FL - Recovering From Autism: A Local Doctor Says It's Possible ( Buckley)

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Recovering From Autism: A Local Doctor Says It's Possible

By Crosby

First Coast News

1.22.07

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- When Dr. Buckley talks about autism and

recovery, it's more than just her life's work, it's personal. Dr.

Buckley's 8 1/2 year old daughter Dani was diagnosed as profoundly

autistic at the age of 4.

" I think the thing that will always haunt me, was the waking up in

the morning, the crying and the moaning. As a mom, all I wanted to

do was it make it better, " says Dr. Buckley.

And, as a pediatrician Dr. Buckley found a way to make Dani better.

Through research and contacts she learned about DAN which stands for

Defeat Autism Now. She delved back into her medical books and is now

one of four leading DAN doctors in Florida, treating more than 600

children with autism locally and around the world.

After a few years of using the DAN approach Dani is now considered

gifted in her third grade class. " Her recovery was pretty dramatic,

but for each child recovery happens at a different pace, " says Dr.

Buckley. " All of my patients are either in recovery or are

recovering, and all are feeling better, " she says.

Amazingly, Dani remembers the time when she couldn't communicate.

She says, " The words just wouldn't come out, they just wouldn't come

out. And, I was pretty much acting up and stuff. "

She goes on to say, " Back then, it was very difficult for me to make

friends, now I can make friends. I like to draw, I like neo-pets

which is a virtual pet website. " says Dani.

Dani also dreams of being a doctor like her mom one day. And, she

has a dream for other children like her. " Keep on hoping that there

one day may be a cure, so everyone will be the same and no one will

call them names, " says Dani.

With the DAN approach, Dr. Buckley treats her patients with a

combination of enzymes, vitamins, supplements, hyperbarics, physical

therapy, and occupational therapy.

Looking back, Dr. Buckley believes what happened to their family is

a blessing since it encouraged her to look for answers to autism.

" Many parents when they get the diagnosis of autism, they are

devastated. They then get the therapy, and eventually plan for a

group home. That's not what I signed up for. I signed up for the

wedding, the grandchildren, and that's what I want for everybody, "

says Dr. Buckley.

Austism is a neurological disorder that makes it difficult to

socialize and function in society. Right now, there are about 1 1/2

million people living with autism in America.

If you'd like to learn more about the DAN approach to treating

autism, there is a DAN conference scheduled for Jan. 27 & 28th at

the Florida Community College in the Times Union Center for the

Performing Arts. Just call 1-866-208-0207 or go to

www.DANconference.com.