Viral Die-Off and Social Issues

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

Our son, who is will be 6 in July, has been on Dr. G's protocol for 2 months now

and he is doing well. We haven't really had a die-off reaction to the Famvir, at

least nothing dramatic (just a couple cranky days)... that kind of worries me

since Dr. G said that he likes to see a big die-off to know its working. Anybody

else not have a big die-off? I guess the proof will be when we get the blood

work back.

He has also started Paxil 10 days ago and that seems to be boosting his

engagement.

He seems a lot more with-it and talkative, thinking better and better able to

answer questions, but also WAY more defiant. In school (he is in a regular

pre-school), prior to this he was typically reserved and kind of afraid of most

of the kids.... now he is really wanting to interact with the kids. He

particularly wants to be friends with several of the boys in his class. The

problem is he had almost become invisible to them since he has been with those

same kids for 2 years and has been very quiet or withdrawn. Now he is inserting

himself (which is GREAT!)... but in a negative way... He is teasing, or taking

their stuff, or being a pest. And so the kids he wants to be friends with are

ostracizing him and teasing him in return. Oh this is painful for a parent to

see. I know this is going to get him in trouble with his peers, but don't know

how to stop it. Anybody else go through this with their kid? Any advice?

Thanks!, Sloan

[Guest guest]

Sloan,

The problem that comes with their bodies getting healthier is that sometimes

they pick up where they left off. The fact that he is acting out may

actually be a good sign. He wants friends but doesn't know how to make

them. How old was your son when he started exhibiting symptoms of autism?

If he was two when he started to deteriorate and become autistic? If so he

will start developing like a two year old which doesn't look so good at the

age 6. All kids need to go through the same stages of development. The

problem with our kids is that they sometimes do at 6 what other kids do at

two which makes it seem like a behavior issue but he is really just starting

to develop again. Sometimes new behavior problems are actually a sign of

getting better. They actually care about their surroundings. That doesn't

mean you let him get away with stuff.

The worst time of development with autistic and normal kids is when they

know what they want but say it or do it yet. They are so frustrated at this

time. Before your son was unaware of what was going on around him. Not so

anymore. Think about how it would feel if you see a candy bar and want it

and can't get it or tell anyone to give it to you. Especially if it is

chocolate. That would kill me.

Just try to stay calm and praise him when he is doing something right.

Ignore the negative behavior as much as possible ( easier said than done).

If he is misbehaving go to another room to withdraw your attention. They

want our attention more than anything. I remember locking myself in my room

and not coming out until he was calm. He of course was banging on the door

and screaming. I attached an article on the top ten things to know to

parent your child. And when you get really crazy, call me. I get it.

Marcia

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