Parenting Children With Special Needs: The Holistic
Health Approach
A special child is not a curse, but a gift ... a gift which challenges
us to respond with enormous energy and dedication. Finding a way to help
that child, to be there in the most loving, supportive and facilitating
way possible is, in effect, to express the most powerful and humane part
of ourselves. Such a process is a daily, moment-to-moment treasure for
all of us.
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Harris Coulter, Ph.D. - "Probably 20% of American children-one
youngster in five--- suffers from "development disability". This is a stupefying
figure..We have inflicted it on ourselves.. "development disabilities"
are nearly always generated by encephalitis. And the primary cause of encephalitis
in the USA and other industrialised countries is the childhood vaccination
program. To be specific, a large proportion of the millions of US children
and adults suffering from autism, seizures, mental retardation, hyperactivity,
dyslexia, and other shoots or branches of the hydraheaded entity called
"development disabilities", owe their disorders to one or another of the
vaccines against childhood diseases." more
“Tolerance Lost”a
3 DVD series by Dr. Andrew Moulden BA, MA, MD, PhD, proves that ALL
vaccinations cause immediate and delayed, acute and chronic, permanent
and transient, disease and disorders that cut across all organ systems.Tissue
damages are a result of impaired blood flow and blood 'sludging" in the
microscopic vessels throughout the circulatory system. Autism, ADHD, Sudden
infant death, Gardasil, Gulf war syndrome, specific
learning disabilities, seizures and more. Watch
the video...
"I
had a child who could not achieve even the lowest level of normal development.
His neurological damage had left him blind and unable to function at any
level, other than breathing, eating, and sleeping. In addition to this,
he also suffered from severe health problems." Our son Sterling
(born in April 1979) was born blind and brain- injured due to a massive
cerebral hemorrhaging (stroke) he sustained in utero or at birth. Doctors
had told us that cortical blindness (pertaining to the cortex area of the
brain) is irreversible. Their prognosis was that our son would remain blind
and a vegetable for the rest of his life. We refused to go in agreement
with them and began our own research which led us to discover the Institute
For The Achievement Of Human Potential (IAHP) in Philadelphia and the
Patterning exercises developed by Dr. Doman and Dr. Delecato. 'HELP
FOR BRAIN INJURED CHILDREN ' (HBIC) institute in La Habra, California,
only about an hour drive from our home in Los Angeles. HBIC is a sister
franchise from IAHP and we took Sterling to HBIC to see the famous neurosurgeon
Dr. Spitz and Dr. Bob Doman.
When he began the Patterning exercises at 6 months of age, Sterling
had poor tactile feelings, was unable to hold his head up, roll over, sit
up, crawl, play with toys, and he was completely blind. He was sleeping
all the time and had a hard time breastfeeding because of spasticity and
poor sucking reflexes. (I still managed to breastfeed him for 3 years.)
One month after we started the Patterning Program, Sterling had recovered
his vision. We continued the Patterning program for 18 months in which
time Sterling learned to hold his head, sit up, finger feed on crackers
and play with toys. Sterling is far from being a vegetable. He is very
active in his own right, having learned to move his body across the floor
by rolling on himself. He is a happy, healthy child and he is a God-sent
to us, a most precious blessing in our lives. Shirley Sterling's
detailed story --- Shirley's bio
Watch
the inspiring video of The Boy Who Sees Without Eyes. If the video does
not show or play download
the flash player
The
Boy Who Sees Without Eyes Ben Underwood is blind.
Both eyes were removed when he was just three years old, leaving him with
no vision at all. So how on earth does he play basketball, rollerblade
and cycle his bike? Ben lost his eyes to retinal cancer but, unbelievably,
he's taught himself to see; with sound. Ben uses many common aids for the
blind, like speaking software for his computer so he can jot down his rap
lyrics. He's also written a book and does his schoolwork on a hi-tech Braille
writer. But what's unusual, what's totally unique, is what he doesn't use.
Ben has no guide dog and never uses a white cane. He doesn't even use his
hands. Instead he sees with sound, he makes a sharp click, with his tongue,
which bounces back off nearby objects. Amazingly, Ben's ears pick up the
echoes and he can precisely locate where things are. Ben is the only person
in the world who sees using nothing but echolocation. read
more
Mental Declines Are Not Inevitable
The prevailing view among most people, including most doctors, is that
the mental retardation and medical complications that afflict individuals
with Down syndrome are "inevitable." Nothing could be further from the
truth. Virtually all aspects of the syndrome can be prevented or ameliorated
with early nutritional intervention.
Yes, Down syndrome is a genetic disorder. Children with Down syndrome
are born with an extra chromosome #21. This in itself is not the problem.
The problem comes from the "excessive genetic expression" of genes on the
extra chromosome. One of the most serious consequences of this genetic
activity is the buildup of hydrogen peroxide in the cells. Exposure to
this extremely destructive free radical is likely largely responsible for
the mental retardation, poor development, early onset of Alzheimer's disease,
and short lifespan that characterize Down syndrome.
The accumulation of toxic levels of hydrogen peroxide in the body doesn't
happen overnight — and neither does the mental retardation that is associated
with Down syndrome. Left untreated, however, the biochemical mechanisms
that lead to mental retardation become progressively worse and mental and
physical deterioration follow.
Nutrition Is the Key to Halting Decline Fortunately, there is a simple way of combating the damage caused by
excessive genetic expression: targeted nutritional intervention. As Dixie
discovered, the most important nutrients for these children are high-dose
antioxidants (vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and
selenium), which help neutralize the excess hydrogen peroxide inside the
cells, preventing free-radical damage to the brain and other organs.
Dixie's own child made a dramatic recovery on the treatment protocol
she formulated, called Nutrivene-D. Madison and hundreds of other bright,
healthy children whose parents Dixie and a growing group of parent activists
have managed to reach are living proof that this specialized nutritional
intervention works.
"My sons have been taking Marine Phytoplankton. My 11 year old has been
in a special needs school for the last 3 years, due to severe memory loss
caused from seizures. Since taking Marine Phytoplankton
my son no longer needs to take medication and his memory is as good as
it ever was. In September he will be able to go back to his regular community
school. I can't believe how he feels about himself. As a mother you don't
know what it is like to see the life come back in your child's eyes, and
watch his self-esteem get better. He tells numerous people about Marine
Phytoplankton and its web-site and the video they should watch. He loves
what the product has done for himself as well as the family.
My other son, who is 8 years old has been diagnosed since birth with
epilepsy, autism, ADHD, tourettes, and more. He was using 5 different medications
a day and it was a struggle to get him to function. People were scared
of him. He would never get invited to birthday parties or sleepovers. He
had a very aggressive nature, he could only sleep 2 hours at a time, he
was wetting the bed and was 15 pounds underweight. After 6 weeks of taking
Marine Phytoplankton he is now medication free, which is amazing! He has
been in a special needs school since he was 3 years old. His teacher cannot
believe the difference in his behavior in such a short amount of time.
