Janesville family scrambles to find discontinued food
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Charlette Galster purchased 552 boxes of Cheez-It Twisters for her seven-year-old daughter. Megan, who has severe autism, will only eat the recently discontinued snack. Megan has had difficulties eating any other solid foods. With Megan eating an average of about four boxes a week, their reserves should last about two years, which her mom hopes is long enough to get her eating other solid foods.
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Megan Galster, 7, lays on the floor eating Twisters and watching a Spongebob DVD. Galster has severe autism, will only eat the recently discontinued Cheez-It brand "Twisters." She has had difficulties eating any other solid foods. Her mom Charlette with the help of a Woodman's manager was able to track down 552 boxes, which should last Megan approximately two years.
JANESVILLE — When Charlette Galster learned that the only solid food her daughter could eat had been discontinued, she felt “pure panic.”
Galster’s daughter Megan, 7, was diagnosed with autism when she was 2. She has a strong gag reflex that prevents her from eating most solid food and kept her on processed baby food until she was 4. The reflex usually recedes as children grow and allows them to eat solid food, but Megan struggles with food pieces as small as SpaghettiO’s.
Cheez-It Twisters, a variety of baked cheese snacks, have been the exception since Megan picked one up during snack time at school, Galster said. She rolls the snack on her lips then lets the curls dissolve in her mouth before swallowing.
When the treats became harder to find this year, Galster turned to Kellogg’s, the product producer, for answers. She eventually learned Twisters had been discontinued.
Galster said she panicked and thought of Megan tugging on her hand and asking “Twisters, please?” The 7-year-old has difficulty communicating with her family beyond basic questions and answers, and Galster knew explaining “discontinued” to her daughter was impossible.
“I called my mom just freaking out, bawling like a baby,” she said. “I cannot explain to her why there’s no food, and that feeling just devastates you as a parent.”
Her mother and Megan’s teachers and friends from school began searching stores across the state.
They found enough Twisters to keep the stockpile at a comfortable level, but coaxing Megan to eat another food would take months, time that Galster knew she didn’t have. So she turned to Woodman’s Food Market manager Steve “Shorty” Smith.
“She came up to me and asked if I had a minute,” Smith said. “I took one look at her face and knew I had to help.”
Smith called the store’s snack distributor and national sales executives with Kellogg’s. They told him the same thing: There were no Twisters left for distribution.
“I asked if they had checked every grocery chain they supply and got, ‘Well, no, we haven’t checked every store,’” he said. “I told them to send an e-mail out to every merchandiser and get busy.”
The “little miracle” came shortly after.
A Woodman’s in Oak Creek still had 46 cases of Twisters in the stock room and shipped them to the Janesville store the next day. Each case holds 12 boxes, and they’re all stored in Galster’s mother’s basement.
Helping customers find their favorite products is a daily task for Smith, but he said Megan’s story was beyond anything in his 31 years at the store.
“I’ve had customers say they really missed Graf’s 50/50 diet soda before, but this was about a child who wouldn’t be able to eat, and I just had to help her,” Smith said.
He sold the cases of Twisters to the family for half price because they were beyond the manufacturer's date of discontinuation.
Difficulty eating solid foods can be common for children with autism, but Megan is “one of the pickiest,” teacher Sara Olsen said. Olsen teaches a cognitive disability class at Lincoln Elementary and began working with Megan last school year.
“We’ve found that Megan isn’t the kind of kid you can push into something,” Olsen said. “With things like eating and drinking, she does it when she’s good and ready.”
The family and her teachers will work with Megan to develop her eating plan, Galster said. For now, Megan gets the nutrients she needs from a liquid multivitamin, instant liquid breakfast, flavored milk and the Twisters from Smith.
“I prayed for a miracle, and he pulled one of his pocket,” Galster said. “This will be something so amazing that I can tell her about when she gets older.
“It’s amazing what human beings will do for each other.”
Jul 30, 2009 at 4:10 a.m.
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Are you reading the truth, or what Editor Scott Angus wants you to hear ? It seems Mr. Angus has taken up censorship on other articles on the Gazette Extra.....
http://www.gazettextra.com/news/2009/jul...
Jul 27, 2009 at 11:56 a.m.
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spikesmom - I totally agree with you!! This is supposed to be a feel-good story about people helping other people out in our community...and instead, people sit and pick it apart. I wish people would STOP being so pessimistic and actually try to see the good in things!!
