Monday, April 13, 2009

Bio-Medical Intervention

We have started on the journey of bio-medical intervention for our son Trey. It has been a little over a month since we started to implement some supplements, and the gluten free, casein free, soy free diet (GFCFSF). Things have been up and down so far. We do feel like we are seeing some change in Trey. His focus and attention seems to be a little sharper. He seems to notice things around him a little more than before. A little progression in communication. Those are the positives, but as I have been told, things often get worse before they get a whole lot better. I think we are in the first phase of getting worse. Starting the diet causes the autistic child to go into somewhat of a detox state or have withdrawal symptoms, similar to drug addicts. I am hopeful that he will improve once all of the proteins leave his body. Now onto the next big treatment, anti-fungal medication for the overgrowth of yeast found in his gut. I have also been told to expect a die-off effect when the yeast starts to die, meaning, he may be the worst version of himself for a few weeks, hopefully followed by some clinical improvement. If you are wondering why you have never heard of this type of treatment for autism before, its because the mainstream medical community refuses to validate bio-medical interventions for autism, because they don't have what you call scientific proof. If you are interested in reading more about bio-medical visit this website www.generationrescue.org . All the proof I need is that it has worked for thousands of people all over the world, recovering their children and bringing them out from inside themselves. Dion and I are now committed to seeing this through, no matter what it costs us, he is our child and we want to do everything possible to help his future! Lastly, we have started looking into a school for him called Sydney's school for autism. It is right here in south Tampa and uses ABA therapy as the base of the curriculum. It is 1 on 1 for a lot of the school day, therefore, very expensive. We are not sure how we could ever afford it, but we are believing that if that is what he needs, God will provide the way for him to go. Needless to say, we have a lot on our plate right now and could use prayers and support! Here is a link to a 30 minute documentary on what bio-medical can do for kids with autism http://vimeo.com/3443801