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Lisa Lubick Algonac, MI
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| Before Autism |
With Autism |
After Treatment |
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| Strengths: |
Therapies, supplementation, vaccine injury, mitochondrial cell injury, GF/CF diet |
Why I became a
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I want to help other families out there that need a friend sometimes, and just someone to talk to about their frustrations. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Banging his head, speech delays, self stimulation behavior, crying alot when put into new enviroments |
| Helpful Therapies: |
GF/CF diet, anti-fungals, occupational therapy, speech therapy (also tried: supplements, ABA, chelation, anti-virals) |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Laurie Rubin Bloomfield Hills, MI
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| Strengths: |
Extensive research in biomedical interventions
Very motivated to share information and network with others who are being told there is "no hope"
Receptive to new ideas and determined not to give up |
Why I became a
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Help others |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Autism
Limited Verbal
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| Helpful Therapies: |
Supplements
Gluten Casein Diet
B-12 Nasal Spray |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Jacob Rubin Bloomfield Hills, MI
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| Strengths: |
Studying biology in school, am in Boy Scouts, Research, Anything to help |
Why I became a
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Help others like my cousin and his family to know there is help out there and to spread the word on what others are trying - I saw Jenny in Anaheim this year and I was inspired by her dedication and want to help - I believe in this |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Mostly non-verbal, no socialization, In special school his whole life. My cousin - born the same year as me. |
| Helpful Therapies: |
Supplements, Diet |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Gayle Ellias Bloomfield Hills, MI
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I have a strong childhood devolopment background. Prior to having children, I worked as a Child Psychotherapist(MSW). I worked with children as well as their parents, offering parent guidance. In the Fall, I will be participating in Biomed Support Groups for the Oakland County Autism Chapter. We are currently building a "Green Home". To me, "green" means nontoxic. I have gained enormous knowledge in terms of safe products and toxic products for the home, thus being healthier for our kids!!
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Why I became a
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I was one of the "crazy" moms who did Biomed before anyone was openly speaking of the connection between Autism and vaccines. It was very lonely not having any support, as everyone thought I was nuts. Also, very few people knew much about Biomed intervention. We started treatment with a local Dr., then took Jake to see Dr. Amy Holmes in Baton Rougue LA, one of the pioneers of Biomed, who eventually turned her practice over to Dr. Caves. I would like to become a "Rescue Angel" to help others through this emotional time and give them resources and limited guidance. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Severe receptive/expressive language delay, sensory issues, limited sleeping, tantrums
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| Helpful Therapies: |
Jacob was in intesnse speech therapy for about 6 months before we began Biomedical Interventions.
He made very minimal progress.
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| How Therapy Helped: |
He/She Recovered! |
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Kelley Andrus Cedar Springs, MI
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Diet, Sensory Needs, Behavior, Some healing approaches and most of all, humor in dealing with it all an the power of positive thinking! |
Why I became a
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A couple years ago, we were advised to go to an 'aggressive behavior therapist', who put him on medication, which did not help.. even several diffent kinds. it was not until i read 'louder than words' that i found a Dan Dr, and thru his biomedical approach, we have seen much improvement. i also want to be a rescue angel to speak to others, help them thru the struggles, especially with change in diet. we as mom's can be more disciplined than a disciple himself,, however, childcare, grandma's house, and school can be a completely different story. Oh, and dad's too :) |
| Child's Symptoms: |
ASD, Stimming, aggression, limited diet, overweight, could not sit still. |
| Helpful Therapies: |
PT, OT, Social Motor, Sensory, DAN! Doctor |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Renee Harrison Clay Township, MI
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I've been through the fire and got my eye on my prize - full recovery. Biomedical intervention, Conferences, Research.