The boy that always struggled, just received 3 A's, 2 B's and 1 C on his
final report card. He is now sleeping through the night, no longer wets
the bed and his weight is now up to normal. Everybody is noticing the dramatic
change and is asking what has happened. All we can say is Marine Phytoplankton
and hand them a brochure. I had tears in my eyes when he got invited to
a birthday party and his first sleepover recently. Life cannot be better
when you see your children live happy and peaceful lives. Words cannot
express the gratitude I have. Thank you Marine Phytoplankton for giving
us peace and well-being. Before Marine Phytoplankton the cost of the medications
for the 3 of us was $800 per month!" R. R.
Dr.
Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton
contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health
by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.
Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods
on the planet". Containing a
wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll,
enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains
optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body.
Its antioxidants and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations
that can lead to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens
increase energy and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use
oxygen. Adaptogens also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening
the heart and circulation. more about marine
phytoplankton's healing power
Do
you have a question or need guidance? Patricia Wilson volunteers her
time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant information.
She can be reached at 281 581 2424 or 206-222-1619 (USA) If you prefer you can click
here to contact Shirley .
CONSTIPATION
Tommy, an eight-year-old boy with the most awful constipation anyone
could imagine, read more...
The
chia seed is one of the richest
source of omega-3 oiland other essential nutrients easily digestable.
They do wonders for constipation. They
were the power food of the ancient Aztecs. According to Spanish manuscripts,
the Aztecs ate the Chia seeds to improve their endurance - they called
it their "running food" because messengers could purportedly run all day
on just a handful. more
Dr. Jennifer Reid, N.D. - "As a naturopathic physician, I have
been working with autistic children since 1997. I was introduced to these
nutrients three years ago and was very skeptical even though the science
looked good. I decided to try glyconutrients with five of my most extreme
cases. One of these five patients was a severely autistic child. With this
child, I saw what appears to be a recovery of all previous symptoms. I
have worked with over 150 autistic children. All children are unique, but
in general, what I am seeing is that within the first month, the child's
verbal communication increases, their "stimming" decreases, and their color
improves. As health continues to improve, behavior problems will diminish.
The need for many additional supplements will also decrease after starting
glyconutrients. Glyconutrients give the body the nutrients to naturally
chelate itself of many toxic substances. Families using glyconutrients
with their children are having amazing results with autistic characteristics.
The results and improvements are definitely undeniable."
FORMER SEATTLE SEAHAWKS FOOTBALL PLAYER Finds Help with Autistic Twin
Boys
Our 7-year-old autistic twin boys began taking glyconutrients six weeks
ago. I am already seeing differences in their behavior. They are talking
more and what they say is much clearer. The boys are more aware of things
around them. They have better eye contact. They're even playing with each
other a little bit more. Our most severely autistic son sat through a one-hour
and 45-minute therapy session last week without any autistic behavior.
He's never done that!
I was skeptical about the benefits of glyconutrients because we hear
of so many new things for autism. We decided not to say anything to the
boys' therapist, their speech pathologist, our support group, and friends.
After the first month, it was undeniable that glyconutrients were helping
not only our boys but the whole family. We all take them. After only one
week on the glyconutrients, the speech pathologist asked what I was doing
differently.The therapist started noticing their speech was clearer and
they were working better.
Last week we had our friends over for dinner. It was the FIRST time
ever to sit through a dinner without any behaviors. We were amazed. We
are thrilled at the results we are seeing. We have actually found joy in
being their parents. - Curt and Ana Warne
Our son Nason was born in November 2002 happy, healthy and beautiful.
He developed normally and reached all of his milestones. After Nason
received his 1st year immunizations, he completely
withdrew from us and the rest of the world, spending the majority of his
time staring at his fingers, spinning, or gazing into space. His preferred
companion was a pen or any other vertical object he could find.
He lost his ability to walk up and down the stairs, feed himself and began
to self-select foods leaving him with a total of 2 foods in his diet.
Nason also broke out with severe eczema all over his body and became irritable
anytime we tried to cuddle with him. (Medical
studies show that autism and eczema are often triggered by vaccines)
I suspected autism and had Nason evaluated by the State’s local Birth
to 3 program who later recommended that Nason have the maximum amount of
speech, OT, and education that the State offered for children at this developmental
state. The case worker revealed to me that Nason exhibited classic symptoms
of autism and shortly, thereafter, he received his official diagnosis.
I was devastated but knew I had to do everything I could to help him.
We followed through with the DAN protocol and conducted several biological
tests which determined that Nason had excessive amounts of mercury, aluminum
and cadmium as well as severe yeast overgrowths throughout his body.
We immediately placed Nason on the gluten
/casein/sugar free diet as well as other DAN treatments such as vitamin
therapy, probiotics, and enzymes.
We followed this protocol for about 11 months and saw some improvement.
Nason’s eczema cleared and he developed eye-contact as well as a few words,
but he still clearly was autistic. Even though, we loved our child
unconditionally, we still had hope that there was something more for him.
During my research in the past year, I always came across something called
“glyconutrients”. I pretty much dismissed this as another vitamin
supplement and didn’t give it much thought. However, considering
we hit a plateau with his progress, I decided it was time to seriously
research this product to determine if it was right for Nason.
I came in contact with Shirley and other members of her team, who educated
me not only on the essentials and benefits of glyconutrients
but also a product called Transfer Factor. Transfer
Factor, generally, was an immune boosting supplement using the protein
molecules of colostrum. Since Nason had a severe dairy sensitivity,
I was unable to give him straight colostrum in the past. This product
was perfect since it was stripped of the dairy allergen. Finally,
he could have the benefits of colostrum without the side effects.
Once my research was complete, we decided to start out with the more aggressive
approach since Nason had already been on other supplements for the past
year.
Within 2 days of taking the transfer factor and glyconutrients products,
Nason went into detoxification mode. Considering all of the treatments
we had administered in the past, Nason had never experienced a healing
crisis until now. Some of his symptoms consisted of diarrhea,
pounded his feet on the floor, hyperactivity, and increased stimming.
Although, it was difficult to see Nason in such distress, I knew that this
was a sign of his healing. Finally, the toxins were finding a way
out of his body!!! This initial die-off lasted approximately
2 weeks and suddenly we saw a new Nason emerge.
Before, I started these products; I was advised that it may take up
to 3 months before I saw any progress in Nason’s state. So you can
imagine my surprise when he started using 3-4 word sentences, initiating
conversation, putting his head on my shoulder spontaneously (he hadn’t
done this since he was an infant), and reaching out for affection only
2 ½ weeks after the initial die-off. Nason’s teachers
were even amazed when he started played with a helicopter appropriately
instead of gazing at it for periods of time. He also became anxious
when I left the room. In the past, he wasn’t concerned with my whereabouts
and now he calls out “ma, where are you?” when I leave the room.
His penchant for vertical objects had also become less appealing.
My husband and I were amazed and floored that he improved so quickly after
taking these products and realized they were the key factors in activating
Nason’s healing. We are so grateful for the healing that Nason
has had after only one month and look forward to a full recovery with the
help of these products.
I have only spoken on behalf of the transfer factor and glyconutrients
products since I believe these were the missing links to Nason’s protocol.
