• Concerns
• On Vaccines
• The Biomedical Treatment of Autism
• Tracking Progress
• The Gluten Free Casein Free Diet
• Buy GFCF Foods Online
• Supplement Support
• Home Detox Support
• Autism Organizations
Concerns
Developmental Milestones
If you have concerns, please take a look at this thorough Developmental Milestones List.
And please know, as much as this process hurts (and the last thing you want to believe is that your child has autism), finding out is the first step in reversing the symptoms.
The sooner you start treating the condition, the better your chances for recovery.
Red Flags – Signs to Look Out For
http://www.firstsigns.org/concerns/flags.htm
Milestone List – Is Your Child Developing Properly?
http://www.autismspeaks.org/whatisit/milestones.php
DVSM Checklist – This is the list of criteria doctors use to diagnose autism
http://www.autismvoice.com/blog/_archives/2005/8/30/1180211.html
On Vaccines
Some say there is no proven link between vaccines and autism. Some believe that vaccines are the sole cause of autism. At Reverse Autism, we are not necessarily anti-vaccinations – we are anti-toxic assaults to seemingly compromised immune systems.
If mercury in fish is bad to eat, you can’t tell me injecting it into a day old baby is good. Even if you remove mercury, there are plenty of other ingredients in a vaccine that make me think, “we’ll pass.”
If we can come up with a way to protect our children from disease without pumping them full of chemicals, bacteria, fungi and animal tissues…I’m open to hearing about it. If we can create a vaccine schedule where the blood brain barrier is closed (I’ve heard after 3 years of age) prior to heavy vaccination, I’m open to hearing more. But until then, I’ll be saying no thank you.
Know Your Rights. Each state has a different policy for vaccines. Find your state here...
There Are Safer Ways to Vaccinate.
You can decide how you want to do it (but be prepared to really annoy your pediatrician!)
- Vaccinate one at a time.
- Don’t do combo vaccines (e.g. split up MMR into measles, mumps and rubella separately).
- Never vaccinate when your child is sick.
- Make sure the vaccine lot is thimerisol free.
- If you’ve got a bad feeling – don’t do it. You can always change your mind and vaccinate later…you can’t go back.
Generation Rescue on Vaccines
http://generationrescue.org/vaccines.html
User Friendly Vaccination Schedule
http://generationrescue.org/pdf/user_friendly.pdf
Autism: A Novel Form of Mercury Poisoning? http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/vaccine/mercury.htm
The Diagnostic Criteria for Autism vs.The Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning
Vaccine Schedule Comparison - 2008 vs. 1983
The Biomedical Treatment of Autism
Autism Research Institute
http://www.autism.com/index.htm
Autism Myths from Generation Rescue
http://generationrescue.org/mercury_myths.html
What is DAN! or Defeat Autism Now?
http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/dan/whatisdan.htm
List of Biomed Savvy Doctors:
http://www.healing-arts.org/children/amyholmes.htm
What I Would Do If I Were the Parent of an Autistic Child
Written by Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D.
http://specialchildren.about.com/
Tracking Progress
When starting any new treatment, it’s a very good idea to track your child’s progress via this Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist created by the Autism Research Institute.
Simply print out the form and answer the questions every week or every other week to gauge the effectiveness of the new treatments.
The Gluten Free Casein Free Diet
Links to Studies Supporting the GFCF Diet
http://www.autismndi.com/news/display.asp?content=Resources&shownews=20040721150209
Very Helpful List of Safe Foods From TACA
http://www.tacanow.com/foodlist.htm
Eating Without Casein - Safe Foods List (and more!)
http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html#badingredients
(make sure to check for gluten – this list is just casein free!
GFCFDiet.com Safe Foods List
http://www.gfcfdiet.com/Fastfoods.htm
Another List of Acceptable Foods
http://p201.ezboard.com/ftime2unwindfrm13.showMessage?topicID=12.topic
Awesome GFCF Recipes
http://www.gfutah.org/gfcfrecipes/
Collection of GFCF Recipes http://www.recipecircus.com/recipes/Writermom77/
Killer TACA GFCF Cooking Class
http://www.tacanow.com/gfcf_cooking_class_presentation/default.htm
More Helpful FAQ’s
http://www.autismndi.com/faq/
Whole Foods Gluten Free and Dairy Free Lists
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/specialdiets/stores/WDH.html
“My Child Is GFCF” Letter
This letter is perfect for giving to new teachers, babysitters, camp counselors, therapists and more. It’s short and sweet, and gives them the basics about GFCF and asks them to work with you by allowing you to store foods on site and to be informed of birthday parties and events where food will be served or prepared.
DOWNLOAD PDF
Buy GFCF Foods Online
Make sure everything is gluten and casein free. When in doubt, call to be sure.
Kinnikinnick www.kinnikinnick.com
Gluten Free Pantry http://www.glutenfree.com
Your Dinner Secret: http://www.yourdinnersecret.com/
The Allergy Grocer: www.allergygrocer.com
GFCF Candy: http://www.purefun.ca/index.html
Supplement Support
Digestive Enzymes: Delicious chewable. Helps break down trace bits of gluten and casein and aides digestion.
Houston Nutraceuticals: http://houstonzymes.com
Vitamin and Mineral Formulas: All three formulas have been specifically created for people on the autism spectrum.
Brainchild Nutritionals: www.brainchildnutritionals.com
Kirkman Labs: http://www.kirkmanlabs.com/
Lee Silsby: http://leesilsby.com/vitsandmins.html
Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies
http://www.1stholistic.com/Nutrition/hol_nutr-def-symptoms.htm
More Symptoms
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_ha/tables/tb17_1.html
Home Detox Support
Autism Organizations
This list will continue to grow, but the one thing all of these organizations have in common is that they believe autism is treatable. Every one of these organizations devotes their time to researching, supporting and advocating the biomedical and behavioral treatment of autism.
ARI, The Autism Research Institute
: The Autism Research Institute has been at the forefront of autism research and treatment for over 40 years. Founded by the late, great Bernard Rimland, this amazing organization was founded to conduct and foster scientific research designed to improve the methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism. Since Dr. Rimland’s death, ARI continues it’s amazing mission under Director Stephen M. Edelson.
Act-Today.org : This wonderful organization provides grant money for families that cannot afford the treatments their autistic child needs. From protective helmets, to social skills groups, to ABA and chelation, ACT Today! does what they can to help autistic children access the treatments they need to achieve their highest potential. We do a lot of fundraising work together and Elynn is on their Board of Advisors.
Treating Autism : One in 100 children in the UK are diagnosed with autism. Through research, support, conferences and awareness raising, Treating Autism is spreading the word that autism is treatable throughout England and Europe.
TACA/Talk About Curing Autism : Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides information, resources, and support to families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments.
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