I read your profile today, I thought I would drop you a line and hope to become
your friend! Check my personal page here:
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--- In BCautism@yahoogroups.com, "vicki.vantrease"
<vicki.vantrease@...> wrote:
>
> I am new to the area and I was wondering if anyone could tell me
about
> the behavioral therapists or other kinds of therapies around here.
> Thanks!
>
I am not new to the area and I hope somebody knows something. I have
been looking for years. There are waiting lists at the U of M and
Michigan State is not accepting new patients. Welcome to Battle Creek.

I am new to the area and I was wondering if anyone could tell me about
the behavioral therapists or other kinds of therapies around here.
Thanks!

OK, like as if I'm not insane enough already...but I just brought home
two of my neices' puppies that she is desparetly trying to give away!!
She has the mom and dad and 6 puppies!!!!  She is having a hard time
caring for them, so I decided to help her and bring a couple up here
(she lives in Coldwater) to try to get rid of.

Soooo, if you want or know someone that would love a lab mix puppy -
call me!!!  I have one black and one reddish blonde (males), there
three more blonde and one black and tan in Coldwater.  They are 12
weeks old.  Kinda rowdy, as you would expect, but when the lights are
out they are totally quiet!!!  (I'm a little amazed at that).  Dad is a
black lab and mom is a blonde lab and pit mix - both very good
temperments.  These dogs shouldn't get over 65-70 lbs full grown -
maybe.

p.s.  have I also mentioned that we already have two large dogs?????
So the sooner the better!  :)  Please pass it on!  My number is 967-
1212.

Cyd

I was sorry I couldn't be there last night for the Support Group meeting, but that is a crazy time of day [and a crazy week, too]. I'm glad you guys selected another "night out" time; I agree that was fun and the time is a little easier for me since that is when my ASD child is in bed! I would encourage those of you desperate for a break to join us!

Okay...we will be going out for drinks (alcoholic or not-your choice)
on THURSDAY DEC 6, 2007. We are meeting at the Battle Creek Applebees
(in the mall) at 8pm.  (apparently from 9pm on their appetizers are
half price!!!) We had a great time last month when we got together, it
was good to relax with other people who have similiar issues-hope you
all can come:)


The second important date is TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2007. This is our
next support group meeting at DKDC. Same time as always-6-7:30pm, call
Shannon for childcare and since it is our last meeting before the
holidays we have decided to do a potluck of sorts-(we always are
hungry.lol) So, bring in a dish to pass (we aren't picky-I'd be happy
with some Oreos=] )

Mark your calanders-hope to see you all at both events!

Have a great Turkey Day!!!

heather

I got this website at the same conference as Mary and only briefly looked at it,
but thought it looked good too. Tresia

Tresia Gillett
Teacher Consultant for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
gillettt@...
441-1868

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From: BCautism@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Mary Connors
Sent: Tue 11/20/2007 7:57 AM
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com; Candi Busch; Kristin Donner; Danny Fielding;
Tracey Keller; Becky Klien; Colleen Munn; Maria Schneider; Grace Tiffany; Jayne
Weaver; Holly Wingard; Alicia Meister; Carey Whitfield; Jean Steele; Karrie
Kemery; Ken Hoogenboom; Nicole Price; Raquel Proper; Simone Heller; Trina; Ann
Wolfis; Ginny Parnaby; J Rekis; Linda McCall; Sharon Rysenga
Subject: [BCautism] a great website for autism info of all kinds



www.OCALI.org <http://www.ocali.org/> .  This is the Ohio Center for Autism and
Low Incidence.  Even though the lending library is for in-staters only, they
have much, MUCH to download for free as well as training modules from first
assessment up to employment.  They have a quarterly newsletter that is also
downloadable.  They keep you updated on the politics, such as the TEACH grant
which the president signed into effect requiring new teachers to be better
prepared for dealing with autism in colleges and universities, before they start
teaching.  They inform you on research their Nisonger Center is doing, as well
as nationally.

It's worth checking out.
Mary

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Just in case everyone did not get a flyer....our next support group
meeting is TOMORROW! It is from 6p-7:30p.  Please let Shannon know if
you are planning to bring your kids to the childcare:)

Hope to see you there!

Hi Connie,

We have Tyler on a GF/CF diet and it is really effective for us as well.  It is more time consuming and expensive, but for the results we've seen, it is totally worth it.  We added back gluten and casein for a week in order to test Tyler's sensitivity and that is when we really noticed a huge difference.  He was just very zoned out and lethargic, and seemed to lose some body awareness and tone.  In addition, he developed an itchy rash that we hadn't seen in months but had forgotten about!  By the way, his test came back showing that he had no toxicity or sensitivity to either gluten or casein, but we still notice a huge difference.  However, we don't have to be super careful like Heather does.  I have a 10 month old who is not on the diet and occasionally I will catch Tyler sneaking a goldfish or two.  So far I haven't noticed that small amounts affect him negatively.