As a parent of an autistic child, I am not in the business of promoting
products for financial gain or any other reason other than to assist parents
in finding the right protocol for their child. I can empathize with
what parents endure in trying to restore hope in their child’s future.
I whole-heartingly believe in these products’ benefits in conjunction with
a healthy diet, discipline and most of all a positive and loving attitude.
Chia
Seeds,the
No-Gluten
Omega-3 Food with Healing Power. The chia seeds were the power food
of the ancient Aztecs. According to Spanish manuscripts, the Aztecs ate
the Chia seeds to improve their endurance - they called it their "running
food" because messengers could purportedly run all day on just a handful.
learn
more
Watch the inspiring
video of Rick & Dick Hoyt, the father and son team, who have competed
in triathlons, iron man, marathons and road races for 25 years overcoming
some incredibly disabilities. If the video on the left does not show or
play download
the flash player
Generational Consequences
of Nutritional Deficiency
There are many serious consequences
of generation after generation having diets
deficient in an element essential for normal development of the nervous
system. In 1996, Laura J. Stevens, of the Department of Foods and Nutrition,
Purdue University, and co-investigators published an extremely important
paper in Physiology and Behavior. The researchers found that boys with
lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their
blood showed more problems with behavior, learning, and health than those
with higher levels of total omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. Weston Price
- "If a native abandoned his ancestral eating habits in favor of modern
foods, ill health and dental caries followed. If that same person switched
back to the original eating pattern, however, health returned and the progression
of dental decay stopped and reversed itself. This is perhaps the most uplifting
aspect of Price's work: one can always reverse the trend; there is always
hope. " Learn more
Peter Breggin, M.D. - "The drugging of children has gotten so
out of hand that America is waking up to this. This is a national catastrophe.
I'm seeing children who are normal who are on five psychiatric drugs."
Peter
R. Breggin, M.D. Director, International Center for the Study of Psychiatry
and Psychology
Dr. Allen Buresz - "In 1996 the World Health Organization warned
that Ritalin over-use has reached dangerous proportions. Hopefully, by
being armed with correct information, you may be able to avoid using Ritalin
or other similar medications. Use of these drugs on a long-term basis is
questionable. Safety of such long-term use is simply unknown, but many
dangerous side effects have been increasingly. Ritalin, for instance, may
provoke seizures and suppress growth, or it may cause angina, blood pressure
changes, depression or any of a very long list of serious side effects."
Dr. Robert Mendelsohn MD - "No one has ever been able to demonstrate
that drugs such as Cylert and Ritalin improve the academic performance
of the children who take them.... The pupil is drugged to make life easier
for his teacher, not to make it better and more productive for the child."
Lawsuits filed in Texas, California and New Jersey claim that the booming
success of Ritalin is the result of a conspiracy in which the American
Psychiatric Association, Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. and national parents'
group Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(CHADD) colluded to create the diagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Following the
acceptance of ADD/ADHD as medical diagnoses, sales of Ritalin and similar
stimulants have skyrocketed, with more than 6 million such prescriptions
being written in 1995, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
learn more
Individuals with a rare, inherited neurological disorder called Williams
Syndrome suffer from mental retardation and an inability to visualise
objects mentally - when asked to describe an everyday object such as a
bus in their "mind's eye", for example, they may see it as a disconnected
set of features, like scattered fragments of a jigsaw puzzle.
Williams Syndrome, which appears to be caused by mis-wiring of the brain
during embryonic development, has been genetically linked to the loss of
a gene called LIMK1. Consistent with its role in a neurological disorder,
the LIMK1 protein is expressed chiefly in nerve cells, but is also present
in the nuclei and cytoplasm of most other cells. Dr Ora Bernard has found
that the loss of both copies of LIMK1 from the genome of mice results in
the death of the mutant embryos. In Williams Syndrome, only one locus of
LIMK1 has been lost - usually, two copies of every gene are present in
the genome, one from each parent.
Dr Bernard and her collaborators have recently discovered that LIMK1
is intimately involved in the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton. This
cellular organelle is one part of the apparatus that helps cells assume
shapes appropriate for their environment; the other is the tubulin cytoskeleton.
The two cytoskeletal systems are also required for the locomotion of cells,
their division and for making cell to cell connections, roles of great
importance in the way cells respond to their environmen
Stem Cell Physiology - Supporting
Bone Marrow Adult Stem Cell Release Naturally Recent scientific developments have revealed that stem cells
derived from the bone marrow, travel throughout the body, and act to support
optimal organ and tissue function. As you age, the number and quality
of Stem Cells that circulate in your body gradually decrease, leaving your
body more susceptible to injury and other age-related health challenges.
Just as antioxidants are important to protect your cells from “free radical”
damage, Stem Cell "Enhancers" (from aquatic plants)
are equally important to support your stem cells in maintaining proper
organ and tissue functioning in your body. Stem Cell Enhancers have shown
to trigger the release of millions of stem cells from the bone marrow very
quickly. These stem cells can then migrate and attach to any cells, tissue,
bone, muscle, cartilage, organ...anywhere in the body needing repair. Once
they attach, they become that tissue and multiply 3 to 5000 times. more
Tom Gardiner, PhD - "Failure-to-thrive (FTT) is a clinical syndrome
of body wasting and weight loss. It can occur during development in infants
and young children,1 or it can occur in adults as part of the cachectic
(tissue wasting) process in diseases such as cancer and acquired immune
deficiency syndrome (AIDS).2 Neurological and gastrointestinal (GI)
symptoms, characteristic of poor development and function, are also often
present in FTT patients. For example, FTT infants frequently have seizures
and microcephaly.3 ,4 GI symptoms include diarrhea, bowel inflammation
and malabsorption, which further interfere with the utilization of dietary
nutrients, resulting in additional tissue wasting and weight loss."
"Dietary glyconutritional supplements may play important roles in the
prevention and repair of dysfunctional processes involved in the FTT syndrome.
In fact, a pilot study in FTT children has provided evidence that certain
glyconutritional substances can significantly reduce some of the signs
and symptoms of wasting found in FTT."
"The sugars present in glycoconjugates and the glycoconjugates themselves
(mainly in the form of glycoproteins) are necessary for normal body functions
that become dysfunctional in failure-to-thrive (FTT) syndrome. For example,
glucose transporters, which are glycoproteins, can malfunction, resulting
in deprivation of an essential energy source. Defects in glycoconjugate
sugar and glycoprotein metabolism can also occur, resulting in specific
sugar deficiencies in key glycoproteins that result in muscular, nervous,
and GI dysfunction. Cytokines are important modulators of the general wasting
syndrome (cachexia) of various disorders, and may play a similar role in
FTT. Due to the immune system modulation activity of glycoconjugate sugars
and their associated glycoconjugates, which includes modulation of cytokines,
it is possible that dietary glyconutritional supplements may have a protective
or reparative role in FTT. In fact, a pilot study in FTT children has provided
evidence that certain glyconutritional substances can significantly reduce
some wasting symptoms of FTT." Learn
more about glyconutrients
"My 11 year old has been in a special needs school for the last 3 years,
due to severe memory loss caused from seizures. Since taking Marine
Phytoplankton my son no longer needs to take medication and his memory
is as good as it ever was. In September he will be able to go back to his
regular community school. I can't believe how he feels about himself. As
a mother you don't know what it is like to see the life come back in your
child's eyes, and watch his self-esteem get better. He tells numerous people
about Marine Phytoplankton and its web-site and the video they should watch.
