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29 Apr 2008 09:26 PM

Our Family's Experience with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Part 2

by Kristyn Crow

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.

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16 Apr 2008 07:34 PM

Our Family's Experience with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Part 1

by Kristyn Crow

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.

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15 Apr 2008 07:08 PM

COOL DADDY RAT by Kristyn Crow

by Kristyn Crow

Hello, Readers. As you've probably noticed, I've been a little preoccupied lately and for this I apologize.

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25 Feb 2008 11:13 AM

"Help Me, I'm Stuck in Autism."

by Kristyn Crow

I once heard about a frightening scenario where a patient undergoing surgery is put under general anesthesia, but only the immobilizing aspect of it takes affect.

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25 Jan 2008 09:35 AM

A Simplified Look at Gluten-Free and/or Casein-Free Diets for Autistic Kids

by Kristyn Crow

If you start to delve into the massive amount of information available on dietary restrictions for your autistic child, you might initially be overwhelmed.

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14 Jan 2008 10:26 PM

Why Kids with Autism May Need Vitamin Supplements

by Kristyn Crow

The new theory of autism is that it is a whole-body disease and not just a brain disorder. Autism, which is said to be linked to autoimmune illness and disorders of the GI tract, may also cause abnormal enzyme function, and thus inadequate digestion and nutrient absorption.

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06 Jan 2008 05:16 PM

Children Who Can't Trust

by Kristyn Crow

When an infant has a need (such as the need for nourishment) which is not met, there is a big emotional response. That's because the stakes are so great. If the child isn't nourished, he will die. So he makes his needs known rather dramatically, crying and thrashing about.

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28 Dec 2007 11:50 PM

A Memory Chip

by Kristyn Crow

It was Christmas Eve, and I was cooking a special meal for the family. Outside, a blizzard had just quieted to a few wandering flakes. A thick blanket of snow hushed all the early evening sounds.

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12 Dec 2007 09:32 AM

The Magic of Storytelling

by Kristyn Crow

Once upon a time, before Mario Party, Zelda, and World of Warcraft, before Nintendo DS Lights, Wii, Sony Playstations, and video I-pods, and even before television and radio, there lived storytellers.

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09 Dec 2007 06:32 PM

Are Your Child's Unique Special Education Needs Being Met?

by Kristyn Crow

The whole purpose of special education is to facilitate the unique educational needs that some students with disabilities have. However, sometimes the focus shifts from meeting these particular needs to just managing the child's challenging behaviors.

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