gdata.io.handleScriptLoaded({"version":"1.0","encoding":"UTF-8","feed":{"xmlns":"http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom","xmlns$openSearch":"http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/","xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","xmlns$georss":"http://www.georss.org/georss","xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","xmlns$blogger":"http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008","id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-08-26T08:12:09.894-05:00"},"category":[{"term":"homeschooling"},{"term":"IEP"},{"term":"liquid watercolor art activities"},{"term":"children's books"},{"term":"siblings"},{"term":"curriculum"},{"term":"OT"},{"term":"busy book"},{"term":"Testy Shop"},{"term":"Testy Homeschool \u0026 Teacher Shop"},{"term":"crafts"},{"term":"CEU Challenge"},{"term":"review"},{"term":"cardsets"},{"term":"quiet book"},{"term":"light box"},{"term":"preschool"},{"term":"language"},{"term":"therapy"},{"term":"Michael"},{"term":"supplements"},{"term":"weeklyreview"},{"term":"daily life"},{"term":"tidbits"},{"term":"blogging"},{"term":"audiofiles"},{"term":"app"},{"term":"giveaway"},{"term":"reference"},{"term":"car ride activities"},{"term":"Apraxia"},{"term":"Ava"},{"term":"SLP"},{"term":"articulation"},{"term":"Dala"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Testy yet trying"},"subtitle":{"type":"html","$t":"A Speech Pathologist Mother and Her Daughter Diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech"},"link":[{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/-/supplements?alt\u003djson-in-script\u0026max-results\u003d6"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/-/supplements?alt\u003djson-in-script\u0026max-results\u003d6"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/search/label/supplements"},{"rel":"hub","href":"http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/"},{"rel":"next","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/-/supplements/-/supplements?alt\u003djson-in-script\u0026start-index\u003d7\u0026max-results\u003d6"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"https://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"10"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"6"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-53434797861024970"},"published":{"$t":"2011-08-03T05:18:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-08-03T05:18:00.480-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"supplements"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Apraxia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"therapy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"NutriiVeda - Four Month (and final) Update"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"I haven't done a NutriiVeda update in quite some time.  Before I give my final thoughts on the supplement, here's some basic information about how we used it.  We never used a full two scoops a day, as recommended.  The most we ever managed was about 1 1/2 scoops a day.  For the first two months or so I was pretty consistent about getting that amount into Ava on a daily basis.  After that we used the product fairly sporadically.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen we first started using the product I thought I saw an improvement in Ava's speech.  I thought she was talking more often in longer utterances.  Looking back, I'd say that the improvement was likely due to a developmental spurt or due to the speech therapy services she was receiving.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen we went on a family visit for about a week and Ava did not take the supplement I noticed no change in her speech and language.  When we came home and began taking the supplement again I still noticed no change.  After that, our use of NutriiVeda became more sporadic and I didn't put the same effort into getting it into her daily.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNow, Ava also has some suspected sensory issues.  We haven't had our OT eval yet.  One of the ways this effects her is to make her an extremely picky eater.  I like the nutritional profile of the NutriiVeda as a meal replacement.  It is high in protein and low in sugar.  Several times a week I mix it into some yogurt and I feel good about giving it to her for purely nutritional reasons.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWe are still buying the product.  The company will let you call and delay the autoship for a month.  We do that every other month.  So, we're buying the product every other month instead of every month and we're doing that for nutritional reasons rather than because we feel it has had a significant impact on Ava's speech.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAfter having tried it, with high hopes, this is my final opinion:\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIf you can afford it, and want to try it, go ahead and try it.  Many parents have reported that it works for their child and you can't know if it will help you unless you try it.  However, unless the results are dramatic and you are positive that the product helped improve your child's speech, your money would be better spent on additional speech therapy or perhaps some speech therapy products to help you with home practice."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/53434797861024970/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/08/nutriiveda-four-month-and-final-update.