Jul 27, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
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Quote: Second, let's not knock Woodmans. Their prices are way below all other stores in town and they are very charitable.
I just asked Woodmans for a donation for a local event and they gave a $25 gift card... I wouldn't go so far to call them very charitable, but at least they did something. I did expect more considering we weren't asking for much at all.
Jul 27, 2009 at 9:35 a.m.
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HERE IS THE COMMENT FROM THE YAHOO GROUP CHELATINGKIDS2. PLEASE READ!
I'm no expert on gag reflex, but my son's completely disappeared after two days
of taking Kirkman's EnZymAid. My husband and I STILL can't believe his abrupt
acceptance of almost all fruits and vegetables. It mixes nicely into liquids
for those who can't swallow caps.
Kirsten
Jul 26, 2009 at 10:22 p.m.
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jvlmom, spikesmon, and maisie, et al -- Perhaps you yourselves should also do a bit more research on Autism and Asperger's before you criticize the perspectives of others, including the Autistic, Aspies and my cat. See:
"All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome" - Kathy Hoopmann
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4...
...and...
http://www.autism-blog.net/2008/01/my-so...
"TEMPLE GRANDIN, autistic designer of cattle handling systems, said that one reason she can easily figure out how a cow would react is because autistic people can easily "think the way that animals think".[44] According to Grandin, animals don't have "complex emotions such as shame or guilt" and they don't think in language. She says that, although not everything about animals is like a person with autism, the similarity is that they think visually and without language. She says people don't make this connection because the study of autism and the study of animal behavior are parallel disciplines involving different individuals."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociologica...
And yes, while well-meaning and heart-felt this effort must be, collecting 552 packages of out-of-date (or soon to be so) Cheez-It Twisters and storing them in plastic boxes for future human consumption is just plain ill-conceived.
In the end, Megan is likely training her mother (however "innocently" subconscious it might be) to cater to her whims, and not the other way around. It's basic operant conditioning behavioral training. Try thinking with your heads, ladies, and not your hormones.
Jul 26, 2009 at 8:01 p.m.
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I HAVE A CHILD WITH AUTISM. I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT GAG REFLUX AND I AM SURE IT MUST BE A NIGHTMARE AS I HAVE HAD OTHER NIGHTMARES OF MY OWN.
YOUR CHILD'S GAG REFLUX CAN BE HELPED THOUGH. PLEASE GO TO THE YAHOO GROUP CHELATINGKIDS2 AND SIGN UP. THERE IS A LARGE GROUP OF PARENTS WHO HAVE AUTISTIC KIDS AND ARE ON THE PATH TO RECOVERY.
YOUR DAUGHTER NOT ONLY HAS A GAG REFLUX BUT SHE ALSO HAS A DAIRY ADDICTION. IT MAY SOUND CRAZY BUT IF YOU DONT KNOW ALREADY- OUR KIDS CANNOT DIGEST DAIRY OR GLLUTEN AND IT MAKES THEM HIGH. THIS IS PART OF THE REASON WHY YOUR DAUGHTER LIMITS HER FOOD.
ONE PARENT ON THE GROUP SAID THEIR SONS GAG REFLUX DISSAPPEARED AFTER GIVING HIM KIRKMANS ENZYM-AID. I WOULD BE SUPRISED IF YOUR DAUGHTERS GUT IS NOT INFLAMED. THE PICTURE OF HER LAYING ON HER SIDE SHOWS A KID WITH A SEVERE MINERAL DEFICIENCY. YES ITS FROM HER LIMITED DIET BUT THERE ARE UNDERLYING REASONS WHY SHE LIMITS HER FOOD. IF HER GUT HAS A CHANCE TO HEAL, SHE LOSE THAT GAG REFLUX.
I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS. MY SON HAS MADE TREMENDOUS GAINS WITH BIO-MEDICAL. THE MAINSTEAM DOCTORS JUST DONT GET IT. MAYBE THEY WILL SOMEDAY
Jul 26, 2009 at 12:07 a.m.
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I used the wrong "they're" I meant *their*.
Jul 25, 2009 at 11:15 p.m.
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Again, I just wanted to say that I am trying to get a support group for parents of Autistic children together in the Janesville, and local areas. If you are interested please email me: Muscrat99@charter.net Thanks again!
