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Pickel

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Last seen on 05/06/2008
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Location: Chicago
Health interests: Autism, Special Needs, Sensory Integration, Gluten Free, Casein Free, fetal alcohol syndrome, ARND, Food Allergies, infertility
Other keywords: Adoption, Vaccination, boys, work at home mom, Gluten Free, Casein Free, Kids health, parenting, Lead free, chelation, biomedical

Just after we decided to adopt our second child I decided to journal the process. It wasn’t going to be an ordinary journal…it was going to be spectacular. I write because I want to help other moms help their kids. I want to help teachers be better or adoptive parents adjust. And I write because I want to help parents find resources.

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heyjudeseattle Posted on 03/11/2008 about Yes, I Have THAT Child

Thanks for such a useful set of recommendations for finding play dates for children affected by autism!

Greg Posted on 03/03/2008 about Gluten Free Casein Free School Supplies

I grew up in a family with gluten allergies (my mother and my brother) and I never realised that even typical school supplies contain gluten, et al. You have to be really diligent about allergies.....

heyjudeseattle Posted on 02/26/2008 about How Autism Affects Families

This story provides great links to resources for parents of children with autism. Thank you!

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Am I Crazy?

This weekend I received a bi-monthly update from my <a href="http://achildchosen.com">b5media managers</a> that included information on how to effectively search out your blog status, name, and how people link back to your blog. You would think that after over... more

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Is Mitochondrial Disorder the Real Reason for Autism?

The Vaccine Court has been in session for more than a decade debating whether or not Vaccines actually cause autism. A total of 4,900 families have signed on to participate in the Vaccine Court. However, in March of 2008, a case was settled that determined that Mitoch... more

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What did you Claim?

It is not widely publicized but did you know that there are tax benefits for children with special needs? There are two types of tax benefits; one is a tax deduction and one is a tax credit. A deduction is based upon the marginal tax rate of the tax payer and a tax credit is a doll... more

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Conversations (4)

jsadler - on March 3, 2008

I'd be emailing you offline if only I could figure out how to find your email address! ;-)

Pickel - on March 3, 2008

pickelfam@yahoo.com
Yeah, I know its confusing still

Greg - on March 3, 2008

RE: jsadler's comment about email
The easiest way to send someone a private message (which will also be emailed to them) is by clicking the "Send [Person's Name] a message" link in the right hand sidebar. This allows you to talk in private without having to resort to posting your email address for all to see.

Hope that helps. :)