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/53434797861024970"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/53434797861024970"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/08/nutriiveda-four-month-and-final-update.html","title":"NutriiVeda - Four Month (and final) Update"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-386515459814353772"},"published":{"$t":"2011-05-23T05:38:00.015-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-05-23T05:38:00.240-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"supplements"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Apraxia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"NutriiVeda vs NutriiVeda Achieve Comparison"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Our first shipment of NutriiVeda Achieve arrived.  As expected the product now comes packaged in a resealable 30-serving foil pouch rather than in two 15-serving canisters.  The flavor is now French Vanilla rather than Vanilla.  Here is a chart highlighting the main nutritional differences between the old NutriiVeda formula and the new NutriiVeda Achieve formula.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5GIREitWSGo/Tdgxk5pkVgI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/lZfyZ0MupXI/s1600/NutriiVeda%2Bvs%2BNutriiVeda%2BAchieve%2BComparison%2BChart.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" height\u003d\"253\" width\u003d\"320\" src\u003d\"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5GIREitWSGo/Tdgxk5pkVgI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/lZfyZ0MupXI/s320/NutriiVeda%2Bvs%2BNutriiVeda%2BAchieve%2BComparison%2BChart.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe differences I see as most significant, nutritionally are the reduced sugar, added fiber, and added sodium.  Although interesting, the added Omegas are not super significant for me because they come from plant sources rather than fish sources making them less appropriate as a supplement for apraxia.  Also the dosage is less than generally recommended as a therapeutic dose.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI tried it myself.  I do believe that the new NutriiVeda Achieve formulation results in a creamier \"shake\" (mixed with skim milk) than the original formula.  I also think that the new formulation is a little more subtle than the old one.  To be honest, I personally disliked the old one.  I'm not in love with the new one, but I dislike it less.  I found the old one difficult to mix into milk without ending up with lots of big clumps.  The new one has the same problem.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe original NutriiVeda mixed beautifully into yogurt.  It almost disappeared in terms of texture.  If anything, it seemed to make the yogurt a little bit thinner.  The new NutriiVeda Achieve seems to mix into the yogurt and give it a creamier, thicker, fluffier texture a little like a mousse.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhen I gave it to the kids (occasionally I feed the mix to both kids - it's just simpler that way) Michael immediately noticed the change.  He said, \"This is a new yogurt.  It tastes different.  It tastes salty.\"  Now, yes, the new NutriiVeda Achieve does have sodium while the old one did not, but you're also taking the word of a 3 1/2 year old that it tastes salty.  I'm not sure he uses the term accurately.  That might just be the only word he knows to describe a change in taste.  On the other hand, they added sodium and removed over half the sugar content.  It may actually taste saltier to him.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHe continued to comment on the change as he consumed the bowl.  He ate it, but I'm not sure he liked it.  Ava ate hers and did not comment on the difference.  We've only had one serving so far.  I'll let you know if the difference in taste (or texture?) becomes a problem.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottom Line\u003c/b\u003e  The new NutriiVeda Achieve is significantly different in taste and texture from the old NutriiVeda formula.  I like the concept of increased fiber and reduced sugar, but I also need Ava to eat it.  We'll see if she continues to eat the new formula.  I'm not super fond of the increase in sodium.  My opinion of the added Omega 3 and Omega 6 from plant sources is neutral."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/386515459814353772/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/05/nutriiveda-vs-nutriiveda-achieve.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/386515459814353772"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/386515459814353772"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/05/nutriiveda-vs-nutriiveda-achieve.html","title":"NutriiVeda vs NutriiVeda Achieve Comparison"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5GIREitWSGo/Tdgxk5pkVgI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/lZfyZ0MupXI/s72-c/NutriiVeda%2Bvs%2BNutriiVeda%2BAchieve%2BComparison%2BChart.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-2411253068484111238"},"published":{"$t":"2011-05-19T05:28:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-05-19T05:28:00.242-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"supplements"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Apraxia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"daily life"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Another Perspective (On NutriiVeda) Is Always Valuable"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"We've been trying \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/04/nutriiveda-for-childhood-apraxia-of.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eNutriiVeda\u003c/a\u003e with Ava.  I'm frustrated by the lack of anything other than anecdotal evidence of improvements, but given that lots of parents are seeing improvements with their children I had to try it.  Tentatively, I feel like we've seen an increase in the amount of speech from Ava, and in the length of her sentences since we started using NutriiVeda about six weeks ago.