Dyspraxic Journey

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Holistic/Biomed Visit

So far on this journey, the main driving force to figuring everything out from therapies, specialists, supplements, diet, etc. for CB has been me (with a big help from my hubby). I understand that this is how our system is set up. From one perspective, it is quite empowering b/c there are so many options and opportunities for our children. We are no longer in a day and age where we find out our child is unique and we know our child will not have the same education and opportunities as typically developing children. Now don’t get me wrong, there are difficult times and struggles and extra challenges, but our children’s future is not set in stone. We get to help them in so many ways and they get to be whoever they want to be while playing an active role in our society. We are blessed in that way. On the other hand, it can be extremely overwhelming trying to figure out how to best help our children, how to get started, and how to sift through all the options from therapies to specialists (gastroenterologists, neurologists, child psychologists, behavioral psychologists,nutritionists, DAN doctors, holistic practitioners, Functional Medicine doctors, geneticists, etc.) to traditional medicine to biomed to diet changes and on and on. Plus, you have to consider what is covered by insurance and what costs will be totally out of pocket. I am fortunate that I am able to stay home with my kiddos and have the time and means to make the choices we feel will be best for CB. I hope one day that things will be easier for parents with children with special needs. I hope they will not feel lost and overwhelmed and that the resources will be easier for them to locate and access. I hope more practices will be recognized as beneficial and will be covered by insurance. (more…)

December 3, 2015 Allergy, Diet, & Supplements, Tests & Evaluations, , , 0 Read more >

ARD Updates and Upcoming Biomed/Holistic Practitioner Visit

Let me just say that things are going well..oh, except for both my kiddos getting croup and my husband working to overcome his sickness. So, I guess I should say that the ARD we had on Tuesday went really well and tomorrow CB will have his first visit with a highly-recommended biomed/holistic practitioner, yay. To start, at the ARD meeting we had at CB’s school, I really felt like I was a part of the team and that my voice was heard. The next steps were exactly what I was hoping for. Wow, that is so strange to say. I really expected more push back. We didn’t actually make any changes to CB’s current IEP (Individualized Education Plan), but I didn’t expect to. This was meant to be a meeting for me to share my current concerns and to see if we could get further evaluations performed so we will get a better picture of the challenges CB faces. This will help get some of the additional supports CB will need in a general education classroom. They provided me some easy steps to get CB diagnosed with ADD or ADHD without visiting an expensive specialist so he would classify as OHI (Other Health Impairment) , in addition to the Speech qualification he has, in his IEP. Now, do I think CB has ADD or ADHD? Well, I think it is still too early to tell. Is it just a part of the Dyspraxia or is a co-morbid issue? I am definitely not trying any meds to help with his focus, at least for any foreseeable future. I am however wanting to get additional supports at school in place so he will have help with staying on track, completing assignments, and being redirected. Our school, like most schools here in the US, does not recognize Dyspraxia as a learning disability and because of this, you have to get supports in place via whatever route is available to you. For CB, the main things are for him to get help with his speech, attention & focus, and fine motor skills.   (more…)

November 19, 2015 Allergy, Diet, & Supplements, Education, , , , , 0 Read more >