Re: Dr. Phil and Autism

[Guest guest]

Sara, The Dr. Phil's show contacted be to talk about but had not

decided to due a show on autism. One of the producers Brook told me if

they decided to due a show on autism they would get back in touch with

me. When my husband found out from your message that the Dr. Phil show

was now doing a show on autism we went to the website. After reading

this shows content for autism my husand said our family must have not

been Jerry Springer enougn for the Dr. PHil show. I am never at home in

time to watch Dr. PHil this year but my husband said before he is doing

more Jerry Springer type fighting especially with the Dr. Phil house.I

think it is sad that this is what America wants to see, trash and

fighting. I hope they help this lady with her autistic child that said

he wants to kill her. I emailed the producer but I have not heard back.

Cyndi B

>

> Wednesday Dr. Phil's show will be doing a program on living with

autism.

> Don't expect miracles, but it won't be McCarthy.

>

> --

> Sara - Life is a journey- we choose the path.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I will wait until Wednesday and see what is going on. I have been very

saddened at how Dr. Phil aand MONTEL have sunk to sensationalism to get

ratings. But even saying that - there are occasional diamonds amongst the

manure. Maybe this will be one.

> Sara, The Dr. Phil's show contacted be to talk about but had not

> decided to due a show on autism. One of the producers Brook told me if

> they decided to due a show on autism they would get back in touch with

> me. When my husband found out from your message that the Dr. Phil show

> was now doing a show on autism we went to the website. After reading

> this shows content for autism my husand said our family must have not

> been Jerry Springer enougn for the Dr. PHil show. I am never at home in

> time to watch Dr. PHil this year but my husband said before he is doing

> more Jerry Springer type fighting especially with the Dr. Phil house.I

> think it is sad that this is what America wants to see, trash and

> fighting. I hope they help this lady with her autistic child that said

> he wants to kill her. I emailed the producer but I have not heard back.

> Cyndi B

>

> >

> > Wednesday Dr. Phil's show will be doing a program on living with

> autism.

> > Don't expect miracles, but it won't be McCarthy.

> >

> > --

> > Sara - Life is a journey- we choose the path.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

BTW - you can see most of Dr. Phil's shows from his website. You don't have

to watch the video but can get the script and scroll down - I often check

shows I have missed on topics of interest by doing this.

> I will wait until Wednesday and see what is going on. I have been very

> saddened at how Dr. Phil aand MONTEL have sunk to sensationalism to get

> ratings. But even saying that - there are occasional diamonds amongst the

> manure. Maybe this will be one.

>

>

>

>

> > Sara, The Dr. Phil's show contacted be to talk about but had not

> > decided to due a show on autism. One of the producers Brook told me if

> > they decided to due a show on autism they would get back in touch with

> > me. When my husband found out from your message that the Dr. Phil show

> > was now doing a show on autism we went to the website. After reading

> > this shows content for autism my husand said our family must have not

> > been Jerry Springer enougn for the Dr. PHil show. I am never at home in

> > time to watch Dr. PHil this year but my husband said before he is doing

> > more Jerry Springer type fighting especially with the Dr. Phil house.I

> > think it is sad that this is what America wants to see, trash and

> > fighting. I hope they help this lady with her autistic child that said

> > he wants to kill her. I emailed the producer but I have not heard back.

> > Cyndi B

> >

> > >

> > > Wednesday Dr. Phil's show will be doing a program on living with

> > autism.

> > > Don't expect miracles, but it won't be McCarthy.

> > >

> > > --

> > > Sara - Life is a journey- we choose the path.

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Cyndi

I agree with your husband. I have Dr. Phil taped daily cu

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[Guest guest]

oops sorry

anyway I have Dr. Phil taped cuz sometimes there is something on it that I

am interested in. However, the Dr. Phil house is another Jerry Springer, and

then here comes DR. Phil to the resuce. Very wierd.

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[Guest guest]

Here's a summary from another list:

Sherry

THIS Wednesday on Dr. Phil:

Wednesday

Parents' Ultimate Test: Dealing with Autism

The ultimate test for any parent is loving a child who is difficult,

sometimes frightening, to the whole family. It's a test parents of

autistic children are put to daily. Ten-year-old Luce throws

screaming tantrums, barks like a dog, and tells his mother, ,

that he plans to kill her. has long felt despair at Luce's out-

of-control behavior, yet she was shocked when a doctor diagnosed him

with autism. Go inside the daily life of this family, see Luce's wild

behavior caught on tape, and learn why 's main coping mechanisms

might be putting her at risk. Then, a member of Dr. Phil's own staff

achieved miraculous results for her autistic child and her whole

family through an intensive program. Could a similar treatment work

for Luce? Plus, what causes autism? Several recent media reports and

high-profile parents, such as McCarthy, have pointed the finger

at vaccinations. Is there a link? Child care expert and pediatrician

Dr. Jim Sears weighs in. Then, imagine having a crime committed

against you, but not having a voice or any way to tell someone you'd

been wronged. Some mothers in Las Vegas say that's exactly what

happened when a teacher allegedly abused their autistic children, and

they've filed a lawsuit. Hear them recount the painful details of the

alleged abuse. What are their chances of winning in court?

