(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best childrens health books

This sounds like a good question for her therapist, but I'll weigh in with some ideas I posted in another thread recently:

> If she's experiencing separation anxiety (i.e. repeatedly coming out of her room), talk about what might help her feel more comfortable staying in her bed. You could think about getting a special nightlight that she helps pick out, a dreamcatcher, glow-in-the-dark stars for her ceiling, etc. You might invent a special "secret handshake" for bedtime, a "magic spell" of your protection around her bed, give her favorite stuffed animal "magic powers", etc - get creative! :) Teach her how to take deep belly breaths or tighten muscle groups one at a time (toes, then legs, then stomach, etc up to her face) to help her relax. This site has some great ideas for kids relaxation exercises, and there are several books such as Starbright and Imaginations which have relaxation stories you can read aloud (and this book features familiar fairytales retold as relaxation stories). There are also recordings of such stories you can download for her to listen to as she falls asleep, like Still Quiet Place, Indigo Dreams, and Bedtime Meditations for Kids. Listening to calming music can be good too.
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>The nice thing about introducing self-soothing tools like these is that instead of "lay quietly in your bed" you can tell her to "lay quietly and listen to the music" or "lay quietly and watch the glow-in-the-dark stars on your ceiling" -- something positive for her to focus on instead of worries. You can also talk about what fun things she'd like to do in her dreams, and help her imagine those happy thoughts; even agree to "meet up" and play together in your dreams so she won't feel like she's going to be alone all night. Again, this gives her something to focus on instead of thinking about trying to fall asleep.
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>I should also add that if she's gotten used to having a parent with her to fall asleep, you may have to wean her from that support gradually. Maybe sit by her bed reading until she falls asleep; the next night, move your chair a bit further away. You can give her brief verbal reassurance that you're there, but remind her that it's time to lay quietly and listen to her music/watch her stars/think about playing in a treehouse in her dreams/whatever. Over time, you can move your chair further and further away until you're in the hallway, and then if necessary, offer to come check on her periodically until she falls asleep. Transitional objects can be helpful during this process as well; you might also check out a book like The Kissing Hand or The Invisible String for more ideas to help her feel your presence even when you're not physically in her room.

All of this applies equally to going back to sleep in the middle of the night (just takes more patience, I know!). Definitely better to take a gradual approach than letting her cry it out though, especially given her past. You might also try to figure out if there's anything she is anxious about specifically; depending on her history, she may be afraid of actual harm coming to her at night. If so, find ways to reassure her that she's safe (have her help lock the doors, if you have a pet tell her they will be guarding her, etc) and know that over time, as she feels more secure in your home, those fears will lessen. The more coping tools you can give her in the meantime, the better.

Join a parenting support group, support is very important. Also realize that you don't have to "parent" her alone, it takes a village to raise a child right? Friends, family, they're there to help you, reach out to them when you need help. Take care of yourself too.

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Discipline is hard- you can always ask for help from friends and family if you're struggling with this. It is a learned thing, it doesnt always come easy. You'll learn together what is working and what isnt. My mom has always said the best way to raise a child is with love and respect for them. Boundaries *need* to be set. I am not a parent- however I do work in child care. Make a list of "house rules" that state bedtimes on school nights and weekends, amount of time she can be spend on electronics per day, any chores she should be doing (ie feeding the dog, helping with dishes, picking up her room), how far she is allowed to go by herself (do you have a yard, is she allowed to go to the neighbors house to play?), movies/shows she's allowed to watch (ie Netflix Kids, Youtube Kids, watching shows like NCIS but with parental guidance, Cartoon Network, PG rated movies), is she only allowed to eat in the kitchen or is food allowed to be eaten in the living room or her room?. Make sure you communicate these rules with her and make them clear. Simple discipline can be taking away TV/internet privileges for a day or two, not getting dessert, limited electronics time, verbally explaining why they shouldn't have done xyz (but include constructive ways they can avoid that happening again/better ways to channel that energy- redirection to a healthier and more constructive thing has been helpful in my experience).

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Realize it is okay to feel inadequate and like you can't do it. Raising a child is hard work. Support groups are important when you feel burnt out and make sure to get a little "me time" and do some self care.

