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Apr 01, 2008 11:50PM in the Autism Community

Thanks Angela I will take the Behaviour Analyst information into account and am meeting with one next week. Reilly started his dairy free diet today - but given the information you have given me, I am now cautious with the long term affects and would love to know which study you are referring to so that I may read it as well. Do you think you could find out...

Second opinion

Mar 29, 2008 01:13AM in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum

My son turned three in January and was recently diagnosed with high functioning autism spectrum disorder. The paediatrician wanted to wait till he was three before we assessed him for ASD because he too gave eye contact during the Dr visit and paid attention to the Dr. I could not wait this long because it was haunting me every day. I arranged for a psycho...

Hand sucking and licking

Mar 28, 2008 02:27AM in the Autism Community

My son is three and diagnosed with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. Recently he has turned to sucking and licking his hands which could possibly be described as a stim because he does it all the time when he is either anxious, scared, upset or does not get his own way. It seems to be a tactile sersory issue as most of his A typical sensory concern...

Blood tests and toxins

Mar 28, 2008 02:18AM in the Autism Community

Has any one had their child with autism have any type of assessment analysis or blood tests to determine whether there are increased levels of toxins in thier childs system that inhibbit the signs of Autism. I have read a lot of information relating to the high level of toxins and heavy metals found in most children on the spectrum and how it affects the fun...

Supplements

Mar 28, 2008 02:12AM in the Autism Community

Does any one have any success stories about Autism symptom improvements made through the use of suppliments? Please share.

Gluten free & Casine free diet

Mar 28, 2008 02:11AM in the Autism Community

Has any one had success with a gluten free casine free diet? We are about to try it under the support from an integrated medical doctor and dietitian. Does any one have any good result stories or otherwise?

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