We just tested Tyler for yeast overgrowth and found that this is a significant problem for him.  It is very common in autistic kids, so if you haven't gone there yet, it may be something to think about.  We are beginning treatment today to kill off his yeast, and supposedly the next month or two could be really hard because as the die off occurs, behavior can worsen significantly.  Fun, fun!!!

I hope the diet works for you.  I think it is definitely worth a try.

Amity

Shannon - I will be bringing B.J. tomorrow.

cyd

I have a local source for goat milk and cheese if someone needs it - It really
tastes pretty
good!

--- In BCautism@yahoogroups.com, "Mary Connors" <itsmary@...> wrote:
>
> We tried the diet for 6 months with Alex.  No changes.  I do, however,
> recommend it to people who have bowel issues like constipation or
> diarrhea or both.  A lot of people who do this diet, do feel better.
> Yes, it is time consuming if you want GOOD food.  If you are willing to
> make your own breads, use SPELT flour.  It is not related to wheat and
> bakes the most like wheat.    Even though we're not on any particular
> diets anymore, I still bake with it.  I would recommend getting allergy
> tested.  If your child is lactose intolerant, the allergy tests will not
> show this.  I just had Joy tested Tues.  She isn't allergic to anything,
> but definintely is lactose intolerant.  The Dairy Ease tablets help her.
> I have done research on goat's milk and cheese and sheep's cheese
> (picorino).  Everyone has stated that even though they were allergic to
> cow's milk, they did very well with goat's and sheep's milk/cheese.  Joy
> did well on them, too. (w/o dairy ease tabs).  Goat's milk is more like
> human milk than cow's milk. Hope that helps.  Mary C.
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: "Connie Williams"
>   To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com
>   Subject: [BCautism] Gluten / Casein free diet
>   Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:32:48 -0000
>
>   Has anyone tried this diet for your child? What is your experience
>   with it? Has it helped? Is it expensive? Is it time-consuming? Etc?
>
>   Just asking.
>
>   Connie - mom to Christopher, 8 yrs old
>
>
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----- Original Message -----

From: Mary Connors

To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 7:39 AM

Subject: Re: [BCautism] Gluten / Casein free diet

We tried the diet for 6 months with Alex.  No changes.  I do, however, recommend it to people who have bowel issues like constipation or diarrhea or both.  A lot of people who do this diet, do feel better.  Yes, it is time consuming if you want GOOD food.  If you are willing to make your own breads, use SPELT flour.  It is not related to wheat and bakes the most like wheat.    Even though we're not on any particular diets anymore, I still bake with it.  I would recommend getting allergy tested.  If your child is lactose intolerant, the allergy tests will not show this.  I just had Joy tested Tues.  She isn't allergic to anything, but definintely is lactose intolerant.  The Dairy Ease tablets help her.  I have done research on goat's milk and cheese and sheep's cheese (picorino).  Everyone has stated that even though they were allergic to cow's milk, they did very well with goat's and sheep's milk/cheese.  Joy did well on them, too. (w/o dairy ease tabs).  Goat's milk is more like human milk than cow's milk.

 

Hope that helps. 

Mary C.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Connie Williams"
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BCautism] Gluten / Casein free diet
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:32:48 -0000

Has anyone tried this diet for your child? What is your experience
with it? Has it helped? Is it expensive? Is it time-consuming? Etc?

Just asking.

Connie - mom to Christopher, 8 yrs old

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Connie Williams"
To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BCautism] Gluten / Casein free diet
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:32:48 -0000

Has anyone tried this diet for your child? What is your experience
with it? Has it helped? Is it expensive? Is it time-consuming? Etc?

Just asking.

Connie - mom to Christopher, 8 yrs old

Has anyone tried this diet for your child?  What is your experience
with it?  Has it helped?  Is it expensive?  Is it time-consuming?  Etc?

Just asking.

Connie - mom to Christopher, 8 yrs old

OK.  Big news hit my e-mail this morning.  Trina, the ASA President is stepping down and is asking if I would like to take over.  There are also a lot of people currently on the board who will be stepping down.  I am unsure of myself.  I want to know what you all think.  This can take any turn or twist or direction.  If someone out there feels compelled to be the president, please step up.  However, maybe with some strong coaxing, I'll at least think about it.  Please respond ASAP.

Thank you.

Mary Connors

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----- Original Message -----

From: Mary Connors

To: BCautism@yahoogroups.com ; Lisa Brannan ; Candi Busch ; Becky Klien ; Tom Lucking ; Sheri Marvin ; Colleen Munn ; Maria Schneider ; Grace Tiffany ; Jayne Weaver ; Holly Wingard

Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:04 AM

Subject: [BCautism] What do you think?

OK.  Big news hit my e-mail this morning.  Trina, the ASA President is stepping down and is asking if I would like to take over.  There are also a lot of people currently on the board who will be stepping down.  I am unsure of myself.  I want to know what you all think.  This can take any turn or twist or direction.  If someone out there feels compelled to be the president, please step up.  However, maybe with some strong coaxing, I'll at least think about it.  Please respond ASAP.

Thank you.

Mary Connors

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