OT: Joyce...

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Joyce, how are you doing now?

> Hi everyone,

>

> I apologize for the cross post - if you read this on GFCF Recipes

do

> not bother to read again.

>

> I'm Joyce in NC with two ds, ages 1 & 3. It is just a miracle that

I

> stumbled on your list. I think I found it from a Positive

Discipline

> Board. I hate to jump in with an intro and a question. I usually

> like to read some of the achived messages first but I need some

> help.

>

> Here's my problem, please forgive me because I don't know where to

> begin. When my oldest son, Jaedon, was 1 1/2 the doctor suspected

> autism but suggested that we waited until he was 2 before testing

> because he was a preemie and I had trauma and lots of meds during

> pregnancy (another story). At 2 they tested him and determined

that

> they couldn't make a clear dx but thought it may be Pervasive Dev.

> Disorder and recommended speech therapy. Jaedon was tested again

at

> 3 and they decided to label it developmentally delayed and

> recommended the special children's preschool program. Well husband

> is totally against preschool program but he continues to get

speech.

> Let me say in my husbands defense that whatever milestone or

activity

> that Jaedon test below age level, he eventually starts doing that

> thing on his on so husband just thinks he is a late bloomer. I

> cannot say I was thrilled with the dx from PDD to DD because my son

> still has some strange behaviors (e.g. high pitch screaming, some

> behaviors look compulsive to me, outburst of rage towards 1 yr old

> brother). I am at my wits end and that's what lead me to the

> positive discipline group.

>

> Jaedon also has terrible allergies and has been on a variety of

> medications but nothing seemed to really help. Finally I got tired

> of the constant congestion, nose bleeds, runny eyes, etc and took

him

> to an allergist a few weeks ago. They did a RAST panel and the

> doctor just called me and faxed me the things that he was most

> allergic to. This is what has me perplexed and confused - It turns

> out that Jaedon is allergic to Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Corn, Peas,

> Soybeans, & Peanuts. My first concern is what is my child going to

> eat? But secondly, I've been wondering if some of this strange

> behavior could be connected to his severe allergies? He has a

follow

> up appt. next week but I thought the more info I have the better.

>

> I'm so sorry because I feel like I'm rambling but I'm in a tough

> place right now in so many areas in my life. Any suggestions,

> resources, support, or anything would be appreciated.

>

> Thanks,

> Joyce