Guest guest Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 You've probably already done this, but make sure he's not iron-deficient. It's a physiologic cause of pica that's easily treatable (iron supplementation).Best wishes,aSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: "kawfer" <tcassano2@...>Sender: Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:03:12 -0000< >Reply Subject: [ ] PICA issues Hi. I have been a member of the group for quite awhile, but this is my first post. We have been dealing with pica type issues with my 10 year old son for almost 7 years. It comes and goes, and thankfully we have never had major issues with it. The most recent looks like some stuffing and stringy like material from a chair cushion. I found signs in his bm. He usually has very " regular " bm's, but seems to be struggling a bit to pass this material. He is going, though, and acting healthy, so we aren't too concerned, but mainly want to hear from other parents of children that have this issue. And any suggestions or things that have worked to get their child to stop or at least curb this pica tendency. We have implemented many things to help (ABA techniques, crunchy snacks, set snack schedule, etc.) and most do for awhile, but want to end it for GOOD!! (Neurologist doesn't think it's pica because not fitting the definition and we think it is more sensory/anxiety related.) Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Sorry guys, I don't know what PICA is...could someone break that down for me? P. From: "erica.campagnaro@..." <erica.campagnaro@...> Sent: Sat, January 22, 2011 10:12:28 AMSubject: Re: [ ] PICA issues You've probably already done this, but make sure he's not iron-deficient. It's a physiologic cause of pica that's easily treatable (iron supplementation).Best wishes,a Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry From: "kawfer" <tcassano2@...> Sender: Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:03:12 -0000 < > Reply Subject: [ ] PICA issues Hi. I have been a member of the group for quite awhile, but this is my first post. We have been dealing with pica type issues with my 10 year old son for almost 7 years. It comes and goes, and thankfully we have never had major issues with it. The most recent looks like some stuffing and stringy like material from a chair cushion. I found signs in his bm. He usually has very "regular" bm's, but seems to be struggling a bit to pass this material. He is going, though, and acting healthy, so we aren't too concerned, but mainly want to hear from other parents of children that have this issue. And any suggestions or things that have worked to get their child to stop or at least curb this pica tendency. We have implemented many things to help (ABA techniques, crunchy snacks, set snack schedule, etc.) and most do for awhile, but want to end it for GOOD!! (Neurologist doesn't think it's pica because not fitting the definition and we think it is more sensory/anxiety related.) Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Pica is eating things that aren't "food".Probably the most common things consumed in persons with pica are ice, raw flour, and clay.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: <npcox649@...>Sender: Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:37:44 -0800 (PST)< >Reply Subject: Re: [ ] PICA issues Sorry guys, I don't know what PICA is...could someone break that down for me? P. From: "erica.campagnaro@..." <erica.campagnaro@...> Sent: Sat, January 22, 2011 10:12:28 AMSubject: Re: [ ] PICA issues You've probably already done this, but make sure he's not iron-deficient. It's a physiologic cause of pica that's easily treatable (iron supplementation).Best wishes,a Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: "kawfer" <tcassano2@...> Sender: Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:03:12 -0000< >Reply Subject: [ ] PICA issues Hi. I have been a member of the group for quite awhile, but this is my first post. We have been dealing with pica type issues with my 10 year old son for almost 7 years. It comes and goes, and thankfully we have never had major issues with it. The most recent looks like some stuffing and stringy like material from a chair cushion. I found signs in his bm. He usually has very "regular" bm's, but seems to be struggling a bit to pass this material. He is going, though, and acting healthy, so we aren't too concerned, but mainly want to hear from other parents of children that have this issue. And any suggestions or things that have worked to get their child to stop or at least curb this pica tendency. We have implemented many things to help (ABA techniques, crunchy snacks, set snack schedule, etc.) and most do for awhile, but want to end it for GOOD!! (Neurologist doesn't think it's pica because not fitting the definition and we think it is moresensory/anxiety related.) Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Yes, a. We just recently did the blood draw again and it was normal. No iron deficiency. Thanks for the tip though. My son does eat ice alot. He loves ice cubes! > > You've probably already done this, but make sure he's not iron-deficient. It's a physiologic cause of pica that's easily treatable (iron supplementation). > > Best wishes, > a > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > [ ] PICA issues > > Hi. I have been a member of the group for quite awhile, but this is my first post. We have been dealing with pica type issues with my 10 year old son for almost 7 years. It comes and goes, and thankfully we have never had major issues with it. The most recent looks like some stuffing and stringy like material from a chair cushion. I found signs in his bm. He usually has very " regular " bm's, but seems to be struggling a bit to pass this material. He is going, though, and acting healthy, so we aren't too concerned, but mainly want to hear from other parents of children that have this issue. And any suggestions or things that have worked to get their child to stop or at least curb this pica tendency. We have implemented many things to help (ABA techniques, crunchy snacks, set snack schedule, etc.) and most do for awhile, but want to end it for GOOD!! (Neurologist doesn't think it's pica because not fitting the definition and we think it is more sensory/anxiety related.) Thanks in advance!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 My five year old with autism does this as well, and I have noticed that it is after he has had some kind of illness. I read somewhere that your zinc levels are significantly lowered after an illness and that it may cause these behaviors. I always increase his zinc to try and counteract it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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