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Why I became a
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My rescue angel saved my son. I have already been helping others. I quit my job to |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Immune system issues, gut, metabolic, heavy metal toxicity, Dx: global apraxia/dyspraxia (we stopped vaccinating at 6 mos)
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| Helpful Therapies: |
HBOT - hard chamber, Full DAN!,supplement (Kirkman) -2.5 years
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| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Val McFarland commerce twp, MI
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Researech based on biomed, ABA, and RDI, hippotherapy (horseback riding), music, and creative therapy as well as social "play", of course diet! |
| Child's Symptoms: |
non-verbal and fixation with small fuzz (dryer lint). |
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Rashonda Schild Dansville, MI
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Biomedical Treatment: GFCF diet, Yeast treatments including: diet, nystatin,ThreeLac, Olive Oil Leaf, Oregano, Omegas, Cod Liver Fish Oil, Vitamin supplement - Spectrum Complete, Vits C, E, Chelation, Methyl B12 shots
Epsom Salts - Magnesium supplement. Naturopathic Educator (getting doctorate), evaluating, OT, Speech, at home therapies, consulting. |
Why I became a
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To help others get the information I searched forever trying to find and figure out. My husband and I have helped many in our area and see the difference it has made in many people's lives, it is our payback. As well as help those who feel like there is no where to turn to because doctors don't neccessarily agree with what we are doing. |
| How Therapy Helped: |
He/She Recovered! |
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Colette Evangelista East Lansing, MI
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| Strengths: |
Biomedical, diet, fundraising |
Why I became a
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Because I spent two years learning and reading and want to help others save some of that energy! |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Stimming, social delays and speech delays. |
| Helpful Therapies: |
Mb-12 shots, brainchild nutritionals and casein removal |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Tammy Krassick N.H.C., R.P. Escanaba, MI
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I have seen all walks of life in my wellness business I have great strength in the nutrition, vitamin, and herbal medicine. I help my clients eliminate wheat, dairy and preservatives and dyes. |
Why I became a
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I have a degree in Natural Health and working on a second one, I run a business called Integrative Health Services, healed my son through detox, nutriton, herbal medicine and have helped many others do the same. I go into people's houses and help them shop for whole foods, etc. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
constant movement in circles, lack of focus, sensitivity to all noises and people, inabiltiy to digest many foods, speech delay |
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detoxification(absolutely no preservatives, dyes, gluten or dairy) acidophilus, enzymes, b-complex, multi-vitamin, omega's, zinc, Bach flower remedies, reiki, ....as he grows and matures I evolve his treatment plan of recovery |
| How Therapy Helped: |
He/She Recovered! |
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Shaya Newquist Grand Rapids, MI
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| Strengths: |
therapists in local area (ot, social, behavior), supplements |
Why I became a
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So many people do not know the resources available for their children. Their lives can be changed. There is hope and often we are not given the tools that would help these children and parents. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Limited diet, motor deficits, social skills deficits, frustration/tantrums, |
| Helpful Therapies: |
supplements (B1,B6,B12,A,multi, threelac,etc), diet, OT with an Autism expert including social skills based on Michelle Garcia Winner's program. |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Kim Van kints Holland, MI
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I've done so much on diet and nutrition primarily when treating food sensitivities and candida. Because of his sensory issues vision therapy has been tremendous!! |
Why I became a
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Everything we have done for our son has come from our own research and intervention. All the medical doctors we visited did not help in any way. Some were even rude! |
| Child's Symptoms: |
sensory motor issues
food sensitivities
candida/yeast |
| Helpful Therapies: |
diet, detox, vision therapy |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Did not help |
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Wendy Lobner Kingsford, MI
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I have done alot of research on Autism. My 5 year old son has Autism. I am not a professional but a hands on parent with experience. |
Why I became a
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To try to help other people and also to communicate with other people who are dealing with the same issues that I am. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Development delays, speech delays, lack of social skills and communication skills |
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Has been in speech therapy for about 3 years. |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Moderately |
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Rhonda C ycan Macomb, MI
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I feel that I am very knowledgeable in all areas. I was lucky enough to be a parent advocate in a program called START that my son's school was taking part in. It was a program where different districts gatherd with teachers, speech pathologist, aids, student social worker, resource room teacher and the principal attended and I was the parent they asked and Dylan was there target student. I was always open about Dylan's Autism and with the school and I teaming up we work together to help Dylan become a better student. The START program teaches you how childern with Autism hear, why they stim and how to diagnos and teach a student. I do have a Certificate for completing that program. I feel I am able to help in those areas. We are currently seeking a DAN doctor up at U of M. |
Why I became a
Rescue Angel: |
My child is taking strattera and was "officially" diagnosed at 5 with Autism. He had early intervention and went from the child standing alone in gym class in Kindergarden to a very popular fourth grader now going into fifth. Of course there are times when Autism smacks us back in the face we remember the great strides Dylan has taken and for me to be able to share this info with others I could not be happier. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Flapping, laughing inappropriately, extreme sense of sound and smell, trouble interacting with other childern, speech delay |
| Helpful Therapies: |
Early intervention with ABA, biomedical interventions |
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Jackie Martin-Sebell MI, MI
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After Treatment |
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Bio-medical,Educational, Medical, Autism Awareness/education. |
