Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 My daughter did this in an " open classroom " type kindergarten. The psychologist who tested her said she needed more structure. Also, for Asperger's kids, a visual schedule will help. If he knows what the routine is and can look at it any time he wants to know what happens next, it will lower the level of anxiety. Use a digital camera if necessary and take pictures of everything that happens every day. But be sure to explain that sometimes things will change, too! Change the schedule that day if possible. Peace, Kathy E. On Mar 22, 2006, at 10:24 AM, Christiane Kuechler wrote: > Hi everybody! > > > WOW, there sure is A LOT of discussion going on on this list. I > read great, > inspiring and also scary things, but mainly I hear about methods and > supplements I have never considered before. It made me go out on the > internet and spend more time researching... > > > Anyway, here is my question: > > Has anybody an idea how to help with a nail biting issue? > My son, 4, has high functioning Asperger's and is currently not on any > supplements or medications (though we have ordered enzymes). He > chews his > nails down to the flesh and then even peels off layers on top. He > usually > takes his fingers out of his mouth when I tell him, but they > unconsciously > go back in and of course I can't watch him all the time (in > preschool, on > the bus and in the car). > I know nail biting might be more of a psychological issue, but I > just wanted > to ask, since you guys seem so resourceful. > > Thanks! > Christiane > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 For us this was a viral and bacterial issue. Viral (obsessive chewing), bacterial (biting nails and chewing on skin around the nail). Nail biting Hi everybody! WOW, there sure is A LOT of discussion going on on this list. I read great, inspiring and also scary things, but mainly I hear about methods and supplements I have never considered before. It made me go out on the internet and spend more time researching... Anyway, here is my question: Has anybody an idea how to help with a nail biting issue? My son, 4, has high functioning Asperger's and is currently not on any supplements or medications (though we have ordered enzymes). He chews his nails down to the flesh and then even peels off layers on top. He usually takes his fingers out of his mouth when I tell him, but they unconsciously go back in and of course I can't watch him all the time (in preschool, on the bus and in the car). I know nail biting might be more of a psychological issue, but I just wanted to ask, since you guys seem so resourceful. Thanks! Christiane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 > Has anybody an idea how to help with a nail biting issue? This meant yeast overgrowth for my #2. >>chews his > nails down to the flesh and then even peels off layers on top. Check these pages for info on peeling nails http://www.skinatlas.com/nails.htm http://dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/nails.html http://www.pathlights.com/nr_encyclopedia/03extr02.htm Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 I believe nail biting should be regarded as a form of stimming and treated as such. Many times it will resolve itself as children (and adults) are detoxed, go onto gluten free diets, do HBOT, etc. Best wishes and much love, Ken Ken Gullan Institute for Research Integration (IRI), San Diego, CA 92106-2424 IRI is a 501C(3) non-profit corporation established to help children with developmental difficulties. To contact me off-list use kengullan@... or call 619-222-1104 Nail biting Hi everybody! WOW, there sure is A LOT of discussion going on on this list. I read great, inspiring and also scary things, but mainly I hear about methods and supplements I have never considered before. It made me go out on the internet and spend more time researching... Anyway, here is my question: Has anybody an idea how to help with a nail biting issue? My son, 4, has high functioning Asperger's and is currently not on any supplements or medications (though we have ordered enzymes). He chews his nails down to the flesh and then even peels off layers on top. He usually takes his fingers out of his mouth when I tell him, but they unconsciously go back in and of course I can't watch him all the time (in preschool, on the bus and in the car). I know nail biting might be more of a psychological issue, but I just wanted to ask, since you guys seem so resourceful. Thanks! Christiane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Hi, I do not have a long time of observation behind me, but so far my son bites his nails when he is having yeast issues. He is having die-off right now, and is back to biting his nails. A few months ago he chewed one nail almost completely off. I have also read that Zinc, and magnesium are helpful with the chewie mouthies. Best of luck. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Wow! My 4yr old Asperer son bites his nails all the time, or bites whatever is around, i.e. his shirt sleeve, knuckles, toys cups, etc. I have resorted to giving him baby teething toys to chew on, or gum. I had no idea that it was a stim behavior or that it could be bacteria or viral. It's interesting because we just started him on enzymes and Kinotakara foot pads (detox) and despite progress otherwise, his nail biting and biting overall has really increased. Very interesting, it has given me something to think about and look into further. Emilie On 3/30/06, iri2 <iri2@...> wrote: > > I believe nail biting should be regarded as a form of stimming and > treated as such. Many times it will resolve itself as children (and adults) > are detoxed, go onto gluten free diets, do HBOT, etc. > Best wishes and much love, Ken > > Ken Gullan > Institute for Research Integration (IRI), San Diego, CA 92106-2424 > IRI is a 501C(3) non-profit corporation established to help children with > developmental difficulties. > To contact me off-list use kengullan@... or call 619-222-1104 > > Nail biting > > > Hi everybody! > > > WOW, there sure is A LOT of discussion going on on this list. I read > great, > inspiring and also scary things, but mainly I hear about methods and > supplements I have never considered before. It made me go out on the > internet and spend more time researching... > > > Anyway, here is my question: > > Has anybody an idea how to help with a nail biting issue? > My son, 4, has high functioning Asperger's and is currently not on any > supplements or medications (though we have ordered enzymes). He chews > his > nails down to the flesh and then even peels off layers on top. He > usually > takes his fingers out of his mouth when I tell him, but they > unconsciously > go back in and of course I can't watch him all the time (in preschool, > on > the bus and in the car). > I know nail biting might be more of a psychological issue, but I just > wanted > to ask, since you guys seem so resourceful. > > Thanks! > Christiane > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 > > Wow! My 4yr old Asperer son bites his nails all the time, or bites whatever > is around, i.e. his shirt sleeve, knuckles, toys cups, etc. For my kids, chewing on the nails meant yeast overgrowth. Oral behaviors, like sucking on the shirt or other objects or their hands, chewing on toys, etc, meant they were eating foods not tolerated, or they had a yeast overgrowth issue. You might consider increasing your yeast protocol, see if that helps. http://www.danasview.net/yeast.htm Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Before the diet, my son had a bad problem with nail biting. It seem to get better once I began the diet, but since I started the meds it gets worse everyday. He even bites his toe nails. What is a friendly product I can use to prevent him from doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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