Re: Totally Overwhelmed but Motivated!

November 30, 2004

> It is like a fog has been lifted but I need help on the next step,

> enzymes! How do I know what to give her and where do I get them?

Hi ,

It sounds like you are on the right track for sure! As far as the

enzymes, I'm fairly new to this myself, but I would suggest first &

foremost going to see a DAN! doctor. He/She will be able to point

you in the right direction as far a what enzymes/supplements are

right for your daughter.

Here is a list of DAN! doctors:

http://www.cgiworker.com/danlist/danlist.html

Good luck, & keep us posted on how things go!

~

November 30, 2004

Hi:

You're in the right place! You will get a lot of great advice here!

You will definitely want to read 's book:

Enzymes for Autism and Other Neurological Conditions

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0972591877/103-1232949-2085427

?v=glance

And check out her great website:

www.enzymestuff.com <http://www.enzymestuff.com/>

Check out Dana's website too:

www.danasview.net <http://www.danasview.net/>

Good luck!

Josie

Totally Overwhelmed but Motivated!

Hi, my daughter Jane is 28 months old. We kept hoping that she

would start coming to her name, playing with other kids, and making

eye contact but she just wasn't. Jane has always been a tip-toer and

flaps her hands when she gets excited. She knows a lot of words but

can't engage in conversations(can't answer yes or no questions). She

is very loving towards her family and sometimes adult strangers but

wants nothing to do with her peers. I knew something was wrong and

confirmed my fears and concerns with my husband and family (half of

them are educators) and we all agreed something just wasn't right.

So, I strted on the path to fugure this out. I signed her up for an

evaluation at our hospital( Beaumont) and will start those on

December 29th. They specialize in the ABA method of treatment so

we'll see what they say. Next, I have also sugned her up for a

Sensory Learning treatment that starts December 6th. They specialize

in stimulating the auditory, visual, and vestibular senses all at

once. But the first thing I started was a gluten/casein free diet

suggested to me by parent of an autistic child. Well, it's awesome!!

It is like a fog has been lifted but I need help on the next step,

enzymes! How do I know what to give her and where do I get them? She

hasn't had any tests yet (MT, food allergies, stool anaysis, etc)

What tests should I have done first? I have an appt. with her

pediatrician on Friday to request some tests been done(wish me luck)

but I would really love to know which ones and can I start her on

the enzymes asap! I plan on curing this thing and I need all the

help I can get! I have a 16 month old son too and have been

watching him like a hawk! My husband's shrink's wife(they have an

autistic son)told me about this site and mentioned the name Dana as

someone who has really helped her so I'm here and in need of

advice! I don't usually talk this much but I thought I needed to

spill my guts,not leaky gut:) to start with. Thanks for listening

and look forward to some help.

November 30, 2004

Hi ,

There are many people here with much more knowledge than me, but here is my

humble advice. You are getting a great start by starting interventions early.

Wish there had been more information out there when my child was young.

I also wish that I'd had a copy of DeFelice's book when my child was a

toddler. I'd say order it immediately and start reading.

We started enzymes in late August and are seeing really good things. I keep

waiting for the crash to happen, but so far so good. My child is much older than

yours, so you have an even better chance of seeing good things.

I'm sure others on this list will offer you more specific advice. There are

really great folks here.

Good luck,