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As for puberty issues, I personally have strong opinions on it just because I was raised abstinence-only poor to terrible to no sex ed land. A lot of people recommend that American Girl The Care and Keeping of You book and I personally had that book growing up. I would call that a good "starter" book, but please do not make that the only book. It does not cover periods as extensively as it should. The care in the book is waaayyyy too generalized and leaves a lot of questions unanswered in my opinion. There's more options for menstruation care now- menstrual cups, cloth pads, period underwear- not just disposables. I highly recommend this book: The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods. I realize it says "autism" but it is extremely comprehensive and covers cloth pads and cups as well as disposables. It has lots of clear diagrams and pictures and answers *every* question you could possibly have on it. It is the most comprehensive period book I have come across. Precious Star Pads on youtube and Put A Cup In It on facebook/their website/youtube are awesome resources for this. Even sexplinations on youtube is a great resource for puberty/sex ed.


Don't be afraid to ask someone you view as a female role model for her to talk to her sometimes when you feel she just kind of needs that kind of thing.

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You got this, I wish you the best of luck <3

I didn't have my daughter vaccinated and I plan to do the same for any future children I have.

Not that I base my healthcare decisions on what Jim Carrey or Jenny McCarthy say either.

OK, this is why:

What many of you ding dongs argue is that the scientific evidence in support of vaccinations is so strong that you'd be crazy not to get vaccinated. I don't really have a problem with the science behind vaccines (I'm not a creationist or anything ridiculous like that, in fact, I love science), however, I have a gigantic fucking problem with the pharmaceutical industry. I do not trust them. I do not trust the FDA either. Big pharma has so much lobbying power, I'd say you're crazy for just blindly following any health advice handed down from a government agency.

Never mind the billions of dollars of advertising/marketing budgets of these companies. On that note, have you ever seen the typical drug sales rep? She's a hottie. Like hotter than a super model hot. Really. Do you think the average male doctor isn't influenced by that?

Oh wait, do you know what other kickbacks your doctor gets from the drug companies? Everything from free lunches to completely funded "seminars" in the Carribean. There are a few doctors in my wife's family - this is no exaggeration. I once asked my father-in-law (who is a surgeon) if he thought it was ethically inappropriate for him to accept free gifts from the drug companies, even something as seemingly innocuous as a free lunch and he replied, "well no, I don't think it's right, but I'm not going to turn down a free sandwich." He's an asshole anyway (as my wife readily admits). . .

OK, so let's see - what else? Oh yeah, the whole fucking healthcare system in this country is completely corrupt. You can relate to that right? Watch Michael Moore's Sicko if you have the time.

Or don't. Just buy into the system. I really don't care. About your health.

Right after my daughter was born, my wife and I shopped around for a pediatrician and we went to this one guy who seemed OK (he was recommended by a friend of mine). When he started talking about the standard infant vaccine schedule, I knew he wasn't the right fit for us. Call me a neo-Luddite Christian Scientist whatever, but the idea of administering a "vaccine cocktail" to a 2 month old baby seems a bit aggressive. Nowadays, they routinely mix 3,4 or more vaccines into one big shot. We're not talking Children's Tylenol either, these are powerful drugs.

So anyway, when we mentioned that we were questioning vaccines altogether, the doctor practically chastised and we just said fuck this and left.

So there you go Reddit. I love science and I also love my freedom (however much of it is actually real of course, is very interesting question). But I do have the legal right to not have my child vaccinated and I'd like to think that you all can respect that.

Ultimately, I believe that vaccinations do help to a certain extent, I'm just not willing to let me daughter be a guinea pig for the pharmaceutical industry. Plus, you could say, for someone like me, who is terrified by big pharma, I'm getting the best of both worlds. I don't have to subject my daughter to the risks of these drugs but since virtually all other kids do get vaccinated, she benefits from whatever immunity they get from the drugs.

I know, but then they're exposed to diseases she could get that they can't. Well, that's not my problem and guess what, you can still contract diseases even if you've been vaccinated. No vaccine is perfect. But then if you argue that the vaccines really are that reliable, then an un-vaccinated child wouldn't actually pose a threat, right?

