Our group and Biomedical information meetings!

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

As you know, was established as an informational support

group for local families dealing with autism. When I joined, very

few people that I knew of, were persuing biomedical treatments. I

realized that this board was not the place to post questions and

concerns about biomedically related concerns. After speaking to

from Dr. DeMio's office, I was directed to a newly formed biomedical

group in Columbus known as " Autism-Biomed-Ohio " . Most members were

treating their children through Dr. DeMio's practice in Seven Hills.

All were involved in biomedical alternatives. As you know, Dr.

DeMio's practice has expanded to include an office in Columbus, to

which he travels twice a week.

As more and more people began to explore treatment options, word

spread and the Columbus based group grew to include members from

Cleveland and from other States. This is a good thing! The majority

of people are patients of Dr. DeMio, therefore, with an expanded

member base, there is more information, shared ideas and support.

However, is still a support group, as originally

established, and that should not change. We have a significant

number of members who not persuing biomedical alternatives and

should not be overwhelmed with those of us who are. There is a

wealth of information in our files directing us to Doctors,

Therapists, schools, camps, etc. We have polls that are pertinent to

our area and we have a photo section that I absolutely love! We also

use this group to connect with one another socially through

playdates, parties and mom's night's out. How great is that????

n has worked tirelessly to start this group, moderate it and

keep up with it's members' needs. It is not anyone's intent to

change the focus of this group. That is why I am posting this.

As you know, the Columbus group has been sponsoring very helpful

biomedical information meetings on a regular basis. Since I commute

between Cleveland and Columbus (not really knowing WHERE I

live...LOL :0)....), I have been able to attend quite a few of these

meetings, especially during the summer months when I am there full

time. We have had wonderful speakers including Dr. DeMio,

Shoemaker (Parent Liazon), Dr. Devin Houston from Houston's Enzymes,

Dr. , a Mercury free dentist, as well as very knowledgable

parents who have been able to share valuable information about

things such as vaccination exemptions, supplements, HBOT, etc.

NE Ohioan's who have joined this group, have expressed a desire to

hold similar meetings, locally. P and H got the ball

rolling by organizing our first such meeting at Barry Galvin's, who

BTW, graciously allowed us the use of her facility at no charge!!!!

Dr. D and were our speakers, the topic being an intro to

Biomedical Treatment. n, organized and presented at our second

meeting on Mon. July 30th. She did a terrific job. The topic

was " Dietary Interventions " . Afterwards, the four of us got

together for some drinks and (non GF/CF/SF/YF, SCD illegal, and non

Rotated) appetizers and sandwiches... (so we don't always practice

what we preach to our kids, OK?????). We discussed the future of our

meetings and decided that every third Monday would be good, and we

hope to continue meeting at Barry Galvins. We would be more than

willing to move the meetings around, if we could procure the meeting

space at no charge, so your input is welcome. Any ideas for topics

are encouraged. Also, if anyone can arrange for Guest Speakers who

are willing to present without charge, PLEASE let us know!!!!

Now that we have our own meetings, even though many members

have also joined with Autism-Biomed-Ohio, it makes sense that we

still use our NE board for local announcements, including biomedical

information and meeting agendas. That should prevent any confusion

that may crop up between the two locations. The " Autism-Biomed-Ohio "

group will continue to meet the needs of people interested in

biomedical interventions (primarily patients of Dr. DeMio) from both

parts of the State.

Our Columbus counterparts have recently started a group similar to

ours, focusing on more local events, not necessarily related to

biomedical interventions. Separating geographical agendas will allow

us to continue to discuss our kids biomedical treatments, confusion

free.

Hopefully, we can continue to post pertinent biomedical info on

, without infringing on the interests of the entire group.

At the same time, we can continue to focus on a wide variety of

topics, discussions and agendas without shifting the basic

foundation of the group!

Again, your ideas, comments and suggestions are both welcome and

encouraged!!!!! This a wonderful support group and I'm happy to be a

member!

Take Care,

-Trish from Cleveland...or is it Columbus? Sorry, I'm a little

confused right now!!!!