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHowever, NutriiVeda is expensive and there is no scientific evidence.  I came across a well written post on the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.apraxiaadventures.com/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eblog\u003c/a\u003e of another mother with a daughter who has Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  She tried NutriiVeda with her daughter for three months and did not feel like she saw significant improvements.  She saw no regression when she stopped using the product.  Check out her \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.apraxiaadventures.com/2011/05/07/thoughts-on-nutriiveda/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003epost on NutriiVeda\u003c/a\u003e.  If you're thinking about trying NutriiVeda, you should read the opinions of people who tried it and didn't like it in addition to the posts of all the parents who love it.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWhile on the topic of the Apraxia Adventures blog, I really identified with her \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.apraxiaadventures.com/2011/05/15/bittersweet-moments/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003epost on her son learning to kiss\u003c/a\u003e as well.  I am way too familiar with that bittersweet feeling of being happy and sad (jealous!) at the same time.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSince both of my children have oral apraxia, I feel it when I see another woman's baby look at me and smile - so easily and naturally.  I enjoy the smile.  I enjoy the sweetness of it.  And then I wish I had been able to experience that with my children.  I wish it had been natural and easy.  Or recently, I watched a video of a toddler Ava's age being interviewed by her mother about things like her favorite toy, food, game, etc.  The video was adorable as was the toddler.  Her speech was so clear.  The sentences were so long.  I want that ease for Ava.  Will I always see other children through the lens of what I want for Ava?\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eBah!  Enough of this self-pity and sadness.  Overall things are good.  Improvements abound.  I refuse to dwell overly long on depressing thoughts.  I'll just share them briefly and then move on."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/2411253068484111238/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/05/another-perspective-on-nutriiveda-is.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/2411253068484111238"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/2411253068484111238"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/05/another-perspective-on-nutriiveda-is.html","title":"Another Perspective (On NutriiVeda) Is Always Valuable"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-7509333672122325275"},"published":{"$t":"2011-05-10T05:45:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-05-10T05:45:00.167-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"supplements"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"NutriiVeda Achieve - Reformulation of NutriiVeda"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/04/nutriiveda-for-childhood-apraxia-of.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eNutriiVeda\u003c/a\u003e has been reformulated.  The claim is that it is richer and smoother with better flavor.  They are now calling the flavors French Vanilla and Dutch Chocolate instead of Vanilla and Chocolate.  They have also changed the packaging.  Now it will come in a single 30-serving resealable pouch rather than the two 15-serving canisters.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI cannot find much information on the specifics of the reformulation.  So far the company has not released the new nutrition panel.  The website looks exactly the same to me except that they have changed the pictures to show the new packaging rather than the old packaging.  I should get my first shipment of the new formula by the end of next week.  I'll let you know more then.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eWe have been using the original NutriiVeda for about 5 weeks now.  Originally Ava was getting about one scoop a day.  We're now using closer to one and a half to two scoops per day.  I continue to see improvement in Ava's speech.  She is continuing to talk more frequently.  She's using longer sentences and trying to string several sentences together to tell a single story.  All of that is new.  It is possible that she would be making these same improvements without the NutriiVeda, there is no way to tell.  It certainly isn't hurting though.  As always, I also take comfort in the nutritional boost that the NutriiVeda provides for my picky eater too."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/7509333672122325275/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/05/nutriiveda-achieve-reformulation-of.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/7509333672122325275"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/7509333672122325275"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/05/nutriiveda-achieve-reformulation-of.html","title":"NutriiVeda Achieve - Reformulation of NutriiVeda"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-531167217113945900"},"published":{"$t":"2011-04-17T05:35:00.002-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-05-17T15:00:31.124-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Ava"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"supplements"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Apraxia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"NutriiVeda and Apraxia: Two Week Update"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"We've been using NutriiVeda for about two weeks now.  