tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post2483280664941607121..comments2024-02-12T10:30:11.433+11:00Comments on Quiet Play: ADHD. SPD. Been there. Done that.Kristy @ Quiet Playhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676231528874212575noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-47297873181797749902013-11-17T18:52:53.687+11:002013-11-17T18:52:53.687+11:00Fascinating post Kristy. I am lucky enough not to ...Fascinating post Kristy. I am lucky enough not to have had to deal with issues like this so can only admire the determination and dedication that you have displayed in coping so far.Celtic Thistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033484481693226138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-3164947798826253252013-11-11T07:41:55.928+11:002013-11-11T07:41:55.928+11:00Thanks for sharing this, I'm sure it will help...Thanks for sharing this, I'm sure it will help someone. Diet is often overlooked these days in the UK. I had problems and I found out I was caffeine intolerant....but the doctor had no interest what so ever!Indiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04502249142776359683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-3480378693455884502013-11-08T10:34:33.872+11:002013-11-08T10:34:33.872+11:00Thanks for your nice comment Sara! I will post a b...Thanks for your nice comment Sara! I will post a bit more about some of the OT and other strategies we use soon! Glad to hear that it's been helpful!Kristy @ Quiet Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676231528874212575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-14974182498801148872013-11-08T02:32:22.138+11:002013-11-08T02:32:22.138+11:00Hi Kristy, My aunt is a follower of your blog and...Hi Kristy, My aunt is a follower of your blog and she sent me a link to this post and thought it might be helpful for our oldest son who is displaying a few autistic tendencies and has a speech delay. I have added your blog to my favorites and would like to hear the rest of your journey! Thanks for sharing this story with us. ASD seems to affect so many people these days. I am sure everyone would agree that tips and tricks of what worked are greatly appreciated. Thanks! SaraSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731807131285797304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-38527792125511200202013-11-07T17:59:14.485+11:002013-11-07T17:59:14.485+11:00Kristy, you are such a great mom. I totally agree ...Kristy, you are such a great mom. I totally agree with you -- we do what we have to do for our kids, even when it's tough. It's all so worth it. Praying that all continues to go well for you and J. High five!Heidi Stapleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797935137918208939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-44850126334921184282013-11-07T04:19:00.794+11:002013-11-07T04:19:00.794+11:00I am SO glad you shared. I had forgotten that you ...I am SO glad you shared. I had forgotten that you are walking the same path I walked. Okay, not the same, but similar. My 17 year old son was diagnosed with SPD when he was 7. I wish we could have caught it earlier, but we caught it and that what counts. OT was a life saver for us. He is a well adjusted young man and doing very, very well. =) Amy, a redeemed sheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324661637036868565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-48887006857818230972013-11-06T11:39:24.937+11:002013-11-06T11:39:24.937+11:00Thanks for sharing Kristy :) You are a beautiful m...Thanks for sharing Kristy :) You are a beautiful mummy and friend xxAlyce @ Blossom Heart Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076141669796712501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-46145927174130596012013-11-06T10:36:55.059+11:002013-11-06T10:36:55.059+11:00It is -really- hard some days. Some days, more tha...It is -really- hard some days. Some days, more than others! But hang in there Kristenn! Once you get the hang of it and get used to what you can/can't have, it's not so bad. Happy to chat if you need any encouragement or ideas!Kristy @ Quiet Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676231528874212575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-9838524722852993102013-11-06T10:35:36.525+11:002013-11-06T10:35:36.525+11:00It is tough isn't it! And so individual to eac...It is tough isn't it! And so individual to each child as to what will work and what won't. Diet can definitely be a tough one but well worth looking into! So glad you found what worked for your son!Kristy @ Quiet Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676231528874212575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-12664378484919727502013-11-06T10:34:56.883+11:002013-11-06T10:34:56.883+11:00Thanks for reading and leaving a comment :) It can...Thanks for reading and leaving a comment :) It can be tough to do posts like this that aren't all shiny and happy and sewing related, but glad to know there is interest!Kristy @ Quiet Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676231528874212575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-41047281799859793032013-11-06T10:33:49.943+11:002013-11-06T10:33:49.943+11:00Thanks for your nice comment - I'll post a bit...Thanks for your nice comment - I'll post a bit more about the other side of the journey soon :)Kristy @ Quiet Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676231528874212575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-23035272530359218452013-11-06T02:36:10.888+11:002013-11-06T02:36:10.888+11:00I love to read the "real" posts from blo...I love to read the "real" posts from bloggers. It's nice to know that your house isn't located under rainbow, with little fairies coming in and cleaning for you, and well behaved, perfect children sitting quietly at the dinner table. I like to see all the sides of the bloggers I read, and to know your struggles and triumphs. It's very brave to share - thank you!