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My Son Is Turning Three And Has His Transition Meeting Today. Is A Neuro Psych Evaluation Appropriate For An Almost 3 Yr Old? Thx

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Saint Louis, MO
April 10, 2017
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Members discussed whether neuropsychological evaluations are appropriate for three-year-olds, with several confirming that these assessments... Read more

Members discussed whether neuropsychological evaluations are appropriate for three-year-olds, with several confirming that these assessments are commonly used to determine autism spectrum placement and recommend services, though some noted state-to-state differences in requirements. The conversation evolved into practical advice about dairy-free diets for children with autism, with one member sharing that removing milk and cheese helped their son talk more clearly, stay more focused, and stim less, while others expressed concern about their children's attachment to dairy products. Members offered specific product recommendations from Trader Joe's and Walmart, including nut milks, vegan cheese shreds, nut butters, and various snacks, emphasizing how accessible dairy-free options have become for families managing autism-related dietary interventions.

A MyAutismTeam Member

My son really likes nut better sandwiches as well as sunflower seed butter sandwiches - Trader Joes has large selection of nut and seed butters. He also likes the animal cracker cookies, JoJo cookies, the banana bread mix and pumpkin muffin mix as well as the jasmine rice in freezer section - also the vegan cheese, corn, baked beans, pasta, eggs, olives

April 13, 2017
A MyAutismTeam Member

Best wishes / good luck!

April 13, 2017
A MyAutismTeam Member

I read that when they're addicted to milk and cheese, it may indicate a problem- our son was and would ask for it after we took it away initially but we just gave him replacements- we use soy milk or nut milk (there is a protein nut milk at Walmart which is cashew and almond milk.) He also has watered down juice. We get the vegan cheese shreds from Trader Joe's for grilled cheese which he likes . There are plenty of snacks and bread mixes that are dairy free - these days it's so easy, usually the ingredients part of the box will list in bold if it has dairy. Not everyone loves soy for toddlers but he's not had a problem and he does much better than when he was consuming large doses of milk and cheese sticks. He stimmed less too.

April 13, 2017
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you - I understand it's expensive though insurance may possibly pay for it. I dont think the school district will pay for it. I'm going to wait until he's a bit older - nearing kindergarten and then consider again since we already have the diagnosis. Thanks again

April 11, 2017
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks, I will look into getting some of those. My son's love the JoJo cookies too.

April 19, 2017

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