He loves what the product has done for himself as well as the family. My
other son, who is 8 years old has been diagnosed since birth with epilepsy,
autism, ADHD, tourettes, and more. He was using 5 different medications
a day and it was a struggle to get him to function. People were scared
of him. He would never get invited to birthday parties or sleepovers. He
had a very aggressive nature, he could only sleep 2 hours at a time, he
was wetting the bed and was 15 pounds underweight. After 6 weeks of taking
Marine Phytoplankton he is now medication free, which is amazing! He has
been in a special needs school since he was 3 years old. His teacher cannot
believe the difference in his behavior in such a short amount of time.
The boy that always struggled, just received 3 A's, 2 B's and 1 C on his
final report card. He is now sleeping through the night, no longer wets
the bed and his weight is now up to normal. Everybody is noticing the dramatic
change and is asking what has happened. All we can say is Marine Phytoplankton
and hand them a brochure. I had tears in my eyes when he got invited to
a birthday party and his first sleepover recently. " R. R
Dr.
Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton
contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health
by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.
Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods
on the planet". Containing a
wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll,
enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains
optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body.
Its antioxidants and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations
that can lead to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens
increase energy and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use
oxygen. Adaptogens also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening
the heart and circulation. more about marine
phytoplankton's healing power
There is a wealth of information about the nutritional
and holistic
treatment of Down syndrome available on the Internet.
In the early 1970’s the Kaufmans rebirthed their son, Raun, from the
supposedly incurable illness of autism. At eighteen months, Raun was mute,
totally withdrawn from all human contact and self-stimulating. His I.Q.
tested at below 30. The prognosis: irreversible--leading to eventual institutionalization.
Defying the experts and developing a program radically different than existing
techniques for the treatment of children with Autism, the Kaufmans designed
and implemented unique child-centered, home-based program for their son.
Using a most loving and stimulating approach, they worked with their
son twelve hours per day, seven days per week for over three years. When
they finished, Raun was not only completely cured of autism, but had evolved
into a highly verbal, extroverted, loving and brilliant young boy who demonstrated
a near genius I.Q. and bore no traces of his original condition. Now a
young adult, Raun graduated from high school with high honors (Cum Laude
Society) and more recently graduated from a prestigious Ivy League university
with a degree in biomedical ethics.
The story of their family’s incredible journey was documented in the
award-winning book and NBC-TV network movie, Son-Rise. Following their
successful work with their own son, they helped other families learn and
use The Son-Rise Program® with their special children. Son
Rise book
Harold E. Buttram, MD - "Childhood autism
is the result of encephalitis affecting primarily the limbic system of
the brain, located below the cerebral cortex. A relatively few number of
cases are due to genetic causes, but officially the great majority are
of unknown causes. Bernard Rimland, PhD, founding director of the Autism
Research Institute, estimates that there are now a minimum of 250,000 autistic
children in America, a 10 to 15-fold increase in the past 50 or so years.
Dr. Rimland, internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field
of autism, has publically stated that he believes current childhood vaccine
programs are one of the major causes for the current epidemic of autism.
The US Committee on Children, Youth, and Families has estimated there are
now 7.5 million American children with developmental delay compared with
4.8 million in 1991. Of these, 30% are thought to be autistic or have autistic
tendencies. Dawbarns Law Firm of England has published a paper in which
they report on over 600 instances of side effects following the MMR and
MR vaccines, which were introduced in England in 1988.3 These include 202
cases of autism, 97 of epilepsy, 40 with hearing and vision problems, and
41 with 100 behavioral and learning problems, the latter in older children.
Although British health officials deny a relationship of these conditions
with the vaccines, Dawbarns has accounts of over 200 parents who believe
that their children were normal before they were vaccinated, and who can
point to nothing (other than the vaccine) which could account for the deterioration
in their children's conditions. " learn more
What to Do About Your Brain-Injured Child or Your Brain-Damaged, Mentally
Retarded, Mentally Deficient, Rigid, Epileptic, Autistic, Athetoid, Hyperactive..
Glenn Doman and his Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential
make ground-breaking progress in the treatment of brain-injured children.
He brings hope to thousands of children, many inoperable, many given up
for lost and doomed to live in a frightening, even dangerous world. Where
the conventional medical community treats symptoms with medications and
surgical interventions, IAHP treats the actual injury by training the brain
to learn and develop. This method is controversial, but there are just
too many success stories to ignore.
In this valuable volume for parents and fellow professionals, Doman
documents The Institutes (The
Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential) thirty-five-year
success with the brain-injured, citing statistics and case histories, and
illustrating the basic principles of brain development with charts, diagrams
and drawings.
He explains why the old theories and techniques failed, explains The
Institutes philosophy and revolutionary treatment of the brain rather than
the body, recounts his staff's worldwide research, their breakthroughs
and setbacks, and their tireless efforts to refine the treatment of brain
injury. He reveals their lifesaving techniques and their tools to measure-and
ultimately improve-mobility, language, manual, visual, auditory and tactile
development, including unique methods of patterning, masking and motivation,
in addition to The Institutes individualized home program in which parents,
and love, are the vital ingredients.
GLENN DOMAN is the founder of The Institutes for the Achievement of
Human Potential where parents from every continent have been finding their
way for more than a third of a century. Tens of thousands of parents, with
children of a brain injury, have come from more than 135 nations over the
past 40 years in order to implement and learn The Institutes treatment
programs and philosophies. Their children have been diagnosed with autism,
cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, epilepsy, brain-damage, dyslexia, learning
disabilities, and reading disabilities. The Institutes also teach parents
how to treat their children who are diagnosed as mentally retarded, mentally
deficient, flaccid, rigid, athetoid, hyperactive, comatose, deaf, blind,
dumb, hearing impaired, learning disabled, and reading disabled. Click
the headline for details.)
"What To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child" is one of the greatest books
written in the twentieth century. The writer, Glenn J. Doman, has come
out with incredible breakthroughs which no one has come up with in the
history of mankind. This book has saved lives and by doing so: humanity.
This book has become a bible for parents of brain-injured children. Glenn
Doman, through his books and his work, has truly helped in saving the world."
amazon.com reviewer
"Before you do anything else; read this book! You will not find another
like it on the face of the earth; unless it is linked to The Institutes
for the Achievement of Human Potential. I'll wager that none of your child's
doctors or disability representatives told you anything about The Institutes.
