tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post5481880463524765654..comments2024-01-24T09:55:51.044-06:00Comments on Elvis Sightings: Alternative AssignmentJoyMamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15073328328434957851noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-31905972810283437762010-03-23T12:10:21.803-05:002010-03-23T12:10:21.803-05:00yes, our kids are all so different--the causes and...yes, our kids are all so different--the causes and solutions to their behaviors will range and we keep trying it all in the name of hope and love. it's fitting this was your Valentine's day post! and i lam going to repost the opening humor...Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189479819727862187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-85473756780004353352010-02-17T21:13:35.933-06:002010-02-17T21:13:35.933-06:00I wish I was more clear on the full inclusion topi...I wish I was more clear on the full inclusion topic that I presented on as well!! It is a different type of approach than some of the others...so many dimensions that are social rather than more physiological...hard to research adequately.<br /><br />In a perfect world, I argue the agenda should be toward full inclusion, but not by concluding that special education is wasteful or inadequate. I'll get off my social worker soap box nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-64450226873869096792010-02-16T23:10:52.454-06:002010-02-16T23:10:52.454-06:00Fascinating as always. We have had the same exact...Fascinating as always. We have had the same exact result, or lack thereof, with the brushing protocol given our sweet sensory-seeker, although I will say it calms him down so there's a plus--no harm done there!<br /><br />I can't wait to see what you find with GF/CF! As a parent of a child who has been on that diet for two years, I can honestly say it is hard to remember what he was like two years ago and how just plain old development coupled with OT and other therapies have impacted him. It's so hard to isolate what actually helps sometimes.<br /><br />And I agree with Pixiemama that the heavywork and understanding their own need for that is key. <br /><br />I can't wait to hear what you learn!Elizabeth Channelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694334658055229350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-70647192912153665852010-02-16T06:35:35.721-06:002010-02-16T06:35:35.721-06:00Thanks for the comments, everybody. This was a ve...Thanks for the comments, everybody. This was a very sprawling post... every last one of the alternatives could have easily merited a post on their own, and of course ten-minute presentations by trainees aren't going to give me all the ins and outs of each! The conversation can get very specific very quickly -- Trish, you give a great example about the details about the death associated with chelation. I think you're right, they were probably referring to the case in Pennsylvania, and a lot of bloggy "ink" has been spilled over whether the difference between disodium EDTA and calcium-disodium EDTA lets one say the death was or was not really about chelation per se...<br /><br />Anyway. I'm looking forward to the next round of talks, including my own! (I think. Heh.)JoyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073328328434957851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-63403717242284724862010-02-16T05:05:12.852-06:002010-02-16T05:05:12.852-06:00here's what it comes down to for me ..
'...here's what it comes down to for me .. <br /><br />'and then (sometimes) giving other families pressure and grief for choosing NOT to try.'<br /><br />that's where i have trouble. i'm all for people making their own (hopefully) well researched and careful decisions for their own families. it's the pressure to bring others along that i simply can't abide. <br /><br />can't wait to hear where this takes you. fascinating stuff!jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741476791827870513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-10654032440931675032010-02-15T16:32:57.963-06:002010-02-15T16:32:57.963-06:00Yes thanks for sharing! Facilitated Communication...Yes thanks for sharing! Facilitated Communication is quite the interesting topic. I've heard of a resurgence where people provide resistance only (as if you wrapped a rubber band around the person's elbow and pull back only) so the person can more easily type. But when I saw it in action once I was not impressed, though I think the theory there is sound at least - and if done well, it might help??? I'll wait on the research!Mimzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096120355407666343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-23063638764121128922010-02-15T11:20:25.876-06:002010-02-15T11:20:25.876-06:00This is all so fascinating to me and I'm so gl...This is all so fascinating to me and I'm so glad you are sharing you're learnings. <br /><br />I'm going to try to write a blog post soon on my thoughts about what dietary intervention has done for Charlotte.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-45571398965157023872010-02-15T09:14:08.333-06:002010-02-15T09:14:08.333-06:00If you'd like some input from a parent who fol...If you'd like some input from a parent who follows a GFCF diet for an autistic child...I'd be happy to share my thoughts/observations. Hint: I don't think it has ANYTHING to do with autism. ;-)Niksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-36107033646685419492010-02-15T08:43:49.026-06:002010-02-15T08:43:49.026-06:00Very interesting stuff. We had the same issue wit...Very interesting stuff. We had the same issue with brushing, and my son is hyposensitive and sensory seeking as well.<br /><br />I don't know which death they were referring to in the chelation presentation, but I know the one a few years ago in PA was due to the doctor using the wrong drug.<br /><br />I wouldn't see full inclusion as a medical topic. It's not a treatment method or a specific curriculum. That's an interesting choice.<br /><br />I think one thing people lose sight of is that the lack of studies does not mean something doesn't work; it just means it hasn't been studied.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681523260739807543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811189992135134605.post-86673081489623640112010-02-15T07:59:25.189-06:002010-02-15T07:59:25.189-06:00Well, I think (and yes, it's just an "I t...Well, I think (and yes, it's just an "I think") that kids with sensory issues need to have their needs met in some way to help keep them grounded. When Foster and Reilly don't get enough physical activity and hard work, they have a lot more trouble modulating their behavior. <br /><br />Other things are so anecdotal. I think that if the treatment is deemed safe (lots of supplements are safe when dosed properly) and parents believe their children are coping better/showing better eye contact, etc, etc., then it's kind of a no-harm no-foul situation. <br /><br />There's much to be said for perceived improvement. <br /><br />Hope you are well. <br />xopixiemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343744406666443879noreply@blogger.com