Guest guest Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I know you are SO PROUD of Louie.I am, and I don't know him. It is encouraging to hear stories that are not riddled with frustration, lack of education, and fighting, jumping through hoops etc. Thanks for sharing that with us...Toni > > From: Annie <annie@...> > Date: 2006/09/01 Fri PM 04:55:35 EDT > Autism and Aspergers Treatment > Subject: Re: optimism > > kbtoni@... wrote: > > > > > > > > > That explains it very well, thank you! He is so lucky to have such a > > place to live and yet be able to do'normal' things like going to Taos. > > That is WONDERFUL! Thanks Annie! toni (who loves ya back! > > Oh, he doesn't work at MaxCare! Louie has two part-time jobs, one as > assistant sexton in our church (he went through the same employment > process as anyone else), the other in lawn care at an apt. complex. Of > course he has a " shadow " aka job coach with him on his jobs, but his > employers are very pleased with his work; one of his " autie-isms " is > perfectionism, which works really well on the job. The asst. sexton > job is getting ready to move him to an entire week rather than two days > a week, they're that pleased. Still part time, because they're > sensitive to the income limit where his gov't. check starts going down > and the Medicaid goes away. > > We really are pleased with how he's grown since he began earning his own > money. Plus he has a great bunch of employers, too! The church gives > him his vacation time during Vacation Bible School every year because > they know he can't handle being around children (he doesn't trust them). > > Annie, who loves ya annie@... > -- > Ritual is the way you carry the presence of the sacred. Ritual is the > spark that must not go out. -- Baldwin > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Is there a particular brand that you have found helpful?Jencubicmonica <cubicmonica@...> wrote: The problem with gluten and casein is two-fold. First, our kids lack the digestive enzymes to completely breakdown food. Then they have what is called leaky gut which is basically where the pores in the intestines that open and close to take in nutrients are widened to where they can no longer close. What happens is food that is not completely broken down goes into the bloodstream prematurely. This causes a physical reaction this is determined by what food it is. Many deal with this by simply never feeding their child the foods that cause the most problem. There is another way though. If one were to give their child digestive enzymes, they would be able to completely break these proteins down so there is no reaction. Thousands have been able to successfully go off the GFCF diet and take enzymes with no difference or with better results (since the enzymes help digest other foods and the child is able to utilize the nutrients better from the foods he eats). I have only heard of 3 kids where enzymes were not sufficient. The other beauty of enzymes is it covers many foods so if your child is actually more reactive to another food, you will not have to play detective to uncover which it is. > > > I hate saying this, but I don't know of any recovery stories. That's > > probably because autism is genetic (or so goes the research thinking > > right now). > > > > > > > > If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they > went > Will > > There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. > Ben > > A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves > himself. > Josh Billings > > > > --------------------------------- > Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business. > A great teacher never strives to explain his vision - he simply invites you to stand beside him and see for yourself.... The Rev. R. Inman Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them - Lady Bird Treat a child as though he already is the person he's capable of becoming - Haim Gnott Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 kbtoni@... wrote: > > > I know you are SO PROUD of Louie.I am, and I don't know him. It is > encouraging to hear stories that are not riddled with frustration, lack > of education, and fighting, jumping through hoops etc. Thanks for > sharing that with us...Toni Sure, that's why I stayed here after Louie moved out. And trust me, so far as the other stuff (frustration, et. al.).....heh, been there, done that, and they didn't make the t-shirts yet. But it does get better. Annie, who loves ya annie@... -- Ritual is the way you carry the presence of the sacred. Ritual is the spark that must not go out. -- Baldwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 That is great information , thanks for sharing. I don't know too much about dieting....we try to limit junk food and eating out. I tried making my own bread that was a big LOL. I can barely boil water without ruining a pot. Re: optimism The problem with gluten and casein is two-fold. First, our kids lack the digestive enzymes to completely breakdown food. Then they have what is called leaky gut which is basically where the pores in the intestines that open and close to take in nutrients are widened to where they can no longer close. What happens is food that is not completely broken down goes into the bloodstream prematurely. This causes a physical reaction this is determined by what food it is. Many deal with this by simply never feeding their child the foods that cause the most problem. There is another way though. If one were to give their child digestive enzymes, they would be able to completely break these proteins down so there is no reaction. Thousands have been able to successfully go off the GFCF diet and take enzymes with no difference or with better results (since the enzymes help digest other foods and the child is able to utilize the nutrients better from the foods he eats). I have only heard of 3 kids where enzymes were not sufficient. The other beauty of enzymes is it covers many foods so if your child is actually more reactive to another food, you will not have to play detective to uncover which it is.> > > I hate saying this, but I don't know of any recovery stories. That's > > probably because autism is genetic (or so goes the research thinking > > right now). > > > > > > > > If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they > went> Will > > There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.> Ben > > A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves> himself.> Josh Billings> > > > ---------------------------------> Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Small Business.> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/435 - Release Date: 8/31/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 We were not optimistic about our son at 4yo, but now he is doing really well. Quite a few people with more than mild ASD have had very successful careers and family lives. Not always typical, but that isn't everything. I have 2 university degrees and am almost through the process of applying for a PhD place. It isn't perhaps as easy as it is for a 'normal' person, but when my supervisor told me the main quality needed was an ability to stay focused on one subject for some time [about 3+years], I knew I could do that . With some help from those around us, we can do almost anything we want to. Flying still seems to be outside the realm of the probable, but who knows? -------Original Message------- From: Rowell Date: 08/27/06 17:30:57 Hi , >>My 3 year old son was dx autistic in January. We've seen so much improvement since he's been getting help. His autism seems mild. I want to be optimistic and believe that with enough help my son can overcome his challenges, be happy and productive, have conversations, go to college, get a job, have his own family some day, etc. My question for all of you: Are you optimistic? Hopeful? << It is of course impossible to predict the future, but there is no reason not to be hopeful. Look at all the people with ASD who are adults now (and many not even knowing why they feel 'different'), with jobs and families - and spreading the ASD genes! He may not turn out exactly as you would want, but that is often the case with our non-ASD children too! Carry on with the interventions which work for your son and you will see progress. in England mum to 19 year old with AS who has just finished his 1st year at university Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 I have tried both Kirkman's (www.kirkmanlabs.com) and Houston's (www.houstonni.com). Kirkman's did nothing for my son but Houston's have really helped him. Diet alone helped reduce my son's symptoms but Houston's Peptizyde and Zyme Prime keeps the symptoms in check and helps him learn. The Peptizyde helps him digest the proteins that our kids react the most to - gluten, casein and soy. Zyme Prime is good for overall digestion - especially carbs. When I realized my son was also reacting to fruit with hyperactivity, I added No Fenol but I only give that once a day vs. the other two with every meal. I get the chewable form which my son readily eats. > > > > > I hate saying this, but I don't know of any recovery stories. > That's > > > probably because autism is genetic (or so goes the research > thinking > > > right now). > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go > where they > > went > > Will > > > > There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your > face. > > Ben > > > > A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves > > himself. > > Josh Billings > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. > Small Business. > > > > > > > > > A great teacher never strives to explain his vision - he simply invites you to stand beside him and see for yourself.... The Rev. R. Inman > Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them - Lady Bird > Treat a child as though he already is the person he's capable of becoming - Haim Gnott > > > > --------------------------------- > Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 " Life is never just one thing. It is quite possible to feel optimistic and happy even when some things are not right with us. An optimistic outlook gives us energy to handle the harder things that we have to deal with. Research shows that people who have a positive attitude have a stronger immune system, are healthier, live longer, and are even more likely to recover from serious illness. To believe in hopeful outcomes is largely a matter of choice. Many of us have experienced big disappointments and defeats in life. But having come this far, we can look back and see that somehow we had the capacity to deal with it. We can continue to believe in hopeful possibilities. We can't say that things will always turn out just the way we hope, but that we can cope with whatever happens. Today I choose to believe that a power greater than myself can help me deal with life, and I have reason to be optimistic. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 thank you for posting--some may be helped--others not so much. Research actually has been shown to be that we must be true to our nature's. Many who arent naturally optimistic do exceptionally well by being themselves!! Latest studies from Harvard showed that the optimistic did NOT live longer from cancer/other ills!! And that many who were told to be optimistic and couldnt or didnt want to felt guilty and fared WORSE--not due to being negative but due to feeling blame for their conditions. Some choose to experience life including the hurts and challenges, and typify them in all their negative but truthfulness, while others choose to remain rosy. I prefer to allow ALL to experience life in the way that makes them confortable without having to hear that their way may be less than optimal for their healing. Telling someone who has serious health challenges (or other challenges) that they " should " be optimistic, puts pressure on those not so inclined?and if not they may doubt themselves or WORSE, think maybe their negative attitude is part to blame!! or worse that only IF they can be more optimistic they will be healed--and then its never enough because for some, they wont be healed! There are many ways to cope--some do it by simply grasping enough strength to make it thru each hour/day; others by staying positive and still others by allowing themselves to feel crappy and embody the negative--and ALL are healthy as long as none of?them puts us into denial or cripples us from everyday functioning. ?be happy, be miserable, be alive in any and everyway you feel!! Finette [ ] Optimism " Life is never just one thing. It is quite possible to feel optimistic and happy even when some things are not right with us. An optimistic outlook gives us energy to handle the harder things that we have to deal with. Research shows that people who have a positive attitude have a stronger immune system, are healthier, live longer, and are even more likely to recover from serious illness. To believe in hopeful outcomes is largely a matter of choice. Many of us have experienced big disappointments and defeats in life. But having come this far, we can look back and see that somehow we had the capacity to deal with it. We can continue to believe in hopeful possibilities. We can't say that things will always turn out just the way we hope, but that we can cope with whatever happens. Today I choose to believe that a power greater than myself can help me deal with life, and I have reason to be optimistic. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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