BOOKS
Healing the New Childhood Epidemics, Kenneth Bock
Doctors have generally overlooked the connections among the 4-A disorders, despite their concurrent rise and the presence of many medical clues. For years the medical establishment has considered autism medically untreatable and utterly incurable, and has limited ADHD treatment mainly to symptom suppression. Dr. Bock and his colleagues, however, have discovered a solution – one that goes to the root of the problem. They have found that deadly modern toxins, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic imbalances, genetic vulnerabilities and assaults on the immune and gastrointestinal systems trigger most of the symptoms of the 4-A disorders, resulting in frequent misdiagnosis and untold misery.
Reflexes, Learning & Behavior, Sally Goddard
This is an excellent read for explaining how the central nervous system and reflexes relate to sensory processing skills, motor skills, its effects on learning and overall daily functional skills. It is well written, reader friendly and we believe all clinicians working with children should read it and apply it in their evaluations and therapy sessions. I think it can also benefit any developmentalist (i.e. OT, PT), pediatrician, audiologist, teacher, parent, etc. to understand more about strengths and weakness seen in their children.
Ido in Autismland opens a window into non-verbal autism through dozens of short, autobiographical essays each offering new insights into autism symptoms, treatments and the inner emotional life of a severely autistic boy. In his pithy essays, author Ido Kedar, a brilliant sixteen year old with autism, challenges what he believes are misconceptions in many theories that dominate autism treatment today while he simultaneously chronicles his personal growth in his struggles to overcome his limitations.
The Thinking Moms’ Revolution (TMR) is a group of twenty-three moms (and one awesome dad) from Montana to Malaysia who all have children with developmental disabilities. Initially collaborating online about therapies, biomedical intervention, alternative medicine, special diets, and practicing professionals on the cutting edge of treatment approaches to an array of chronic and developmental disabilities such as autism, sensory processing disorders, food allergies, ADHD, asthma, seizures, PANDAS, and other related conditions, they’ve come together into something far more substantial.
Appliances and Tools
This multi-cooker combines 7 kitchen appliances in 1: Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Saute, Yogurt Maker and Warmer. It prepares dishes up to 70% faster to support a busy lifestyle. Healthy, stainless steel inner cooking pot made from food grade 304, no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment traps the flavors, nutrients and aromas within the food. Accessories include stainless steel steam rack with handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, measuring cup, condensation collector and recipe booklet.
The size and shape of the 64-ounce container is ideal for blending medium to large batches. Easily adjust speed to achieve a variety of textures. The dial can be rotated at any point during the blend, so you’re in complete control. The power and precision of the patented designs are able to pulverize every recipe ingredient, including the tiniest of seeds. The blades in the Vitamix container reach speeds fast enough to create friction heat, bringing cold ingredients to steaming hot in about six minutes. BPA-free Eastman Tritan Copolyester, Manufactured in the USA.
The advantage of the indoor trampoline is obviously the ease of storage and use in the average family home or classroom, the ability to use it year-round in winter climates, and the fact that the child can’t fall far. Repeated use builds lower body strength and learning to balance. Children can jump, sit or run on the trampoline to vary their activity. Trampoline use should always be supervised by an adult. This product is constructed with 30 high tension dual-springs and steel rubber-tipped supports, making it sturdy and durable with a weight capacity of 250 pounds. Easily adjustable hand rail provides added safety.
1 Dozen, 5” Bean Bags. Nylon reinforced in assorted bright colors. Use these bags in a variety of movement games to add complexity or to focus attention and movement intentionally.
Package contains 12 silk chiffon scarves (2 Purple, 2 Green, 2 Orange, 2 Yellow, 2 Blue and 2 Red). Scarves can be used in a variety of movement games which help build strong brain/body connections. The variety of colors make adding cognitive complexity to these games easy!
Ion Cleanse
The IonCleanse® by AMD helps the body detox through the healing power of ions. Ions, because of their powerful charge, cleanse the body more effectively than any other method of detox. The process is safe, relaxing, and non-invasive, with no harmful side effects
Supplements and Personal Care Products
Body Biotics Soil Based Organisms (probiotic)
Body Biotics (formerly Nature’s Biotics) is a unique, probiotic, bacterial compound which contains not only the usual intestinal flora such as lactobacillus or bifidus, but also proprietary “soil based organisms” (SBO) in a phytoplankton base containing nutrient factors and 72 essential trace minerals. Each capsule contains 500 mg of SBO’s.
Enzymes are key players in the digestive process. They help to maximize nutrient extraction and turn consumed food into energy. Enzyme deficiencies can lead to a variety of digestive discomforts, including gas, bloating, indigestion and irregularity. This gentle formula is intended for the whole family as an introductory digestive enzyme product.
Kiss My Face Naked Pure Olive Oil Soap
This bar soap is 86% Pure Olive Oil and is exceptionally moisturizing – it is also loaded with Naturally Nourishing Antioxidants. As pure and simple as soap can be, this natural soap bar is made with just three ingredients and is perfect for all skin types. Non GMO Verified, Paraben free, Phthalate free and SLS free.
This simple formula has no added essential oil fragrance for those with sensitivities, or those who just prefer no added scents. All natural organic sunscreen for the whole family. Biodegradable and environmentally friendly sunscreens are rich in organic ingredients, water resistant for at least 40 minutes, safe for children of all ages, block both UVA and UVB rays, and thoroughly moisturizing while they protect you from the sun. Tubes are made of BPA- and Phthalate-free #2 recyclable plastic.