Guest guest Posted August 25, 2002 Report Share Posted August 25, 2002 I saw some letters Re: Pro's and Con's of ABA therapy and want to offer some objective guidelines. 1. Don't rely on other " opinions " of what ABA or any other type of therapy involves, go to the leading experts in their fields especially for cutting edge therapies that are not recognized by the majority of the medical community. 2. Every child will have a unique response to any therapy whether ABA, nutritional, chelation etc. Because each child has had different environmental exposures, and has different genetic strengths and weaknesses that are unique to them, they will have a different response. 3. It would be in every child's best interest if their parents explored every available legitimate opportunity to improve their child's well being. Yes, do get the positive and negative experiences of parents who have tried different therapies. But remember your child is unique and you cannot base your decision on what another child or parent's experience has been. I have had the awesome privilege of having Dr. Megson in Richmond, VA treating my 5 year old environmentally poisoned son, , for the last 1 1/2 years. Under Dr. Megson's supervision and guidance we are using nutritional therapy and GFLF diet and had some significant gains with my son. He began ABA therapy last October ( and is still receiving it!) and again continues to have some significant breakthroughs. In February of this year, under Dr Schwartz's supervision we began a chelation protocol with 4 months initially using DMSA and this July we added ALA. We have seen some absolutely fabulous gains with both, but the most significant since starting the ALA. Is he " cured " ? I don't know... I don't think any of us know exactly what the primary health issue or issues are for . But I do know all the things we have tried have made a positive impact , and improved his life and ours. Will other families see this response in their children? I don't know, but I would think it would be worth a try. Re: ABA therapy... my son is and has always been very loving, loves to be held, hugged, cuddled etc. ABA therapy has not changed that aspect of him one bit. He loves to climb up on his therapists lap and give them big hugs. He loves his therapy sessions, on the days he does not get therapy he will go and look out the front window around the time the therapists normally arrive and look for them. He definitely anticipates his therapy sessions with enthusiasm. ABA therapy gives my son small successes in a world that usually has little positive feedback. When ABA therapy is done correctly, and for those who understand how to motivate a child, there is little if ever need for negative feedback. Negative feedback has a crucial place in the life of all of us. Correct behavior is rewarded with successes. Incorrect behavior does not allow us to reach our goals. This is definitely a simplified version, but think about it in your own life. You speed a lot... you get a ticket ( or two!). You follow the speed limit.... no more speeding tickets. Anyway there is my " opinion " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2002 Report Share Posted December 27, 2002 In a message dated 12/27/02 12:35:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, writes: Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 17:58:06 -0800 From: "connie schmitt" <coniaimee@...> Subject: meds Hi everyone, Two questions...first, what is a normal dose of Prednisone and Imuran? Second did anyone get CT scans in the begining stages? I requested one for my son prior to his first biopsey (Dec. 30). His CT is on Sat. Thanks for all the support Connie Devin's mom There is no "normal" dose; the amount varies depending on the severity of disease and the method of treatment chosen, the "strategy of attack." I began at 80 mg Prednisone, 100 Imuran. However, that's more Prednisone than most AIH people need. I was given a CAT scan the first day I was seen by the doctor. Harper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 I just wanted to weigh in on the supplements, my daughter is a patient of Dr. G. we just tested her zinc and found it low. He said to give a supplement that was pure, without other ingredients added. Which you can find at the health food store. When I looked at the local Walmart, the one they sold listed about 10 additional ingredients. She also takes slow fe, calcium, and trace minerals all recommended by him based on her blood work. She also takes anti-viral, ssri's, and anti fungal. Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2006 Report Share Posted February 20, 2006 Joni, Kirkman labs has zink that is more pure.Dr. G has recommanded Kirkman for multivitamin before. http://www.kirkmanlabs.com/products/minerals/zinc/H_Zinc_C_100_Spec02 3.html Jin > > I just wanted to weigh in on the supplements, my daughter is a patient of Dr. > G. we just tested her zinc and found it low. He said to give a supplement > that was pure, without other ingredients added. Which you can find at the health > food store. When I looked at the local Walmart, the one they sold listed about > 10 additional ingredients. She also takes slow fe, calcium, and trace > minerals all recommended by him based on her blood work. She also takes anti-viral, > ssri's, and anti fungal. > Joni > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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