I found out about them purely by divine accident. At age 2 1/2, I began
some of their "Multiplying Your Baby's Intelligence," methods at home,
and my son was reading by age 3 1/2; and his memory and focus have improved
dramatically. We will be going to The Institutes later this year, and applying
all of their suggested methods for our brain-injured son upon returning
home. I will update this review in the future, to tell you how the methods
worked out. I believe Glenn Doman and Temple Fay were inspired men who
began their years of research with nothing more than a sincere desire to
help hurt children become well. What they discovered is you CAN increase
brain cell growth; and you CAN create new pathways around the injured area(s)
of the brain. Come on, 100,000 hurt children can't be wrong! Yes, it requires
a leap of faith; but I already endorse this book and all of their programs.
Perhaps that's the first step to making our hurt kids well---by first believing
that anything is possible!" amazon.com reviewer
A question that comes up a lot at this point is whether or not to join
the HSLDA (Home School Legal Defense Association). There are many factors
that go into this but it is a personal decision. If you are feeling very
insecure in your footing that first year, you may consider this option.
I know of several people who have joined just to get through that first
year. I DO advise that before you sign up with them, you investigate them
as you would any other business that you are considering working with.
If you ask about them on the message boards, e-mail loops, or newsgroups,
you will find that this is a hot-button issue for homeschoolers so, in
the end, you will have to rely on your own needs or desires to make this
decision.
The
Child With Special Needs: The comprehensive approach to developmental
challenges including autism, PDD, language and speech problems, Down syndrome,
cerebral palsy, ADD, and other related disorders. . Stanley Greenspan,
internationally known for his work with infants, young children, and their
families, and his colleague, nationally recognized child psychologist Serena
Wieder, have for the first time integrated their award-winning research
and clinical experience into a definitive guide to raising children with
special needs. In this essential work they lay out a complete, step-by-step
approach for parents, educators, and others who work with developmental
problems.
Covering all kinds of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy,
retardation, ADD, PDD, PPD, language and speech problems, Down syndrome,
the authors offer a new understanding of the nature of these challenges
and also specific ways of helping children extend their intellectual and
emotional potential. The authors first show how to move beyond labels to
observe the unique profilestrengths and problemsof the individual child.
Next, they demonstrate the techniques necessary to help the child not only
reach key milestones but also develop new emotional and intellectual capacities.
Greenspans well-known floortime approach enables parents, as well as clinicians,
to use seemingly playful interactions that help children actually move
up the development ladder and often master creative and abstract thinking
formerly thought beyond their reach. Including vivid case histories, the
book also offers deep and compassionate understanding of the stresses and
rewards involved in raising a child with special needs. whose amazing work
with autistic and other special needs children is nationally known, and
his colleague, child psychologist Serena Wieder, have integrated a lifetime
of research and clinical practice into a single, comprehensive guide for
parents.
Special
Children Challenged Parents by Robert Naseef
Not just another resource on parenting. More than a book on autism.
This important book is a must-have guide for any parent of a child with
a disability as well as anyone who works with or cares for those families.
Special Children, Challenged Parents shares the unique perspective of a
father of a son with autism, with additional reflection from his perspective
as a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with families of
children with disabilities.
This moving book illustrates the impact that a child's disability has
on the entire family. It is a valuable aid to parents dealing with fear,
guilt, shame, sibling rivalry, marital strain, and other challenges. Though
the author's personal experience is with autism, this book will be a valuable
resource for families of children with a wide range of disabilities. Readers
learn about resources, such as support groups, for working through complex
emotions and about techniques for communicating effectively with professionals.
Special Children, Challenged Parents addresses issues of bonding between
parent and child and presents strategies for dealing with challenging behavior.
Additional chapters are devoted to special issues for the family of a child
with a disability, including the relationship between the parents, the
effect on siblings, and the needs of fathers, who the author feels often
require special support to express and deal with their emotions in the
challenging role of parent to a child with special needs. This book provides
a unique and touching look at parenting and disability.
Does your child suffers from seizures?
Testimonial from Nanci
Mikels about her son who suffered from seizures: "At the age of 2 yrs.
I had a healthy boy. When he turned 29 month old, Josh had a seizure
which put him in the hospital and we found out he had
Hydrocephalus
and so they put a shunt
in his head at that time. From then on, Josh was in the hospital a lot.
He had seizures, and he always threw up and suffered with pain of
migraine headaches. The vomiting was possibly also from the mal-functioning
of the shunt. The shunt was revised at age 7. When he turned 9 when we
heard about Transfer Factor. We gave him the recommended dosage for the
Transfer
Factor Classic, which is 3 per day. Within 2 months his seizures
had reduced and vomiting had stopped and he only had to go to the hospital
once within those two months. He had gone to the hospital in a ambulance
every month from age 29 months until he started taking Transfer Factor
but between that time and now, age 12, he has not been in the hospital
and does not throw up. It has amazed us how Transfer Factor changed his
life. At age 11 we added the Transfer
Factor Kids Chewables. The Transfer
Factor Tri-Factor Formula became available when he was 9 and we gave
him 2 in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m., working up to 6 a day. He is
now 12 and he takes: 3 TF Advanced in the a.m. and 3 in the p.m. He also
takes the RioVida
juice on some days. He sleeps well at night now. His disposition is
good, he is definitely a happy kid." Nanci Mikels - Email
address: nancimikels @ aol.com - Telephone : 503-492-2067
(click here for information how to purchase Transfer
Factor in countries around the world)
The
KETOGENIC DIET The ketogenic diet has been around in the medical literature for well
over 70 years. It was replaced when the modern anti-convulsants became
available, even though it has a very good success rate at controlling seizures.
In some cases it is actually better than drugs at controlling seizures.
It has a success rate of 75%. Stopping seizures in 50% and further reducing
them in 25% of cases. Most kids can stay on the diet two years, get off
it and never have another seizsure again.
Ketogenic
Diet Packard Children's Hospital Stanford University Medical Center Ketogenic iet is a special method of treating epilepsy (seizuredisorders).
This Web Site was created by the Pediatric Neurology Division at Stanford
University School of Medicine to facilitate communication between health
care providers who are using the ketogenic diet to treat epilepsy.
"A Fabulous Resource for Beginning a Casein-free,Gluten-free.
Having a child recently diagnosed with autism, this book is an invaluable
resource for anyone in search of the "how to" of a CFGF diet. Containing
explanations of why this diet may be effective, tests and nutritional support,
lists of foods the child can and cannot eat, recipes, and so much more!
I especially appreciated the list of mail order food companies and web
sites where you may obtain the food necessary for this diet. Every professional
I have spoken with, including those who have seen my child, have highly
recommended this book. It has became my salvation! I cannot thank Lisa
Lewis enough for writing such a comprehensive book! If you are a parent
with a child diagnosed with autism, this book is a must have!" amazon reviewer
Christian
Drapeau, a foremost scientist in the study of Aphanizomenon
flos-aquae, and author of "Primordial
Food" holds a Masters of Science degree in Neurology and Neurosurgery
from the Montreal Neurological Institute, an affiliate of McGill University,
Montreal, Canada, and has been extensively involved in the study of nutrition,
naturopathy and various natural therapies. Most significantly, Mr. Drapeau
collaborated with many scientists affiliated with Harvard University, McGill
University, the University of Illinois, Oregon State University, the University
of New Mexico and the University of Mississippi in the study of the effects
of blue-green algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) on human health. Mr. Drapeau
continues his involvement in the clinical study of AFA.
