Janet Lintala's Blog
May 29, 2019
5. How to Quick Start the GI Support Protocol
Author's Note: The link to the full blog with live links can be found here:
https://loveautismhealth.com/quick-st...
If you feel you don’t have a moment to waste, if you have decided you want to try the protocols in the book no matter what, here’s how to get a jumpstart on the process, even if your copy of the book hasn’t arrived yet:
1.Order your book TODAY. It is available in paperback, on Kindle, as an audiobook, or on audio CD.
It’s on Amazon here, Barnes and Nobel here, Books-a-Million here or online at Target here. The French version can be ordered from Dunod or Amazon.fr.
If you would like a copy signed by me ($14.95 plus $4.95 shipping and handling), email me at unprescription@gmail.com
You can also check your library for a copy or enter our monthly Book Giveaway by sending us an email at unprescription@gmail.com with “Book Giveaway” in the Subject line.
Author’s note: I have many readers who purchase and love the audiobook or audio CD, but personally, I can’t stand the audio version of my book. The main reason is that I designed the book to be very visual, with lots of illustrations, charts and figures. I usually explain a concept, then sum it up in a table, chart or humorous illustration. This makes it an easy, quick read with lots of humor.
In the audio versions, the narrator reads what I have written in the paragraph, then without explanation, reads the information from the chart or illustration. She never says, “Figure 1.3 says….” For an audio listener, it sounds like I am a moron who is just mindlessly repeating myself. So, order the audio versions if you must, but please know that she is often reading information from an illustration without telling you that. She also mispronounces my name, lol.
2. Order your Digestive Enzymes TODAY.
I use brands that are free of almost every unwanted ingredient you can think of, from companies that understand the digestive needs of those on the spectrum. You should still read the ingredients on the label to make sure.
See the brands I use at my office and where to order them here. International readers can find the Houston and Kirkman Labs enzymes on iHerb.com. They ship to 150 different countries, and you can see if your country is on the list here.
DON’T stop taking any prescription or over-the-counter supplements that you are already on.
DON’T start anything else during this time either (avoid Shiny Object Syndrome and give this a good go!)
3. WEEK 1
Start the enzymes as soon as they arrive. For the next 7 days, give the enzymes with ONLY ONE MEAL A DAY. Try to do the same meal, for example dinner, every day this week.
See dosing suggestions here
See how to mix with food and drink here.
You will likely not see any changes in your child yet (or yourself if you are an ASD adult trying this), so don’t expect much. We are introducing the enzymes in a slow, step-wise fashion for a very good reason, which is explained in Chapters 3 and 6. Trust me and do not rush this step.
If you have a “grazer”, who never really eats a solid meal, but prefers to snack all day long (especially common in very young children), then go to the ZONE method to introduce the enzymes:
THE ZONE METHOD:
If your child doesn’t really eat 3 solid meals a day, divide the day into time periods or “zones” for each meal. For example, a breakfast zone could be 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The lunch zone could be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner could be 5-8 p.m. Anything outside of those times are the snack zones.
Mix up an enzyme drink (2-3 capsules or a heaping ¼ teaspoon of the powder in a tart drink) and keep it icy cold. Pack it with ice cubes, or even better, make ice cubes out of the drink itself (like lemonade or juice) so that it won’t get watery. Liquids activate the enzymes, and if kept really, really cold the drink will be good for about 3 hours.
Awesome tip: If mixed into a drink, use a straw to avoid most of the taste buds
Give the enzyme drink with only ONE zone the first week. On Days 1 through 7, each time your little grazer wants a few bites of food during the dinner zone for example (between 5 and 8 p.m.) shake up the drink and give a few sips of it with the snack.
4. WEEK 2
Give the enzymes with two meals a day during Week 2, for example, with both lunch and dinner.
If you are doing the Zone method, give a few sips of the enzyme drink with all food during two of the time zones for the day, for example, for both the lunch and the dinner time zones.
