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Anything we do for our kids has been based on studies found in pubmed showing effectiveness. Maybe not "statistically significant,"… read more

My son had not undergone chelation, but we've modified his diet to avoid foods he's allergic to, and we've used the help of a… read more

Thank you @DrorSchneider for your answer. What are some of the changes you've seen? Ryan has been on a gluten-free/casein free (plus, top… read more

The changes were first of all a quick loss of 30 pounds of overweight (at 6 ft he weighed 205 pounds); increased energy (he used to crash… read more

That is totally awesome! I'm impressed your son has taken control of his diet, it gives me something to look forward to. :)

We had terrible results..loss of weight and pallor..

@MichelleSarabia this is what I've been hearing, and the science is faulty. I just posted a brainbiomed report on Facebook via "The… read more

What a great site, thanks!

No, I never considered 'alternative treatment(s)'

Ryan has also benefitted greatly from the GF diet. It has lowered his anxiety and anger levels, obsessiveness, and his concentration has… read more

@MichelleSarabia could you repost that in the activity thread? Thatt is very good info...hidden away behind hundreds of pages

I have been asked to repost this regarding chelation...

Just a heads-up warning... every AUTISTIC I've spoken with as adults, found… read more

When anything is suggested to me by anyone...all I want to see is the science that backs it. I don't want a testimonial or anecdotal… read more

Hats off to anyone who has the time, money, desire to chase all these band wagon therapies. Me personally couldnt do it. I have taken my sons… read more

We have a ten year rule. No new therapies or medications unless they've been out there at least 10 years or longer. It helps find out the… read more

We are seeing an integrative MD at the University of CA-San Francisco. He does a lot of nutritional support but doesn't do the more… read more

Just remember in the end your child is still going to be the same person they were before.

my naturopathic dr. is certified, part of a board and would lose her license to practice if anything went wrong. The dr. who, on the other… read more

For natural chelation we do a few things. First of all we don't use any metal for cooking, no pots or aluminum foil. I cook on glassware… read more

@Marian - Reducing all concentrated chemicals including heavy metal exposure is good for all, not just for autistics... but being extra… read more

As an adult Aspie I strongly disagree with these "treatments." Autism isn't a disease. It is a genetic difference. And much of… read more

Great discussion going on! Without a doubt we all need to do research, and be aware of the level of competence of all people helping with our… read more

@skybobsmom I found a lot of articles saying that Vitamin C chelates lead... have you heard of this? I found quite a few on the google search.… read more

@justinevans Just for the record I am providing my son (and myself) with biomedical therapy.. only to help us feel better..that's all. I… read more

Would someone with diabetes claim that diabetes "isn't a disease" and shouldn't be treated? Yes, there is absolutely a… read more

Crimson - Autism is not a disease. It is neurological wiring... and most autistics able to understand what a disease model is takes great… read more

As an Aspie with an Aspie son I find this whole thread offensive. It's hippie-dippie anti-science BS cooked up by neurotypical parents… read more

I was born in the 1970's and so I spent my entire childhood being tortured by the neuromajority. Science moves forward and we finally… read more

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Here is what your child needs:

1.) Unconditional love and non-judgement. Always. 24/7.
2.) A school district that truly, truly… read more

And if we really wanted to understand this we'd be trying to think of a new word to describe these differences...

...the very word… read more

Forgive any typos and misspellings. I was typing fast with a lot of passion and frustration. Normally I proofread my work. It's just good… read more

The sad reality of this is, in the end, when you are tired, broke and drained, your child is still going to be your child with autism.

ok ...here goes...my son has severe gastrointestinal issues and was unable to sleep until I changed his diet and went to all natural foods and… read more

You are confusing causation with correlation. No one is claiming your son's GI issues aren't real. I'm saying they have no… read more

My last comment was intended for Mellisa Lane, not Sally Rista Anderson.

there are too many individuals on the autism spectrum that have gastrointestinal issues for it not to be directly linked to the autism through… read more

Ms Janet:

