Child autism - what to do first?
One of the most common questions we are asked is this....what do I do first with my autistic child?
That is a very big question and if I could rewind my life to when I found out about my son's autism, I have no doubt what I would do first.
Depending whether you have money or not, bank loans may be needed, you need a small battery of tests carried out for your child.
Action 1: Book an appointment to see a DAN doctor (Defeat Autism Now).
Test 1: Viral panel. A test to see what viruses are present in your child's bloodstream.
Test 2: Organic Acid Test. An analysis of your child's stool.
Test 3: Urine Test. Checks to see what body burden is being disposed of in the urine, particularly toxic metals.
Test 4: Hormone test. A specimen of saliva is analysed for levels of hormones.
Test 5: Allergy test. A check to see what your child is allergic to.
Action 2: See your DAN doctor and go through the results - follow up with bio medical treatments to correct any problems.
Child autism - what to do next?
OK....so we have the tests, your DAN doctor has advised on what supplements are needed and you need to put them in.
Advice 1: It is vital that you do NOT put a whole load of vitamins, minerals and supplements in...ALL AT ONCE! One at a time with a week to 10 days between starting each one.
Advice 2: Just our personal point of view, but we stand by it strongly....begin the GFCF diet as your first or second action. Expect adverse reaction for first few days as the body adjusts. Effectively this is a kind of 'cold-turkey' affect.
Advice 3: Create a spreadsheet or chart, and keep a record of start dates, amounts and a note of any visible changes (good or bad).
Advice 4: Heal your child's gut. We have been advised by many great DAN professionals that most autistic children have severe gut issues. This is the crux of recovery.
Finally: DO NOT LOSE HEART. It can take weeks before you see an upturn. It can take months before something really starts to work properly. It will take years to recover a child. This is not a guarantee that the child will recover, but it has worked for thousands of children so far in the USA, and slowly the message is coming over to England and the rest of Europe. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE to your child.
DISCLAIMER - The bio-medical information and views presented on this website are to be used together with medical guidance. Whilst in our opinion bio-medical therapies will make significant differences to your child , they should not be undertaken without consulting a qualified physician. What works for one child may not work for another simply because of the dietary factors, such as intolerances the individual's physical profile or the diagnosis. Child autism recovery is a term used within this site to explain ways in which you can bring your child back into the world to varying degrees.