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Adams Favorite Ketogenic Recipes

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Submitted by Arlene Martell on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 22:22.
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These were Adams favorite Ketogenic recipes!
NOTE: All of these need to be calculated by your dietician to determine the correct number of grams your child is allowed. Also see the list of recommended kitchen products you will need as the end of the article.
1.) Bacon Waffle Rollup (Perfect for school lunches)

What teachers NEED to know when dealing with a special needs child....

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Submitted by Arlene Martell on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 21:57.
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I got an email from a University student who is studying to become a teacher. She asked me what she might need to know when dealing with a special needs child in the classroom.

GREAT QUESTION!

I had to post this, because I think it will really help many people. This is all from my experience in school with Adam.

3 Ways to Handle the Most Important Holiday Preparations for Allergy Sufferers

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Submitted by Arlene Martell on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 09:14.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like—time to get ready for the holidays. They’re coming fast, and I am feeling the pinch. It’s not like I wait until the last minute each year to prepare for those massive influxes of friends and family, but my house always seems to be uncooperative in the process.

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month

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Submitted by Arlene Martell on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 05:54.
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National Epilepsy Awareness Month is sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation, a national
advocacy group dedicated to informing the public of the condition. College students are trying to raise awareness of epilepsy and uncover the myths surrounding it.

Tips for Your ADHD Child’s Teacher

Submitted by Guest Writer on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 02:23.
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Teaching students with ADHD becomes easier once certain systems are in place. Here are ideas to help create the system that works best for the teacher, student with ADHD and the rest of the class.

Planning your Day

1. Avoid Activities that Require the Class to Sit for Long Periods of Time
Many children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder have difficulty remaining seated for long periods of time. Other children do too.

Wii Helps Doctors Learn More About Seizures

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Everyday Health TV - Show airing October 22/11 on Seizure Dogs

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Submitted by Arlene Martell on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 02:37.
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Hi everyone,

There is a great program coming up you should all watch.

Everyday Health has a new TV series that profiles ordinary people who overcome extraordinary obstacles and who are helping others lead healthier,happier lives.

See how these four-legged helpers can impact the lives of epilepsy patients, and are even able to sense seizures.

Episode 8 airs this Saturday, October 22th, on local ABC stations, and features a young man with epilepsy meeting his new best friend: a service dog from Canine Assistants.

Incredible Chocolate Ketogenic Brownies

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Submitted by Arlene Martell on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 02:34.
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I recently came across this recipe for Ketogenic Brownies! YUM - I sure wish we had these when Adam was on the diet.

Enjoy, but we sure to get this measured properly by your dietician!

Information and Resources on Gluten and Casein Free Diets for Children with Special Needs

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Submitted by Amber Kane on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 23:10.
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The Story of Trevor Park - Using the Andrews-Reiter Approach

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Submitted by Arlene Martell on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 06:05.
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I have been dealing with my epilepsy ever since I was 13. I started getting grand mal seizures lasting anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes. I would black out, and the seizures would leave me confused, sore and usually lying on the ground.

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