Re: Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008

[Guest guest]

hi Sandy and Tim

What a change to hear some lovely news. Well no one deserves it more that you all do. You have put so much into Eddie's recovery and it has certainly paid off. As a former hairdresser i know how difficult cutting a child with ASD's hair is, so what you have described is fantastic.

best wishes Darren and Mariella x

[Guest guest]

hi Sandy and Tim

What a change to hear some lovely news. Well no one deserves it more that you all do. You have put so much into Eddie's recovery and it has certainly paid off. As a former hairdresser i know how difficult cutting a child with ASD's hair is, so what you have described is fantastic.

best wishes Darren and Mariella x

[Guest guest]

What great news, well done.

Vicky

x

[Guest guest]

I’m

lost for words! Congratulations doesn’t seem

enough. I can’t stop crying. Well done! Even though that’s a

pathetic thing to say too! You have worked unbelievably hard and I’ve

followed your story all the way. Sandy, can I forward this

message to my mum and a couple of friends please? Thanks, SARA x

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From: Autism-Biomedical-Europe

[mailto:Autism-Biomedical-Europe ] On Behalf Of Sandy and Tim

Sent: 19 February 2008 19:15

To:

Autism-Biomedical-Europe

Subject:

Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008

Hi all,

Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

bit ...

It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he

is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes without

regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery to

include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

*** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in his

life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers (who

had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a

few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how great

he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still, looked

up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe 2

years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents and

shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside

was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one before)

is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups

and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

recovery day :-)

Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

Best wishes,

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy,

Fantastic. What wonderful news and

well deserved.

Elaine

From: Autism-Biomedical-Europe [mailto:Autism-Biomedical-Europe ] On Behalf Of Sandy and Tim

Sent: 19 February 2008 19:15

To: Autism-Biomedical-Europe

Subject:

Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008

Hi all,

Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

bit ...

It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he

is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes without

regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery to

include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

*** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in his

life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers (who

had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a

few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how great

he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still, looked

up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe 2

years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents and

shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside

was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one before)

is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups

and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

recovery day :-)

Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

Best wishes,

Sandy

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[Guest guest]

Wow, what a reason to celebrate everyone on this board. What

spellbinding news. Your title of the thread put the hairs up my back.

HOpe for all of our wonderful children. thank you for this.

>

> I'm lost for words! Congratulations doesn't seem enough. I can't

stop

> crying. Well done! Even though that's a pathetic thing to say too!

You

> have worked unbelievably hard and I've followed your story all the

way.

> Sandy, can I forward this message to my mum and a couple of friends

> please? Thanks, SARA x

>

> Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided

he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery

to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe

2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents

and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Fantastic news Sandy and Tim! I caanot imagine how you must be

feeling now. Well done on all your hard work on a very long journey!

All the best,

Angelle

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided

he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery

to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite

a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe

2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents

and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings.

Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many

ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

-Sandy and Tim,

I'm so happy for you and Eddie. What wonderful,dedicated parents you

are.

Many congratulations,

Sharon.x

-- In Autism-Biomedical-Europe , " Sandy and Tim "

wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided

he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery

to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water

spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite

a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for

maybe 2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back

or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents

and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings.

Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many

ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy and Tim

Absolutely fantastic news well done - all that hard work and

dedication has finally paid off.

He looked just like a normal child when we saw you at Park Hall Farm

recently.

Looking forward to Manchester now..

Best wishes

Joanne

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided

he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery

to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite

a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe

2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents

and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings.

Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many

ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

That is amazing - well done to both of you - Eddie is so lucky to have parents like you!

Can I ask if you were to summarise the top tips of how you have got Eddie to where you are now (I don't always have time to read all the forum messages) - what would you say are your top 10 tips!

We are striving to get to where you are with our 6 year old son Luke!

Best wishes

Nicola

Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008

Hi all,Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a bit ... It's not "official" Eddie is still being formally assessed for recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes without regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery to include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.*** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in his life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers (who had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray, hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how great he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still, looked up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe 2 years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents and shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside was OK but we couldn't mix with people.So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one before) is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism recovery day :-) Thanks so much everyone for all your support.Best wishes,Sandy

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[Guest guest]

Can you share your news?! Of course, of course!!

I am all misty-eyed for the three of you. Congratulations and enjoy

every wonderful moment. I know you have some way to go for Eddie's

health, but I am positive you will get there, and soon.

Warmly,

Anita

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided

he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery

to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite

a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe

2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents

and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings.

Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many

ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Fantastic news! You could say “hair

today gone tomorrow”…..

n

x

From:

Autism-Biomedical-Europe

[mailto:Autism-Biomedical-Europe ]

On Behalf Of Sandy and Tim

Sent: 19 February 2008 19:15

To: Autism-Biomedical-Europe

Subject:

Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008

Hi all,

Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

bit ...

It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he

is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes without

regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery to

include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

*** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in his

life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers (who

had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a

few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how great

he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still, looked

up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe 2

years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents and

shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside

was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one before)

is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups

and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

recovery day :-)

Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

Best wishes,

Sandy

[Guest guest]

It's not "official" Eddie is still being formally assessed for recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>>Thats awesome Sandy and Tim and Little Eddie, you have all worked so hard, treat your self to alittle time to just enjoy!

Mandi x

[Guest guest]

that's gereat news sandy

melissaxx

[Guest guest]

Sandy and Tim,

What a gorgeous story. I am so deeply moved by this and so pleased for you all. Life just doesn't get any better than this. Well done to all of you, you've all worked so very hard - even treating yourselves!

Congratulations,

Darla x

Hi all,Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a bit ... It's not "official" Eddie is still being formally assessed for recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes without regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery to include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.*** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in his life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers (who had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray, hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how great he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still, looked up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe 2 years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents and shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside was OK but we couldn't mix with people.So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one before) is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism recovery day :-) Thanks so much everyone for all your support.Best wishes,Sandy

[Guest guest]

Thanks for sharing, it was lovely to hear how well he done at the hairdressers. n s wrote: Fantastic news! You could say “hair today gone tomorrow”….. n x From: Autism-Biomedical-Europe [mailto:Autism-Biomedical-Europe ] On Behalf Of Sandy and TimSent: 19 February 2008 19:15To: Autism-Biomedical-Europe Subject: Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008 Hi all,Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a bit ... It's not "official" Eddie is still being formally assessed for recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-time and

can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes without regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery to include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.*** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in his life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers (who had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray, hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how great he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still, looked up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.Eddie's

touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe 2 years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents and shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside was OK but we couldn't mix with people.So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one before) is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism recovery day :-) Thanks so much everyone for all your support.Best

wishes,Sandy

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[Guest guest]

--- What wonderful wonderful news,

gives strength and hope to all .Nina.

In Autism-Biomedical-Europe , melissaeasthope@... wrote:

>

> that's gereat news sandy

>

> melissaxx

>

[Guest guest]

But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

This is the best!

Well done! I know that doesn't quite say enough really.

Lucky little Eddie, having you two as parents. And having two birthdays

to celebrate now!

Thank you for sharing this news, and thank you for helping newbies like

me along the way.

Jane

x

[Guest guest]

Congratulations - that's lovely news.

Peta--

- In Autism-Biomedical-Europe , " Sandy and Tim "

wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided

he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery

to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite

a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe

2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents

and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings.

Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many

ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Nicola

Taking directly from our list of " wows " on Eddie's web site, I'd say

the top ten or so would tentatively be:

Diet: GFCF then Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)

Removing Soya

Digestive Enzymes (Houston)

mB12 and B12

Probiotics

Epsom Salt Baths

Adrenal and Thyroid Support

Consulting with Muscroft

Following Amy Yasko's Genomic Interpretation

Nystatin & Metronidazole

Artemesia

Oregano Oil

Obviously some are more specific to Eddie than others but they're all

things that have made us say " wow " !

I think you also can't underestimate the combined effects of lots of

little things that don't, on their own, always seem to have any

observable effect. We've put a fairly complete list of things we do on

Eddie's web site: http://www.endofthetunnel.co.uk/eddie/ (follow the

" Eddie's Interventions " link). Some of them sound a little crazy but

if they do no harm we're happy to give it a go!

My number one tip, though, would be to never stop believing that

Luke is going to make a full and complete recovery and that every

little improvement, no matter how small, is another step towards that

goal. When it comes to the healing potential of the human body,

nothing is impossible.

Best wishes

Tim

PS. Many thanks to everyone for their kind messages of

congratulations. I've had some quite unmanly moments reading through

them all!

>

> Hi

>

> That is amazing - well done to both of you - Eddie is so lucky to

have parents like you!

>

> Can I ask if you were to summarise the top tips of how you have got

Eddie to where you are now (I don't always have time to read all the

forum messages) - what would you say are your top 10 tips!

>

> We are striving to get to where you are with our 6 year old son Luke!

