tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post6313097435046226671..comments2023-06-22T02:57:58.284-07:00Comments on Coal Mine Canaries: The BackgroundMissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-46929193500118800462011-12-13T18:46:16.520-08:002011-12-13T18:46:16.520-08:00It was just a random thought, that's all. :) ...It was just a random thought, that's all. :) I just felt sad thinking about how hard it must be for him to feel so out of control and possibly having his body and emotions do things (like acting out) even if it's not necessarily what he wants to do, on top of the challenge of trying to appropriately communicate it. Overcoming things going on at a cellular level is hard, especially for kiddos--diabetes, food allergies, autism, medical conditions, etc. all cause different reactions in different people and so often kids just feel bad and aren't great at expressing it. I hope you have some luck with this diet for him. One of the families I volunteer with has had some success with a modified version in managing their teen son's seizures and there are lots of other success stories, too. Good luck!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051656107586784131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-69055350822932513522011-12-13T18:06:56.647-08:002011-12-13T18:06:56.647-08:00Thanks Lena, but being that I don't even know ...Thanks Lena, but being that I don't even know you, I won't be relying on you for advice on disciplining my kids. Toodles!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-87017580418356588272011-12-13T16:57:08.827-08:002011-12-13T16:57:08.827-08:00Please, please, pretty please consider laying off ...Please, please, pretty please consider laying off the spankings. By your own admission, it doesn't help much and "daddy spankings" only help a little. Establishing a disciplinary relationship like that isn't ideal and in the end, will only breed resentment. Kids resent their parents for always spanking them and the parents resent that the spankings aren't working--and often tend to start hitting harder and more frequently in an effort to make it work. I would hope you wouldn't spank your kiddo if he was getting chemo and vomited on the floor after you told him to vomit in the toilet. What's going into his body is causing an adverse reaction beyond his control and no amount of spanking cures that.Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051656107586784131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-81385496576725465232011-12-12T21:16:37.559-08:002011-12-12T21:16:37.559-08:00Both of my sons deal with sensory processing disor...Both of my sons deal with sensory processing disorder and one of the falls on the Autism spectrum. I have have read SO many books and just want to suggest one to you. A sensory seeking child (one of my sons) still deals with similar challenges.<br /><br />The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised Edition by Carol Stock Kranowitz<br /><br />She has another book FULL of things you can do for each sense, which is SO good, but this book changed everything for me and I wonder if it could answer some of your concerns.<br /><br />I can relate with alot of what you've wrote. We do a very organic/whole food diet and I have seen dramatic changes, on top of a sensory filled diet.Mandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695403432407202430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-81089431169702806362011-12-12T19:47:28.672-08:002011-12-12T19:47:28.672-08:00Thanks Courtney!!
But I want it to work NOW!!! Pa...Thanks Courtney!!<br /><br />But I want it to work NOW!!! Patience has never been one of my virtues :/Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-389654439067013052011-12-12T18:00:30.238-08:002011-12-12T18:00:30.238-08:00We have a mutual friend, Brooke M., and she told ...We have a mutual friend, Brooke M., and she told me about your blog! Do the Feingold 100% and you will be amazed around week 7 of the diet. Around week 3, 4 or 5 your child may hit detox and the behavior gets worse before it's better. It totally works though! <br />My daughter is the same age and has SPD as well. It wasn't until we did the FG diet that I could distinguish between her food reactions and her SPD. She's not totally "cured" but she now can sit, focus, communicate, use her imagination for much longer periods of time. She no longer has a tick (blinking her eyes). We've done a little OT for the SPD and brushing but I need to start being more consistent with the brushing. You can Youtube brushing to see what I'm referring to. Good luck with the diet. Definitely do it 100%.<br />CourtneyCourtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15254203534020213148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-91718247821152512432011-12-12T04:43:07.678-08:002011-12-12T04:43:07.678-08:00Sounds like one, and maybe two, of my kids. After ...Sounds like one, and maybe two, of my kids. After reading what you wrote on your Naptime blog, I decided to go back to the organic section of the grocery store. Thanks for sharing this blog.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814731673993578101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-25829520686347536702011-12-11T23:52:56.516-08:002011-12-11T23:52:56.516-08:00One more thought: (can you tell I can't sleep ...One more thought: (can you tell I can't sleep tonight?;)It just seems like he is trying to gain control of his little world when he shouts, hits, refuses to comply or obey...he may be frightened and going into a type of fight or flight mode...have you noticed if he does better after a day of physical exertion? Sorry to keep harping...like I said before, I am praying for you all, and I know it can be SUPER annoying when people give unwanted advice!!!!Jamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686332989695112768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-4453231377218446642011-12-11T23:42:41.610-08:002011-12-11T23:42:41.610-08:00Missy,
(sorry if you get this comment twice, I hi...Missy, <br />(sorry if you get this comment twice, I hit a button and the last one disappeared:) have you had Ike evaluated by a private PT/OT who specializes in SPD? We worked with ECI for a year and they never picked up on Judah's issues with SPD....the "spazzing out" and the shirt chewing, inability to control himself in stressful situations, being loud...it just really sounds like he could have this disorder. A few things that stumped me: SPD kids can have inconsistent behaviors; also, they don't have to have ALL the signs to really need help: just one! I hope you dont mind me asking these questions...my heart hurts for you and I will be praying for Ike--I know how you feel!!!Jamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686332989695112768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328494171730963959.post-92232201203206791482011-12-11T22:38:13.506-08:002011-12-11T22:38:13.506-08:00Oh, Missy! This sounds just awful! Praying for y&#...Oh, Missy! This sounds just awful! Praying for y'all - that God will continue to give you wisdom to know what to do. You are a strong, smart Mama for taking on a total re-vamp of your family's eating habits. Hugs to you!!!WendyLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296969830522628183noreply@blogger.com