Don't believe the hype. Don't believe Hollywood either. Do your own research. Try reading this book and get back to me.

2. What’s the distinction between ADD and ADHD? Which one do I have?

“ADD”, Attention Deficit Disorder, is the label given in the DSM III to the non-hyperative/impulsive variant of ADHD. When the DSM IV was published in 1994, the ADD label had been discarded, and presented three subtypes of ADHD: Predominantly Inattentive, (you have poor attention but you’re not very hyperactive,) Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive, (you’re hyperactive and/or impulsive but don’t have as many problems with attention) or Combined type, (you’ve got it all!). The term “ADD” is now technically defunct, but it continues to be used in the media and by the general public out of habit, ignorance, and probably a desire to cut out one syllable.

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3. My friend gave me some Adderall to try and it made an incredible difference! Does this mean I have ADHD?

No. You might have ADHD, but this is not a good way to tell. ADHD medication will affect most people very similarly to drinking a few cups of coffee. Again, the only official way to tell that you have ADHD is to be diagnosed by a doctor. If don’t have access to a doctor, an honest and objective self-analysis, using the DSM IV’s criteria is the most effective self-test you can administer. Additionally, get someone who knows you very well, preferably since your early childhood, to evaluate you using the same criteria, since you may not be aware of or remember your own behaviors.


4. I’m pretty sure I have ADHD. How do I get diagnosed?

For all intents and purposes, you can and should get diagnosed by a psychiatrist, your family doctor, or a psychologist. The latter cannot prescribe medication, but is cheaper than some other options. Neurologists can also diagnose you, but are expensive and probably unnecessary to seek out. Therapists, social workers and the rest can offer an informed opinion but will refer you to a doctor for an official diagnosis.

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5. My family won’t accept that I may have ADHD, thinks ADHD is a big scam, won’t pay for my medication, etc. What should I do?

I encourage you to post on the boards about it if you’re in a situation like this, but here is the preliminary advice I’d give to everyone to start: most importantly, if you haven’t actually talked to your family yet because you’re afraid to, it’s probably best that you try. Sometimes your stuffy old parents may surprise you. Secondly, if you’ve tried but are met with stubbornness, you’re going to have to take it upon yourself to help educate yourself and your family about this disorder. Make sure you all know the important facts, such as the point that ADHD is a genetic problem; this is the position agreed upon by the overwhelming majority of the medical community. It is listed in the DSM IV and has strict criteria for diagnosis. Having ADHD says nothing about your intelligence, except that people who have ADHD statistically trend towards being more intelligent than those who don’t. The often-encountered statement, “you’re too smart to have ADHD” is insufferably ignorant.


6. What are my alternatives to traditional medication?

Dr. Kenny Handelman gives a pretty satisfactory summary of the alternatives to proper medication in his book, Attention Difference Disorder. To be clear, the predominant view of this subreddit is that the most effective way to treat ADHD is by following the procedures of the medical community. Almost all “alternative” treatments remain absent from doctors’ lists of recommendations because their efficacy is not supported by evidence that meets scientific standards. Typically there’s no harm in trying them anyway in addition to your doctor-prescribed meds, (but always ask your doctor to be sure), but I strongly oppose recommending such treatments in leiu of regular medication.


7. What side-effects do people experience from these medications?

The wikipedia articles for each drug have comprehensive lists of side-effects.


8. What medication should I try?
More on this coming at a later date.


9. Does anyone else feel this way?

Whatever would stand in for “this” in your question, the answer is probably yes. More coming later.


10. Got any more tips for me?

Yes. Check out our big list of resources and recommended reading!

(If such a thing doesn't exist yet, it's on the way!)

I'm not a celiac but years ago cut it all out for a year after feeling really run down for a long time. I noticed a strong mental improvement and positive change in attitude after a few weeks. I was much more alert for longer periods of the day. Previous any small setback would make me irritated but after cutting it out I could handle negative situations much better.

It is possible that cutting out gluten will help making it easier to learn simply by having more energy and easier to concentrate. It happened to me.

