Re: OT-Need Advice on How to Stop Toewalking

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Hi, How old is your child that toewalks? How long has he/she been walking? My

son started walking at 16 months and walked on his toes due to tight heel

cords. He eventually stopped with massaging and time.

Rhonda in CA

[Guest guest]

My son started toe walking this summer, about the same time I noticed

his autism. I just realized a few days ago that he's not doing it

anymore. I'm convinced it's the diet! He didn't do it all of the

time, but he did do it. Just wondering how long you've been doing

the diet? It's been almost 3 months for us.

Kim (mother to 2yr,2mo Autism; 14 NT)

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> I would really appreciate advice from anyone out there who has

successfully stopped their kids' toewalking. Does anyone know if

there are special shoes one can buy that would make it impossible to

walk on one's toes? Anything that has worked for you would be

appreciated.

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> Thanks,

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[Guest guest]

I can't remember where but I recently read that toewalking is often

an indication of constipation. My son does it from time to time but

he has problems with chronic diahrea. I think he just does it

because it is fun for him.

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> Hi everyone,

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> I would really appreciate advice from anyone out there who has

successfully stopped their kids' toewalking. Does anyone know if

there are special shoes one can buy that would make it impossible to

walk on one's toes? Anything that has worked for you would be

appreciated.

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> Thanks,

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[Guest guest]

Hi

Toe walking one of the following:

1) Impacted Stools (like another person emailed)

2) It can also be a self-stim behavior. (Jeff was a toe walker deluxe and we

re-directed the toe walking behavior to other activities.)

3) Gluten/casein infraction

4) Phenol overload

5) Allergy/intolerance to a food or foods

6) Dyes / natural flavors (this was a big hint that Jeff got his hands on

the wrong foods - he would start toe walking again.)

Pretty much you can run through this list whenever something seems a bit

off. I know I do. I hope this helps.

A Jeffs mom

OT-Need Advice on How to Stop Toewalking

Hi everyone,

I would really appreciate advice from anyone out there who has successfully

stopped their kids' toewalking. Does anyone know if there are special shoes

one can buy that would make it impossible to walk on one's toes? Anything

that has worked for you would be appreciated.

Thanks,

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