Why I became a
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I would love to help others receive the help my son has. Zachary is now 70% recovered. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Rocking, aggression, self-abuse, toe-walking, speech delay, social delay, other health issues (acid reflux, constant ear infections from birth, eczema, asthma, allergies). |
| Helpful Therapies: |
Gluten, Casein and Egg free, B12 injections, Gluthionine lotion, Supplements, Enzymes |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Julie DeBolt Middleville, MI
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DAN! protocol, Chelation, ADHD, Sensory Integration. I am a RN. |
Why I became a
Rescue Angel: |
No other parent should have to lose their child to Autism! |
| Child's Symptoms: |
loss of words, echolalia, brain fog, sensory integration disorder |
| Helpful Therapies: |
DAN! protocol, OT/PT, speech, Chelation, |
| How Therapy Helped: |
He/She Recovered! |
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Annie Muskegon, MI
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Why I became a
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SO THAT I CAN PASS ALL THAT I HAVE LEARNED ON TO SOMEONE ELSE |
| Child's Symptoms: |
autism,and about five more things |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Mildly |
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Melanie Muskegon, MI
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| Strengths: |
Patients |
Why I became a
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I can share a lot of things with new parents as well as other parents with children with special needs, also learn from others and their experiences. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Developmental delay, motor skills, speech, sensory issues, CP, seizures, hearing problem |
| Helpful Therapies: |
Speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy. |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Moderately |
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Dena Sabou Northville, MI
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I have excellent public speaking abilities, I am personable and very motivated by this cause. I am willing to share and continue researching until I have exhausted all possibilities. It is in my heart to speak out. |
Why I became a
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I have learned so much on this journey and feel strongly that I was blessed with Nikolai for two reasons, what I would do for him and using my voice to share, support and educate others. I was an elementary teacher in my other life! |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Complete loss of language at 1 year of age, following immunizations and the introduction to cow's milk. Preoccupied with lining up toys, rolling cans, non-engaged in any social aspect, toe walking, mild flapping of the arms, no eye contact, no smiles or facial expressions. |
| Helpful Therapies: |
Diet: Gluten Free Casein Free Yeast free, (GFCF) SCD,all organic. Bio-medical, anti-fungals and finally MonaVie juice supplement for muscle tone, inflammation and antioxidant properties. Weekly OT/PT,
PACT Language program at the University of Michigan. Just starting HBOT and excited about it!
Nikolai is ALMOST RECOVERED! |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Jacqueline Martin-Sebell Port Huron, MI
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| Strengths: |
Autism education and treatments |
Why I became a
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To help other families in need. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Aggression, social and communication issues (speech). |
| Helpful Therapies: |
Speech and behavior therapies, biomedical interventions although we have only been doing it for two months. |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Mildly |
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Diane Smith Port Huron, MI
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I have prepared all the foods on the GF/CF diets as wll as the Specific Carbohydrate diet. Read a lot of books on Autism. Participated in my grandsons therapy sessions. |
Why I became a
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To reach out to other families who have had the diagnosis of Autism. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Hand flapping, toe walking, mute at 2 years, lining toys, spinning. |
| Helpful Therapies: |
GF/CF diet, Kirkman supplements, MB12 nose spray, Mona Vie, |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Jennifer Hendrick Spring Lake, MI
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diagnosis, navigating the treatments |
Why I became a
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Because I felt so alone during the most frustrating time when no one could give me any answers or help |
| Child's Symptoms: |
attention, stims, executive function, social play, nutrition |
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OT, CF/GF diet, supplements, social stories |
| How Therapy Helped: |
Significantly |
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Jessica LaMonde Troy, MI
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Nutritional & Biomedical Interventions, Behavioral & Developmental Therapies; ABA, Speech & Language, Occupational & Sensory Integration |
Why I became a
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I want to be a part of the solution. The first step in solving any problem is awareness. Parents need to know that recovery is possible with the proper therapies and who better to inform them than a parent of a recovered autistic child? |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Significant delays in verbal & non verbal skills at 19 months: loss of vocabulary, fleeting eye contact, repetitive language/ echolalia, stereotyped behaviors: hand flapping, toe walking, ritualistic behaviors such as spinning objects, making patterns, lining up toys. Seemingly deaf to his name, but could always hear the train coming from a distance and would stop what he was doing to go over to the door to watch for it. Inappropriate affection to strangers, sensory processing disorder, chronic diarrhea/leaky gut. |
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Detoxification (Organic Foods, taking all toxins out his diet), Nutritional (Diet: GF/CF, completely organic food), Supplements: Minerals, Amino Acids, Cod Oil) & Biomedical Intervention: DAN! Protocol, Behavioral & Developmental Therapies such as Applied Behavioral Analysis, Speech & Language, Occupational Therapies. I incorporated all of those therapies plus basic therapies like music or play therapies into everyday life and Marcel made significant progress to the point of recovery. |
| How Therapy Helped: |
He/She Recovered! |
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Danna Renfro Wayne, MI
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I do all the reading and "research" that I can. |
Why I became a
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I want as many children as possible to get better as our son did. |
| Child's Symptoms: |
Did not talk, communicate, no pretend or imaginative play, no affection, stare into space, no sleep, fevers all the time, cried alot or very fussy. Ear infections, sensory issues |
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GF/CF diet, supplements, speech and sensory intervention. Yeast testing and medication. |
| How Therapy Helped: |
He/She Recovered! |
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