---I am honing in on my direction for this project after my latest episode in youngest son's life. Our long weekend had indeed been long since he has become very apprehensive about eating. His stomachaches have subsided a bit, but he is now very concerned about choking. He is so concerned that he's only eaten VERY soft foods and liquids for the past few days. He did have issues swallowing a potato chip a week or so ago, and then this fear has come on suddenly. My husband and I have been trying to convince him that he can eat and be safe. We scoured the Internet for some links. I've explored the IUPUI databases for articles and information. I've found out that psedodysphagia (fear of choking) is a condition that we may want to talk to his doctor about. My husband and I have resolved to call the behavioral pediatrician recommended to us first thing Tuesday morning and go from there.
As a mom, I just want to help my baby. I want to protect him, but I want him to know that he's okay even if I am not right there beside him all of the time. I feel like I have done lots of watching and wondering as far as he and his anxiety and this inquiry process are concerned. I have begun some webbing as well. This is a very personal topic for me, but I feel as though the timing makes in a completely authentic learning experience.
Stacey,
ReplyDeleteI wonder if there is a way for you to get access to IUPUI's medical library. I remember from our Reference class that some of the database information was restricted to medical students, possibly you can access it from computers physically in the medical library? I hope so!
Lisa Smith
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteYou're right. I think I've been so overwhelmed that I hadn't thought of trying those sources through the database or going to the medical library. Definitely worth a try the next time I head downtown. I've even considered some of the ASD research studies that come across in JagTag news, but I'm just not sure.