Tinsley House Support Thread

[IndigoBell]

An awful lot of us are now doing Tinsley House, either by going there, or by following the recommendations in The Brain Food Plan

So this is just a general support (and hopefully good news) thread.

Stage 1 of the TH therapy consists of:

1. Multivitamins

• Omega
• Zinc & Magnesium
• Multivitamin

1. Healthy eating diet

• High protein, low sugar, no artificial sweeteners, additives etc.

1. Specific exercises done 3 times a day

I took DD to McDonalds today (falls off the healthy eating cart)

hcj Ah, we all fall off occasionally! (thinks of all the chocolate she ate yesterday!)

Last time ds1 had a MDs (Early Jan) it made him ill...bloating, pain, constipation....He wont be having another in a hurry!

I know it's annoying how all the "treat" food is so bad for them.

Saying how would you like a delicious piece of rye bread with hummus and carrot sticks somehow doesn't have the same appeal as say a "McFlurry" well it doesn't for me anyway (looks longingly at chocolate eclair in fridge)

Just back from a behavioural assessment ( it had been arranged quite a while ago as there are huge waiting lists) felt a bit silly going as DD'sbehaviour has improved SO much but then again I am up for taking absolutely any assistance going. We have some appts arranged now to help with social skills and understanding emotions and I know that DD is in a much better place to be receptive to these sessions.

She is being an absolute angel this weekend lovely.

Pass me the chocolate eclair please HCJ

Convinced there is something sensory going on now. DS has been sloping off to bed with my "sofa fleece" for a few nights now so I though he must be cold and grudgingly put the heating on. Just went up there and he had put his fleecy dressing gown on and has put the blanket over his sheet and pillow so he can feel it against his face. We put away his fleece PJs in the hot spell last week. My sister (with SPD) used to have to sleep wrapped in fleece so she would know where she was if that makes sense.

Actually not convinced. Having a wobble that I'm just picking up on anything now that I would previously have ignored. Then I feel guilty that I would have ignored it. Hmmm. Need an easter egg!

I eat 'forbidden' things when the dcs are at school

I wouldn't dream of stopping the dcs have sweets or cake at parties. Luckily ds is at an age where parties with party food are much less frequent.

Oh, Jalapeño, ds always wraps himself up in his duvet even in the heat of summer.

He sometimes has his fleecy blanket on top of him too, under his duvet.

Daftmaul yes it's gradually becoming pizza rather than crisps, cake and icecream which is much better

I discovered fleece pjs for the first time this winter I thought I was in heaven!

Well, an interesting day today!!!

Ds1 has had a dx of asthma and excema since he was approx: 18 months old.

I wont bore you with all the times we had to get the paramedics out in the middle of the night to give him a neb during winter or how much time he missed of nursery/school

Anyway, we have been seeing the same paed since that time - so nearly 7 years now and he knows ds1 pretty well.

We went for his bi-annual check up today and...he has been discharged!!!!

He hasnt used an inhaler since Dec and his lung function test today was normal.

The ONLY thing that has changed is the TH programme we have been following since end of Dec/beg Jan.

We are thrilled

Wow. Brilliant news, you must be absolutely thrilled. I now many children outgrow asthma but, I assume, he would have improved gradually rather than just in last few months.

Now I have read what you have written, I have also realised that ds has been much less sneezy recently and we have forgotten to stopped using his nasal steroid spray recently too - we didn't it daily previously to keep his nose clear.

Going to my parent's later so that will be a big test of his allergies. A few days in a big dusty old house using a bedroom that is only opened up when we visit - fingers crossed!

Happy Easter all. TH dietary guidelines may be on the shelf for the next few days!

It is really of great concern to hear that your school is so willing to involve themselves in a 'trial' partly or wholly organised by you Indigo, without parental consent.

They are breaching their ethical guidelines and professional duties.
There will be serious trouble if someone finds out, which they probably will either way, as even if your results are great, the only way you will be able to publicise them is to admit there was some sort of 'trial'.

Tread very carefully or you risk blowing everything you stand for and support.

Oh! and ds1 has been silent reading a LEVEL 3 usbourne reader!!!!

Oh! And ds1 is currently off without parental guidance/supprot with his friend on their bikes ruond the corner!

...I realise this doesnt sound like much, but I am sure you all know how big a deal these things are for ds1

My DS does primary movement at school and I was never informed but his teacher has done the course and is authorized to do it. Many schools include it as part of the curriculum and it was designed for use in the classroom setting. I imagine some parents could be annoyed about not being informed about the introduction of something which has not been authorized as being part of the curriculum. On the other hand I'm sure teachers have flexibility as to what they do but I agree that it seems unusual to be doing something like this without advising parents.

