Once again, we're preparing to have a go at an elimination diet. Last time we did it was years ago when Oneson was first diagnosed. We did zero additives and gluten and diary free. Didn't help much.
Now under doctor's orders, we'll be doing (in a nutshell) zero additives, low/zero salicylates and low/zero amines, as per Sue Dengate's FAILSAFE elimination diet. This is the diet I've found to be most commonly used among those trying to find out if diet contributes to their childs' behavioural issues.
All the info you need and loads of support can be found on the Food Intolerance Network website. This site is owned by Sue Dengate and she publishes heaps of info on food and problems associated with various additives and diets.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Helping Children With Autism package
I've managed to just scrape Twoson through in time to qualify for the government's Helping Children With Autism package - $6000/year to spend on approved therapies delivered by a pannel of registered providers until the child's 6th birthday.
I'm not entirely sure how helpful it will be. We don't need Speech or OT. I'm thinking some of the ABA stuff delivered by FABIC might be worthwhile and parent education courses run by Autism Queensland.
Anyway, details of the program can be found on the government's HCWA website.
I'm not entirely sure how helpful it will be. We don't need Speech or OT. I'm thinking some of the ABA stuff delivered by FABIC might be worthwhile and parent education courses run by Autism Queensland.
Anyway, details of the program can be found on the government's HCWA website.
Friday, August 15, 2008
On Cheating
Oneson (age 6): "You're Cheating!"
Twoson (age 4.5): "I'm not cheating. It's my creative ways of winning!!"
Twoson (age 4.5): "I'm not cheating. It's my creative ways of winning!!"
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
We have play dates!!!!
Never really thought play dates were going to be a big or regular part of life for Oneson, but his social calendar is getting so full I could use a PDA to keep track!
We have a regular after school play date with a much older boy with ASD and his older again sister with ADHD. This has been good for the grown ups because after the initial settling period where the boy and Oneson got to know each other, we've been able to sit back on park benches like 'normal' parents and chat while the kids play.
We now have a new friend, Oneson's age, newly diagnosed, who lives literally round the corner. We have already managed a couple of playdates and there's been no 'settling' period at all. These two beautiful boys have played well together since meeting in their Special Class. Once again, this is as good for the parents as the kids - we have chance to talk to other adults who understand and don't simply think we're the world's worst mothers with no discipline or structure at home!
And tonight, a message on my answering machine from the mum of another of Oneson's Special class mates asking for a play date!!
It is soooo good not to be complete social outcasts! And so good for Oneson to have chance to practise his social skills.
We have a regular after school play date with a much older boy with ASD and his older again sister with ADHD. This has been good for the grown ups because after the initial settling period where the boy and Oneson got to know each other, we've been able to sit back on park benches like 'normal' parents and chat while the kids play.
We now have a new friend, Oneson's age, newly diagnosed, who lives literally round the corner. We have already managed a couple of playdates and there's been no 'settling' period at all. These two beautiful boys have played well together since meeting in their Special Class. Once again, this is as good for the parents as the kids - we have chance to talk to other adults who understand and don't simply think we're the world's worst mothers with no discipline or structure at home!
And tonight, a message on my answering machine from the mum of another of Oneson's Special class mates asking for a play date!!
It is soooo good not to be complete social outcasts! And so good for Oneson to have chance to practise his social skills.
Autism Gold Coast : Coffee'n'Chat Meeting : 6 AUGUST
The AUGUST Coffee’n’Chat
ASD Support Group Morning Tea
will be held the following week
Wednesday 6th August, 10am – 12 noon
Exit
(exit from right lane)
Turn left into Currumbin Creek Road, then take the first left into Villiers Drive (new Traffic Lights) and then right into
Friday, July 11, 2008
Twoson on Two Wheels!
This week, while Dad's been away on business, we've been practising in secret.
I took 'em all bike riding, getting Twoson to use one of our run bikes and telling him he could have the 'pretty pink' bike back when he could use it without trainer wheels. Only took a couple of outings, and a huge puddle across a path at the bottom of a hill which was fantastic fun to ride through and thus provided the motivation to attempt to ride through AND keep feet off the floor!
Today, I took them all out on the road in front of our house (a quiet, almost dead end street), spanners in hand to make adjustments as necessary, and half an hour later, Twoson was off and running! He still needs help starting and has absolutely no control over direction, but he'll get there.
In the meantime, while my back was turned attending to the others, Oneson shrieks with delight "I did it! I did it! Mum! I can start and stop myself!!!".
Happy days.
I took 'em all bike riding, getting Twoson to use one of our run bikes and telling him he could have the 'pretty pink' bike back when he could use it without trainer wheels. Only took a couple of outings, and a huge puddle across a path at the bottom of a hill which was fantastic fun to ride through and thus provided the motivation to attempt to ride through AND keep feet off the floor!
Today, I took them all out on the road in front of our house (a quiet, almost dead end street), spanners in hand to make adjustments as necessary, and half an hour later, Twoson was off and running! He still needs help starting and has absolutely no control over direction, but he'll get there.
In the meantime, while my back was turned attending to the others, Oneson shrieks with delight "I did it! I did it! Mum! I can start and stop myself!!!".
Happy days.
Monday, July 7, 2008
No Autism Gold Coast support group meetings in July 2008
Neither the daytime nor evening support meeting will occur this month (July 2008). They should be back as normal in August.
If you need support anytime, use the link under 'Community Resources' in the right hand menu to contact Autism Gold Coast Inc. via email. You can also call Autism Queensland to speak to someone.
If you need support anytime, use the link under 'Community Resources' in the right hand menu to contact Autism Gold Coast Inc. via email. You can also call Autism Queensland to speak to someone.
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