"Haddar
is 19 months old. I have been putting e3 live in her juice in the morning
for about 3 months now. If I forget to give her E3 live, she will usually
hand me back her cup of juice, refusing to drink it until I add the E3
live to it!" Jordan P.
David Markowitz, M.D. a general pediatrician for more than
20 years and a pediatrician in Kennebunk, Maine with a patient base of
4,500 children, is conducting an ongoing retrospective study of patients
who are consuming transfer factors."I have now completed a retrospective
study comparing children in our practice who did not use transfer factors
during the same period. 87 children, age 8 months through 9 years, used
transfer factors. We found 74% less reported illness and 84% less reported
use of antibiotics. " Thousands of testimonies reinforce these results!
transfer factors enhances the immune system. The immune system is the key.
"I recommended Transfer Factor to the mother of an autistic 5-year-old.
She says there is a 300% improvement over the last 2.5 months."
"A child in my care with a type of muscular dystrophy had a serious
bout with Bronchitis, 72 hours on transfer factors cleared her breathing
pathway completely."
"Did you know that close to $10 billion was spent on antibiotics
in the U.S. last year? Did you know that many bacteria have become increasingly
resistant to these drugs and that many drugs are outdated as soon as they
are released for use? Have you seen the many articles in Time and Newsweek
(and many medical journals) about the variety of plagues caused by infectious
agents throughout the world? What can we do to protect ourselves in a safe
and natural way against this ever-increasing threat? Have you had a child
or patient who has required multiple drugs to deal with one or several
ear infections? This is how this threat touches our daily lives. We now
have new HOPE . .literally, hope in a capsule of Transfer Factor!" David
M. Markowitz, M.D.
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you have a question or need guidance? Patricia Wilson volunteers her
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She can be reached at 281 581 2424 or 206-222-1619 (USA) If you prefer you can click
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Reviewer: Ann Hinderholtz from Caledonia, WI USA:
"As a parent of a child with a special need -- Global Developmental
delays -- we've been searching for over 5 years for options that would
help unlock the key to Emily's potential. This book has done more for us
in the past 5 months since we've been following the diet than the last
5+ years of searching! The areas where we have seen the biggest improvement
for our daughter has been in the area of verbalization, stabilization and
cognitive skills -- since going on the diet.I highly recommend this book
to any parent who has a child with a special need. It gives you something
that you can take into your own hands to make a HUGE difference in your
child's life. It's making a HUGE difference in Emily's life (she's 7 years
old), and I believe we've only scratched the surface of what's possible!"
A doctor wrote about a five year old child: "This is a severely developmentally
delayed floppy child whose differential includesa structural abnormality
in the brain or a genetic abnormality, some of which may be diagnosed
by chromosome analysis or genetic screen." Parent's tried every possible
approach with no improvement. The Easter Seals Rehab Center listed the
child as "(1) Severe receptive and expressive speech/language delay; (2)
Immature neuromotor functioning; (3) Delay in development of play/cognitive
skills; (4) Questionable hearing acuity/perception; (5) Severe delays in
all areas of development; (6) Severe hypotonia."
Her mother began to give Bee-Young tablets, and slow progress began:
lost rag-doll floppiness, clung to mother when held. Later noted that her
eyes fixed on colorful objects with interest; able to scoot body forward
while sitting on couch; rolled over for the first time; reached with operational
arm for articles; skin color better; able to drink from cup.Improvement
continued onward: Colleen is alert and interested in things around her
-- this fact alone is "medically impossible" -- and is beginning to speak
-- she smiles and laughs, loves hugs and kisses. learn
more about the wonders of bee pollen
Atttention
Focus for children. As a major element of brain and eye tissue, DHA
and related Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are known to provide the
fluid membrane environment that is needed for proper transmission of brain
and nerve signals. The frontal cortex of the brain, which regulates attention
span and congrutive processes, has been shown to have only 15% of the normal
level of DHA when the diet is deficient of these improtant fatty acids.
Nature's essential fatty acids shown to maintain eye and brain function.
more
Calming
Hyper Kids with Herbs Many natural health practitioners and herbalists view severe hyperactivity
in children as being closely related to emotional and physical nourishment.
The child may be starved for affection, attention, or important nutrients
that are not available in some modern fast-food diets. In this article
Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., a fourth generation herbalist, discusses natural
and herbal alternatives for calming hyperactivity in children
Quiet Child Blend The refreshing minty flavour of this tea is also
a calming influence. Good for anytime of the day or just before bedtime.
Kalmerite Glycerite to supports healthy and calm nervous system
functions. Typically used to ease hypertension. A fabulous herbal extract
(non alcoholic) made with sweet vegetable glycerin as the base. Made with
Passionflower, organic Chamomile, organic Lemon Balm, organic Catnip, California
Poppy, organic Lavender, and Orange, Lemon, and Lavender essential oils.
Tummy Glycerite (non alcoholic) to supports a healthy digestive
system and helps ease those troublesome tummy aches.
The mercury connection to neurological pervasive developmental disorders(autism,
schizophrenia, dyslexia, ADD, childhood depression, learning disabilities,
OCD, etc.) and developmental immune conditions(eczema, asthma, and allergies)
The incidence of neurotoxic, allergic, and immune reactive conditions
such as autism, schizophrenia, ADD, dyslexia, allergies, asthma, eczema,
psoriasis, childhood diabetes, etc. have been increasing rapidly in recent
years. A recent report by the National Research Council found that 50%
of all pregnancies in the U.S. are now resulting in prenatal or postnatal
mortality, significant birth defects, developmental disabilities or otherwise
chronically unhealthy babies. There has been a similar sharp increase in
developmental disabilities in Canadian children over the last 2 decades,
including learning disabilities and behavioral problems, asthma and allergies,
and childhood cancer. Exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors
appear to be a factor in as much as 28 percent of the 4 million U.S. children
born each year , with 1 in 6 having one of the neurological conditions
previously listed. The U.S. Dept. Of Education indicates that over 5 million
children attending school have neurological related disabilities reported
by state agencies, other than ADD. According to the American Academy of
Pediatrics between 4 to 12 % of all school age children are affected by
ADHD and a similar number have some degree of dyslexia. Studies indicate
that over 60,000 children are born each year with neurodevelopmental impairments
due to prenatal exposure to methyl mercury and two other sources of mercury
exposure appear more common and at higher levels than this, mercury
from vaccines and amalgam dental fillings. (more
on the toxic danger of amalgam dental fillings). - (more
on the danger of vaccines)
Link between vaccines, encephalitis, learning disorders
and sociopathic behavior
In his book: 'Vaccinations--Deception and Tragedy' Michael Dye reveals
shocking truths about vaccinations, including the link between vaccines,
encephalitis, learning disorders and sociopathic behavior. Available from
hacres.com
(book #207)
"In a recent scientific study of SIDS, episodes of apnea (cessation
of breathing) and hypopnea (abnormally shallow breathing) were measured
before and after DPT vaccinations. "Cotwatch" (a precise breathing monitor)
was used, and the computer printouts it generated (in integrals of the
weighted apnea-hypopnea density -- WAHD) were analyzed. The data clearly
shows that vaccination caused an extraordinary increase in episodes where
breathing either nearly ceased or stopped completely. These episodes continued
for months following vaccinations. Dr. Viera Scheibner, the author of the
study, concluded that "vaccination is the single most prevalent and most
preventable cause of infant deaths."
