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Click on the link to take you to Treating Autism Website Treating Autism 2nd International Biomedical Conference and Exhibition takes place in Bournemouth 13 & 14 March 2009 See their website for details
Treating Autism
One of the best things I have done so far for Jack’s appeal is to create this website, for many reasons it has been a huge success, advertising his appeal and up-coming events, saying thanks for all the support we’ve had and showing how well we are doing with funds.
We have met new people who have stumbled across Jack’s site from places as far away as Seattle and Colorado.
Earlier this year I received a phone call from a couple in London, Lara & Mark Hawkins. Lara and Mark had visited Jack’s website and they rang to say that they had done Son-Rise with their son. They are also involved with an organisation called Treating Autism, which is a group that was developed by parents who have come together to share their success with biomedical intervention. (Son Rise also recommends biomedical intervention)
During my phone call with Lara I was absolutely astounded when she listed all of Jack’s symptoms to me without knowing anything about him; she asked me questions such as:
· Does he bite his hand?
· Does he throw himself over the arm of the chair to put pressure on his stomach?
· Does he walk on tip toes?
· Does he get red ears?
· Poor sleeping pattern?
I couldn’t believe the things that she listed I answered yes to every one, how could she have known? Lara went on to tell me about the ‘Leaky gut syndrome’ and how Jack was showing classic symptoms. Lara invited me to the Treating Autism Parent 2 Parent conference in June (2008), and I didn’t quite realise at the time how that day would change our lives for ever.
My dad and I went along to Manchester Conference Centre where we had the pleasure of meeting up with Lara for a chat before the day began.
The day started with a presentation from Jean Muscroft a Nutritional Therapist, DAN Practitioner, and parent to a daughter diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, with years of experience treating not just ASD but a whole list from ME through to Schizophrenia. Jean has a wealth of knowledge and I was fascinated throughout her talk, she explained a lot of the symptoms that Jack has and gave reasons for them:
- Walking on tip toes – Constipation
- Dark circles under eyes – sluggish liver
- Craving sugar - yeast/candida or unstable blood sugar
- Leaning over chair arms , sleeping on tummy – Bowels
We then met a couple called Sandy & Tim who told us about their little boy Eddie and his complete recovery from early-onset autism by using biomedical intervention, dietary changes and removing any equipment from their home which produced electromagnetic fields. Eddie’s story was particularly moving as his parents showed home video footage of him before any intervention and all of the troubles he had were very apparent, and then at the end of the talk Eddie got up on stage and he was a wonderful, beautiful little boy who answered lots of questions and his last question to the audience was “what are you all doing here” it was priceless! I sat and cried buckets for most of the day. (Visit Eddie's web site at www.endofthetunnel.co.uk/eddie)
We also had the great pleasure of listening to Dr Paul Shattock OBE. Director of the Autism Research Unit (ARU), University of Sunderland, and what a fantastic presentation that was! Dr Shattock told of environmental triggers to autism, such as mercury poisoning through vaccine or dental amalgam, the effect of diet on the autistic child and how our children really struggle to rid toxins from their system. He spoke of his experiences and research from around the globe. He certainly kept us all enthralled throughout with his extensive knowledge and charming wit.
One of the key issues that kept arising during each presentation was the effect of cows milk on children with autism and how huge improvements had been noted when it was removed from their diet. (Please see the ‘in the news’ page for the story featured on channel 5 news)
We then met Mandi Rodwell, who is a single parent to three boys, the youngest of which has severe regressive autism. Mandi told us of her great success using nutritional and biomedical intervention. Mandi also runs her own on line business called Mandi Mart that provides supplements and enzymes.
We also heard from Joy Roscoe, and Nina Lteif, who both had incredible stories of success to share. I thought I had a lot of knowledge about autism with over ten years of work experience as a support worker and team manager, and now having Jack but these parents with the extent of their knowledge made me realise I still have a lot to learn.
On the whole the day was superb! I can honestly say the most useful, hopeful and productive day I have ever spent and I have so much hope now for Jack’s future. Finally I attended a seminar that offered interventions instead of just coping strategies.
I now hope to get Jack an appointment with a DAN practitioner and have some non intrusive tests carried out for food allergies.
My advice to anybody who cares for a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder is to book on the next available Treating Autism Conference, it will be the best thing you have ever done.
Our most sincere thanks to Lara & Mark Hawkins and Treating Autism.
Alison & Jack xx