[Guest guest]

I did not see this Dr. Phil but was curious as to what intensive

program did Dr. Phil's staff try that achieve " miraculous results " ?

We have truly tried every treatment I have found with the exception

of Sunrise. Our son has not shown any " miraculous results " so after

much money spent with no results I am quite skeptical.

Also we are going to a gastrointestinal specialist today. Colton is

frequently constipated and then has too loose of stools when we give

him a prescription medication for this problem. Have any of you had

success in this area?

Thank you,

Lori, mom to Colton, 12 y.o., DS and ASD

[Guest guest]

Hi Lori,

Has Colton tried Miralax yet? My son, , was so constipated before, but not

anymore due to this over-the-counter product. Dr. Capone from KKI recommended

it, as well as our local pediatrician. It can be given chronically without

concern.

Best of luck,

Mom to , 4 yrs. old

DS-PDD/NOS

To: @...: ericsezl@...: Tue, 18 Dec 2007

09:28:26 -0500Subject: Re: Dr. Phil and Autism

I did not see this Dr. Phil but was curious as to what intensive program did Dr.

Phil's staff try that achieve " miraculous results " ? We have truly tried every

treatment I have found with the exception of Sunrise. Our son has not shown any

" miraculous results " so after much money spent with no results I am quite

skeptical.Also we are going to a gastrointestinal specialist today. Colton is

frequently constipated and then has too loose of stools when we give him a

prescription medication for this problem. Have any of you had success in this

area?Thank you,Lori, mom to Colton, 12 y.o., DS and ASD

[Guest guest]

We had a similaar problem when Elie was 10-12. The GI doc said that due to

flaccid muscles (low tone) that Elie was retaining stool and that the

resultant diarrhea like stool was spill over. HE stated the real problem

was constipation. Elie was put on the precursor to MIRALAX, Metamusil, and

within months the problem was solved . I like Miralax better as it

dissolves better. But we haven't used it for ELie for YEARS> This also

hampered his being toilet trained for bowel. You don;t mention if that is

an issue with COlton.

I don't know what this show will be about. Somehow I missed it the first

time. Maybe Iw as in my fed up stage with autism - I do get there. But I

will be watching this time.

> I did not see this Dr. Phil but was curious as to what intensive

> program did Dr. Phil's staff try that achieve " miraculous results " ?

> We have truly tried every treatment I have found with the exception

> of Sunrise. Our son has not shown any " miraculous results " so after

> much money spent with no results I am quite skeptical.

>

> Also we are going to a gastrointestinal specialist today. Colton is

> frequently constipated and then has too loose of stools when we give

> him a prescription medication for this problem. Have any of you had

> success in this area?

>

> Thank you,

>

> Lori, mom to Colton, 12 y.o., DS and ASD

>

>

--

Sara - Life is a journey- we choose the path.

[Guest guest]

Lori,

Have you ever tried food grade Aloe Vera Juice? Excellent for GI issues

from reflux, constipation, IBS, Celiac, Crones, ulcers etc... and all

natural with no side effects. Start out slowly and increase amount, check

for allergy as with any new food or herbal, natural food. Purchase at

health food store, some drug stores, Trader Joes, etc. Aloe Life brand is

concentrated and you only need to start with an oz or so mixed in favorite

juice or plain. If your child has reflux you can feel this neutralize acid

immediately as it goes down esophogus. It contains tons of amino acids.

Over time it HEALS GI tissue, not just treats symptoms.

I am a pediatric OT that specializes in feeding therapy. Some docs I know

poop-poop this natural stuff, but many families I work with have had great

results. My son (ds-asd) and I both drink this daily and love the

results. IT CAN'T HURT TO TRY unlike lots of meds with severe side

effects.

Robyn

> I did not see this Dr. Phil but was curious as to what intensive

> program did Dr. Phil's staff try that achieve " miraculous results " ?

> We have truly tried every treatment I have found with the exception

> of Sunrise. Our son has not shown any " miraculous results " so after

> much money spent with no results I am quite skeptical.

>

> Also we are going to a gastrointestinal specialist today. Colton is

> frequently constipated and then has too loose of stools when we give

> him a prescription medication for this problem. Have any of you had

> success in this area?