Well done little Becarooo!

Now, this is going to sound daft. DS1 has never drawn on stuff he shouldn't, walls or whatever. He's not physically curious even though he is mentally curious if that makes sense? I could leave anything in a room with him and know it would be untouched. Never worried about leaving his baby brother with him aged 3, never bothered with child locks on anything and don't have to hide presents particularly well. He still has NEVER helped himself to food or drink in the house, would rather go hungry. His brother is the total opposite. DS1 is a very cautious boy, DS2 is into everything.

This week he has drawn twice on things he shouldn't. He is nearly 7, this is toddler behaviour. It isn't malice or naughtiness it is a sort of curiosity. I haven't told him off actually because it is so out of character and I feel like something has changed.

Could this be something happening to his brain?!? Or am I reading into things again?

I know lots of schools do things like brain gym without parental consent

jal oohhhh, sounds like something is happening!!! How exciting (or annoying) for you!

Becaroo - amazing news about DSs asthma. You must be thrilled.

DaftMaul - interesting about your DSs allergies. Update us after you've been to your parents.

Moondog - Ethics is a very interesting and complicated topic. Why don't you start a seperate thread about it.

Jalepeno - it does sound like a distinct change in behaviour - which I would call progress. Keep us updated.

Lots of schools do things without parental consent but teachers attend courses on brain gym to be able to deliver it in class and it is still promoted in a range of government backed literature. Surely the issue is about introducing something that isnt currently used in schools and is nowhere to be found within the current curriculum, without parental /departmental consent?

Who ever said it would be without parental consent? This is a support thread for those following the TH programme. Threads about ethics in schools (ha!!) should be a whole other thread IMO.

Been to a craft morning at church this morning - ds1 just went off and did his own thing...it helped that some kids he knew/in his class were there but he has NEVER done that before. EVER.

He even stayed in church without me

This, from a child who wouldnt go more than 2 feet away from me not long ago!

RunningGal - if you want to debate the ethics of not helping children when you can, of using permission slips to reduce and restrict provision - fine. But start another thread on the topic.

If you want to join the large 'I hate Indigo' club - fine. There are loads of old threads you can resurrect to add to.

I no longer post on SN, besides in this thread, because I'm so sick of being bullied and attacked.

This thread is for people who are doing Tinsley House, or who are considering it and have questions about it.

If you're not doing TH - fine. But please don't post in this support thread.

Well said indigo

Can you believe ds1???? It was amazing...I kept having to look round to find him!!!

We are so thrilled with his progress

Wow! So happy to read of all the progress that is being made as a result of TH. We have our first appointment next week - I really hope they can help DD. At 13 and with relatively mild difficulties compared to many, it will interesting at least to compare our experiences. I foolishly told the SENCO at school that we were going to an "alternative" practioner - she just looked at me and said "dyslexia can't be cured you know" and then went off on a spiel about how creative dyslexic children are and how I should big up DDs achievements in art......bleuh. I had gone to see her because DD was having problems with the bitchy science teacher.

Hi everyone.
Beca wow you are seeing amazing progress that's fantastic
Jalapeno any change in behaviour and pushing different boundaries is great it shows they are using different parts of their brain. Fingers crossed though mini Jalapeno doesn't start scribbling all over your good wallpaper
Indigo big hug such a shame you feel you are being driven off the site as your advice has been invaluable to me.

Meanwhile over at chez Calamity we are having a lovely peaceful holiday which is a stark comparison to last Easter when it was meltdown central. DD went on a shopping trip with me yesterday and had a lovely lunch out. She has not wet herself now for 3 weeks this used to be a daily occurence of up to 4 times a day. She went to cinema with DH today and sat quietly watching the whole film she used to run up and down aisles and sit on the stairs and generally be a total nuisance.

We have lots of activities planned for tomorrow and really looking forward to them I used to hate holidays learning to love them now.

hcj Thats so great...sounds like you are having a lovely holiday

bf Did you day "the developmental delay syndrome that causes the dyslexia symptoms can be cured" ????

Ds1 is making such strides atm....I hope it continues!

I have no interest in reading the "I hate Indigo" threads. I am merely expressing my viewpoint which you seem to interpret as being bullied and attacked. I am actually interested in the whole TH issue and bought one of the books having read this thread. But obviously as someone interested in considering the TH option I am only welcome if I have exactly the same opinion as you .

Not that I need your permission or anyone elses to post on this thread