Signs of ASD in a four-month-old

[Guest guest]

I've got another question for you all. Recently, I was contacted by a

woman who is seeing signs of ASD in her 4-month-old son. She's

breastfeeding him and has been supplimenting with formula --

milk-based first, and then soy. He's not making eye contact and

constantly wringing his hands. He had reactions to his 2-month

vaccinations and she has not taken him for any more. Her current

pediatrician told her it's " too early " to be concerned about autism,

but he also said the same thing about her now-2-1/2 year-old daughter

who, it is now obvious, is clearly affected.

She has contacted Dr. G's office, and is waiting for an appt. for her

daughter, but Dr. G will not see children as young as her son.

In the meantime, I advised her to get herself on the diet and, if

she needs to suppliment, to use a hypoallergenic formula without

casein (there are two that I know of; EleCare and Neocate). I also

told her to get herself a new pediatrician who will let her space out

vaccinations.

Is there anything else I need to tell her? And can anyone recommend a

sympathetic and knowledgable pediatrician in the Orange County area?

Thanks in advance,

Donna