Jul 25, 2009 at 10:53 p.m.
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Woodmans sells all they're "outdated" food -half- off. So sadly, Shorty didn't save the lady much. He could have even sold them cheaper than what his normal shoppers would spend, so he really could have "helped" out.
Jul 25, 2009 at 4:39 p.m.
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hankhill>>the packaging is probably damaged in some way. That is why that product is donated or sold at a low cost to churches, etc that run food pantries.
Jul 25, 2009 at 4:37 p.m.
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I have never been a fan of Woodmans for my own issues that I won't air here. But after reading this I think I will try and do more shopping there. I think it says a lot when someone will go out of there way to help a stranger!! Woodmans didn't have to find the product for the family or sell it to them at half price. Any show of kindness is a step in the right direction for our society!! Kudos to Woodmans and big hugs to this family!! Goes to show what a mother's love can do ;o)
Jul 25, 2009 at 2:02 p.m.
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When before our children were a year old they would feed themselves puffed corn snacks. I believe these are similar to Twister's. One brand that is plain is made by O-Ke-Ddoke and the other one is cheese made by Frito-Lay called Chester's, Puffed Corn Snack. These are easy to pick up and hold and melt in the mouth. Hope this helps.
Jul 25, 2009 at 1:08 p.m.
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Way to go, momof5!! What you did has actually touched my heart. We should all go on a treasure hunt for this product to help out this loving family.
Jul 25, 2009 at 12:52 p.m.
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EXCELLENT STORY! Hats off to Mr. "Shorty" for being the great guy that always comes through for people. I really believe that anyone that finds a negative twist to this story has a cup that is half full in life. Once again a big thank you to WOODMANS & MR. "SHORTY" FOR BEING A CLASS ACT!
Jul 25, 2009 at 12:48 p.m.
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A good example, of a cracker type biscuit that the british used on the sailing ships, hardtack.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardtack
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its also what Civil Defense shelters stored for many years for food supplies.
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"Because it is so hard and dry, properly stored and transported hardtack will survive rough handling and endure extremes of temperature. In fact, a common joke among American Civil War reenactors is that hardtack made 140 years ago "tastes just as good" now as it did back then."
Jul 25, 2009 at 11:41 a.m.
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tater: You can freeze cereals/crackers/etc..,? Never knew that but seems a good idea??
The Megan's mom in the story: I found 5 boxes of Twisterz. Contact me and I will get them to you :)
Jul 25, 2009 at 10:55 a.m.
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To this this loving mom, all i can say, is I know its not easy for a parent to watch her/his child go through a disability, and it takes a special mommy, & or daddy to walk in these shoes, without giving up (And a lot of parents do!). It also takes faith (I know.. no email's please..something politically incorrect to say anymore for the new generation, of the faithless). But D@mn political incorrectness. I'll leave that to all the Soul-less, self-centered individuals. My message is for this mom: God Bless you, and your family. And.. On the days you do not see light at the end of the tunnel.. on those days try remember the light is surely there, and one day, when you least expect it... you, and your family will see it. Lastly.. All those comments below where the, "Know it all's," are expressing they're lack of common sense, and good judgment. Try to consider the sources, and not take it personally. Please ;)
And for Woodman's manager part. About 12 years ago, I had my wife, and kids stop shopping there, because of a innocent between one of their Loss Prevention staff members who accused my wife of walking through the store, eating a bag of grapes, I asked her to go get for me. Well.. I won't go through all that again, because as of this reading.. I'm no longer holding on to that. My wife liked the prices there better, so I'm sure she'll be happy. So, at-least in my case.. it does pay, to show compassion for others in need.
Ok.. I fibbed just a tad. Woodman's wasn't last. For those that know my posts, you know I can't seem to be in a thread without pointing out the obvious.. at-least to me its obvious.
I really love it when I run across, (FINALLY) a great human, helping human, Non-Fiction.. report.. like this very rare one here, only to find, side line, doctors & nurses (most un-schooled & un-licensed I'm sure), screwing with topics they don't know a d@mn thing about! So do everyone with a heart a favor, and, shut the hell up, if you don't have something Positive, and constructive to say, other then things like, "wow.. mom sounds like an idiot for just giving her autistic daughter nothing but Twisters to eat." I'll guarantee you, this girls doctors, teachers, and everybody else involved with this beautiful little girl's family, would be right on top of this, Loving mother, if her daughter showed signs malnutrition. Oh wait.. I forgot.. you passenger seat, whanna be M.D.'s know more then any of them put together, right?!. The lack of intelligence, some of you show, is just down right pathetic. I also was a disabled child, and as a adult.. so needless to say (for I.Q.'s above 20), this topic is very personal to me. Anyone catch that yet?