If you are certain your point of view is based in fact and not personal belief please point us to a study that correlates GI issues… read more

@Sally - I am so glad to hear that your son is doing well. Mine, too, has a heap of comorbid disorders that are much more concerning regarding… read more

@justin -

Gastrointestinal issues are indeed related to the same genetic pattern that results in autism, but then... so is human intelligence.… read more

I think an important point is two-fold, one to help heal issues in the body.. or at least help reduce symptoms. the other point is to love… read more

ps. I forgot to mention with the hair analysis should be done a urine and stool analysis to see what is going out in the urine and stool along… read more

@SallyRistaAnderson I remember the same thing years ago with canned pops..I probably drank 3 or more a day --yikes is right! lol... much… read more

@Michelle I'm glad we all agree that chelation is quackery and abuse. Could you please cite the studies that prove every autistic person… read more

@justinevens I've heard from other parents that they found that GI issues were not the case for their loved ones with autism. I think the… read more

I agree that the dietary and biomedical health benefits can help anyone not just those on the spectrum. And I agree that autism is beautiful… read more

I too will chime in to say I love autism, I love my son, and he has opened up the world to me of how people w autism think differently but not… read more

For those who are pro-chelation here... how many NON-autistics are these doctors chelating? There are many people who are not able to clear… read more

@justin -

I didn't say EVERY autistic has gastrointestinal issues... it is just much more common than in non-autistics. Consider that, for… read more

Oh... please note that my statements refer to medical chelation, not to dietary adjustments/natural chelation... which everyone can benefit… read more

OMG...all of you slow down take a deep breath and relax before you blow a gasket.

Oh, abstinence from what or are you being funny? :)

Regarding "bashing" anything.... this isn't just some impassioned opinion due to conversations with victims of medical… read more

Any therapy done without much research and consideration might be dangerous. You really have to know what autism is and the symptoms or… read more

I went back and deleted the previous comment because I realized I was misunderstanding your point there. The thing is - we are totally in… read more

Sally, I am sorry, I did not mean to offend with my comment. My personal opinion is that electroshock therapy shouldn't be used on… read more

I am on information overload with this particular post. I can't contain all of the data and provide proper comments anymore for that… read more

MY son's GI issues are now under control through John Hopkin's Hospital and he has autism is no longer non verbal. He is no longer… read more

Just for added support:
I was wondering if chelation therapy also has an effect on silver/mercury fillings and I found this paragraph on… read more

Abstinence would also be a cure against progress. Like it or not, high functioning autistic people gave the neuro-majority our modern world.… read more

I don't know what MsJanet wrote that was so offensive. I have scrolled back and still can't find it so I assume the comment was… read more

@snowyflamingo, THANK YOU! I made a comment I guess was found tasteless by one person. Maybe it wasn't appropriate for this forum however… read more

The medical establishment for DECADES insisted that stomach ulcers were a psychosomatic disorder and it was "all in your head". They… read more

@Crimson - You are entitled to your opinion. Just be aware that I am entitled to mine. I am basing my statements on a lifetime of being… read more

@MichelleSarabia Actually, I am not a fan of chelation except when there is known heavy metal poisoning. "Biomedical" is not… read more

@CrimsonWife -

How do you explain Temple Grandin's CT scans, which show dramatically different neural wiring compared to a neurotypical… read more

Putting correlation = causality into perspective:

http://autismparents.net/hot-moms-cause-autism/

This post sounds like it is coming from the same type of people that worship the AAP and don't question the new vaccination schedules,… read more

wow i just say back and read all the comments there are alot of strong willed and minded ppl. i personally do not love autism i hate what is… read more

All I will say is what I said earlier about chelation... before doing it connect to adults with autism who have been through it and see if any… read more

Just wondering if you includebteensvand young adults in your search for the truth?
I did just today have an interseting conversation about the… read more

For the record I don't think I was ever wanting to "save" my son from his autism. In fact I do kinda love most folks w autism.… read more

Medical doctors have absolutely no validity with me.