I came across a description in a book that it was like walking on air, which is the best way I can describe it. Check it out here

http://www.amazon.com/User-Guide-Gf-Diet-Autism/dp/184310055X

Good luck

There is a great book called Bedtimming by Marc Lewis and Isabela Granic. It details what kids are going through cognitively at different stages. From the teaser page:
28 months - 3 years - Not a good time to sleep train
Why not now? A tricky combination of a capacity for intense jealousy and a willingness to push boundaries makes for a determined yet irrational little boy/girl. By this age, though, children's development becomes quite individual, so follow your instincts as to what is right for your child.

It goes on to state that 3 - 3.5 years is the last real time to repair sleep habits with ease. Kids at this age are motivated to be to a valued member of the family and you can use that to your advantage. Stuffed animals or cuddly items can be great tools for comfort and, as everyone has said, consistency and routine are key.

It's a wonderful book, that is easy and fun to read, while being packed with technical info.

I'm not positive, but I think that those might be 3 contact numbers for the same organization. I found another contact number as well-
Dr Marianne KUZEMTSHENKO
Rahu 8
50112
TARTU
ESTONIA
E-mail : autism.eesti@mail.ee

Phone : 372 557 9980

I think that I might try her, as she's mentioned in the acknowledgements for a great book about kids with Asperger's and Multiple Diagnoses...Alphabet Kids, and I think that chances are pretty good that she speaks English.

It probably won't be easy, but it might be worthwhile trying to contact your uncles and see how things lie with them. There sometimes are family members who won't let themselves get caught up in family squabbles. If nothing else, you might at least be able to go somewhere for a while to get your GED, and after getting that maybe you could get into some kind of online work? I don't know how interested you are in computer stuff, but I know a good number of autistic adults who work with computers from their home, which might be at least some kind of solution for you.

I'll keep trying to think of things that you might try- again, I'm sorry that things are so rough for you.

• Teaching To Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom by bell hooks
  
• Classwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports: A Guide to Proactive Classroom Management by Brandi Simonsen PhD, Diane Myers PhD
  
• How to Reach and Teach Children with Challenging Behavior By Kaye L. Otten & Jodie L. Tuttle
  
• The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students by Jessica Minahan and‎ Nancy Rappaport MD
  
• Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom by Beth Aune OTR/L, Beth Burt, Peter Gennaro
  
• More Behavior Solutions in and Beyond the Inclusive Classroom by Beth Aunt, Beth Burt and Peter Gennaro
  
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We used this book with my son: Potty Training in 3 Days, we used m&ms as treats, 1 for peeing, 2 for poop. I actually found the log I took the other day... and I gave up after he realized going to the potty and even dripping a little gets him a treat, and he went 28 times in one hour. That was an arm work out! After the 3 days, we explained to him that treats are only for pooping, and after a month switched to stickers.

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We also dealt with some constipation the next week... but once we got over that hump, he started using the potty like a champ. The book is really good and has some great tips.

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One dad tip I'll give you is, replace the toilet seat with the ones that have a kid seat build into them. It makes peeing outside at restaurants and other bathrooms easier.

Congrats on your 39 days!

What kind of resources and support system do you have available right now? Other family members? Regular therapist? Insurance? Inheritance?

Just the cleanup must be a huge process and I bet it would help if you could get some professionals in to help.

I’ll link you to appropriate resources...


Some good books to start with:

The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls https://www.amazon.com/dp/1609580427/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_B3-rDb9D8J3T3

Personal Hygiene? What's that Got to Do with Me? https://www.amazon.com/dp/1843107961/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C5-rDbWSY6ZK3

Hygiene and Related Behaviors for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders https://www.amazon.com/dp/1934575429/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_b6-rDbM1213Q1

Taking Care of Myself: A Hygiene, Puberty and Personal Curriculum for Young People with Autism https://www.amazon.com/dp/1885477945/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F6-rDbC0SF8R2

This is a copy paste of an email I've sent a couple of friends. My child has dyslexia and I found these resources useful. The Amazon links are not affiliate links or anything, just links to the books. The first two books were especially intersting and useful, and will apply even as an adult!