Why are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around
the world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
"Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes
rates
rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B vaccine
campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up sharply
in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced."
Nicholas
Regush ABCNEWS.com
In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles
asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood
through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic
diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals and
the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and chronic
diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues.Learn
more about vaccine and diabetes connection --- asthma and
vaccine connection --- SIDS and autism and vaccine connection
--- "Shaken Baby Syndrome": the vaccination link What
Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Please
get informed!
Consider Down’s syndrome, where an extra chromosome 21 is in the cell,
the result of abnormal cell division in the ovum. We know that glyco nutrition
taken over a lengthy period can result in improvement in the IQ, and a
change in the facial appearance, normalizing the Downs’ "look". This is
achieved by the glyco nutrients masking the effect of the additional chromosome.
When I saw the photos of Michelle Des Rochers, before and after three years
of glyco nutrients, I was stunned. This is medically impossible! In fact,
I have a letter on file from a large international nutrition supplement
Company, categorically stating that there is NO nutritional supplement
that can alter Downs’ syndrome, and that would also be the position of
most medical people as well. All current medical science can do is support.
Well, that is set to change!!!
Since 1996, an ever expanding analysis of these essential nutrients
has been included in Harper's
Biochemistry, a standard medical text. They are also listed
in the Physician’s Desk Reference in the USA, with a list of benefits from
their intake. The most important thing to know is that six of the eight
are lacking in our modern western, highly processed diet. Soil depletion,
green harvesting of vegetables and fruits, processing of foods, and pollution
all contribute to this lack. We all now face a very toxic environment,
and we lack the very things we need to cope with the toxic load.
GLYCONUTRIENTS
AND DOWN SYNDROME Michelle Desrocher went from being a 10-year-old
child with Down syndrome, to a typical "middle school pre-teen" in just
a few short years after taking glyconutrional products. Michelle (pictured
here in 1998 and in 2001), has lost most of the facial features associated
with Down syndrome.
Miracle
In South Dallas Mrs. Denise Hampton says she has seen a "miracle"
in the lives of some of the school children she has taught in her nearly
three decades of teaching. Over the years she has witnessed a growing number
of good children turn into bad students. "A local medical doctor introduced
me to a food supplement known as glyconutrients," she says. 'My 10-year-old
niece, Ashley, was having problems focusing in school. The doctor told
me that glyconutrients were crucial to our daily diets, that they were
safe and that they enhanced the body's immune system." Hampton began to
supplement Ashley's diet with the glyconutrients "Within two weeks her
behavior turned around, and she regained her ability to focus. Her grades
improved and the problems that she was experiencing went away." more
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She can be reached at 281 581 2424 or 206-222-1619 (USA) If you prefer you can click
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Support, Message boards, mail list
message
board that enables people to donate, trade or sell medically related
items to those who are in need of them.
online support group for parents and caretakers of Special Needs kids.
To join the group, simply send an e-mail to: special_kids-subscribe@eGroups.com
The Institutes for the Achievement of Human
Potential Visit The Institutes® is a free educational organization
that serves children by introducing parents to the field of child brain
development. Parents learn how to enhance significantly the development
of their children physically, intellectually and socially in a joyous and
sensible way. Programs for
Brain-Injured Children
The IRSC web site is dedicated to communicating information relating
to the needs of children with disABILITIES. The IRSC site includes a set
of disABILITY links, ranging from Adaptive Hardware and Software Computer
Aids, Amputees, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder to Seizure
Disorders, Special Education, and Tourette Syndrome.
Disability Central and
ActivTeen - a gathering place for the disability community and
one which which we hope you will visit often for information, community,
and fun!
.
Special
Angels Webring. The purpose of this webring is to create a support
system for Parents and their children. In order to be able to be added
tot he ring, you must have a page about a special needs child, or the diseases
or disabilites including (but not limited to) Cancer, Diabetes, Down
Syndrome, Athsma, Allergies, ADD/ADHD, Leukemia, Speech and Language
Delay (or other speech disabilities) Hearing or Vision impaired,
Lyme Disease, Any learning Disability, Or any other debilitating
Disease.
Resources and support for families with special children in the
US
Our-Kids, Support and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities.
Send E-mail to: listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu Subject line doesn't matter.
In the body of the message type: subscribe our-kids your_name http://www.our-kids.org/
CP Parents, Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy. Send E-mail to: listserv@maelstrom.stjohns.edu
Subject line doesn't matter. In the body of the message type: subscribe
cpparent your_name
Family Voices National Office http://www.familyvoices.org
Family Voices National Office 1-888-835-5669 (toll-free) E-mail:
kidshealth@familyvoices.org
The Arc of the United States http://www.thearc.org/
With more than 1,100 affiliated chapters and 140,000 members across the
United States, The Arc (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens of the
United States) is the country's largest voluntary organization committed
to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their
families. The Arc, with its rich history in advocacy and services, is comprised
of individuals with mental retardation, family members, and professionals
in the field of disability and other concerned citizens. The Arc has adopted
various positions on issues that affect people with mental retardation
and their families, and the organization's mission statement forms the
basis for the organization's activities.
CSHCN-L: The Children with Special Health Care Needs-ListServ CSHCN-L is
a discussion list individuals interested in the children with special health
care needs. CSHCN-L provides the opportunity to exchange ideas, identify
exemplary programs addressing the needs of children with special health
needs and their families, and initiate a dialogue of the critical issues
that need to be identified and articulated to inform the current debates.
To join send an e-mail message to: listserv@ichp.edu In the body
of the message type: subscribe cshcn-l Your Name
Support group for the parents and caretakers of special
needs children:
I know how frustrating it can be to find the answers to questions and
even just to have someone who will listen to you and let you cry on their
shoulder. The E-Group consists of a voluntary mailing list All you need
to do is send an e-mail to this address: special_kids-subscribe@egroups.com
This
will get you a message back thanking you and will add you to the list.
Once you've joined the list, you can exchange stories, tips, and hugs with
others who share the same feelings and heartaches that you do. It also
has a feature for chats as well as a poll, and even a calendar that you
can add things to like birthdays or other things and get some support that
way as well.
Consumer Alert! - Raising Public
Awareness Most modern maladies are caused by prolonged exposure
to a combination of negative lifestyles and toxic environmental factors,
including junk food and malnutrition, pesticides, antibiotics, microwaves,
chemical pollution of food, water and air, lack of exercise and chronic
stress. These factors are further aggravated by the failure of modern medicine
to recognize them as agents of dis-"ease" and death and the consequent
failure to take preventative measures against them. The
same chemical companies that produce toxic chemicals also produce prescription
drugs, veterinary medicines, a wide array of medical products. Families
with toxin induced illnesses often spend large sums for drugs and medical
treatment. This circle of profit is not conspiracy theory, but an easily
provable fact.
