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City: 1in94World Nor Cal
State: CA
Country: USA
Member since: Dec 29, 2007
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I am the dad of my 4 y/o daughter Liv. She was dx in August of 07. Liv is my only child. If you stop by my page leave me a post below. God Speed to you all.

I am in my mid 30's recently divorced (unrelated to autism & pre-regression). Liv & I enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. This summer I hope to take her camping with me. BTW, I am the worst speller of all time please take a laugh at how I spell ;)

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Reply to: My reply to blog www.foggyrock.com/Blog/ViewAllBlogReplies/65

by KevinLivsDad on 01/29/2008

My reply to blog: My reply to blog http://www.foggyrock.com/Blog/ViewAllBlogReplies/65 was not working so I entered it in this blog

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My reply to blog:  My reply to blog http://www.foggyrock.com/Blog/ViewAllBlogReplies/65  was not working so I entered it in this blog

I totally respect your opinion & I actually want to believe that it is not the vaccinations.   However, I do believe in a principal known as Occam's Razor.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam's_Razor.   All I know is that Liv had a huge regression transformed to a whole different little girl between 4 & 10 days post vaccination.    If, she had hit her head & then developed motor skills issue a couple of days later, I could very easily deduce that with a very high probability that it had something to do with her hitting her head.

My thought is that there is NOT enough energy, research, & testing done to INSURE that our children's' vaccinations are safe for them.   Especially, since the cocktail of vaccinations is ever increasing.   My commonsense says at very least the vaccination schedule needs to be revisited.  I myself would not want to inject myself with 25+ vaccinations within a year & I am a full grown matured male.   Why would I want to do that to my daughter.

Just the other week my friend took his son to the ped. due to a very bad ear infection.   His son was on the second round of antibiotics trying to fight the infection.   At that visit to secure another antibiotic the ped. was insistent in giving a routine vaccination as it was time via the child's traditional vaccine schedule.   So, with a terrible infection, the child's immune system compromised, & on antibiotics the child received a vaccination.   Is that commonsense?  This is just an example used to make a point.   Are we really using commonsense  & rather than looking at a schedule is it time to vaccinate a child.   Every child is different that is a fact.   Some children are at a higher risk, different, etc.   But, peds. don't even seem to be open to that fact.

When I grew up in the 70's & 80's my own ped. as a child did not believe in a lot of standard vaccinations.   And, many vaccinations he felt where too risky to expose children to.  One of those he was most concerned abbot was the MMR vaccine.   None of his patience received them under his care.   And, the vaccinations he thought that where worth the risk he was very careful in scheduling those at the indiv. level.   He was very active & tenacious in his belief in the ped. community.   He was a rebel & a man  ahead of his time.  He maintained his position until the end of his career in the 2000's.  If my research is correct the MMR vaccine has not changed very much between the 70-80's & now.

Furthermore, my daughter & family are involved in research efforts from very accredited institutions investigating the vaccination linkage.   Just that to me implies that there MAY be a concern

Really, I do not know the answer but,  I don't think anybody else does.   But, my commonsense & instincts tell me that there is a link that increases the risk to our children's' health that MUST be revisited.

And yes, what's his name could be a quack... But, Christopher Columbus, Louis Pasteur, etc. etc. to name a few where persecuted & perceived a quacks for their beliefs.

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Law Suit

by KevinLivsDad on 01/15/2008

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I wanted to put you in touch with a family friend who is an attorney processing people who feel that their children where thrust into the world...

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More Dads :)

by KevinLivsDad on 01/04/2008

Hey, I would like to see more dads on this site. I noticed it is gender heavy :). So, if you know of an ASD dad get him on board. Happy New Year,...

Lawsuit

by KevinLivsDad on 01/02/2008

A friend of the family (lawyer) informed us that their is currently a lawsuit regarding MMR & thirmesol (sp). I have the paperwork to retain him. ...

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Going to bed

by KevinLivsDad on 12/30/2007

My daughter has had a lot of trouble falling asleep here is what I learned with her. Maybe your kid can benefit. I try to keep the routine always t...

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My daughter has had a lot of trouble falling asleep here is what I learned with her.  Maybe your kid can benefit.   I try to keep the routine always the same.   Everything gets as quiet as possible an hour before bed.   Some of the house lights go off an hour before her bed.  I think this prompts her.   I tell her we will be going to bed in one hour.  15 minutes later I turn off another lamp. Then we start to brush teeth wash face, diaper, & prep for bed.  Her job is to help let the dog out before bed.  Another prompt for her.  Then some more lights go out in the house.  As we let the dog out I say 5 minutes until bed.   If, she is willing we read one book sometimes two.  I find that this routine, ritual & ques help her get the willies out & prep for bed.

Every now & then she has what we call the night willies.   She basically has so much energy she can not fall asleep.   She talks to herself, wallows in the sheets, & stims out.   I try & remove as much stimulus as possible, speak really softly, etc.  We will sometimes go to another room & rock very gently on her "happy ball" fitness ball for about 15 minutes.  I keep things as dark & peaceful as possible.   Sometimes I will put some very rythmic soundscapes on on a low volume like ocean waves, tribal drums, etc.   Usually, a bit of experimentation is involved.   Also, deep pressure massage seems to help.   Good luck on trying to get rid of the night time willies.  -  KC

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Flying with ASD tips

by KevinLivsDad on 12/29/2007

Well, I have not been doing it long sooo... But, here is what I have learned so far. The red eye from CA to IN seemed to work well. We also broug...

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Well, I have not been doing it long sooo...  But, here is what I have learned so far.   The red eye from CA to IN seemed to work well.   We also brought her car seat so she was familar with the seat.   Last time she threw a fit about the seat belt & the airline chair.   She constantly wanted to be in her moms lap.   Also, I brought lots of healthy snacks, koosh balls, books, & clay.  On the leg out she slept most of the way.   On the way back we will be doing midday travel so I will let you know how that goes.

Well, on the leg back completed yesterday all went well.  On the way back we did a day flight.  Liv was awake the whold time.  She was a good girl.  She made some racket but it was all good & in the best spirits.  Some people looked when she was making noise & exchanged a polite smile when the made eye contact with us.   My biggest concern was the security gates.  As I was afraid the caos; typically rude screeners; & transitions would be a problem.   We took our time & did a lot of prep.  Removing all the metal crud off me; having easy slip off shoes & such etc etc.   The screener wanted Liv to walk through the metal detector along.  Liv clinched on to me.  And, I told the guy shes a "little different" & I think if it where best if I where to hold her hand as we went through it.  We walked through & when we where waiting for our stuff to go through the xray he whispered something to the xray screener.  I had a couple cartons of rice milk; organic juices; clay; & purified water bottles.  All exceeded the the 3oz limit.  They guy quickly opened my backpack quickly & reminded me of the 3oz limit with a smile & wink.   I said thank you for making my travel easier.

On the flight the carseat def. helped.  As well as a lot of hand squeezing, back rubs, etc.   All turned out well.   I hope you traveling goes just as well.  -  Livs Dad

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