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I also have a child with autism and started this diet but wondering if I am doing something wrong. I am doing the stages but nothing seems to have happened yet where I can say- great or at least see some change. He continues to have bloating and now complaining of stomach pain. any thoughts as you get the diet and saw great change with your son. I think I am doing something wrong. I am sure of it. hope to get some feedback. need it. JeanneTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Wed, May 12, 2010 1:33:14 PMSubject: Re: Anyone else with autistic kids who have seen a positive change?

Hi Kathy,

I have an almost 7-year-old on the spectrum. we started SCD last summer

after kindergarten and when he went into first grade, he was a different

kid. All his teachers noticed how far he'd come in every way.

Cognitively: Started to read fluently and comprehend texts very well. Started drawing

very advanced figures etc.

Socially: Only conversed with adults previously. Began engaging with peers and not just

responding but initiating. (This took about 5 months into the diet.) Would not even

answer me about how his day was, on the way back home. Now he gives me a detailed

account of his day without prompting. He is empathetic, considerate and sweet.

Before, he wasn't always nice to his siblings and wasn't as interested in my feelings.

Now when I tell his, "Mommy's tired because she's been cooking all day." he says,

"Mom, make sure you go to bed early and we'll be quiet in the morning so we don't

wake you up." On Mother's Day, he made me an incredible book in which he wrote

down the most beautiful stories about me (actual events that had happened and i didn't

even realize that he cared much about.) He wote, " I love my mom because she takes

good care of me and bakes the best cakes and cookies."

OCD type behaviors: used to come home and count unifix cubes every day. Now

he chooses different activities. In fact, most days he asks his brother if he wants to

play a game. The game usually involves pretend play!

Physically: He is still very thin and his muscle tone is not the best (he has hypotonia),

but he seems healthier. He doesn't have dark circles under his eyes and his cheeks are rosy. His hair is shiny and thick. Prior to SCD we were alarmed to find lots of hair

on his pillow. Likes to play outdoors more. Always resisted going outside, previously.

We are thrilled with his progress although we do have some issues to work on. The major

challenge that remains is occasional verbal stimming, but he can control it in public

for the most part. he is pretty obsessed with the weather and The Weather Channel

and we are hoping that will improve with time.

We have done SO many different interventions but SCD has been our biggest wow.

I hope you give it a try. It's really hard for mom, but awesome for kids. We are doing

it for the whole family, except my husband. I have three kids, and they are all so much healthier for being on SCD.

HTH,

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> Has this diet been [extremely?] helpful and if so how long did it take till you saw some results? Does your child have consistancy issues too and if so how did you get around that? Do you have any tips for me? Thanks.

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> Kathy

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