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Hi everyone,

I apologize for the cross post - if you read this on GFCF Recipes do

not bother to read again.

I'm Joyce in NC with two ds, ages 1 & 3. It is just a miracle that I

stumbled on your list. I think I found it from a Positive Discipline

Board. I hate to jump in with an intro and a question. I usually

like to read some of the achived messages first but I need some

help.

Here's my problem, please forgive me because I don't know where to

begin. When my oldest son, Jaedon, was 1 1/2 the doctor suspected

autism but suggested that we waited until he was 2 before testing

because he was a preemie and I had trauma and lots of meds during

pregnancy (another story). At 2 they tested him and determined that

they couldn't make a clear dx but thought it may be Pervasive Dev.

Disorder and recommended speech therapy. Jaedon was tested again at

3 and they decided to label it developmentally delayed and

recommended the special children's preschool program. Well husband

is totally against preschool program but he continues to get speech.

Let me say in my husbands defense that whatever milestone or activity

that Jaedon test below age level, he eventually starts doing that

thing on his on so husband just thinks he is a late bloomer. I

cannot say I was thrilled with the dx from PDD to DD because my son

still has some strange behaviors (e.g. high pitch screaming, some

behaviors look compulsive to me, outburst of rage towards 1 yr old

brother). I am at my wits end and that's what lead me to the

positive discipline group.

Jaedon also has terrible allergies and has been on a variety of

medications but nothing seemed to really help. Finally I got tired

of the constant congestion, nose bleeds, runny eyes, etc and took him

to an allergist a few weeks ago. They did a RAST panel and the

doctor just called me and faxed me the things that he was most

allergic to. This is what has me perplexed and confused - It turns

out that Jaedon is allergic to Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Corn, Peas,

Soybeans, & Peanuts. My first concern is what is my child going to

eat? But secondly, I've been wondering if some of this strange

behavior could be connected to his severe allergies? He has a follow

up appt. next week but I thought the more info I have the better.

I'm so sorry because I feel like I'm rambling but I'm in a tough

place right now in so many areas in my life. Any suggestions,

resources, support, or anything would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joyce