Brooke, February 2010, A New Beginning

The amazing thing I had found on the internet was 2 different websites. TACA (Talk About Curing Autism)

and DAN (Defeat Autism Now). These websites told about the difference in autistic children with diet change and the use of vitamin and mineral supplements. I even watched videos of transformation of these kids before and after. Simply amazing. That was enough for me. Research, research, research. What I found was the difference in many autistic children is the way they digest food and absorb needed nutrients. Many of them have underlying stomach issues, bad bacteria and yeast. They also have bad reactions to milk and wheat containing foods.That may explain the diaper rash and boils on Brooke. I found out that the place to start with Brooke was to heal the stomach first. After more research, I decided to start her on probiotics (good stomach bacteria).

Before I go on, let me tell you that all treatments are all natural and totally safe, even for toddlers like Brooke. The company I buy the supplements from is Kirkman Labs in Oregon. They have been in business since the 1960's, specializing in the needs of autistic children. They are able to answer any question I may have.

Brooke started on probiotics in the middle of February. For 10 days, very soft and stinky pooh. Then something happened. Brooke started to change. Her attitude was improving. She was starting to say a few new words. Her mom called one night and said Brooke said "Pizza". Her day care worker has noticed a big change in Brooke. She is starting to flirt with the little boys in day care. The tantrums are not as severe. I go over and see her at least once a week. She is so loving now, wants to be held alot more. She is brighter, I cannot sneak out on her when I leave. She even lets me leave now without throwing tantrums. I do warn her 15 minutes before I go. She may cry alittle and say 'no no no' but she lets me go.

Last Saturday, March 13, Brooke started on a vitamin - mineral supplement. No big changes in vocabulary, but her attitude continues to improve. Her and I went for a ride in the truck on Sat. the 13th. We sang the La, La, La song. Brooke even uses the jazz hands, and claps and says 'yeah' after the song is over. Brooke spent the night Saturday the 13th, and It was actually a fun time. We go to the potty now without much fighting. Don't always use it yet, but at least try. She also has to wipe, close the toilet lid, and flush when she is done.

Ring around the Rosey has become popular with her again after an absence of

1 1/2 years. On Sunday the 14th, when Brooke got up, she received her supplement cocktail. When handed to her, she said ' Oh What's This'. On Sunday the 14th, she also said 'Papa', when she was looking for me. She is also starting to make eye contact again. Another big change with Brooke, she now includes Grandma in some activities. At one time it was only Grandpa and nobody else allowed.

Next week we are changing Brookes Vitamin - Mineral supplement. This is being done to allow the use of cod liver oil, which contains vitamins A&D. She will no longer need A&D in her vitamin - mineral supplement. We are also going to put her on a dairy free diet soon, which her medical doctor has agreed to go along with.