Oh, Jo. I had no idea the struggle you and your family are having with Small. Autism can be very trying, I know this from experience.
A few things . . .
LOUDER THAN WORDS: A MOTHER’S JOURNEY IN HEALING AUTISM by Jenny McCarthy is a very informative book. Don't be strayed by her Hollywood career, Jenny McCarthy is admirable for how she has responded to her son's needs.
I've read of alternative diet treatments to lessen the symptoms of autism. Some of them include limiting intake of dairy, eating only gluten-free foods and yeast free diets. I'm sorry that I don't have any specific websites or books to cite for you but I thought I'd pass that knowledge on to you.
Don't just wait for a diagnosis. Read up on therapies and treatments you can do at home. The most important thing in her life right now is that you and the rest of your family are so supportive of her. God bless you and Small and the rest of your family. Stay strong.
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Date: 2008-01-29 05:38 am (UTC)A few things . . .
LOUDER THAN WORDS: A MOTHER’S JOURNEY IN HEALING AUTISM by Jenny McCarthy is a very informative book. Don't be strayed by her Hollywood career, Jenny McCarthy is admirable for how she has responded to her son's needs.
I've read of alternative diet treatments to lessen the symptoms of autism. Some of them include limiting intake of dairy, eating only gluten-free foods and yeast free diets. I'm sorry that I don't have any specific websites or books to cite for you but I thought I'd pass that knowledge on to you.
Don't just wait for a diagnosis. Read up on therapies and treatments you can do at home. The most important thing in her life right now is that you and the rest of your family are so supportive of her. God bless you and Small and the rest of your family. Stay strong.