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Errors of inattention
Word problems
Auditory processing disorders
Often lack figure ground descrimination
Need to look away to listen
Rx: Update hearing evaluation
Central auditory processing evaluation
Preferential seating
?Auditory trainer
Supersonic ears – panic in cafeteria, and on firedrills
Think yeast or clostridia-can’t modulate sounds by G
proteins
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
Primary inattentive
Primary hyperactive
Mixed type
With autism…………………
Visual attention is prolonged
Auditory attention is weak
To treat medically: Does this improve auditory
attention?
Treating ADHD in Autism
B12 shots, nasal spray
Zinc 20-80 mg. a day
Small class size, or one on one instruction
Preferential seating
Medications
Use medications as a BRIDGE
Medications
Stimulants---------------------sedating, watch for anxiety
Clonidine----------------------Very sedating, helps with sleep
disorder, and focus in A.M.
Tenex---------------------------Less sedating
Both help with outbursts Attention
Help with O.C.D. Tics
Imipramine- Tricyclic Antidepressant, one fifth dose for
attention, prolongs QT interval, over age8, document normal
EKG
Risperdal----FDA approved (obesity, diabetes)
Strattera---- Attention only, some ACETYLCHOLINE effect
Social Support ---3 “B”s
BULLIES
BUS
BIG BLACK hole of middle school
Social skills training
Work on slang and inuendos
Need out of school structured activities
ie.music, scouts, karate, riding
HYPERBARICS
OXYTOCIN NASAL SPRAY
Keep your I.E.P.
Socialization with Peers
LAST LANGUAGE TO RETURN
KEEP PEER PLAY DATES SHORT AND
STRUCTURED
EASIER TO INTERACT OUTDOORS
STICK TO DIET
AVOID SENSORY OVERLOAD
PEER BUDDIES AT SCHOOL
SPONSOR TEEN REC PROGRAMS
Medical Support
Gut health
Methylation
Oxidative stress
Environmental needs
Avoidance : Foods IgG, and IgE, and IgA reactions
Toxins
Vaccines
Food additives
Oxidative stress
Social, emotional stress
Ongoing nutritional support
Cod liver oil
Multivitamin/multimineral from food sources
Calcium/magnesium/zinc
B complex
Methyl or hydroxycobalamine
Light- sunlight!
Healthy diet- organic, avoid allergic foods, gf/cf?
Exercise
?Intermittent chelation?
Monitor for
Exaustion, endurance-mitochondrial support
Acetyl-l-carnitine – 1000 mg. a day
Coenzyme – Q10 50 to 300 mg./day
Chronic viral infections
“The With It Factor”
Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy
Oxytocin nasal spray 40 u/ml. 2 sprays
B.I.D.
Ongoing medical support
Metabolic syndrome
Diabetes
Cancer-P21 ras
Autoimmune disorders
Alzheimers
Roles of cAMP in different tissues
Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome--Diabetes
Fish oil
Avoid obesity
Protein snacks with carbohydrates between meals
Chromium 150 mcg./day
Midday sunlight
Daily exercise
Limit T.V., computer, video games
Resetting “fright or flight”
Restore acetylcholine
Sensory Integration therapy
Vestibular Stimulation
Study breaks with frequent exercise
Pycnogenol?
Sunlight, full spectrum lighting
ADHD medication
Daily exercise
Cancer Prevention
Avoid inflammation, radiation, sunburns
P21 ras------?reconnect off switch
Normal light dark cycles
Melatonin?
Continue routine medical care and screening-pap tests
Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics
Maintain healthy barriers: GI, and skin
Oxidative Stress is Always Part
of Aging!
Longterm nutritional support- antioxidants, HBO, etc.
Needs reassessment with new challenges-ie.infections
Examples: Pandas, Chronic E.B.V.
?Intermittent chelation???
Any regression deserves full reevaluation of what the
growing child needs at that point in time
Basics, Basics, Basics
Older age regression
Raynauds
Red palms
Night sweats
Rage-mood dysregulation
Leaky gut “Alice in Wonderland Syndrome”
Poor short term memory
Autoimmune Disease and
Alzheimers
Avoid Metal exposure – filtered water
Organic foods
Avoid subsequent vaccines – Use only if necessary
Risk vs. benefit ratio
Boyd Haley, Ph.D.– 6 times the Aluminum and Mercury
in brains of Alzheimers patients
Autoimmune disease model in animals- Inject with
Mercury
Avoid colitis
Intermittent evaluation of gut function
Maintain motility
Avoid antibiotics, daily probiotics
Treat Irritable bowel symptoms---
L- glutamine
Butyrates
Coconut oil
Ghee
Maintain nutrient support- cod liver oil, zinc
Avoid inflammatory foods- allergy, autoimmunity
G.I. followup- rescope
Long term needs
Balance cost of intervention vs. long term financial needs
Support increased independence
Protection
Financial
Physical
Legal
Adult housing arrangements
WHY CAN’T WE CREATE
A NATIONAL MODEL?