I'd say, on average, Ava has been getting about one scoop per day rather than the two scoops that are recommended.  I find that she won't finish the yogurt if I mix in more than about 1/2 to 2/3 scoop into the four ounces of yogurt and we have yogurt 1-2 times per day.  Since Ava is a pretty picky eater, I haven't found many other opportunities on a daily basis to sneak it in.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSo, we've been using a NutriiVeda \"dosage\" of about one scoop per day with our two year old daughter for about two weeks now.  My opinion is that I am seeing a difference in her speech.  She is talking a lot more.  She talks all the time.  She's also trying to sing.  She's never really done that before.  Before, she would sing a single word if I paused while singing a song, but now she is trying to sing herself.  She's trying to follow along with all the words.  She has even tried to sing a song entirely by herself once or twice.  Another thing Ava is doing that is new is self-correcting.  As she was talking to herself, I heard the word \"water\" which she said as \"wa wa.\"  A moment later I heard her pause and correct it to \"wa ter.\"  I was amazed.  She corrected the word entirely on her own showing that she's listening to her own speech more and can tell when she says a word correctly and when she doesn't.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNone of this is proof of course.  Perhaps she would have made all this progress without the NutriiVeda.  However, until someone conducts a rigorous scientific study, we can't know for sure.  All we can do is talk to parents who have tried it and ask them if they feel they saw improvement after starting to use NutriiVeda with their children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  I'm saying that I think I'm seeing improvement.  Use that information as you will.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"color: #073763;\"\u003eIf you found this information useful you might also be interested in the following articles:\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"color: #073763;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/04/nutriiveda-for-childhood-apraxia-of.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eNutriiVeda for Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Information and Resources\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style\u003d\"color: #073763;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/04/omega-3-fish-oil-for-childhood-apraxia.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eOmega-3 Fish Oil for Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Information and Resources\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/531167217113945900/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/04/nutriiveda-and-apraxia-two-week-update.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/531167217113945900"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/531167217113945900"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/04/nutriiveda-and-apraxia-two-week-update.html","title":"NutriiVeda and Apraxia: Two Week Update"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522593221428423055.post-3704594236388472346"},"published":{"$t":"2011-04-12T22:42:00.007-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-05-13T20:37:02.631-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"reference"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"supplements"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Apraxia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"NutriiVeda for Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Information and Resources"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is NutriiVeda?\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.zriiproduct.com/NutriiVeda.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eNutriiVeda\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is a powdered beverage being marketed primarily as a meal replacement shake to aid weight loss.  You mix the powder into water, milk, or a smoothie.  Nutriiveda has a proprietary blend of 7 Ayurvedic botanicals, 22 vitamins and minerals, high quality protein, soluble fiber, and essential amino acids.  Each serving contains 153 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 20 grams of protein, 100% of many vitamins and minerals, and only 5 grams of sugar.  It is available in chocolate and vanilla.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does NutriiVeda have to do with Childhood Apraxia of Speech?\u003c/h2\u003eIn December of 2009, parents of children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech began to try NutriiVeda with their children.  Anecdotal reports began to surface of significant improvements in quantity and quality of speech production.  The \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.cherabfoundation.org\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003eCherab Foundation\u003c/a\u003e, a non-profit foundation trying to help families cope with their children’s communication impairments, began looking into NutriiVeda.  They set up a sister site, \u003ca href\u003dhttp://pursuitofresearch.org target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePursuit of Research\u003c/a\u003e to investigate the effect of taking NutriiVeda on children with communication impairments.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHere are a few web pages that discuss NutriiVeda and Childhood Apraxia.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://wholefoodtherapy.com/products/nutriiveda/NutriiVeda-special-needs/NutriiVeda-pursuit-history/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutriiVeda Pursuit History\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e:  This article discusses the history of using NutriiVeda with children with apraxia and gives a detailed testimonial.