Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hi, I know Gilly Baird as she assessed and diagnosed Charlie. She also STRONGLY recommended that we take Charlie to a specific ASD nursery which involved a move from Kent to Surrey ( her words were "run, don't walk, and get him in there") . That nursery is very definately NOT ABA and I would personally describe them as being anti. I am really surprised to hear her being described as pro-ABA. Don't get me wrong I thought the nursery was fantastic and I am grateful to Gilly Baird for her advice( - plus I have no real views on ABA either way) but on that basis and on the basis of the conversations I had with her I am surprised to hear her described as an ABA supporter. Personally I liked her very much - straight talking and interesting - wish I could get to the talk which is being held just around the corner from my house but can't !!!!!! I'd love to know why her views on ABA have changed so much and what she thinks about bio-med too Would love to hear some feedback when you have been. Regards Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hi, I know Gilly Baird as she assessed and diagnosed Charlie. She also STRONGLY recommended that we take Charlie to a specific ASD nursery which involved a move from Kent to Surrey ( her words were "run, don't walk, and get him in there") . That nursery is very definately NOT ABA and I would personally describe them as being anti. I am really surprised to hear her being described as pro-ABA. Don't get me wrong I thought the nursery was fantastic and I am grateful to Gilly Baird for her advice( - plus I have no real views on ABA either way) but on that basis and on the basis of the conversations I had with her I am surprised to hear her described as an ABA supporter. Personally I liked her very much - straight talking and interesting - wish I could get to the talk which is being held just around the corner from my house but can't !!!!!! I'd love to know why her views on ABA have changed so much and what she thinks about bio-med too Would love to hear some feedback when you have been. Regards Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hi - sorry , I was reffering in my message to the fact that she is doing a talk in Guildford on Tuesday evening for NAS Surrey. I have details if anyone is interested and would love to hear about it if anyone goes regards Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Hi - sorry , I was reffering in my message to the fact that she is doing a talk in Guildford on Tuesday evening for NAS Surrey. I have details if anyone is interested and would love to hear about it if anyone goes regards Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Gilly Baird is one of the big experts- she's very into ABA, have no idea on her views regarding biomedical stuff, but if you are going for funding for ABA then she'll be on your side I suspect and very helpful. Who is your local paed- I know you've told me but I can't remember.? I don't think there is anyone locally who is particularly good, although Dr (a female registrar in Dr Cronin's team) is very interested in autism and biomedical interventions. She's much better than Cronin himself. On 21 May 2006, at 13:52, Sass and Rem wrote: > Hi everyone, > Thanks for the comments on vaccines. > We are going to London on Tuesday to see a Dr Gillian Baird - an NHS > autism > specialist apparently. This is the result of us complaining to our > paediatrician nearly a whole year ago that, if Tom was reacting so > well to > his gf/ cf diet, that there must be something wrong with his gut, as > stated > by Shattock. We knew nothing of mercury toxicity then and we > didn't > know either how little our paediatrician/ the NHS would be helping us. > Anyway we've got this appointment and we think we'd better go but we > don't > really know what to ask for. Any ideas? Anyone know her? Anyone know > of > anyone else in the NHS that it's good to get a referral to? Anyone > want me > to ask something on their behalf? > Sara > > Re: Where to buy PH/litmus strips > for > alkalinity > > Good price here: > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alkalive-pH-test-Stix-Strips-Paper-for-urine- > saliv\ > a_W0QQitemZ9521369848QQcategoryZ67589QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > Natasa > > > Want to test my sons pH. Can you get testing strips from the NHS or > > does anyone know cheap place to order them? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > DISCLAIMER > No information contained in this post is to be construed as medical > advice. > If you need medical advice, please seek it from a suitably qualified > practitioner. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Cheers Chris. It’s Rosie , who’s yours? Re: Where to buy PH/litmus strips for alkalinity Good price here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alkalive-pH-test-Stix-Strips-Paper-for-urine-saliv\ a_W0QQitemZ9521369848QQcategoryZ67589QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Natasa > Want to test my sons pH. Can you get testing strips from the NHS or > does anyone know cheap place to order them? > thanks > DISCLAIMER No information contained in this post is to be construed as medical advice. If you need medical advice, please seek it from a suitably qualified practitioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Cheers Chris. It’s Rosie , who’s yours? Re: Where to buy PH/litmus strips for alkalinity Good price here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alkalive-pH-test-Stix-Strips-Paper-for-urine-saliv\ a_W0QQitemZ9521369848QQcategoryZ67589QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Natasa > Want to test my sons pH. Can you get testing strips from the NHS or > does anyone know cheap place to order them? > thanks > DISCLAIMER No information contained in this post is to be construed as medical advice. If you need medical advice, please seek it from a suitably qualified practitioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Cronin- but haven't seen him for 4 years! (Which is fine by me- Dr is far better). On 21 May 2006, at 15:12, Sass and Rem wrote: > Cheers Chris. It’s Rosie , who’s yours? >  > Re: Where to buy PH/litmus strips > for > alkalinity > > Good price here: > > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alkalive-pH-test-Stix-Strips-Paper-for-urine- > saliv\ > a_W0QQitemZ9521369848QQcategoryZ67589QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > Natasa > > > Want to test my sons pH. Can you get testing strips from the NHS or > > does anyone know cheap place to order them? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > DISCLAIMER > No information contained in this post is to be construed as medical > advice. > If you need medical advice, please seek it from a suitably qualified > practitioner. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Cronin- but haven't seen him for 4 years! (Which is fine by me- Dr is far better). On 21 May 2006, at 15:12, Sass and Rem wrote: > Cheers Chris. It’s Rosie , who’s yours? >  > Re: Where to buy PH/litmus strips > for > alkalinity > > Good price here: > > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alkalive-pH-test-Stix-Strips-Paper-for-urine- > saliv\ > a_W0QQitemZ9521369848QQcategoryZ67589QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > Natasa > > > Want to test my sons pH. Can you get testing strips from the NHS or > > does anyone know cheap place to order them? > > thanks > > > > > > > > > > DISCLAIMER > No information contained in this post is to be construed as medical > advice. > If you need medical advice, please seek it from a suitably qualified > practitioner. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 She diagnosed my friend's son - about 8 years ago now, and recommended that they start an ABA program immediately (which they did). I don't have any personal experience of her, but my friend always says it was her who get them into ABA. Long time ago though, maybe there was less provision available then. On 21 May 2006, at 15:43, Sass and Rem wrote: > Cool, I’ll let you know how it goes. > Sara x >  > Re: Dr Gillian Baird >  > Hi, > I know Gilly Baird as she assessed and diagnosed Charlie. > She also STRONGLY recommended that we take Charlie to a specific ASD > nursery which involved a move from Kent to Surrey ( her words were > " run, don't walk, and get him in there " ) . That nursery is very > definately NOT  ABA and I would personally describe them as being > anti. > I am really surprised to hear her being described as pro-ABA. Don't > get me wrong I thought the nursery was fantastic and I am grateful to > Gilly Baird for her advice( - plus I have no real views on ABA either > way) but on that basis and on the basis of the conversations I had > with her I am surprised to hear her described as an ABA supporter. > Personally I liked her very much - straight talking and interesting - > wish I could get to the talk which is being held just around the > corner from my house but can't !!!!!! > I'd love to know why her views on ABA have changed so much and  what > she thinks about bio-med too > Would love to hear some feedback when you have been. > Regards > Deborah > > > > > DISCLAIMER > No information contained in this post is to be construed as medical > advice. If you need medical advice, please seek it from a suitably > qualified practitioner. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hi Sara I liked Gillian Baird. She did an excellent formal diagnosis on my son as well, but we had to pay. As far as I recall, she seemed like someone who had an open mind, but I'm not sure how open she is to biomed as we didn't discuss it at all. She recommended the same ASD specific nursery for my son as was recommended to Deborah (the little group in Epsom, Surrey). The other thing I know about Gillian Baird is that she was involved with the development of the CHAT for early diagnosis. Dr Baird is giving a talk at St Saviours church, Guildford tomorrow evening for the NAS (Surrey branch) at 8pm. Hope some of that is helpful, Sharon > > Hi everyone, > Thanks for the comments on vaccines. > We are going to London on Tuesday to see a Dr Gillian Baird - an NHS autism > specialist apparently. This is the result of us complaining to our > paediatrician nearly a whole year ago that, if Tom was reacting so well to > his gf/ cf diet, that there must be something wrong with his gut, as stated > by Shattock. We knew nothing of mercury toxicity then and we didn't > know either how little our paediatrician/ the NHS would be helping us. > Anyway we've got this appointment and we think we'd better go but we don't > really know what to ask for. Any ideas? Anyone know her? Anyone know of > anyone else in the NHS that it's good to get a referral to? Anyone want me > to ask something on their behalf? > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hi Sara I liked Gillian Baird. She did an excellent formal diagnosis on my son as well, but we had to pay. As far as I recall, she seemed like someone who had an open mind, but I'm not sure how open she is to biomed as we didn't discuss it at all. She recommended the same ASD specific nursery for my son as was recommended to Deborah (the little group in Epsom, Surrey). The other thing I know about Gillian Baird is that she was involved with the development of the CHAT for early diagnosis. Dr Baird is giving a talk at St Saviours church, Guildford tomorrow evening for the NAS (Surrey branch) at 8pm. Hope some of that is helpful, Sharon > > Hi everyone, > Thanks for the comments on vaccines. > We are going to London on Tuesday to see a Dr Gillian Baird - an NHS autism > specialist apparently. This is the result of us complaining to our > paediatrician nearly a whole year ago that, if Tom was reacting so well to > his gf/ cf diet, that there must be something wrong with his gut, as stated > by Shattock. We knew nothing of mercury toxicity then and we didn't > know either how little our paediatrician/ the NHS would be helping us. > Anyway we've got this appointment and we think we'd better go but we don't > really know what to ask for. Any ideas? Anyone know her? Anyone know of > anyone else in the NHS that it's good to get a referral to? Anyone want me > to ask something on their behalf? > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hi Sara I liked Gillian Baird. She did an excellent formal diagnosis on my son as well, but we had to pay. As far as I recall, she seemed like someone who had an open mind, but I'm not sure how open she is to biomed as we didn't discuss it at all. She recommended the same ASD specific nursery for my son as was recommended to Deborah (the little group in Epsom, Surrey). The other thing I know about Gillian Baird is that she was involved with the development of the CHAT for early diagnosis. Dr Baird is giving a talk at St Saviours church, Guildford tomorrow evening for the NAS (Surrey branch) at 8pm. Hope some of that is helpful, Sharon > > Hi everyone, > Thanks for the comments on vaccines. > We are going to London on Tuesday to see a Dr Gillian Baird - an NHS autism > specialist apparently. This is the result of us complaining to our > paediatrician nearly a whole year ago that, if Tom was reacting so well to > his gf/ cf diet, that there must be something wrong with his gut, as stated > by Shattock. We knew nothing of mercury toxicity then and we didn't > know either how little our paediatrician/ the NHS would be helping us. > Anyway we've got this appointment and we think we'd better go but we don't > really know what to ask for. Any ideas? Anyone know her? Anyone know of > anyone else in the NHS that it's good to get a referral to? Anyone want me > to ask something on their behalf? > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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