Very Nice Story Kathleen Foody
Jul 25, 2009 at 10:12 a.m.
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This is what is so GREAT about these comment sections. Instead of people seeing this as a feel-good story about a little girl and a large grocery chain, the only thing some people care about is diet and expiration date issues. Wow. I always knew this city was full of narrow minded, judgmental idiots and now we all get to read their ramblings. Thank you Gazettextra!! I'm sure the family would have paid any amount of money for these snacks so I'm sure they truly appreciate the discount Woodman's was able to give them.
Jul 25, 2009 at 9:56 a.m.
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We have no place judging this family for the way they raise this child, I am sure she is being monitored by a physician and looks like she is doing well on this diet judging by the photo. If you don't have an autistic child then you have no right to judge them. Dumbfounded needs to go somewhere else and spew his/her condescending opinions and self righteous views there instead, or perhaps he/she could volunteer to help this family out with getting her to eat what she feels this child needs. Until this happens, Dumbfounded should just shut up. And to slam Shorty and Woodman's for helping out this family without knowing what the term discontinued means is bordering on liable and slander. It is not illegal to sell discontinued food items, the term discontinued is just that, Kellogg will not be making that particular food item any longer, this does not translate into expired food, there is no expiration date for this product!!!!!!!! Shorty and Woodman's did a very good thing for this family and should be commended not condemned for their efforts. I wish Kellogg had been able to help out, but I doubt they would go to the trouble to produce an item just for one child. It would be nice, but I would not expect them to nor would I slam them for not doing it.
Jul 25, 2009 at 9:31 a.m.
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How do any of you know for a fact that she isn't getting the nutrition she need and is not under a doctors care for her condition, if you don't know the facts you shouldn't comment on whether or not she is not getting the proper nutrients in her diet. Let her parent and doctors determine what this little girl needs and what she eats. If this where your child you would probably do the same. As a parent I commend this mother for doing everyting she can for her child.
Jul 25, 2009 at 9:24 a.m.
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Another shining example on why people love Woodmans. It is unfortunate that this child does not eat other foods; it is a difficult situation. I am wondering though, why the parents don't switch back to a more nutritious diet of baby food? I agree with the comments about the lack of viable nutrient supplements and how even liquid vitamins are not absorbed into the body. It is unfortunate that situations like this happen.
Also, to say people don't care because they don't have children with autism is rediculous. This forum is set up so people with different views can comment on anything they choose, and we all don't have to agree. I don't care of the child is autistic or not; In my opinion, her diet is incomplete. She appears healthy and as long as she is happy, who cares? Her parents face an uphill battle with an autistic child, and she may never be able to function normally in society and they will have to care for her for the rest of their lives, so give them a break and be thankful we have kind people like Shorty in our hometown...
Jul 25, 2009 at 7:51 a.m.
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First of all, if you do not have a child with autism there should be no comment on this child's care. I am sure this has been Dr. approved for this child. Second, let's not knock Woodmans. Their prices are way below all other stores in town and they are very charitable. Heck, they sponsored Madison's fireworks!
Jul 25, 2009 at 7:04 a.m.
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I agree Rowdy. I would think date of "discontinuation" is completely different than a "freshness date". Half price is about what a person would pay at Big Lots or a similiar type store that sells discontinued or overstocked merchandise.
Jul 25, 2009 at 4 a.m.
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"DISCONTINUED" means not produced anymore..NOT EXPIRED...jeez people crack a dictionary or GOOGLE it! Crackers do not have an expiration date it's A BEST IF USED BY DATE Crackers are a non-perishable food and do not EXPIRE
Jul 25, 2009 at 2:17 a.m.
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The article states "beyond the date of discontinuation". I am not sure what that means exactly; it may not mean the product is expired. Do people not remember life before all of these expiration dates? I don't remember ever coming across stale crackers. I sometimes believe the expiration dates are just a way to get people to buy more product. And, I agree with those who support this family in their efforts to help their daughter. I have no doubt they love her very much and are very, very involved in her life. Shame on those being so critical of them.
