Re: OT: Questions NT sibs

[Guest guest]

Jeneane, is this his first time at a structured school environment?

I may be way off base here, but for us, when NT Andy started the

early childhood program at the local elementary school, he really had

a hard time because he had never been to a daycare or preschool

before. I think that sometimes teachers forget that kindergarten is

a brand new type of experience for a few kids. In Andy's class, I

think he was the only one who had not been to daycare and preschool.

The teacher told me he had ADHD, which she is not qualified to

diagnose (especially in a child she barely knows), within the first

week. These people don't know your child and each child will have to

adapt at their own pace. Soor I can't offer any advice about diet,

because we've honestly not even tried it on Andy because he is

definitely NT.

> Hey everyone, my oldiest son (we believe -NT) has just started

> kindergarten. It's only the second full week and we are having

> trouble in school. Trouble following directions, being part of the

> group, completing the simpliest of tasks.

>

> I wondering if he has some sort of HFA or Aspergers' of if it is

just

> anxxiety. He was languaged delayed as a toddler and very moody.

> With speech therapy he seemed to snap out of it. He has always

been

> very anxious, but what makes it really difficult to piece out is

that

> he has a very mild facial deformity. He looks different, he has a

> bump over his right eye- makes his eye brows look like he got hit.

>

> There is no cure for this, we have had it surgurically removed once

> only to grow back. We are researching an experimental tx but its

not

> covered by insurance. We are praying for a small windfall!

>

> We always thought his anxiety was related to his appearance. He

> talks about being different and that people stare and sometimes

kids

> make fun of him. We talk all the time, that he just looks

different

> just someone has blonde hair versus the brown but I think he is

> really preoccupied with this anxiety. I don't know if this helps a

> child so young with so much anxiety.

>

> Has anyone tried the diet on there NT kids and seen any changes

with

> them? Kinda like what Karyn Serroussi did with her older NT

daughter

> that sleep walked.

>

> I am tempted to start some supps first and then move into the diet-

it

> can't hurt right?

>

> Any feedback would be helpful

>

> Jeneane, Houston

> Nick-5(nT?)

> -3-PDD nos

> Beth -2-(NT)

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeneane and all,

Well, what an interesting topic. Since my son was diagnosed about a year

ago, I have begun to suspect that my dh is on the spectrum somewhere (mild,

of course, but there none the less). He also has asthma and alot of inhalant

allergies. My 11 year old daughter has been dx with ADD and mild anxiety

issues, as well, so what a bunch I have here! Interestingly enough, my

husband was recently tested for food allergies and he has a PLETHORA of

them-including wheat, dairy, corn, soy, bananas, etc, so I decided to have

my daughter tested as well, and Graham is getting his complete test

(finally) tomorrow. SO, I have a feeling we will all be GFCF before it is

all over. I'm praying it will make the difference for them that it has made

for Graham, so I will let you all know when I get the results. In some

ways, it will be easier if everyone is GFCF and probably will be less work

for me in the long run. Let us know if you find anything else out.

Fondly,

J--mom to Graham (7 yrs, PDD-NOS) and Hayley (11 yrs, mild

ADD/anxiety and surly preteen)