only understands your child's issues but is willing to work with them and their unique needs.
At the end I will list some websites, blogs, books and Medical clinics that you may want to research
in more detail to see what might be of benefit for your child.
To QUOTE tacanow's website:
"An autism diagnosis seldom leads to a logical treatment path. Because autism is considered a psychological diagnosis, many physicians don't see the value in looking for medically caused issues that might be contributing to a child's symptoms. What many TACA families have found is, that a psychological diagnosis does not mean that you cannot have legitimate physical ailments ( also called co-morbid issues) as well. Some recent research studies released in 2011 support what parents have been saying for years!
The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes some of the most prominent co-morbid issues common with autism, which include but are not limited to:
*gastrointestinal distress,END QUOTE
*seizures
*mitochondrial disease and dysfunction,
*immune dysregulation
*food allergies
*sleep disturbances
*autoimmune issues
*persistent bacterial infections
*persistent viral infections
Additionally, autism can also come with
*mood disorders,
*extreme behaviors
*attention deficit
*self stimulatory behaviors
*obsessive compulsive behaviors
*cognitive problems
*learning differences
*speech delays
These issues vary greatly as the child ages and health status changes.
One thing we know about autism is that the diagnosis is complex and very unique to the individual.
There is a common saying in our community: when you see one child with autism, you've seen one child with autism. Rarely do these individuals look similar. Their health needs are also unique to their individual needs.
Behaviors that accompany autism often get explained away by the label. "Of course he shows signs of obsessive compulsive disorder. He has autism". But what if in reality these behaviors were clues to treatable underlying MEDICAL issues? The biomedical approach asks the question: could some of these issues be caused by poor health?"
What Biomedical doctors do that is so different is that they are investigating ALL of the clues, both behavioral and medical! In addition, they are willing to run ALL of the necessary lab work to uncover what is making the child sick. They are committed to healing ALL treatable issues and most of all they offer the parents HELP & HOPE while at the same time desire to see your child once again play and enjoy life!
Our local customers that are the parents of a child with this type of diagnosis are frequently frustrated with our local medical care and I sympathize deeply! I have always believed and committed to being a source of networking for our customers and practitioners. I LOVE when customers come into the store to tell me "their story" and to share with me the names and contact information of a doctor or practitioner who has helped them and made a difference in their health! Invariably, a different customer will walk in my store, usually within 2 weeks, and need that exact information! I love being the network connection!
As you can see from the list of health issues in the quoted section above, there is in fact a very real possibility that your child does have some underlying health issues. By having them identified and treated using natural means, you may find your child is once again happy and enjoying life! Yes, your child will most likely still need their IEP with their school, and occupational or physical therapy, and all of the other helpful modalities that are available in our county school district. But after all, you, as a parent, want to do everything you can for your child and not to leave any stone unturned! ALL of these contribute to the new healthy balance that you desire for your child! They all work together!
We will be posting a brochure here that lists 4 doctors clinics - 3 in the Northern Colorado area - that have been brought to my attention by customers. Also listed is just a small fraction of the books in our Customer Reference Library that are available to you for check out - 2 weeks for free!
Be sure to look into this subject of the "highly sensitive child" = this phrase was coined by Dr. Elaine Aron and she has made it her life's work to research, write and teach about highly sensitive people. Who or what are they? Well only about 20% of the population are highly sensitive. Their senses are more acute and they feel things more deeply - they are easily and quickly overwhelmed by noises, smells, lights, actions, emotions, and chaos! My description of them is someone with a high IQ, a sensitive soul and a thin veil. Being in these types of situation, as in, big box chain stores, sporting events, birthday parties, holidays, carnival rides and fairs, visiting the zoo, etc. can quickly overwhelm them and they shut down as a protection. Because of the "thin veil" they just don't seem to have the usual barrier to shut things off as other people do and so they feel assaulted and bombarded very quickly and then need to either escape into a quiet safe place or they will go into a "melt-down"!
Does any of this sound familiar to you? Is this a description of your child or someone you know? Dr. Elaine Aron's and Dr. Ted Zeff both have written wonderfully helpful books on this subject! They offer helpful suggestions of things that you can do to work with your child on this. Again you will note that these are all books available in our library to be checked out & taken home at no charge!
We hope to hear from you! If you want more personalized information, please call my store to schedule an appointment and I would be happy to explain more of this to you in person. We offer an excellent selection of supplements for children that have proven to be very effective! Of course, we offer a delicious selection of foods that are tasty and free of artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and allergens! So come see us - we are here to help you!
See you soon!
Arlys
