Autism: Meijer
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Family with Autistic Child
Asked by B.T. from Lansing
on April 15, 2008
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A family at my children's school suffered a fire over the weekend that destroyed their home. Their 5 yr old son is autistic so you can probably imagine how having his ...
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- I spoke with my friend who has a 7 yr. old autistic son, she suggested a gift card to Target, Meijer or Walmart. It is hard to know what his likes/dislikes are curre...
- The other advice that you got was excelent! My Nephew is autistic and each child has thier own "thing". I would talk to his teach and see what it is that he likes. ...
- B., I can not imagine!! I have two autistic kids. See if you can talk to his teachers to see what he is in to. LIke Legos, trains, dinosaurs etc. Also if he needs ...
Nephew Needs a Gluten Free Diet and I Need Tips
Asked by T.H. from Springfield
on February 14, 2008
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Hi! My 3 year old nephew is autistic and is being put on a gluten free diet. I babysit him and need so help. Do you have any great online resources, suggestions or t...
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- I have a word document full of websites and local stores in Chicago and Wisconsin that sends GF (and casein-free) foods. If you would like the document, feel free to ...
- That is becoming popular now. If you go to a bigger Jewel they have a health section with a lot of qluten free items. Trader Joes has a lot as well. I don't know wh...
- Did you read J. mc carthys book there is a special diets for speial kids book and there are tons of gluten free stores on in northbrook and arlington heiths. are the...
Gluten, Soy, Dairy, Corn & Sugar free...Need Help!!
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on July 16, 2010
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In trying to figure out what foods are causing autoimmune issues for me my doc. has suggested an elimination diet. I am looking for recipes, bakeries, ideas, thoughts ...
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- I am just learning more about this, and my sister sent me a short article from the Detroit News that featured a book and a couple of recipes. The recipe book is calle...
- We are gluten-free, sugar-free, eat only very specific dairy, and though the rest of my house is not corn-free (we are getting there!), I am because I have noticed a r...
- Find yourself a good natural foods store in your area. They carry cook books that are great and you can buy things there.
Electric Toothbrush with 3 Year Old?
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on February 18, 2009
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Toothbrushing is a chore with my 3 year old son. He does have a bit of autism, but I am pretty sure that he doesn't have oral sensitivity. I just think he is being a...
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- We just started using an electric toothbrush with my four and almost three year old. he loves it and it does clean his teeth with alot less hassle. They have some kid ...
- My kids (6 and 3) just got electric toothbrushes. They see me and my hubby using them, and wanted their own. They love them..it seems like more fun for them. My older ...
- My youngest would not allow me to brush his teeth, we actually purchased elec. toothbrush and then I follow behind him with a reg. toddler toothbrush. I know it is alo...
7 1/2 Mo Old screaching/screaming....depends on Who You Ask?!
Asked by S.R. from Nashville
on October 17, 2008
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I have 2 young boys...the oldest will be 2 in Dec and the other just turned 7 1/2 months. I have always said that my youngest was more like my husband...quiet, laid b...
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- Try wearing earplugs. Really. They'll help you cope with the noise, while you figure out the reason for it.
- S., It very well could be the teeth. Try to find Chamomilla, it is for teething and irritability. I buy the Hyland's brand off the internet. I have been giving i...
- My youngest (almost 1 yr) has had that ear piercing screech since birth. He has never cried, he screams. Since yours is a new thing, it could very well be teething. Or...
Teething
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on November 23, 2007
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my 5 and a half month old sons are having periods of fussing. They both are chewing on everything they can get a hold of, and the fussing seems related to this. Coul...
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- Hi C., I have twins that are now 13, and an 8 yr. old son who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, so I can appreciate how busy you must be...plus, you work full-time with...
- I agree with the previous poster, Hylands Teething Tablets are a Godsend! I find them at Meijer, Walmart, Walgreens, pretty much any major chain store now. Let your l...
- Homeopathy: Chamamomilla: If they are crying without being able to be consoled. or Pulsutilla: If they are really clingy. (I may have botched the spellings)
Oral Sensory Issues
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on March 5, 2009
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Just wondering if anyone out there is dealing with oral sensory issues with their child. One of my twins has oral sensory issues and I have been working with an OT. H...
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- One of my 15 month old twins has oral issues (ok, a lot more issues than that, a brain disorder, but we'll let that for another post). What her OT recommended was a...
- K., I know this might not be your case but I thought I should mention it just in case it is... I once met someone on the internet who said that her son always had this...
- K., my 9 year old son has a sensory processing disorder as well. We did therapy from when he was 4 until he was 7. The rest of the population would probably never no...
Prenatal Vitamin
Asked by B.C. from Albuquerque
on June 2, 2009
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What advise would you have on taking the right prenatal vitamin? So, many out there and I want to pick the right one for me. Any thoughts?
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- Good morning B., I would recommend Spring Valley and you can pick up a bottle for about $6 at Walmart!
- Hi B., I get many requests to research supplements because of the nature of my business. There are many supplements on the market and a handful of "quality" ones. ...
- I could only suggest that you talk to your doctor so that the specific needs of you and your baby are covered. But as a side note, some stores will give you 12 months...
What Age Do Boys Use Deodorant?
Asked by S.T. from Columbus
on May 4, 2008
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My son is almost 8 and very active, and at times I'll notice that he smells a little peculiar after he's been active. Especially under the armpits. He's tall and thi...
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- I have an adult son, as well as classes of boys from K-8. Each one is different. If your son is showing signs of sweat glands producing that lovely, manly scent, the...
- Wow lots of responses on this one...but only a few that have said anytihng about deoderant vs anti-P. Make sure it is deoderant at least until they hit true puberty. I...
- Hi, My name is M. V. and my son started using deoderant around 12 or 13 years old. He was quite the sweater himself. I am a customer that uses eco-friendly products fr...
Three Questions
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on May 27, 2009
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I have about three questions that are all unrelated.
My son is 3 1/2 years old. I sent him to a "pre-school" last fall & didn't continue because I wasn't thrilled ...
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- To erase your business you have to contact Mamasource ( if you have it listed on the business review section) then they will remove it for you. I had mine listed but m...
- To get rid of your business you just contact Mama Source and ask them to remove it and they will. At least that's what I did last year for one I had. My son wasn't in ...
- Personally, I'd abandon the notion of "teaching" and certainly abandon your time limit. Why does he need to know that for pre-school? Make a game of drawing letters th...
