“Along with omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, and normal growth and development. As a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), omega-6s help stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the reproductive system.” Recently I’ve had a rise in questions on Omega 6…
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Discovery Of The Late Talker-Apraxia Protocol
Almost 20 years in the making, it’s time to validate what we know! As a parent of a special needs child, we are always searching for a way to help. If you are fortunate, there is at least one benign evidence-based effective treatment for your child’s condition. However, if your child has a condition that is considered…
I’m An Apraxia Person
“I’m an apraxia person” The heartwarming story by a young man from Singapore of his long difficult journey to his discovery that he grew up with and is dealing with apraxia. I received the following private message on Facebook from Lim who has provided a photo and permission to share. If there is any professional…
The First Scientific Conference on Therapy for Verbal Apraxia/Dyspraxia
The First Scientific Conference on Therapy for Verbal Apraxia/Dyspraxia, held on July 23-24, 2001 at the Headquarters Plaza Hotel, Morristown, New Jersey under the auspices of the Cherab Foundation, focused on “Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and Verbal Apraxia: A New Potential Therapeutic Intervention.” Post Conference Statement The panel discussed various clinical research alternatives including the…
Easy Tips: Teach Your Child To Swallow Pills
“Some children as young as age 3 or 4 can swallow a pill…With the water and his head back -poof the water and the M&M mini were gone!” Well maybe you need to teach your child to swallow all kinds of pills, but I personally was motivated because I gave my boys fish oils. If…
Diet May Help ADHD More Than Drugs
“One estimate is that 10% of children are being diagnosed with ADHD. I’m not saying there is no such thing, I just don’t believe it’s an epidemic. If you sit children down hour after hour doing low grade clerical work, don’t be surprised if they start to fidget. Children are not for the most part…
How Do You Give A Child B12 Shots? Methylcobalamin (“B12”) Injection Instructions
“I’d need a lot more than that to give my boys shots. I’d either have to be told I have to, or there would need to be overwhelming evidence to support it. Neither happened for me (thankfully) and I found easier ways to help my boys. But sharing this page for those of you that…
Information From Our Group To Help Those With Apraxia, Autism And Other Special Needs
Late Talker Handout from the Cherab Foundation Cherab Foundation Brochure Communication Disorders and Social Security (SSI) Benefits The Late Talker book by Lisa Geng, Malcolm Nicholl and Dr. Agin Parent Friendly Signs of Apraxia Parent Friendly Neurological Soft Signs When Silence Isn’t Golden Contemporary Pediatrics Article Contemporary Pediatrics Guide For Parents By Lisa Geng Info…
Tanner Geng’s “The Lellow Breakthrough”
“Three-year-old Tanner, standing in the bathroom of his family’s New Jersey home picked up a pink comb, pointed to a yellow stripe that ran through it, and said, “Lellow.” It was the first ‘real’ word he had ever spoken and it came after just three weeks of supplementation.” ~Lisa Geng Tanner Geng’s “The Lellow Breakthrough”…
The Worst Side Effects May Be From…
“Hands down the most common temporary side effect when a child starts nutritional strategies is reported as one of the following “hyper” “irritable” “fussy” “bratty” “cranky” or some other variation of the word” Poor nutrition. We all know to survive we need certain nutrients but do you know the difference between “good nutrition” and “poor…