question about Autism - Page 3

[lynnia manis]

autism

My grandson had a very difficult hospital birth twenty-three years ago,and my daughter was told by this ever so wise dr. that she could never have a vag birth again. Thirteen months later her second son was born @ home after a four plus hour labor. We were about to go for a walk and she said something on the order of "I don't know what's happening, but there's something hanging!" It was her beautiful baby boy. The births were as different as these two looked, one dark hair, skin, eyes, the other fair, blue-eyed and blonde, both the same parents. They both received immunizations,both were breast-fed and parented the same. Early on I noticed how no eye contact was made, or at least not often with number one. I thought he was "shy" By age eight he was diagnosed as ADHD. The road became bumpy for him I believe because of being labeled. He lived off and on with me, each time convinced he could stay away from drugs and alcohol. Reading previous threads I see so many same stories as his, and now he is somewhere around the Austin,Texas area and we haven't heard from him in awhile. Scarey, but it's not in my control to prevent it, but how I wish it was! He is a beautiful artist, and I treasure the few drawings of his I have. What could we have done to make the outcome different? He is bits and pieces of all the stories,so many factors combined, yet not one identified. How sad in our society that we have so much knowledge, but can't find the autism answer!!! Addiction in todays world is powerful,and I wonder how his autism has contributed, and/or if other young adults have experienced a higher percent of addiction with autism. This young man knows he doesn't "fit in", and when he is high and living on the streets, he either doesn't care, or those addicts around him, because of their addictions, do not view him as different, so therefore he is comfortable. How I wish I could wave a magic wand and make he and all who suffer with this horrible illness just be comfortable in their own skins. Did we as a society cause those who are not as what we view as "normal" to have so much sadness? I hope I haven't!!

[Annikate]

Sorry I haven't read all the posts yet but wanted to add to the OP that vaccinations are not the only ways in which babes can become toxic.

Having dental amalgams can cause toxicity and even worse having them removed while pg. or b'feeding can cause major damage.

There are dentists who follow proper protocol for the removal of amalgams but most don't. Mercury is highly absorbable through respiration and through the skin.

[MillingNome]

Originally Posted by Finch

Autism was my own personal boogey man too. I was terrified of it before I ever got pg or even thought of getting pg. All during my pregnancy I was scared of it too. God has an ironic sense of humor, no?

I think everyone has that one thing they're just terrified of, it's normal.

ahh yes ITA. I prayed that if something was going to be wrong that would be ok... for as long as it did not involve the brain. With both kids I didn't count the ten toe and fingers. I looked into their eyes for that spark of life that told be they were somewhere in there. Everything else was superficial. Then again, ds was meant for us and we were meant for him Ironic yes but still wise!

[buttercup]

I know you did not want to hear about vaccines, but I wanted to add a clarification that there are 2 vaccine theories. The first is the vaccines loaded with toxins, including thimerasol. The second is the immunization schedule which allows children to complete their 24-27 immunizations by the time he or she is 18-34 mos. Obviously, the first deals with heavy metal toxicity. However, the second deals with immune related problems, which includes allergies to foods and even neurological/ gut problems.

Both of my kids have autism and the onset for both were definately different, even though there were some similarities. My dd showed the signs since birth, however did regress after 12 mos. My ds was NT and regressed with in days after his first 1/2 of his flu shot and is 13 mo immunization/ 2nd half of flu shot 30 days later. He regressed even more severely after his MMR. Mind you, I was not a believer in the vaccine theories at the time when I witnessed the events unfolding. Both my kids have had tests done to determine the levels of toxicity for certain heavy metals and environmental toxins. My dd is elevated in all and my ds is within average range.

What would I do different? Obviously, have either a selective vaccine schedule. Try my best to have the family eat those foods that do contain high levels of toxins, ie apples containing pesticides. Breastfeed for longer than 12 months. (interestingly the DAN doc and I discussed the children's development - both kids were making progress on BM and stopped when switched to cows milk. My dd drank BM from 18-24 mos after I had ds and made remarkable progress to where we actually thought she was not as delayed as she was) After giving birth, ask the OB to leave the baby attached to the placenta for another minute or two so the baby can absorb all the remaining valuable stuff. Make every attempt to use antibotics as a last resort and not to use tylenol for every ailment. Tylenol can reduce glutathione levels which is one of the main issues parents doing biomedical treatments are constantly fighting - increasing cysteine and glutathione levels.