<br />mom2threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417055392621189038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-66738220686064586792013-11-05T19:33:38.084+11:002013-11-05T19:33:38.084+11:00I'm so happy there are moms like you. I don&#...I'm so happy there are moms like you. I don't know how my mom lived thru my childhood. I was soooo hyper, I also licked everything and was sick all the time. I could get out of the house(child proofed and locked) by age 1, and my mom found me on top of the fridge at age 15 months. My child has many symptoms of Autism also and it is emotionally stressful. She is 18 years old and we are still working on going gluten free. I always give up when it gets to hard. Well you have inspired me to focus on her health above giving in to her wants. Thank you!kristenn73https://www.blogger.com/profile/01670876029807158607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-43104416479996381382013-11-05T17:32:13.388+11:002013-11-05T17:32:13.388+11:00It's always a combination of things that seems...It's always a combination of things that seems to be the best - keep working your magic Kristy!Serena @ Sewgivinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118431690767288942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-86512655452802695272013-11-05T14:20:28.600+11:002013-11-05T14:20:28.600+11:00It is so fascinating how different we all are and ...It is so fascinating how different we all are and how different things affect us. Thank you for sharing this with us all. I'm so glad you've found things that help and that your son has such wonderful, supportive, loving parents. jeifnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661991907559740116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-63278551336596813382013-11-05T08:02:29.027+11:002013-11-05T08:02:29.027+11:00When we started having 'hyper' problems wi...When we started having 'hyper' problems with my oldest son, my SIL mentioned food coloring and additives to me. I started reading the side of the packages, and we cut way back on food colorings, and most additives (it's really hard to do that, too, so I totally understand what you are going thru). He'd had dairy problems as a small child, but, had grown out of that. We'd never heard of gluten until a few years ago. He is an adult now, and loves those foods. He's on meds now (for less than a year), and it helps. I'll mention those to him, but, I kinda doubt he'll even try to see if it would help to not eat them. Some things are easier to learn new behaviors with when they are small, not grown. Hang in there. I know you are helping others, even if they don't say anything. Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-60450775653241863512013-11-05T06:40:45.473+11:002013-11-05T06:40:45.473+11:00Over 40 years ago a friend began treating her ADHD...Over 40 years ago a friend began treating her ADHD daughter with diet (no preservatives and artificial colorings, ets.) and realized great results. She had tried medication but when the girl wound up in a fetal position under the dining room table, she decided to go the holistic route. Later when my son began acting "hyper" I also modified his diet. I didn't have to go so far as you did, but bravo for finding what works and making it work for your son! And thanks for sharing!Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701851085004033209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-36316627781938093832013-11-05T06:30:54.081+11:002013-11-05T06:30:54.081+11:00I applaud you and everything you are doing. I fin...I applaud you and everything you are doing. I find that when a blogger that I follow opens up and shares part of their private world with me it makes my blogging experience that much richer. It is so nice to know that you are real and dealing with real issues like we all are and even though it would be fantastic we all are not living in a fantasy world. Thanks for sharing!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287799825958394736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-81311692355772903412013-11-05T05:44:16.596+11:002013-11-05T05:44:16.596+11:00Thanks for sharing this, although my own kids don&...Thanks for sharing this, although my own kids don't have these issues, a lot of the ones I work with do and it is really interesting to hear your solutions. Don't be afraid to share, those who are not interested will just skip to the next blog. Well done you for coping and for sharing.xAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653361819930261917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-41543624631904833962013-11-05T04:29:10.363+11:002013-11-05T04:29:10.363+11:00We have had similar struggles - my grandson is all...We have had similar struggles - my grandson is allergic to gluten, peanuts, tree nuts and soy. I must admit I am so glad he isn't allergic to dairy! Soy has been the hardest as it is in everything here in the states, but I agree - you do what you need to for your kid to have the best health!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593480806601149686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-53710022794102188022013-11-05T03:27:42.220+11:002013-11-05T03:27:42.220+11:00You are such an amazing mom :) You are such an amazing mom :) Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150544286290728841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-34634793720583370972013-11-05T03:21:03.445+11:002013-11-05T03:21:03.445+11:00I'm glad you are blogging about this. Quilting...I'm glad you are blogging about this. Quilting really is a worldwide community. We not only share our designs and our triumphs but we share our struggles as well. Here's a hug :-)ChristaQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15499045280686831181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-24622232241314512492013-11-05T03:10:47.328+11:002013-11-05T03:10:47.328+11:00Hang in there Kristy ! You are such a good mum . M...Hang in there Kristy ! You are such a good mum . My boy wrote his first WACE exam today ( yr 12) he too has been diagnosed with ADD and Executive Functioning Disorder and has dysgraphia . He was a climber too as a child ......oh yes he was ! You have been very focused with the diet issue and you've done well . Good luck with it all . Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08376679318037889508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-42959090127486718792013-11-05T03:04:36.922+11:002013-11-05T03:04:36.922+11:00J is lucky to have you!J is lucky to have you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4800978518990634193.post-83890009686540507142013-11-05T02:19:28.627+11:002013-11-05T02:19:28.627+11:00Thanks for sharing, Kristy. It was very interestin...Thanks for sharing, Kristy. It was very interesting to read about your journey with your son, since life is not just about quilting. Although I do agree with your statement above that "Sewing keeps the crazy away"!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320868290984288574noreply@blogger.com