What you don't know can hurt you." Here's
a partial list of topics:
H. J.
Roberts, M.D. "I have observed severe intellectual deterioration
associated with the use of aspartame products (NutraSweet,
Equal,
Spoonful, Canderal, Benevia, etc.) It was usually manifest as great
difficulty in reading and writing, obvious problems with memory and grossly
impaired orientation to time, place and person."
Ralph
Walton, M.D. "Aspartame has a profound effect on mood and cognition....depressed
mood, anxiety, dizziness, panic attacks, nausea, irritability, impairment
of memory and concentration." (Learn about
the Legal class action against aspartame. )
more
.
What
Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the
world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands
of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually,
as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional
testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly
held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes
rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B
vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up
sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced.
More pictures of vaccine
damage available to view at the
CDC
website
In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles
asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood
through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic
diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals
and the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and
chronic diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues.
Homeopathy
can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles,
whooping
cough, chickenpox, and other ailments.
Would you allow big brother to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government
Enforced Vaccinations Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs
that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes
to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years
and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements
and Exemptions
Are Vaccines Damaging Our Pets?
Routine Vaccination: Is
it really safe and effective? Most recently, an article
appeared in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
entitled "Are We Vaccinating Too Much?" Read about the comments of veterinarians who believe that vaccines are damaging our pets.
Excerpt
from the Wall Street Journal, Friday, October 12, 2001 (front page)
Worries About Safety Of
Its Anthrax Vaccine Put the Army in a Bind. Soldiers Ordered Inoculated
Against Biological Threat Claim Harsh Side Effects. "...But soon after
his first inoculation in February, the 29-years-old Mr. Nietupski showed
up at an urgent -care facility with sores all over his mouth and throat.
"The side of my tongue was all raw with little canker sores, and bloody
mucus was coming out of my nose, " Mr. Nietupski says. His maladies, ultimately
diagnosed as an autoimmune disorder in which his body accidentaly attacked
itself, grew worse as he got the next two installements of the six-shot
regime. Mr. Nietupski and several of the doctors who have examined him,
believe the anthrax vaccine caused his severe reaction and may also be
to blame for the blood clots Mr. Nietupski experienced in his legs
months later."read the entire story in the Wall Street
Journal, Friday, October 12, 2001 (front page)more
on anthrax vaccinesAlternatives
to Antibiotics
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you have a question or need guidance? Patricia Wilson volunteers her
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G
Therapy is a pioneering natural treatment for a variety of Neurodevelopmental
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Global Delays, etc.,including Chronic Peripheral Neuropathies invented
by Dr. Gunvant Oswal.
Neuro G Therapy is a combination of potentised herbal extracts, biochemical
tissue salts and minerals in energy activated form.
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Peripheral neuropathy : is a major cause of morbidity the world over.
Neuropathy can be caused by various causes viz. infections, nutritional
deficiency, metabolic disorders, idiopathic, toxins, inherited disorders,
ischemia and physical trauma. It can be a mononeuritis, polyneuritis with
involvement of the autonomic nerves and associated with myelopathy, psychosis
or affection of cranial nerves.
Damage to the nerve cell body or axon leads to axonal degeneration while
lesions of the Schwann cell or disorder in the myelin synthesis leads to
segmental demyelination. Clinical recovery is better in patients with demyelination
alone, than with the combination of both axonal degeneration and demyelination
or axonal degeneration alone. Earlier the neuropathy is diagnosed, there
is likely to be less damage to the nerves and better is the prognosis.
Management of neuropathy lies in treating the underlying cause, if known.
Otherwise, it is treated empirically with vitamin supplements particularly
thiamine, but also B6 and B12. Rehabilitative measures like physiotherapy,
splints and protective shoes are advised. Diabetic Neuropathy may be slowed
down by close control of the diabetes.
I have been working mainly with developmental disabilities besides a
few cases of dystonias, adult stroke, dementia and neuropathies. I have
7000 cases of C. P. and M. R. on record, of which 70 percent have shown
some improvement in one parameter or the other. This work on C.P. and M.R.
was presented in various international conferences like,
1) 9th World Paediatric Congress, London, 1995.
2) 11th World congress on Mental Retardation.
3) European Academy of Childhood Disability, International Meeting
in Dublin 1996 etc.
Many children worldwide are on G–Therapy and I get regular positive
feedback from their parents. In fact few parents have formed a G-Therapy
parent groups. G-Therapy is a unique combination of potentized herbal extracts
and biochemical tissue salts. G-Therapy is in the form of SOOKSHMA CHIKITCHHA
in which the herbs and biochemical salts are in the form of most minute
energy activated, potentized form. In this form they are readily available
for absorption and action directly at the desired level. It is available
in the form of sweet pills, and has sublingual absorption
Present Research In Chronic Neuropathy:
This is evidence based presentation of Thirteen cases of peripheral
neuropathies of different etio-pathologies of chronic duration, treated
with my new formulation. All the cases were treated with the same combination,
which contains G-Therapy and additional potentised medicines. Hence forth
called as Neuro G-Therapy.
Original Nerve Conduction Velocity study reports are scanned and presented
along with the case studies. They are in chronological order, i.e. Before
Treatment, During Treatment, and After Treatment. As far as possible, for
the same patient these studies were done at the same Laboratory with the
same Neurologist. This gives us correct comparison of reports.
At various levels and periods the Neurologist were consulted for discussions
about their findings in these cases. I am very happy to present their scientific
opinions of this study report. see
report
Dr. Gunvant D. Oswal and Dr. Pooja Oswal
Center for Developmental Disorders and Complementary Medicines,
1215, Bhavani Peth,
Palkhi Chowk,
Pune 411042,India.
Fax : 0091-20-6342869,
Phone 0091-20-6355511.
E Mail : gunvant@pn2.vsnl.net.in
Web Site : www.g-therapy.org
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In India: G
Therapy is a pioneering natural treatment for a variety of Neurodevelopmental
disabilities like Cerebral Palsy, Mental Subnormality, Autism, Down Syndrome,
Global Delays, etc. and Neuro G Therapy for Chronic Peripheral Neuropathies
invented by Dr. Gunvant Oswal.
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WHAT TO DO ABOUT YOUR BRAIN-INJURED CHILD
Does your child suffers from seizures?
Overcoming cortical blindness and brain-injury
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Peter R. Breggin,
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more
Julian Whitaker M.D -
"Class
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Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis, maker of Ritalin,
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"I
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His neurological damage had left him blind and unable to function at any
level, other than breathing, eating, and sleeping. In addition to this,
he also suffered from severe health problems." Our son Sterling
(born in April 1979) was born blind and brain- injured due to a massive
cerebral hemorrhaging (stroke) he sustained in utero or at birth. Doctors
had told us that cortical blindness (pertaining to the cortex area of the
brain) is irreversible. Their prognosis was that our son would remain blind
and a vegetable for the rest of his life. We refused to go in agreement
with them and began our own research which led us to discover the 
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