a little long, an update after a year of bio-med, still stimming

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Hi All,

Our DAN! thought it would be best to take a supplement vacation since we were

going out

of the country for 3 weeks and his minerals were alarmingly low and his gut

flora was a

mess.

Since our semi holiday from supplements, such as TD-DMPS (7 months), B12 shots

(10

months), LDN (6 months), and a few other supplements, this is how he is doing.

First, his

eczema cleared up in a few days. His earwax, which is always pouring out of his

ears,

cleared up as well. Mouthing has also ceased. His chapped lips are improving.

His focus

has improved tenfold. He is following directions, taking an interest in other

children

(boys- he doesn't care for girls), animals, (he played with his Aunt's cat, by

getting on all

fours and trying to catch her by imitating) and especially people. His eye

contact is great

and he is " staring " at objects of interest. His is more interested in being

chased around

the house than his movies.

He was GFCFSFCF and off all delayed reaction foods for one year. On vacation

his diet has

been augmented with additional foods such as rice, potatoes, eggs and bananas.

He has

had two gluten infractions with no discernable reactions. However, when he had

a casein

infraction (twice) he had loose stools.

He continues to take Houston Enzymes trio and Brainchild Vitamins and Minerals

(one

month) along with GABA, Zinc, and Melatonin.

What continues to be concerning is his lack of language and stimming. It has

gotten more

intense. He is vocal but without out words. A lot of " mmm " and " ateh, ateh, "

but some

new consonants as well, such as " guh. " Which he has never done before. Some

toe

walking has returned and arm straightening when he is exited. He is just

buzzing and

positively happier.

I am looking for input or experience that would help us to make our next

decision on his

treatment. I do want to continue to chelate when we return (one week), but I am

unsure of

what other approach, if any, should be taken first and in what order. I have a

feeling we

should concentrate on his yeast and bacteria issues before we re- introduce

TD-DMPS,

LDN and B12 shots. ANY input would be greatly appreciated. He turned 3 last

weekJ

Thanks, Jen B.