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Name: Mom of 5 kids

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Hi, I have a set of 5 year old twin and we have done lots of testing and lots of therapy for years. Garrett has lots of Autistic charateristic and has had a brain scan and he does have some brain damage. The doctor said he has CP. The other twin Justin has also be diagnosed with CP. I think I am on the right track with Justin but I think there is more going on with Garrett. I have talked with his doctor and he said NO he doesn't have Autism. He has been on Zoloft for several years and we uped the dosage 3 months ago and it doesn't seem to be helping. Can anyone please give any advice on what to do now. Oh yeah they have been in SDD Pre-K for 2 1/2 years and are doing very well school wise except Garrett is not have bad behavior at school. ↓

Name: lisamarie | Date: Jun 28th, 2006 11:10 AM

plz get another opition(2nd opition) that doctor could be wrong ↑

Name: Liz Roti | Date: Jul 6th, 2006 9:54 PM

Go to a speicalist in your area!! there might even be a clinic who speicalizes in Autism. I have a regular doc for my son & a specialist & I consult both of them on all issues. if you have doughts I think you should get a 2nd opion (what if the doctor is wrong) your son will be the one suffering. don't be affaid to stand up & say something if your not comfortable with an issue or to prosue 2nd opions to answer your questions.

good luck
be strong

Liz ↑

Name: jacksmom | Date: Jan 28th, 2007 5:07 AM

Jack's story....

After the 12 mos. vaccines my son gradually slipped into autism. He was head-banging, hand-flapping, twirling, lost speech, lost eye contact and he just withdrew.

Now two years later.... no head-banging, no twirling, no flapping, has eye contact and is starting to verbalize again. And... he has Down Syndrome to boot. :) Yes... even kids with DS get autism. Actually they get it at a higher rate.

What helped him? First I give God praise.... our son wouldn't be here without Him and we prayed and I believe He guided us. Second... supplements. Especially cod liver oil. I recommend Green Pastures CLO with the X factor. Check out Dr. Mary Megson's work on the web. http://www.diet-studies.com/megson.html Our Jack healed gradually... but he is healing. I actually had to make myself GET USED TO him not twirling everything any more!

Also check out Dr. Amy Yasko's work. www.holistichealth.com

We give Jack alot of supps - cod liver oil, probiotic, magnesium citrate, tart cherry and recently we added cilantro. He takes some other things too but each child is unique. It helps to find a good naturopathic MD or chiropractor. Don't use supps until you research things for yourself. Cilantro for example...should possibly not be used until some other detox has been done.

Don't give up. There is hope! And... I will be frank here.... many mainstream doctors know squat about how to heal autism. Don't let that throw you. There are people who do know how to help. God bless you! Love, Jack's Mom :) [email protected] ↑