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://pursuitofresearch.org/2010/11/01/the-science-nutrition-and-special-needs/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheories Based in Science to Support Whole Food Therapy for Autism, Apraxia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Seizure Disorders\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e:  This article discusses theories about why the ingredients in NutriiVeda may help children with apraxia and other special needs.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://advancedhealthimaging.com/NutriiVeda.aspx/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnecdotal SLP Children NutriiVeda Testimonials\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/a\u003e:  This is essentially a long list of testimonials from parents of children with special needs who have seen improvement using NutriiVeda.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNutriiVeda for Childhood Apraxia:  Review of Initial Product Purchase and First Impressions\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eI purchased a one month supply (at 2 scoops/day) of NutriiVeda from the \u003ca href\u003dhttp://pursuitofresearch.org target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ePursuit of Research\u003c/a\u003e website.  I found it to be cheaper there than on other sites where it was being sold as a weight-loss product.  When I read my confirmation email I was surprised to learn that when I made my purchase I had actually signed up for a monthly automatic shipment program.  That was not clear to me during the checkout process.  However, the number to call and cancel was clearly listed in the confirmation email and their customer service was excellent when I called.  \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe product was well packaged in an attractive box and arrived promptly.  The individual containers are attractive and the product appeared to be in good condition.  I’m using the product with my two year old daughter who has suspected Childhood Apraxia of Speech.   I found that if I mix about half to 2/3 scoop (vanilla flavor) in with 4 ounces of yogurt, my daughter will eat it with no problem.  Depending on how often she eats yogurt in a day she’ll get anywhere from half a scoop of NutriiVeda a day to two scoops per day.  We’ve been using the product for about a week.  At only one week, I cannot claim that I see clear signs of improvement in her speech that I definitely attribute to use of the NutriiVeda product.  However, we haven’t been using it very long.  I will update in the future.  The product has a nice side benefit of adding a nutritional boost to the diet of a very picky two year old, so in that way it is a win either way.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo-week Update\u003c/b\u003e:  About two weeks into using NutriiVeda (average of one scoop daily) I feel like I am seeing definite improvement.  We are hearing a lot more talking.  She's even attempting to sing.  She is listening to her own speech and self-correcting which we had never seen her do before.  Could it be coincidence?  Of course.  Until someone completes a double-blind scientific study we won't have hard evidence.  For now all we have is parent report.  I'm reporting that I feel like I'm seeing improvements that I wasn't seeing before starting to give her NutriiVeda.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix-week Update\u003c/b\u003e:  At about six weeks after starting to supplement Ava with NutriiVeda we are giving her about 1.5 scoops a day on average.  I believe that she is speaking much more often, her sentences are longer, and she is trying to string several sentences together to tell a single story.  She has also learned a new sound (/f/) and some other new sounds are starting to emerge.  She is occasionally putting a consonant at the end of some of her words (the /p/ at the end of \"up\" for example).  All of this is new.  As before, there is certainly no proof that these improvements are due to the NutriiVeda and wouldn't be happening anyway, but the coincidence is interesting and I'm not complaining.  We will be continuing to use NutriiVeda in our household.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAre there other supplements that might help with Childhood Apraxia of Speech?\u003c/h2\u003eThere is some evidence that supplementation with Omega-3 fatty acids can be helpful for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  You can read my Information and Resources page on Omega-3 fish oil supplementation for Childhood Apraxia of Speech \u003ca href\u003d\"http://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/04/omega-3-fish-oil-for-childhood-apraxia.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/feeds/3704594236388472346/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/04/nutriiveda-for-childhood-apraxia-of.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/3704594236388472346"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2522593221428423055/posts/default/3704594236388472346"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://testyyettrying.blogspot.com/2011/04/nutriiveda-for-childhood-apraxia-of.html","title":"NutriiVeda for Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Information and Resources"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Dala"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390391982768152147"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//lh3.googleusercontent.com/zFdxGE77vvD2w5xHy6jkVuElKv-U9_9qLkRYK8OnbDeJPtjSZ82UPq5w6hJ-SA\u003ds35"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}}]}});