Families of Autistic Kids

All Blog Posts Tagged 'autism' (12)

A look at some of our experiences with the GFCF diet

Here is an email that I sent to a woman (this was back in October) who was very frustrated with the GFCF diet and her daughter. She was ready to give up on the diet.... "Don't quit. She's dazed, sick, and tired because she's in withdrawal. The gluten and casein protiens act like opioids in the body...opiates, morphine. Our kids are picky eaters because they know what gets them high and that's all they want to eat. My kids used to live on milk and goldfish crackers. Now they are gfcf and I kn… Continue

Added by Bianca McCarver on January 16, 2009 at 5:59pm — No Comments

XanGo and our two autistic children

Some issues I have seen with our two autistic children: Yeast - we had already taken care of this problem with my daughter, but my son was having the same problem. We were in the process of giving him very strong doses of a prescription antifungal called Nystatin when we were introduced to XanGo. We started giving him the juice and we saw an immediate change in his bowel movements, which we had not seen with just the prescription. When you have yeast die off there will be a change… Continue

Added by Bianca McCarver on January 16, 2009 at 5:57pm — 1 Comment

All kinds of stuff and need some advice....

Hello to all!!! Sorry to anyone who has sent me messages/comments and hasnt gotten a response. Been VERY busy with life to say the least!!!! For a short run-through.... moved into new place on Nov.1st, spent lots of time getting organized (if there i such a thing! lol) and then of course the holidays not bad for the most part. My grandma, who just so happens to basically be my mom, passed away peacefully on Jan.1. Went home to Indiana for the funeral and am now wanting very badly to move closer… Continue

Added by Krista on January 12, 2009 at 10:15am — 2 Comments

URGENT! Please will you vote for this song?

PLEASE could you do a simple favor and vote for this singers song? It is a song by RICH OWEN - DON'T GIVE UP ON ME Just scroll down the list on this link below and find RICH OWEN - DON'T GIVE UP ON ME and click it. and that's it! Independent Music Network Rich Owen is the singer that allowed me his song so I could make the video of our twin son Cameron and Autism so that every time the video is viewed it… Continue

Added by CamJam on November 2, 2008 at 8:34pm — 3 Comments

"In My Mind" book trailer now available on YouTube!

The book trailer for In My Mind is now available on YouTube. Thank you for your friendship and for supporting autism awareness & research! Your friend, Adonya Adonya Wong Author/Autism Warrior Support autism awareness & research. Visit Tate Publishing today and purchase your copy of In My Mind!

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Added by Adonya Wong on October 15, 2008 at 2:01am — No Comments

Lend4Health: Community-based, Interest-free Loans for Autism!

What an amazing concept this is. This way-cool mom from VA started this organization this summer, and she's already seeing some of the fruits of her labor. Not only is she helping Spectrum families in need, she's also doing her part in spreading awareness that autism is TREATA… Continue

Added by Adonya Wong on October 8, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Check Out This Cool Site!

From the site owner: "I am the publisher of the new journal for parents of children with autism. This convenient journal allows parents to keep track of medications and supplements, treatment program schedules, activities, appointments, and contacts. The daily log lets parents note what they did that day, write observations, track symptoms and progress, make notes to their child's doctor, monitor changes they tried that day, record special moments, and much, much more! I invite you to check ou… Continue

Added by Adonya Wong on October 8, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Traveling Down the Road to Autism Recovery

I know it isn't my fault. I didn't cause my son's autism, but that doesn't stop me from, occasionally, feeling a bit guilty. In order to heal myself on this road to recovery and since I'm more prone to be online than not, I decided to start journaling. I've bypassed the paper journal and pen, and opted for the instant gratifying online version better known as blogging. We are all united through autism. Sharing our pain as well as our jo… Continue

Added by Adonya Wong on October 7, 2008 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

"In My Mind: The World Through the Eyes of Autism" available for pre-sales!

The time has finally come, and I'll admit I wasn't the most patient person during the whole process. ;) But it has been an amazing 10 months, and I feel very blessed for the experience! My little book is officially published, “In My Mind: The World Through the Eyes of Autism"! It's available for pre-sales, and the official release date is January 6th (what a wicked cool birthday present). :D A portion of… Continue

Added by Adonya Wong on October 2, 2008 at 3:30pm — 8 Comments

new medication

The appointment yesterday went very well. We discussed lots of options and I hope we came up with the best solution for John for the time being. The doctor seems to think that John is suffering from a for now single episode of major depressive disorder due to such intense sensory issues. He believes that this causes him to draw inward and can be causing the visual/auditory hallucinations. He tells me that psychosis in a child his age is so rare that he doesnt think thats what we have going on. W… Continue

Added by Krista on August 14, 2008 at 8:59am — 2 Comments

Cameron, Curious George, and Autism

One of our twin boys, Cameron, (diagnosed with Autism), LOVES Curious George. Cameron in a way, is much like the cartoon character from "Curious George" Cameron has the same fun, loving, innocent curiosity just like George... The way Cameron discovers the world around him, how he responds and at times, in HIS way shares it with me, is much like this music video. This song, the LYRICS, and the video (see below) remind me of my dear son Cameron. Cameron loves this song & the videos too! (and… Continue

Added by CamJam on May 18, 2008 at 6:30pm — 3 Comments

Snowballling

Sometimes the smallest thing can have the most unexpected reaction. I have been on the net a long time... and in all that time I've plodded along doing what i do and managed pretty much to stay in the background. I agreed eventually after Ray our eldest nagged us to let Sam get a bebo page... then i let her get her own domain because of the newspaper story that was printed up about her. Samantha Finds… Continue

Added by Samantha E's Mum on May 14, 2008 at 7:00am — 2 Comments