Dyslexic Advantage - by Brock and Fernette Eide


Overcoming Dyslexia - by Sally Shaywitz - the first part of the book is the most interesting - it's the science of dyslexia - the second is strategies for teaching/learning


Some other books:
I read them all - at least mostly - but I can't separate the info in my memory to remember which was best at what

• http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Kids-Who-Cant-Keep/dp/1609184726
  
• http://www.amazon.com/The-Dyslexia-Empowerment-Plan-Confidence/dp/0345541235
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Smart-but-Scattered-Revolutionary-Executive/dp/1593854455
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Right-Brained-Children-Left-Brained-World-Unlocking/dp/0684847930
  
  Some good websites:
  
  
• http://dyslexia.yale.edu/
  
• http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10435.aspx
  
• http://www.dyslexia.com/library/symptoms.htm
  
• https://www.understood.org/en
  
• https://www.understood.org/en/tools/tech-finder
  
• http://www.dyslexiaresourcegroup.com/
  
• http://dyslexia.yale.edu/EDU_signs.html < the yale site is good in general
  

Yep. Ours was born at 4#4, NICU for 22 days. Now a happy, healthy 8 years old and the beeping nightmare of the NICU is a distant memory!!!

A great book that might help -- the "Preemie Primer" -- http://www.amazon.com/Preemie-Primer-Complete-Premature-Babies--/dp/0738213934/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411694822&sr=8-1&keywords=preemie+primer

Advice about weight is a good one -- don't obsess. As long as she's moving in the right direction, you should be good.

While she's still so small, infections and fever are a concern, so watch her closely this winter. Get the RSV shots.

If you want to get a diagnosis, for whatever reason, you should. I got my diagnosis last year at the age of 42, and it was life-changing for me. I am now finally able to not only accept myself and my differences, but take care of myself better now that I fully understand what my challenges are. Good luck!

Some resources that might help you in the meantime:

• Aspietests.org: for the Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised test, the Friendship Quotient test, the Autism Spectrum Quotient test, the Empathy Quotient test, the Systematising Quotient test, and more.
  
• Aspienwomen: Moving towards an adult female profile of Autism/Asperger Syndrome
  
• Day 62: Females With Asperger’s Syndrome (Non-Official) Checklist
  
• I am AspienWoman: The Unique Characteristics, Traits, and Gifts of Adult Females on the Autism Spectrum, book by Tania Marshall
  
• Temple Grandin, the film
  
• How People With Autism Fake It: words from behind the mask

Thanks for all the great input!! I HIGHLY recommend getting the following book and video. Biological Nurturing (Laid Back nursing) is not being taught in most hospitals because it's something "new". It has been a God send for new mothers!! When you are in the hospital, insist that this is the position you want to try first! Don't give up!

http://www.amazon.com/An-Introduction-Biological-Nurturing-Breastfeeding/dp/0984503935/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372750278&sr=8-1&keywords=biological+nurturing

http://geddesproduction.com/breast-feeding-laid-back.php

And don't forget, when your baby is around 2 weeks old it will go through a growth spurt and want to eat ALL the time. This is the time when new moms give up because they think they're not producing enough milk since the baby "seems to be so hungry". This is the baby's way of ramping up your supply because he's growing and will need the extra milk!! Just park yourself on the couch, catch up on your DVR and let that baby nurse all day!! It only lasts a couple days.

I loved the Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Year when I did my Amazon Registry in addition to the welcome box it included a free ebook and this was the one I chose. I found it to be very helpful and informative and not judgemental or pushing one way over the other (for example gives equal information on breastfeeding and formula feeding). It also had great resources such as pictures of common childhood rashes etc.

I've talked to some pediatricians and read some books from pediatricians. Those would be the doctors I would trust on the subject since they are the ones that have the imperative duty to ensure that what they are doing is safe. I've found nurses and doctors outside of the Pediatric field are usually ignorant on the subject yet confidently speak on diatribes they, themselves, have not researched. Even in the pediatric field, Doctors are simply doing what they're told based on CDC's recommendations and can only discuss brochure level subjects. They work 12 hours a day - they aren't researching vaccines, especially with so much support from the anti-anti-vaxxer movement. They don't have to defend their regimen.

