Blog Entries for KristynCrowRelated SearchesThe "Missing Link:" Autism and Vaccinations22 Feb 2010 10:39 AM For more than a decade, a suggested link between childhood vaccinations and autism has caused an outcry amongst many parents and autism advocates. A study in 1998 by Dr. Andrew Wakefield proposed a possible link between children with the disorder and the measles-mumps-rubella shot. Teaching Flexibility to a Child Who Resists Change26 Jan 2010 01:03 PM Children with autism spectrum disorders, behavioral disorders, and Sensory Integration Disorders often develop rigid thinking. They want certain things done at a certain times, in a certain order, and in a certain way. Otherwise, a tantrum ensues. 2 comments — latest 03 Feb 2010 01:16 PM by kmjr06 Autism vs. The Junkyard Man05 Nov 2009 01:24 PM Now that I have long since reached the acceptance stage with my seventeen-year-old son Kyle and his autism, I'm able to enjoy the precious, wonderful quirks that make him so unique. His matter-of-fact approach to the oddities of life brings humor into even the most mundane or tense moments. 3 comments — latest 21 Jan 2010 04:38 PM by Pisteuon Obtaining Guardianship for My Autistic Son06 Feb 2009 10:36 PM Now that my son Kyle is sixteen, his IEP meetings are rather routine. While I talk with his teacher and therapists, Kyle roves about the room, smiling, and making occasional comments. "Is Something Wrong with My Child?" Expert Advice from Dr. Ellenmorris Tiegerman14 Jan 2009 02:13 PM Readers: The following is an interview with Dr. Ellenmorris Tiegerman, Founder and Executive Director of the School for Language and Communication Development. She is an expert in the field of early childhood development, and her insight and wisdom is tremendously valuable. Hello, Dr. 1 comments — latest 31 Mar 2009 09:36 PM by dstydream Tags: autism | autism; developmental delay; ear | developmental delay | early intervention | speech and language "There's a Hobo at School with a Knife!" More Adventures in Childhood Bipolar Disorder30 Sep 2008 11:04 AM My husband and I were faced with the horrific task of telling my stepdaughters that their mother, baby sister, and brother-to-be had all been killed in a terrible car accident. As we sat them down that morning, the look of concern on their faces was obvious. Little Girl on the Edge - Childhood Bipolar Disorder19 Sep 2008 04:52 PM Motherhood, for me, has been a journey with unexpected turns and frightening pitfalls. Little did I know when Cassidy first appeared on my doorstep the great challenges I would face being her stepmother. On that day, she looked up at me with a cherubic face, pink cheeks, and a welcoming smile. 2 comments — latest 29 Apr 2010 07:15 AM by annavm Our Family's Experience with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Part 229 Apr 2008 09:26 PM My son was finally admitted into an examination room, where he had numerous blood tests performed. He had to have an arterial blood gas test where blood is drawn directly from an artery (rather than a vein) in his arm. 2 comments — latest 30 Apr 2008 12:48 PM by yemmas Our Family's Experience with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Part 116 Apr 2008 07:34 PM My seventeen-year-old was starting to look very thin. Gaunt, even. I asked him, "Are you taking care of your diabetes?" Concerned, I sat down and scrolled through his glucometer. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. 400s. 500s. Even some HI readings. (Normal is between 80 and 120. 2 comments — latest 29 Apr 2008 03:47 PM by Pam Connell Tags: diabetic ketoacidosis | DKA | high blood sugars | juvenile diabetes | teens with diabetes COOL DADDY RAT by Kristyn Crow15 Apr 2008 07:08 PM Hello, Readers. As you've probably noticed, I've been a little preoccupied lately and for this I apologize. 3 comments — latest 13 Jul 2008 11:14 PM by FloortimeRepository |
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