Hi, I am new to this group, could you tell me what oral chelation is please? Becky ... From: aleskifine@... To: BrainInjuredChild@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hello All, You might already know... there is a large amount of helpful info. regarding oral chelation at http//groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism-Mercury/ Michelle...
Hello everyone! I am thrilled to say that Ryan has started creeping! (Not the prettiest creep but, up on all fours none the less.) He has been doing it for a...
Hi all, Tyrie has been here 2 weeks now, we are starting programs very gradually, as he's had so many changes in his life lately. Tyrie is the 4 year old we...
Hi Melanie, One of the things I figured out about Ryan was that he didn't like all of the high priced toys that I spent way to much money on. He did, and...
Dear Melanie, I have a couple of questions. When you mentioned, "masked," what did you mean? Taping the shoulders? I wonder if this little guy needs more...
Hi Melanie, I am no expert but having just adopted this little boy, he must be very scared and frightened with his new surroundings, I think lots of love and...
Melanie, Have you tried an incline floor? He may not really know what you want him to do. If you incline him and then as soon as he moves give tons of hugs...
Hi Mel If this little guy is creeping and you have assessed him as only being 1 month on the profile am I right in thinking he has major sensory problems? If...
Shelly, I wonder if he could creep in the incline floor? We have a long one we used for Benjamin to CRAWL in, but once Ben started getting up on all 4's he...
Becky, Wow, 4 small children, 1 with a BI....I'd say you ARE an expert! Before meeting Tyrie I thought he'd be scared and frightened as you said, to be taken...
OH Melanie, I would hate to be in his shoes, luckly he has found you and your family. Keep us posted, and how is Benet, Ben, and Megan doing? Shelly ... =====...
Melanie, Yup, right on both counts. He has zero's and functionals on the sensory side. Mobility is functional at level one (super low tone), zero at level 2,...
Hello Dear Melanie !! Congrats on your new addition, Tyrie. I agree with Shelly regarding the incline floor. Pull it back out! You said you got him off the...
WOW Susan, Haven't heard from you in ages!! How is Joel?? Are you guys still on Intensive? ... He was on pediasure 5 cans....way too much sugar and dairy in...
Lisa, Thanks for the ideas! And actually he's not to big to carry around, he weighs 18 pounds. My 5 month old well child weighs 16 pounds, to put things in...
Wow, Melanie! You've got a lot going on!! I'm so happy that Tyrie has found a loving family that will help him develop. He has certainly had tough going up ...
Hi again Mel, Ok.... A Shiley 3 is HUGE. What I did was reduce a size every 4-8 weeks. The sizes are 3,2,1,0,00 ("00" is neonatal size). I would determine...
Hi again! Tyrie's trach is a Shiley neonatal. Under the new ISO product designation this is roughly equal to the previous product designation of 00 NT. Not...
Melanie I'm having problems with my email so i missed your initial letter but form what I'm reading you adopted a disabled child he's a lucky guy to have a...
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Dear Susan, Hi, read with great interest bout the stuff some of you go through to help your BI kids. I gave birth to Bryant 4 months ago. He was normal when I...
Ok Melanie, I have some more suggestions. I'm just full of them huh... I sure hope that you do not think I am a "Know-it-all". Gotcha about the Shiley thing....
Valerie, Read the book: "What to do about my Brain Injured Child", by Glenn Doman. I understand fully. But never give up. I believe... "where there is a ...
Thanks Susan. I just bought the book and will be reading it shortly. It seems the only words of encouragement comes from forums such as these. I cannot tell...
Dear Melanie , I was following the posts about the new blessing to your family . he is a very lucky boy to have you as a mother . god bless you both . love ...
VALERIE, OUR DAUGHTER SAREN IS NOW 10 YEARS OLD AND THE MEDICAL DOCTORS GAVE HER A 5% CHANCE OF SURVIVING HER FIRST DAY AND SO ON. DOCTORS ARE ABOUT SAVING...
Christi Saenz
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Oct 6, 2003 1:37 pm
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Hi Melanie, 1st I would like to say Tyrie is very lucky to have a new mum who already has a large family with a special child. How did you come to adopt Tyrie?...
Oh Susan, I DO think you are a know-it-all! At least when it comes to kids, trachs, decanulation and g-tubes! I feel very fortunate that you are there when I...
Viviane, Likewise, I follow Isa's progress! I've laughed, cried, and gritted my teeth with you both. Hugs, Melanie, mom to Benet 4 1/2 yrs, Benjamin 2 1/2 yr,...
Hi Val, I think I must be the only British person in this group!! but just to say you are not alone, there are hundreds of mums like us with kids like ours...
