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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim LaMonica Nov 20, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I have a few questions about suppliments to my daughters diet. I have read that Omega 3's, B6, DHA and magnesium can help with a child with SPD. Does anyone have any exprience with this? How much of…Continue
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I have a few questions about suppliments to my daughters diet. I have read that Omega 3's, B6, DHA and magnesium can help with a child with SPD. Does anyone have any exprience with this? How much of these suppliments does she need? She weighs 74lbs and she is 8 yrs old.I have also read a little about Gluten and Caseins...(?) Has anyone had success with altering or cutting these items out of their childs diet? How do you even start?Thanks ahead of time-RuthSee More
Ruth Duncan replied to School Specialty Special Needs's discussion Temper Tantrums"Thanks for writing back so quickly. Abby has had 1 OT session so far. She seems to respond to pressure part of the time. Do all SPD kids need to have to pressure input? She seems to calm down when I can get her to let me load pillows on…"
Ruth Duncan replied to School Specialty Special Needs's discussion Temper Tantrums"I have a lot of trouble figuring out how to deal with Abby's tantrums. I feel like the whole family tip toes around her at times. She does a lot better with my husband then she does with me. I have watched him closely to figure out why she does…"
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