After reading The Vaccine-Friendly Plan, it's all pretty clear to me. I'd suggest you and your parents read it to gain some perspective.

I read the book and was planning on doing a spaced out vaccine schedule still within the CDC guidelines. There are no drawbacks to this healthwise. Our 1st Pediatrician said they he was against it and to not listen to the Jenny McCarthy's of the world. He also did not know why people had an issue with vaccines or why they wanted to space them out.

So here we have the largest network of Pediatricians in a capital city, who have a vaccine policy STRICTER than the CDC. This Dr was one of the main proponents of the policy affecting 10's of thousands of babies. Not only did he now know about the contents of the vaccines, he didn't even know WHY people have an issue with them.

Luckily my next pediatrician was much more open minded and reasonable. He was very honest saying he got his 3 children vaccinated on the schedule but has had patients that showed distinct changes after them, developing autism. He said "Was it the vaccines? No way to really know..." and went on to support our decision with spacing them out, guilt-free.

For those who mentioned being interested in books in this thread:
[Asperger Syndrome Employment Workbook] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Asperger-Syndrome-Employment-Workbook-Professionals/dp/1853027960/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468747819&sr=8-1&keywords=Asperger+Syndrome+Employment+Workbook)

Survival Tips for Women with ADHD - Suitable for more than just women, and more than just ADHD.

[Build Your Own Life: A Self-Help Guide for Individuals with Asperger] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Build-Your-Own-Life-Individuals/dp/1843101149?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc)

A Field Guide to Earthlings

Been There. Done That. Try This!: An Aspie's Guide to Life on Earth

The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum

Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age

Autism Equality in the Workplace: Removing Barriers and Challenging Discrimination - Some parts are more for employers or those supporting autistic people into work but others are more for autistic people.

Sensory Issues for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome

Living Sensationally: Understanding Your Senses

Aspies on Mental Health: Speaking for Ourselves

The Hidden Curriculum of Getting and Keeping a Job: Navigating the Social Landscape of Employment

Asperger's Syndrome Workplace Survival Guide

The Complete Guide to Getting a Job for People with Asperger's Syndrome

Unemployed on the Autism Spectrum

Asperger Syndrome and Employment

I'm going to stop there, though I could add loads more books. No single book has all the answers obviously and some are better than others in their presentation and approach. I've read most of them, but there are a couple that are still on my "to read" list so I won't make a sweeping comment about the usefulness of all of them - but the ones I have finished have contained useful advice.

Surprisingly Bill Maher hosted pediatrician Dr. Jay Gordon on to discuss the topic recently without berating the man as an "anti-vaxxer". The fact that people can't even handle hearing simple questions about the overall safety of vaccines in an effort to improve them is astounding not even when its a pediatrician who administers vaccines himself is asking. https://www.facebook.com/melissafloyd11/videos/10218864123367286/

Dr. Paul Thomas's personal study with his alternative/slower vaccine schedule appears to have resulted in a decreased risk in some of these associated complications which would make sense if immune responses to metal adjuvants within a small time frame are the primary culprit. https://www.drpaulapproved.com/uploads/6/4/8/3/64831775/dr_paul_approved_vaccine_plan.pdf https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1101884231/

If you want to learn more about a good, safe vaccination schedule, I highly recommend Dr Paul Thomas's book The Vaccine-Friendly Plan

It's a lighter, more spaced out schedule than the CDC one.

There's also a 9 page pdf with a summary of the plan.

I highly recommend this book . It may clear up some things for you. Good luck.

Also so many mental health professionals are either ignorant or have horrible outdated ideas about adhd, especially about adhd in girls.

It was this one. It's geared towards parenting girls with ADHD but it goes through the stages of girls in elementary through college and has anecdotes from women who weren't diagnosed until adulthood and what they wish people did differently in their childhood.

I'm reading "Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder" by Sarah Hendrickx at the moment and so far it's good.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1849055475/

Oi. My first hated sleep so much. This article was really interesting, as was the book Bedtiming as it goes over cognitive development and all the ways it fucks with sleep. Good luck on TTC!

