Re: Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008

[Guest guest]

Dear Sandy and Tim,

That's so amazing and wonderful! Congratulations to you all!

Margaret

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided

he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery

to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite

a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe

2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents

and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings.

Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many

ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

-----Dear Sandy and Tim,

I am happy for you.Your story is inspiring and I haven't heard such a

great news so far except yours.So,it really lifts spirit up!

All the best and I hope Eddie will continue his progress.

nevin

[Guest guest]

Sandy and Tim, you are both autism legends now !!!! well done I am

sooo happy for you all.

Your advice has also helped so many on this forum including myself, I

cant wait to see your presentation in June at the P2P Treating Autism

conference.

Lara x

[Guest guest]

Dear Sandy, Tim and Eddie -

What a delightful post - I am very happy for all three of you!

[Guest guest]

Sandy and Tim,

WOW!!! What fantastic news. Words cannot describe it, but can

definitely say I am happy for you. Your dedication has paid off and I'm

certain that you will have more news about his recovered health very

soon...

Warm wishes,

emily xx

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers (who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still, looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe 2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy and Tim,

This is so fabulous to hear, thanks for sharing. Thanks especially for

reminding me that it is a slow and steady mission !

Could you tell me what you did specifically for Adrenal and Thyroid

Support.

x

> >

> > Hi

> >

> > That is amazing - well done to both of you - Eddie is so lucky to

> have parents like you!

> >

> > Can I ask if you were to summarise the top tips of how you have got

> Eddie to where you are now (I don't always have time to read all the

> forum messages) - what would you say are your top 10 tips!

> >

> > We are striving to get to where you are with our 6 year old son Luke!

> >

> > Best wishes

> > Nicola

> >

> >

> > Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008

> >

> >

> > Hi all,

> >

> > Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> > bit ...

> >

> > It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> > recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have

decided he

> > is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

> >

> > We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> > time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> > regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his

recovery to

> > include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

> >

> > *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

> >

> > Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> > life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> > had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> > hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a

> > few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> > he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> > interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> > up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> > amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> > except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

> >

> > Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for

maybe 2

> > years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> > held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> > sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home,

grandparents and

> > shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside

> > was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

> >

> > So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> > enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> > is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> > recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> > thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups

> > and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> > anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> > recovery day :-)

> >

> > Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> > Best wishes,

> > Sandy

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

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