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Your son is absolutely adorable. My son Zack is recovering from autism with the gluten and casein free diet and supplements. He had regressive autism that started after a flu shot. Then he got sick and was on antibiotics. He then disappeared into his own world. The GFCF diet gave us eye contact back so we knew we were onto something. We had his stool and urine tested (www.greatplainslaboratory.com) and was found to have yeast overgrowth (from antibiotics) Symptoms Zack had were that he wouldn't answer to his name and would go into "fogs" toe-walking and spinning, holding his ears, irrational tantrums, and he stopped talking. Zack was also found to have lead poisoning (possibly from recalled toys from China) and mercury poisoning possibly from flu shots or the other vaccines that contained mercury at the time. His GI system was a mess and we didn't even know it. This was affecting his absorbtion of minerals and vitamins and affecting his brain. The symptoms of mercury poisoning and autism are identical. http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/thimerosal.php Scroll down to the chart. Many, many, many parents are seeing results with biomedical treatment. It is more than just the diet, though. Some also have aluminum poisoning because that has replaced mercury in the shots. Go to http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GFCFKids/messages The yahoo group GFCFkids helped me TREMENDOUSLY!!! I can't even tell you how much those 12,000 people helped me. They are helping other parents do the GFCF diet correctly and treat yeast, bacteria, heavy metals, etc. Once I treated his yeast, he stopped going into "fogs" and was talking more and more. Read the book HEALING THE NEW CHILDHOOD EPIDEMICS AUTISM, ASTHMA, ALLERGIES, ADHD by Dr. Bock. It is so helpful. Please look into it. It is helping SOOOOO many kids and has changed our lives completely. It is my passion to spread the word about this! There is a special place in my heart for these amazing children. I just want to help. email me bmansini@yahoo.com or check out this message board where parents are helping other parents recover their children - http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GFCFKids/messages
posted by beth on 3/01/08 12:23: PM

That song is by Madison Georgy, she is 15 years old, and she wrote it for her brother with Autism! I got it from the Autism Speaks web site. You have to donate at least $2.00 to be able to download it, but as we all know, it's for a good cause!
posted by Dawn on 2/25/08 7:15: AM

Great video...well done! Who sings that second song?
posted by Brenda on 2/23/08 10:10: AM

Dawn, words don't say enough for your time and effort. It is a pleasure to work with Ayden and to see how much he has grown. Way to go :) Katy
posted by Katy on 2/10/08 11:32: AM

Hi Dawn What a beautiful way to bring attention to this cause. I really miss working with Ayden he is such a cutie.Give him a hug from me please. Sue
posted by Sue Bond on 2/10/08 9:52: AM

We have a beautiful Granson like Ayden! His beginings were very much the same. The stories seems so much alike, with all These Beautiful Children. They are so special! Thank You for the Beautiful Poem! They need everyone's prayers to get them through! Karen
posted by karen on 2/08/08 11:52: PM

Thank you for this gift of love. Our grandson, Ben, was a gift like your Ayden. His life has unfolded each day with wonder. He is tall, dark, handsome and plays the trumpet. He reads, loves anything to do with whales and is a kind and loving young man. He is home schooling and would like to work someday at a zoo to help animals. I believe he will do it! All our blessings to you and your family.
posted by Loretta on 2/08/08 9:11: PM

Dawn, you have done such a beautiful job with the video and with Ayden. He is such a beautiful child inside and out. You both have come such a long way since he started in EI. We as his teachers are the ones you are blessed to work with such a wonderful family. I feel safe to say that all at the IU who have worked with Ayden are thankful to have the opportunity to know him and his family. You are a wonderful Mom and Ayden is lucky to have you. -Many blessings to Ayden and all of you.
posted by Jenn on 2/08/08 4:16: PM

Wow! Your son is beautiful and what a powerful and beautiful message you sent to those of us who are ignorant of the devastating effects and cost of autism. My nephew is autistic and your video helped me understand so much. Thank you and God Bless
posted by eileen on 2/08/08 3:39: PM

Ayden :)
posted by Stelisa on 2/08/08 11:20: AM

Wow! The pictures are adorable! Thank you for the spiritual message! It helped me immensely! You are an amazing mother! Charlie is Ayden's friend from the BCIU.
posted by Sue Reimer (Charlie's Mom) on 2/08/08 7:23: AM

Kathy and AJ: A YEAR LONG WAITING LIST FOR INTERVENTION WHEN EVERY DAY COUNTS? FOLKS- PLEASE spread this video around ASAP so this no longer continues in the USA! THIS IS AN ELECTION YEAR let your thoughts be heard!!! TO AYDEN: You *really were* a little cherub when you were an infant, weren't you? I LOVE YOU~ you are the BOMB! Ditto to MOM!! IT's been a TRUE blessing to see your progress Ayden -and I don't believe it, but I even miss your "love taps" Buddy!! :)hahahaaaaaaa
posted by Lynn-only one of your many cheerleaders! on 2/08/08 4:17: AM

I want Ayden's dream to come true too... I want that world!!!
posted by Jennifer on 2/08/08 12:09: AM

Great job mom, I like you strive for the BEST for my daughter Annabelle who also has a video posted. Keep up the good work. Bless you for your patience.
posted by Suzanne on 2/07/08 7:33: PM

Ayden is a beautiful child.Your story beautifully done and trully inspiring.I could relate to so much of your families journey. I too have a son with Asperger's Syndrome. Logan is now 8, our quest for answers started at age 3.Diagnosis came at age 5.He attends a mainstream school and enjoys things that most typical children enjoy.He's bright,kind and has achieved so much.But as a mother my heart still aches when children stare at him for his unusual behaviors he may possess at times.My wish for all families affected by Autism is early intervention, patience and acceptance.God Bless Ayden and your family.Thank you for sharing your story.
posted by Danielle on 2/07/08 6:40: PM

beautiful story and beautiful child! a mother does indeed know best--that is our story too! come meet our "justin"--he is now 9! all the best to you and your family--lauren
posted by lauren on 2/07/08 5:39: PM

Thank you for the experience to be thankful for all I have. Your family is beautiful and are true angels, especially Ayden.
posted by Mary Kate on 2/07/08 5:36: PM

Thanks for your video. It was very inspiring. My 3 year old child was recently diagnosed with Autism and is now getting help.
posted by Cyn on 2/07/08 4:00: PM

Great video! He is so cute. My 4 year old was also told there was nothing wrong with him. Our waiting list for help is over a year long. Our prayers are also with you.
posted by Kathy and A.J. on 2/07/08 3:47: PM