Re: fishy question

May 4, 2002

I've been reading your posts for the last two weeks...finally have the

courage to send a question. My 3 1/2 year old son is receiving speech

therapy 3/week for his verbal apraxia. He's making progress but I'm

intrigued (and excited) by the ProEFA supplementation. BUT, how in the

world do I get him to take it? I tried the applesauce method (no

go... " momma, this appa sa no yummy...no, nO NO yummy!!) This was followed by

nice bilabial blowing of applesauce & fishy stench...probably not the

therapeutic intervention intended. I'm at a loss for what else to try. Any

suggestions?

Thanks-

----- Original Message -----

> Another quick question or 2 - do you give your 3.5 son 2 ProEFAs at

> one time, or space them during the day? Did you start with 1?

>

> Thanks! And thanks for the info on Dev Ped.. I'm curious about what

> will go on in the session, but assume it's largely observation of

> play and communication, etc.. I have heard that they sometimes

> authorize genetic testing and/or MRIs. Have you had either of these

> with your son?

>

> Thanks for the info -

> Marina

May 4, 2002

- what do you think about putting it in root beer? I haven't

received mine yet, but whenever I've got to give my kids medicine I

put it in rootbeer. The fizz helps break up the viscous syrup (works

for oils, too?!?) and the flavor pretty much overpowers everything.

Just a thought...let me know if you find something that works!

Marina

> I've been reading your posts for the last two weeks...finally have

the

> courage to send a question. My 3 1/2 year old son is receiving

speech

> therapy 3/week for his verbal apraxia. He's making progress but I'm

> intrigued (and excited) by the ProEFA supplementation. BUT, how in

the

> world do I get him to take it? I tried the applesauce method (no

> go... " momma, this appa sa no yummy...no, nO NO yummy!!) This was

followed by

> nice bilabial blowing of applesauce & fishy stench...probably not

the

> therapeutic intervention intended. I'm at a loss for what else to

try. Any

> suggestions?

>

> Thanks-

>

May 4, 2002

good morning

My son Ian, 3 weeks shy of 3 years old, has verbal

apraxia and is also receiving speech therapy. I have

been giving him proEFA since November and have seen

amazing results! I also tried the " food sneak " method

with less than pleasing results. I was getting the

equivalent of a dose into him about every three days.

After trying everything from pancakes to 's

frosties I broke down and " squirted " the oil into his

mouth. This was immediately followed by me thrusting a

bag of m & m's into his hand. It actually worked. He

protested for a few days, but after dangling the bag of

m & m's in front of his face (like the proverbial carrot)

he would comply. Now he just opens his mouth, I squirt

the oil in, and he is on his merry way (does not even

want the m & m's lately). I know this sounds heartless

but it works and I have seen very dramatic results as a

result of daily getting the (now 200 mg) into him.

Just a tip...it worked for me when I was out of ideas.

PS

I pierce the capsule with a straight pin and squeeze the

oil into a dosing syringe. Quick and painless now.

Good Luck!

Allie Leatherwood

> I've been reading your posts for the last two weeks...finally have the

> courage to send a question. My 3 1/2 year old son is receiving speech

> therapy 3/week for his verbal apraxia. He's making progress but I'm

> intrigued (and excited) by the ProEFA supplementation. BUT, how in the

> world do I get him to take it? I tried the applesauce method (no

> go... " momma, this appa sa no yummy...no, nO NO yummy!!) This was followed by

> nice bilabial blowing of applesauce & fishy stench...probably not the

> therapeutic intervention intended. I'm at a loss for what else to try. Any

> suggestions?

>

> Thanks-

>

May 4, 2002

,

I squeeze the capsules into my son's drink. I make sure I use the same cup all

day so he's gettng as much as possible. I'm afraid if I put it into food, he

won't eat. We've been using Pro Efa for a year.

Ilene, NJ