Part 4: Finding the Right Biomedical Interventions : By Kristin Selby Gonzalez Director of Autism Education for Enzymedica Mother of Jaxson, diagnosed with autism
One aspect of my son’s autism that became apparent very quickly was that it had many biomedical components. My son had heavy metals such as mercury in his blood, he had chronic constipation alongside with severe stomach pain and he has extreme sensitivity to a wide range of foods such as dairy, wheat, and other grains.
It was hard to watch my cute little guy crying and pushing huge yoga type balls into his stomach in an effort to get some relief! I was so grateful to have found Dr. DeMio (Jaxson’s Defeat Autism Now Doctor) in Ohio, who is instrumental in helping Jaxson with mineral supplementation, chelation (to eliminate the mercury and other toxins), detoxification of Jaxson’s gut, and other crucial treatments.
He is rare in that he combines in-depth know-how with the most sincere caring and respect! My own research had led me to the dietary intervention that is best for Jaxson: a gluten and casein-free version of the specific carbohydrate diet (www.pecanbread.com). One of the most exciting interventions I also found is enzyme therapy. Because Jaxson (and so many other children with autism) has such severe digestive issues, this therapy has proved to be one of utmost importance! I have to admit that, at first, I didn’t think enzymes were a big deal, as Jaxson had been taking them for some time with no discernable results.
However, I began taking enzymes myself from a company called Enzymedica for my own digestive issues, which, although not as debilitating as Jaxson’s were nevertheless very uncomfortable for me. Immediately (and I mean with one meal!) my stomach pains and constipation shrank to almost nothing. When I introduced these enzymes to Jaxson, wow! I was bowled over! Jaxson’s language exploded! I could now ask him a question like, “Jaxson, how are you?” and he would suddenly reply, “I am doing good.” He would spontaneously say, “Good-bye. I love you!”
These enzymes provided the missing piece I’d been looking for. As a mother on the frontlines of autism, I will tell you this to give you some sign posts to follow, but, most importantly, to say out loud that no matter what you have been told about what your child can’t do, there is always something you can do. Don’t let anyone convince you to give up. Take it from my son: “Progress for one provides hope for all.”
Other therapies/things that we are doing with Jaxson: Infrared Sauna, The Listening ProgramTM, Wilbarger Protocol®, Sensory Integration techniques from The Alert Program®, toxin-free household cleaners, organic foods, natural toothpaste and shampoo, water filtration system in our home and air purifiers. We are just about to enter the HBOT world (I will let you know how that goes) and just recently discovered The Handle ProgramTM. We have worked with Jaxson for over 4 years now and although he is not recovered, he has completely transformed. We will continue to work with him. I am constantly learning and I will never stop.
For more information, visit the Autism Grass Roots Tour website at www.agrt.org.
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