Jul 25, 2009 at 12:52 a.m.
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If the twisters snack that we are all talking about is out of date, it should have been FREE!! What is wrong with you people? Out of date food should not be sold! No more Mr. Nice Shorty, GIVE it away!
Jul 24, 2009 at 11:42 p.m.
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Am I the only one slightly amused that this article was writen by Kathleen FOODY?
Jul 24, 2009 at 11:21 p.m.
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I feel for the parents of these autistic children and have to give you kudos for all you do. May God bless you all!
On a somewhat related note - When my son (not autistic) was about 10 he developed a love for Apple Jacks. He could eat a box every 3 days. We were constantly looking for sales on this cereal and finally found a place that was selling them at $10 for 5 boxes. Thinking I would be really smart, I bought 10 boxes and put them in the freezer so they wouldn't go stale. Guess what? About a week later, he decided that he was sick and tired of Apple Jacks and has never eaten them since. The birds got some nice treats for several months! I hope than Megan begins eating other food as well, but helps her mom out with all those Twisters!
Jul 24, 2009 at 11:14 p.m.
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Wildcat, of I had offened you in anyway I am sorry. I do not live your life and I didn't say I was. I will never pretend I understand your life.
Jul 24, 2009 at 11:12 p.m.
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This isn't surprising. Shorty is a great guy, been around that place for years. Hardworking with a smile he treats the customers well. He's always on the go, headed to where he's needed in the store or answering another phone page. What Shorty did for this family was wonderful. Raising a child with Autism is a huge stressful challenge. Ms. Galster asked the right person for help and I'm sure this gesture was really appreciated! Woodmans is very lucky to have him as an employee. What a kind person.
Jul 24, 2009 at 10:07 p.m.
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Hmmm, rather interesting to see that people who THINK they know it all, really are the ones clueless and ignorant. I have a child that has autism, and no one can even come close to understanding what it is like dealing with these children on a daily basis....unless you have one of your own. On a different note...thank you Woodmans for your help. Moms...I am trying to get a support group together for the Janesville, Evansville, Beloit and local areas. My daughter Meghan, also 7, has Aspergers and it has been a very rough road. I would love to get other parents' ideas and opionions on things. Let me know if you would be interested. Please email me, Muscrat99@charter.net thanks
Jul 24, 2009 at 10:05 p.m.
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What a sweet story! Way to go Shorty!!
PS--it isn't as easy for Megan to switch to a different snack because of her gag reflex/GI issues. Her autism only compounds the situation!
Jul 24, 2009 at 9:04 p.m.
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I just don't understand how rude people can be on these blogs. A child physically gags on certain solid foods-she finally discovers the texture of a snack food in which she can eat without gagging - eventually, she may learn other foods as she grows older - don't cut down the parents for giving their child something that works for now - its all about learning and trusting. Plus someone does something nice at a local grocery store and that person gets reemed for being nice. What is wrong with our world today!
Jul 24, 2009 at 8:59 p.m.
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Shorty give something away for free? HAH! Great story tho
Jul 24, 2009 at 8:29 p.m.
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Wow, there are some very shallow people in these blogs. I really hope that someday you have the honor of engaging with an autistic child. I personally love these children. You will never meet more honest and unique children. They are very cut and dry as far as routine. I can take a VERY long time for some of them to adjust to a new routine. Yes it can be as simple as a different snack! Before you talk like you know something, know what you are talking about!
Jul 24, 2009 at 8:06 p.m.
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Dear Dumbfounded,
What are you the nutrition nazi? Like I said, don't judge. Your not living this life, and we didn't choose this for our children. We have tried to adjust our son's diet. Ever see a child go without food for 2-3 days at a time, and all for the sake of a healthy diet? You do what you have to do for your child to thrive, and be emotionally healthy. Most autistic children don't understand your idea of a healthy diet. They eat what they can, when they can. Most autistic children have some sort of GI distress, so parent just have to do the best that they can.
Jul 24, 2009 at 7:58 p.m.
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Wow - I think our society has reached a new low.
Children require a balanced diet to promote proper growth. Autism is not an acceptable excuse to promote the mal-nutrition of a child.
