Re: Anti-anxiety medication and independent walking

[Guest guest]

Our son is on anti-anxiety meds, but not for independent walking. However,

he did a lot of the things that you describe below. Have you ever had his

vision checked? Logan has HORRIBLE depth perception without his glasses on

and is still more likely to hold on when he us unsure of terrain. I also

notice he has balance issues when he has fluid in his ears. This happened

more when he was younger, he is now 8 ½. I would recommend looking at other

issues, even stamina, before looking to medication right away.

Good luck,

_____

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf

Of McDonnell

Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 10:41 AM

To:

Subject: Anti-anxiety medication and independent walking

Hi Everyone,

I would greatly appreciate your input regarding the following scenario.

My son, , is 4 yrs. old and is walking by holding one hand. If you let

go, he will freeze, protest, and plop on the floor. He demonstrates the same

reactions after standing independently for approx. 30 seconds.

The physical therapist from 's school asked me to query our

developmental pediatrician whether he might be a candidate for an

anti-anxiety medication, because she feels that emotional issues (rather

than muscle tone or motor planning ones) are keeping him back from walking

independently at this point.

Were any of your children ever prescribed an anti-anxiety medication for the

purposes of expediting independent walking? I have been in touch with our

local developmental ped. as well as Dr. Capone and am waiting to hear back

from them.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Best,

Mom to , 4 yrs. old

DS/PDD-NOS

[Guest guest]

Thank you, , for your feedback. has his eyes checked every 4 to 6

months- he is borderline farsighted- not enough to warrant a patch or glasses

yet, but I will contact the opthamologist and ask if this would have any bearing

on 's walking. had ear tubes put in this past August- huge difference

in terms of no ear infections since- ENT just checked the tubes a few weeks ago

and everything was clear. -

To: @...: melissad@...: Fri, 18 Jan

2008 14:32:16 -0600Subject: RE: Anti-anxiety medication and

independent walking

Our son is on anti-anxiety meds, but not for independent walking. However,he did

a lot of the things that you describe below. Have you ever had hisvision

checked? Logan has HORRIBLE depth perception without his glasses onand is still

more likely to hold on when he us unsure of terrain. I alsonotice he has balance

issues when he has fluid in his ears. This happenedmore when he was younger, he

is now 8 ½. I would recommend looking at otherissues, even stamina, before

looking to medication right away.Good luck,_____ From:

[mailto: ] On BehalfOf

McDonnellSent: Friday, January 18, 2008 10:41 AMTo:

@...: Anti-anxiety medication and

independent walkingHi Everyone,I would greatly appreciate your input regarding

the following scenario.My son, , is 4 yrs. old and is walking by holding

one hand. If you letgo, he will freeze, protest, and plop on the floor. He

demonstrates the samereactions after standing independently for approx. 30

seconds. The physical therapist from 's school asked me to query

ourdevelopmental pediatrician whether he might be a candidate for ananti-anxiety

medication, because she feels that emotional issues (ratherthan muscle tone or

motor planning ones) are keeping him back from walkingindependently at this

point.Were any of your children ever prescribed an anti-anxiety medication for

thepurposes of expediting independent walking? I have been in touch with

ourlocal developmental ped. as well as Dr. Capone and am waiting to hear

backfrom them.Thank you in advance for your help!Best,Mom to , 4 yrs.

oldDS/PDD-NOS

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Ask the PT or if you know an OT if they ever heard of Theratogs?

Google it and you shall see some info on this item.

Irma,19,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Irma, uses Theratogs at school frequently, but I'm wondering if he

should also be doing so at home. I will ask the PT about this. -

To: @...: itcanfield@...: Sun, 20 Jan 2008

03:58:40 +0000Subject: Re: Anti-anxiety medication and independent

walking

Hi , Ask the PT or if you know an OT if they ever heard of Theratogs?

Google it and you shall see some info on this item. Irma,19,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

>

> Thanks, Irma, uses Theratogs at school frequently, but I'm

wondering if he should also be doing so at home. I will ask the PT

about this. -

did the PT show you and recommend any home exercises?