>

> Best wishes

> Nicola

>

>

> Eddie recovered Feb 15th 2008

>

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers (who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still, looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe 2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

hi sandy and tim, just been reading your wonderful news, thank you for sharing it i am really inspired by your wonderful story. warm wishes and huge congratulations, patricia Sandy and Tim wrote: Hi all,Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a bit ... It's not "official" Eddie is still being formally assessed for recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided he is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.We intend to work on

Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes without regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery to include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.*** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in his life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers (who had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray, hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite a few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how great he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still, looked up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping except for

maybe once when he was a very small baby.Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe 2 years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents and shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings. Outside was OK but we couldn't mix with people.So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one before) is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many ups and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism recovery day :-) Thanks so much

everyone for all your support.Best wishes,Sandy

[Guest guest]

Wonderful, Marvelous, Well Done all of you, keep up the good work,

Very Inspiring!

Nikki x

In Autism-Biomedical-Europe , " Sandy and Tim "

wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided

he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery

to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite

a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe

2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents

and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings.

Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many

ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

--- Sandy, Tim and of course Eddie - Congratulations to you all,

wonderful news, and such a boost to us all here. Thanks for sharing

and warmest wishes for the future.

Glynis

In Autism-Biomedical-Europe , " Sandy and Tim "

wrote:

>

> Hi all,

>

> Can we share our good news please. First we should qualify this a

> bit ...

>

> It's not " official " Eddie is still being formally assessed for

> recovery and this will take a few months yet - BUT we have decided

he

> is fully recovered in terms of autism behaviours.

>

> We intend to work on Eddie's health until he has a flat belly full-

> time and can eat, healthily and within reason, what he likes

without

> regression or fear of anaphylaxis. Basically we want his recovery

to

> include his health AND not be conditional on supplements etc.

>

> *** BUT *** here's why we believe he recovered on 15th Feb ...

>

> Eddie went to the HAIRDRESSERS on Feb 15th for the first time in

his

> life AND had a haircut AND chatted with the lovely hairdressers

(who

> had no idea about anything) Big high chair, scissors, water spray,

> hairdryer, more water spray and more scissors. He was there quite

a

> few minutes - spoke to the other hairdresser who was saying how

great

> he was if this was really his first time. Thought it was all very

> interesting and fun (the water spray was a hoot). Kept still,

looked

> up, down etc. Answered all questions and chatted back. Just

> amazing. I have only ever cut Eddie's hair while he was sleeping

> except for maybe once when he was a very small baby.

>

> Eddie's touch sensitivity meant we couldn't even hold him for maybe

2

> years - no kisses no cuddles - not that he had EVER cuddled back or

> held on etc because Eddie had very early onset autism. Then light

> sensitivity kept us from going ANYWHERE except home, grandparents

and

> shops like B & Q or supermarkets that had very high ceilings.

Outside

> was OK but we couldn't mix with people.

>

> So we decided that Eddie has recovered. A 4yr 4month old who can

> enjoy a haircut in a hairdressers (and he's never been in one

before)

> is what I call recovered. I didn't know that was going to be our

> recovery test! I was just so overwhelmed at the time - and we all

> thought it was so so incredible. It has been a long slog - many

ups

> and downs - and we've got further to go yet with health and

> anaphylaxis. But we've decided Feb 15th 2008 is Eddie's autism

> recovery day :-)

>

> Thanks so much everyone for all your support.

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>

[Guest guest]

Wow - thank you everyone!! Your lovely comments mean so much to us.

You have helped us so so many times with ideas and motivation. This is

a fantastic forum Mandi and where would we be without Treating Autism?

We really are blessed to have such supportive friends :-)

Sara and everyone - please feel free to copy our post.

Eddie's few web pages are www.endofthetunnel.co.uk/eddie

and his TA article is at

http://www.endofthetunnel.co.uk/files/TA_Newsletter_Autumn_2007.pdf

You really are so kind everyone - how can we say thank you enough.

Best wishes,

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Tat's amazing guys.

Well done.

Haircuts at horrible for kids at the best of times ( I had to hold

mmy 2 yo NT kid in a headlock lat Sunday in order to cut his hair!).

For Eddie to ave done so well is clearly a huge step.

>

> Wow - thank you everyone!! Your lovely comments mean so much to

us.

> You have helped us so so many times with ideas and motivation.

This is

> a fantastic forum Mandi and where would we be without Treating

Autism?

>

> We really are blessed to have such supportive friends :-)

>

> Sara and everyone - please feel free to copy our post.

> Eddie's few web pages are www.endofthetunnel.co.uk/eddie

> and his TA article is at

> http://www.endofthetunnel.co.uk/files/TA_Newsletter_Autumn_2007.pdf

>

> You really are so kind everyone - how can we say thank you enough.

>

> Best wishes,

> Sandy

>