I think there are books out there about how to navigate the vaccine system with these concerns in mind.

here is one

good to know, best of luck to you and your daughter.

if i could do it over for my son, i'd completely skip the hepatitis B series until just before he becomes sexually active (currently halting all additional doses for him). that one in particular coincides with the initial skyrocketing of autism cases in the 1980s. the earlier the immune system is activated via aluminum adjuvant vaccines = the higher the chance of neuro damage later on. though, if the mother has hepB herself, then of course you'd want to administer the hepB immunoglobulin right after birth to prevent hepB.

also skipping the MMR for sure, and will probably avoid PCV13 as well. again, please do your own research and weigh risk vs benefits.

will point you to one more resource i believe every parent/prospective parent should read, which include several sections on the importance of a heavily delayed vaccine schedule:

https://www.amazon.com/Vaccine-Friendly-Plan-Effective-Health-Pregnancy/dp/1101884231/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

and if you don't want to purchase it, then at least see this review comment about appendix E (i purchased it, can confirm it's there)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/REUQXW216AKF0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewpnt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1101884231#REUQXW216AKF0

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The Appendix E of this book really tells you all you need to know:
A team of researchers have been reviewing and tabulating the health outcomes 2,230 children over age two and under age seven who were patients at my clinic, Integrative Pediatrics, from June 2008 (which is when my clinic first opened) to February 2015. We are in the process of compiling this data for a retrospective study approved by Western Institutional Review Board. We are examining incidence of autism, developmental delays, hospitalization a, infectious diseases, and sick visits. The following data is preliminary but serves to answer one key question: Does Dr Paul's Vaccine-Friendly Plan help reduce the incidence of autism?

Patients were divided into three groups as follows:

Group 1: Following Dr Paul's Vaccine-Friendly Plan:
These children were either born into my practice of established care by the two month well baby visit. They did not get the birth or the infant hepatitis B vaccine. If they got the hepatitis A vaccine, it was after age two. If they got the MMR and the chicken pox vaccines, it was at or after age three.
There were 1,098 children in Group 1.

Group 2: Unvaccinated: Because of parental choice, these children had no vaccines.
There were 238 children in Group 2.

Group 3: Other/Most Vaccinated: Though there was some individual variability, many children in Group 3 were vaccinated according to CDC guidelines. There were 894 children in Group 3.




Group | Total infants/toddlers | Autism cases-ASD rate
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1 | 1,098 | 0 - 0%
2 | 238| 0 - 0%
3| 894| 15 - 1/60


Using the previous CDC autism rate of one in fifty, we would have expected approximately twenty-two cases of autism in Group 1, but there were no autism or ASD (autism spectrum disorder) diagnoses.

We would have expected to have approximately four cases of autism in Group 2, but there were no autism or ASD diagnoses.

We would have expected to have approximately seventeen cases of autism in Group 3, and there are fifteen autism/ASD diagnoses, which mirrors the national average. This data demonstrates with a high level of statistical significance that the Vaccine-Friendly Plan - as well as not vaccinating at all - was associated with less autism/ASD.

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and also highly suggest you follow this twitter account.

https://twitter.com/NVICLoeDown

the founder of NVIC, barbara loe fisher, has a vaccine injured child herself, and she's been at the forefront of vaccine safety legislation for decades.


>lastly, towards the end of this debate it started to get personal, when the focus switches from an informative healthy debate to personal attacks it starts to lose credibility, not saying this is whats happened above but the last comment seemed like the conversation can only head in that direction. differences of opinion does not automatically make you enemies no matter what society has programmed us to think.

i have no patience for liars/deniers and parrots of the CDC (referring to another poster, not you). how many tens of millions worldwide now have neuro damage and/or autism because of these types of liars? even the cdc found causation back in 1999, even had to call an emergency meeting in 2000 (simpsonwood georgia) to the bewilderment of all scientists in attendance, then eventually chose to cover it all up by including fraudulent data sets from the opposite side of the country that reduced CDC's statistical significant findings (https://www.safeminds.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Weldon-letter-to-Gerberding10-31-03.pdf)

and of course there's the recent cdc whistleblower from 2014, dr. william thompson, stating there's a massive ongoing coverup of a previous MMR->autism study.

so, fuck being "nice".