Daphne and Velma hold an emergency podcast due to the announcement that Leucovorin will be listed as an autism treatment and is eligible for Medicaid coverage, when appropriate and it's relationship to Cerebral Folate Deficiency.

The Loons record a new podcast episode discussing their approach to explaining complex medical concepts in an accessible way, starting with personal stories and casual conversation. They cover recent developments in FDA labeling and Medicaid coverage for prescription treatments related to cerebral folate deficiency and autism symptoms, emphasizing the importance of proper medical consultation. The hosts explored new research findings about folate receptor autoantibodies and discussed potential future podcast topics, including glutathione, with plans to feature medical experts in upcoming episodes.

RESOURCES

https://www.nature.com/articles/mp2016168

• Cerebral Folate Receptor Autoantibodies in Autism Spectrum Disorder (2013)
• Cerebral Folate Deficiency https://tacanow.org/family-resources/cerebral-folate-deficiency/
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Alternative Title: Two preemies walk into a bar (both Daph and Velmster are preemies)

Velma and Daphne nit pick their way through all the sensory domains, providing suggestions for integration into our daily lives.

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Little Book of Sensory Audiobook for busy moms and practitioners

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Daphne and Velma don their sensory lenses again to examine how to identify what is causing overstimulation on a sense by sense basis.

They tackle hair cuts, shopping carts, and Pirates of the Caribbean--slaying those sensory symptoms faster than Jack Sparrow downs a bottle.

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Daphne and Velma talk transitions, tantrums, visual thinking, Temple Grandin, while applying it in their usual tongue-in-cheek style, to restaurants, school, and Daphne's running obsession with Disney World.

Teaching parents to don sensory goggles for every situation--which makes behaviors less scary, and more predictable.

Temple Grandin book and movie

LInks: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Pictures-Expanded-Life-Autism/dp/0307275655

movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1278469/

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Episode 1 in a Feeding Series.

Daphne and Velma address common feeding issues and how to identify them--oral motor, sensory processing with textures and how to problem solve the difference--whether parent or professionals.

Episode Links

ARK Therapeutics (oral motor devices and videos)

https://shorturl.at/xACC9

Jessica Seinfeld Cookbook for Picky Eater

https://shorturl.at/nyN7f

**A fun bonus. Listen as Daphne grosses out Velma with her feeding suggestions.

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Daphne and Velma Discuss Motor Plannnig in children with developmental delays, autism and sensory challenges

Ronna and Sonja discussed motor planning, defining it as the ideation and execution of motor acts, and highlighted its challenges in distinguishing it from behavioral issues. Daphne shares a personal story about her child's difficulty with quick motor planning during a song game at summer camp, which led to a behavioral outburst. They emphasize the importance of understanding motor planning to avoid mislabeling it as behavioral problems and how to look at it from difference perspectives (parents and other therapies)

Danny Go

https://www.youtube.com/@DannyGo

Miss Rachel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h67AgK4EHq4&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

Bill Stillman Autism Advocate

https://www.williamstillman.com/author-bill-stillman.php

Motor Planning

https://www.toolstogrowot.com/therapy-resources/gross-motor/praxis-motor-planning

Ark Therapeutic

https://www.arktherapeutic.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqgbPE2iErr2I67KwhV34FL4Q1jLJMOt-m6T_F4Qul3pGRzhGGJ

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Have a child that crashes? That won't sleep--Let's talk!

Daphne and Velma discuss proprioception and sleep-related themes, including strategies for managing children's behavior and sensory needs. They explore various activities and tools to help children develop body awareness and improve sleep quality, while also sharing personal experiences and plans.

In this episode, we address proprioception and sleep-related themes, including strategies for managing children's behavior and sensory needs.

Proprioception Signs in Children
The girls discuss proprioception, focusing on common signs and activities observed in children. We highlight examples such as children appearing clumsy, perimeter walking, and engaging in activities like dragging heavy objects or playing with large toys. Daphne emphasized the importance of quantifying and communicating specific behaviors to doctors for better understanding and intervention, and for parent empowerment for assistance.

Child Behavior Management Strategies
We discuss strategies for managing children's behavior and incorporating them into daily routines. Velma shares an example of a young boy who was given his own cupboard and grocery bags to help him feel independent and occupied, while meeting his need for baby weight lifting (lol). Daphne suggested using a child-sized shopping cart to allow children to participate in shopping while staying out of the way. They also discussed ways to channel children's energy, such as using a sponge for cleaning tasks, with a water bottle squirter-- which can provide physical activity and a sense of accomplishment. (and many more)

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Sensory Development in Children Discussion
Daphne and Velma discussed the importance of sensory development in children, particularly in relation to vestibular (balance) and proprioceptive (body awareness) skills. They shared experiences of teaching children to perform somersaults and the benefits of using tools like wobble discs to enhance these skills. They also emphasized the value of play-based learning and the impact of sensory issues on a child's ability to sit, listen, and learn. They suggested exploring affordable options like yard sales and Facebook marketplace for sensory toys and encouraged parents to engage their children in activities like swinging at the park to promote overall development.

Links:

Sheila Frick, for parents and professionals https://vitallinks.com/courses/

Danny Go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXIz152zx6E

followed by Miss Rachel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h67AgK4EHq4

The vestibular system https://youtu.be/Ie2j7GpC4JU?si=4dWJUVEjUFyPaOnB

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Little Book of Sensory Audiobook for busy moms and practitioners

https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Sensory-One/dp/B0FBJ65ZQG/