>

> Thank you,

>

> Lori, mom to Colton, 12 y.o., DS and ASD

>

>

[Guest guest]

BE VERY CAREFUL with ALOE. SOme people get SEVER LIFE THREATENING allergic

reactions to this. For example - I used some to treat a minor burn - I

developed a second degree burn from it. Tried it again for cracking finger

tips - weepy rash developed. Went to a dermatologist who told me that for

some people it is magic - for other people it is an acute allergen and

caustic agent.

BE CAREFUL.

> Lori,

>

> Have you ever tried food grade Aloe Vera Juice? Excellent for GI issues

> from reflux, constipation, IBS, Celiac, Crones, ulcers etc... and all

> natural with no side effects. Start out slowly and increase amount, check

> for allergy as with any new food or herbal, natural food. Purchase at

> health food store, some drug stores, Trader Joes, etc. Aloe Life brand is

> concentrated and you only need to start with an oz or so mixed in favorite

> juice or plain. If your child has reflux you can feel this neutralize acid

> immediately as it goes down esophogus. It contains tons of amino acids.

> Over time it HEALS GI tissue, not just treats symptoms.

>

> I am a pediatric OT that specializes in feeding therapy. Some docs I know

> poop-poop this natural stuff, but many families I work with have had great

> results. My son (ds-asd) and I both drink this daily and love the

> results. IT CAN'T HURT TO TRY unlike lots of meds with severe side

> effects.

>

> Robyn

>

> On Dec 18, 2007 7:28 AM, Reaves

<ericsezl@...<ericsezl%40comteck.com>>

> wrote:

>

> > I did not see this Dr. Phil but was curious as to what intensive

> > program did Dr. Phil's staff try that achieve " miraculous results " ?

> > We have truly tried every treatment I have found with the exception

> > of Sunrise. Our son has not shown any " miraculous results " so after

> > much money spent with no results I am quite skeptical.

> >

> > Also we are going to a gastrointestinal specialist today. Colton is

> > frequently constipated and then has too loose of stools when we give

> > him a prescription medication for this problem. Have any of you had

> > success in this area?

> >

> > Thank you,

> >

> > Lori, mom to Colton, 12 y.o., DS and ASD

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your reply. We have tried miralax but it gives him

diarrhea. We went to the GI today and they are going to test him for

Hirschsprung disease. I have never heard of it but the doctor said

it was more prevalent in individuals with DS. Until the test results

are in the doctor prescribed Senacot. We have tried that before but

will try it again.

Thanks again,

Lori

[Guest guest]

When is the Dr. Phil show to air?

Lori

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the idea of Aloe Vera juice. We tried " natural " food for

years but have not tried that one.

Lori

[Guest guest]

How do you know if Aloe Vera is an alergen. Do you just try a small

dose?

Lori

[Guest guest]

Tomorrow night!

Re: Dr. Phil and Autism

When is the Dr. Phil show to air?

Lori

[Guest guest]

Yes, we are using Glycolax (used to be Miralax) for our son who has the

same problem. We went through a lot of things before we tried this & it is

the best. He gets it every night before bed and usually has a BM every night

or every other night.

,

mom to 15, PDD-NOS

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[Guest guest]

It just aired here at 3 PM. Overall it was pretty good; much better and more

balanced than the Oprah show, in my opinion, and I was pleasantly surprised.

Beth

Re: Dr. Phil and Autism

When is the Dr. Phil show to air?

Lori

[Guest guest]

I liked it as well. He showed that life is not all rah rah rah and that it is

HARD! I also like that he touched on the guys leaving to escape the chaos. I

thought he did a good job.

Holly

Re: Dr. Phil and Autism

When is the Dr. Phil show to air?

Lori

[Guest guest]

<< I also like that he touched on the guys leaving to escape the chaos. I

thought he did a good job.>>

Yeah I didn't realize the divorce rate was up to 86%. My God. I don't know if I

feel blessed or stupid LOL. (just a little ticked off that dh is ALWAYS working

when the poop hits the fan and he hasn't taken one of his allowed paid 2 week

vacations in over 4 years.)

Gee you think he'd rather be at work?

I thought it was a pretty balanced show actually.

Sherry

[Guest guest]

I thought he did a good job of letting the world know how very difficult our

lives can be. Too bad all the kids were so young!!! My dh said that there

was not enough said about various treatments.

I was pleased - not sensationalized. Oh - except for the abuse by the one

teacher - that seems to be a nationwide problem for our children. My son

was abused by a teaacher (other staff squealed anonymously), others on this

list have detailed it, here in GA there are 2 or 3 counties where there are

teacher abuse scandals.

> It just aired here at 3 PM. Overall it was pretty good; much better and

> more balanced than the Oprah show, in my opinion, and I was pleasantly

> surprised.

>

> Beth

>

> Re: Dr. Phil and Autism

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> When is the Dr. Phil show to air?

> Lori

>

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