This was part of the treatment needed to continue working with our

individuals or any patients which I have learn when I use to work with

several PT's at a rehabilitation center, which I know may be different

from a school setting.

It is interesting to read that the Theratogs are already being used, good.

I wonder if anyone else here on the list undergo this too?

See if they are also carrying it over at home.

When my son was younger, I remember his PT would show my husband and I

some exercises to continue at home.

Since I use to work back then too, we even had private PT for him,

this helped him alot, of course once his Ped.-Orthopedic ruled out any

underlying medical issues, like with hip, etc.

Keep us posted and hope the PT will help find some other alternative

besides the meds here for this problem as most PT's who I know rather

not have this implemented while under their therapy unless it is a

medical necessity.

Not against meds, just for something like this when young, there could

be an alternative route.

How about something like a sensory diet implemented to help

desensitize. Pt's can do this too.

I would give my son massage's along with the recommended exercise

instruction given.

Maybe your little one does not have that safety net, comfort feeling

of letting go of fear yet which is true. It would be, when he is

ready, he will mosey on and watch out when this happens. Think positive.

Irma,19,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

Can anyone tell me if your kids are on anti anxiety meds, and which ones

have been sucessful. We are looking toward that now. Thanks

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[Guest guest]

Hi Irma,

Yes, the PT recommended vestibular exercises, specifically using a therapy ball,

to further develop 's automatic reflexes. They use a sensory diet at school

(Swinging, jumping on a little trampoline, Wilbarger protocol of brushing,

massage, etc.).

I really appreciate all of your input and experience with . I admit, it is

difficult to see the baby steps that are made (sort of like watching the grass

grow). is a very multi-faceted little guy (like so many of our children).

It's sometimes hard to manage all of the needs- and sometimes you still feel

like maybe you're missing something and could be doing more. I'm sure you

understand what I mean. I pray the Serenity Prayer daily.

I'll definitely keep you posted on his progress.

Thanks again,

To: @...: itcanfield@...: Sun, 20 Jan 2008

17:22:02 +0000Subject: Re: Anti-anxiety medication and independent

walking

>>

Thanks, Irma, uses Theratogs at school frequently, but I'mwondering if he

should also be doing so at home. I will ask the PTabout this. - did

the PT show you and recommend any home exercises? This was part of the treatment

needed to continue working with ourindividuals or any patients which I have

learn when I use to work withseveral PT's at a rehabilitation center, which I

know may be differentfrom a school setting. It is interesting to read that the

Theratogs are already being used, good.I wonder if anyone else here on the list

undergo this too? See if they are also carrying it over at home. When my son was

younger, I remember his PT would show my husband and Isome exercises to continue

at home.Since I use to work back then too, we even had private PT for him,this

helped him alot, of course once his Ped.-Orthopedic ruled out anyunderlying

medical issues, like with hip, etc.Keep us posted and hope the PT will help find

some other alternativebesides the meds here for this problem as most PT's who I

know rathernot have this implemented while under their therapy unless it is

amedical necessity. Not against meds, just for something like this when young,

there couldbe an alternative route. How about something like a sensory diet

implemented to helpdesensitize. Pt's can do this too. I would give my son

massage's along with the recommended exerciseinstruction given.Maybe your little

one does not have that safety net, comfort feelingof letting go of fear yet

which is true. It would be, when he isready, he will mosey on and watch out when

this happens. Think positive. Irma,19,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

,

Actually sounds like you have a good PT, everything you have posted

being done, we have to really battle for these types of therapy within

school districts.

Most of us like in my case had to seek private therapy in order for

our kids here locally to receive these type of services.

It is a one size fits all program here during the school years and

when they age out of the school system.

If you dare begin to speak up, then of course, attitudes change on how

dare you mess with how they run their programs at school or whatever

agency working with the older ones.

This is why I have stayed very involved learning what I can.

Wish I could comprehend it all and live long enough to make sure there

is a safety net to know that will be in good hands.