Before you go off, I read the whole article. Liquid Vitamins are a supplement - not a replacement for eating foods containing vitamins and minerals. On average 75% of vitamin supplements are excreated from the body before they can be absorbed. Milk, liquid breakfast drinks are no replacement for protien, good carbs, vegatbles. FOOD. Cheez-it twisters are not food. Cheez-it's have 140 empty calories per serving, and an obsence 240mg of sodium and 6 grams of fat.
Perhaps this child should just wash it down with can upon can of regular soda.
Shame on anyone supporting this "diet." I hope no tax money was spend buying Cheez-It's!
I am once again forever dumber for having been exposed to this level of human stupidity.
Jul 24, 2009 at 7:49 p.m.
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We have a son with autism, so I can totally relate to this article. Although we are lucky in the sense that our son eats more that one thing, he is finicky none the less. Truth is he only eats about 10 different things. We too have to buy certain brands, and eat at certain places. Some people would say that we are doing nothing more that indulging our son. However people really shouldn't judge until you have walked in our shoes. Autism is very difficult to understand, but we like many others take it one day at a time.
Jul 24, 2009 at 7:49 p.m.
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I agree Woodmans should have donated it or gave it a a very greatly reduced cost.
But my ? is isnt there a shelf life I would think 6 months or so so in a year you are going to give stale snacks to your kid? That can't be healthy...
Jul 24, 2009 at 7:36 p.m.
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EDUCATE, EDUCATE, EDUCATE! Until you know and understand that of a person with ANY type of disability (and, YES, we all have a disability of some type... some it is just shear ignorance), DO NOT be ignorant enough to make those ignorant comments.
Jul 24, 2009 at 7:11 p.m.
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This was sooo nice of Shorty!!!!! After all isn't illegal to sell out of date food? If he really wanted to help, he should have asked Phil Woodman if this food could be donated, at no cost, especially since it was out of date. Great work, Shorty, I hope it didn't set you back at all.
Jul 24, 2009 at 7:11 p.m.
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Sandman..in case you haven't noticed, a cat and a child with disabilities are totally different...may you and your cat live happily ever after..
Jul 24, 2009 at 7:10 p.m.
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Hannah, those are the same things that i cannot stand!
Jul 24, 2009 at 5:52 p.m.
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sandman and biggirl...I'm pretty sure her parents know a lot more than you what is best for their daughter. You obviously have no idea what it means to be autistic. Routine is very important to these patients. Megan is not living on cheez-its alone. Please actually read the article. It's so easy to criticize in front of a keyboard. Why don't you spend some time with autistic children and then write a report for us. You will truly be enlightened at what you discover. Please crawl back under the rock from which you live.
Jul 24, 2009 at 5:47 p.m.
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Biggirl, are you a doctor? Do you know for a fact that this family does not already have access to these resources? You know what happens when you assume. It says in the article that this child has more than one food source, try reading the article instead of just jumping to "the fun stuff" and dispensing advice without reading the facts first.
Jul 24, 2009 at 4:54 p.m.
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More than more of this single food, Meghan needs the intervention of medical, nutritional, and psychological experts to help her eat a more varied diet. This is not good for the girl. This is not to fault the family and all the people who are helping. This is to say that they need much more extensive help with this problem.
Jul 24, 2009 at 4:28 p.m.
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"For now, Megan gets the nutrients she needs from a liquid multivitamin, instant liquid breakfast, flavored milk and the Twisters from Smith."
copied and pasted.
I read it as Twisters are her snack food. I try to eat healthy but I want my snack food too. I'm going to assume that Megan eats healthier than the majority of adults and children.
Jul 24, 2009 at 4:28 p.m.
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Sandman....you are rude! It is not that easy for a child with the disability of autism to just "switch" their brain does not work that like! I think you need to do some research before you start making comments like you did!
Jul 24, 2009 at 4:25 p.m.
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What a way for a single person to help a family in need! I can't tell you how much I hate shopping at woodmen. But I can tell you now that I will be a shopper there for life! Way to go Woodmans!
Jul 24, 2009 at 4:22 p.m.
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So are you implying that Megan will live on a diet of Cheez-It Twisters for the rest of her life? I hope they have a very long shelf life!
Very nice of Shorty -- he's very helpful. As for the Twister diet aspect ... maybe it's time for a change. Heck, even my cat will adjust to a kibble change eventually!
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