of course:) I've had some children who pick up quickly, they will remind the parents! Much love, Pam > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Pam: Thanks a lot - I think that is an excellent suggestion! Jaquelyn Re: Re: Another sermon: Help please....juices to use with yea... In a message dated 2/2/2004 12:26:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, JMcCandless@... writes: > Once the child knows he has no choice, he usually wants to get it over > with. I really encourage parents to examine their own addiction to sweets making > it difficult to say no to the child's desire for sweets. Kids also do > better when the whole family goes on the same diet, so things don't have to be > hidden or used by others making the child feel left out. > Jack always thought I should be a preacher; I'll bet you guys are glad > Sunday is over! Dr. JM > > Dearest Jaquelyn, I also find that children on the spectrum crave predicability. When giving medications/supplements its best to use a visual schedule. The child learns real quickly that he/she will get supplements at 8, 12, 8. Not only does this provide the child with information, it helps them realize that nasty tasting stuff will not be coming at them all day long. Parents can hang the supplement schedule on the fridge with a picture, identify the time, and use the same words every day......... " TIME FOR MEDICINE " said with a smile of course:) I've had some children who pick up quickly, they will remind the parents! Much love, Pam > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Visual Schedules is one of the few things I have not tried. I also went out & bought some emergen-c today to try instead of sprite. I have truly tried tons of tough love & am still trying it. My son throws up on us frequently from downing pill or syringes. He is well supplemented. I have been doing this for 10 months with a now 3 year old who has gone from moderate to mild on his ATEC. I do not let him cheat on his diet EVER, but infractions have happened. I am sorry if my rant on the difficulty of supplementation offended you, but has been one of the hardest areas of this for us. We are having a difficult time b/c they now want to evaluate my older son for ADHD or AS. Every one in the house is going pure GFCF. I just wanted to share my difficulties & hopefully help some by recommending stevita. ~ Re: Re: Another sermon: Help please....juices to use with yea... Pam: Thanks a lot - I think that is an excellent suggestion! Jaquelyn Re: Re: Another sermon: Help please....juices to use with yea... In a message dated 2/2/2004 12:26:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, JMcCandless@... writes: > Once the child knows he has no choice, he usually wants to get it over > with. I really encourage parents to examine their own addiction to sweets making > it difficult to say no to the child's desire for sweets. Kids also do > better when the whole family goes on the same diet, so things don't have to be > hidden or used by others making the child feel left out. > Jack always thought I should be a preacher; I'll bet you guys are glad > Sunday is over! Dr. JM > > Dearest Jaquelyn, I also find that children on the spectrum crave predicability. When giving medications/supplements its best to use a visual schedule. The child learns real quickly that he/she will get supplements at 8, 12, 8. Not only does this provide the child with information, it helps them realize that nasty tasting stuff will not be coming at them all day long. Parents can hang the supplement schedule on the fridge with a picture, identify the time, and use the same words every day......... " TIME FOR MEDICINE " said with a smile of course:) I've had some children who pick up quickly, they will remind the parents! Much love, Pam > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Share Posted February 2, 2004 Speaking solely for myself, I was talking in generalities. I hope you feel supported and not negated by what I've said. FWIW, my son threw up on a regular basis before the gfcf diet, and any emotional upset would cause it. I guess he was dealing with near-constant nausea at the time. Is there some sort of activity that could distract him from the administration of the supps while it's going on? Is it the emotional upset that causes him to vomit, or a tender gag reflex? Liz > > Reply-To: csb-autism-rx > Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 12:56:54 -0600 > To: <csb-autism-rx > > Subject: RE: Re: Another sermon: Help please....juices to use > with yea... > > Visual Schedules is one of the few things I have not tried. I also went > out & bought some emergen-c today to try instead of sprite. I have > truly tried tons of tough love & am still trying it. My son throws up > on us frequently from downing pill or syringes. He is well > supplemented. I have been doing this for 10 months with a now 3 year > old who has gone from moderate to mild on his ATEC. I do not let him > cheat on his diet EVER, but infractions have happened. I am sorry if my > rant on the difficulty of supplementation offended you, but has been one > of the hardest areas of this for us. We are having a difficult time b/c > they now want to evaluate my older son for ADHD or AS. Every one in the > house is going pure GFCF. I just wanted to share my difficulties & > hopefully help some by recommending stevita. > ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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