I do understand exactly what you mean. Prayers that you will begin

seeing some solutions soon so that you and the PT know that you are

all doing well and are on the right track.

I can now understand why the PT mentioned the trial of the med route too.

" I pray the Serenity Prayer daily " .

Very lovely indeed.

Irma,19,DS/ASD

>

> Hi Irma,

>

> Yes, the PT recommended vestibular exercises, specifically using a

therapy ball, to further develop 's automatic reflexes. They use

a sensory diet at school (Swinging, jumping on a little trampoline,

Wilbarger protocol of brushing, massage, etc.).

>

> I really appreciate all of your input and experience with . I

admit, it is difficult to see the baby steps that are made (sort of

like watching the grass grow). is a very multi-faceted little

guy (like so many of our children). It's sometimes hard to manage all

of the needs- and sometimes you still feel like maybe you're missing

something and could be doing more. I'm sure you understand what I

mean. I pray the Serenity Prayer daily.

>

> I'll definitely keep you posted on his progress.

>

> Thanks again,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Logan is on Risperdal for anxiety at night.

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From: [mailto: ] On Behalf

Of Ramoosie@...

Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 10:52 PM

To:

Subject: Re: Re: Anti-anxiety medication and independent walking

Can anyone tell me if your kids are on anti anxiety meds, and which ones

have been sucessful. We are looking toward that now. Thanks

**************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.

http://body.

<http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489>

aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Very interesting stuff. I work with a non DS child who has difficulty with

independent walking. I am torn at the moment - I am not sure if seizures are

playing a part in her falling and lack of confidence in walking. There is no

outward sign, but I think short drop attacks that cause her to fall badly may

have knocked her confidence so badly that she is frightened of walking alone.

Otherwise I am left with social / emotional aspects... hmm. SHe is 8 - I juust

wish I could convince parents and other professionas to run EEG type stuff to

ruleout seizure activity.

Not sure where that gets me but... it is interesting to her others thoughts on

subject.

thanks.

emma

To: @...: brendamcdonnell@...: Fri, 18 Jan 2008

17:10:03 -0800Subject: RE: Anti-anxiety medication and independent

walking

Thank you, , for your feedback. has his eyes checked every 4 to 6

months- he is borderline farsighted- not enough to warrant a patch or glasses

yet, but I will contact the opthamologist and ask if this would have any bearing

on 's walking. had ear tubes put in this past August- huge difference

in terms of no ear infections since- ENT just checked the tubes a few weeks ago

and everything was clear. -To: @...:

melissad@...: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:32:16 -0600Subject: RE:

Anti-anxiety medication and independent walkingOur son is on

anti-anxiety meds, but not for independent walking. However,he did a lot of the

things that you describe below. Have you ever had hisvision checked? Logan has

HORRIBLE depth perception without his glasses onand is still more likely to hold

on when he us unsure of terrain. I alsonotice he has balance issues when he has

fluid in his ears. This happenedmore when he was younger, he is now 8 ½. I would

recommend looking at otherissues, even stamina, before looking to medication

right away.Good luck,_____ From:

[mailto: ] On BehalfOf McDonnellSent: Friday,

January 18, 2008 10:41 AMTo: @...:

Anti-anxiety medication and independent walkingHi Everyone,I would greatly

appreciate your input regarding the following scenario.My son, , is 4 yrs.

old and is walking by holding one hand. If you letgo, he will freeze, protest,

and plop on the floor. He demonstrates the samereactions after standing

independently for approx. 30 seconds. The physical therapist from 's school

asked me to query ourdevelopmental pediatrician whether he might be a candidate

for ananti-anxiety medication, because she feels that emotional issues

(ratherthan muscle tone or motor planning ones) are keeping him back from

walkingindependently at this point.Were any of your children ever prescribed an

anti-anxiety medication for thepurposes of expediting independent walking? I

have been in touch with ourlocal developmental ped. as well as Dr. Capone and am

waiting to hear backfrom them.Thank you in advance for your help!Best,Mom

to , 4 yrs. oldDS/PDD-NOS[Non-text portions of this message have been

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