You may notice some irritability or fussiness this week. A few kids may get pretty aggressive this week. This is fully explained in Chapters 3 and 6, and although it is no fun, it is actually a good sign that the protocol is working.
If your child is too upset, irritable or aggressive this week switch over to the SLOW SCHEDULE, on page 153 in the book (page 185 in the French version)
5. WEEK 3
By this point, I hope you have gotten your book and are up to speed on how to start the GI Support Protocol as laid out in Chapter 6.
If not, give the enzymes with three meals a day, or with 3 meal zones for grazers.
Week 3 is a doozy for irritability and aggression. As I explain in the book, you are coming off of a major opioid addiction to certain foods by using these enzymes, and by WEEK 3 you are using them with most of your meals or meal zones. Even with introducing the enzymes gradually over 4 weeks, I see explosive behaviors during WEEK 3, and this is where you might be tempted to quit altogether.
6. WEEK 4
By this time your book has come in, so see Chapter 6 for the rest of the protocol.
In Chapter 6, I give several speeds to choose from. Use your parent radar (because you know your child better than anyone else) and just increase as you feel you or your child are able.
FAQs
Q: Do I need to stop any prescriptions?
A: No, medications are made to go through our digestive systems where digestive enzymes are present anyway. If you want to stop a prescription, that is a conversation between you and the prescribing doctor, or at the very least with your pharmacist.
Q: Do I need a diagnosis to do the protocols?
A: No, anyone can try these protocols. Digestive enzymes may be used with infants who are NOT breastfeeding.
Q: You or your child don’t have any sleep, mood or GI issues – should you still start here?
A: YES! Read the book to see why.
Q: Are there any contraindications to taking enzymes?
A: According to Houston Enzymes:
“Contraindications for Enzyme Supplementation: These enzymes should be used with care in cases of active stomach or duodenal ulcers, severe bowel inflammation (characterized by blood in stools), hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, or within a week of scheduled surgery. This product may not be appropriate for those with known allergies to Aspergillus enzyme proteins, though non-specific mold allergies do not necessarily preclude use of fungal enzymes. Consult your medical doctor for further advice, and err on the side of caution. Those with known anaphylactic allergic reactions to fungal proteins should NOT ingest fungal-derived enzymes.”
https://loveautismhealth.com/quick-st...
If you feel you don’t have a moment to waste, if you have decided you want to try the protocols in the book no matter what, here’s how to get a jumpstart on the process, even if your copy of the book hasn’t arrived yet:
1.Order your book TODAY. It is available in paperback, on Kindle, as an audiobook, or on audio CD.
It’s on Amazon here, Barnes and Nobel here, Books-a-Million here or online at Target here. The French version can be ordered from Dunod or Amazon.fr.
If you would like a copy signed by me ($14.95 plus $4.95 shipping and handling), email me at unprescription@gmail.com
You can also check your library for a copy or enter our monthly Book Giveaway by sending us an email at unprescription@gmail.com with “Book Giveaway” in the Subject line.
Author’s note: I have many readers who purchase and love the audiobook or audio CD, but personally, I can’t stand the audio version of my book. The main reason is that I designed the book to be very visual, with lots of illustrations, charts and figures. I usually explain a concept, then sum it up in a table, chart or humorous illustration. This makes it an easy, quick read with lots of humor.
In the audio versions, the narrator reads what I have written in the paragraph, then without explanation, reads the information from the chart or illustration. She never says, “Figure 1.3 says….” For an audio listener, it sounds like I am a moron who is just mindlessly repeating myself. So, order the audio versions if you must, but please know that she is often reading information from an illustration without telling you that. She also mispronounces my name, lol.
2. Order your Digestive Enzymes TODAY.
I use brands that are free of almost every unwanted ingredient you can think of, from companies that understand the digestive needs of those on the spectrum. You should still read the ingredients on the label to make sure.
See the brands I use at my office and where to order them here. International readers can find the Houston and Kirkman Labs enzymes on iHerb.com. They ship to 150 different countries, and you can see if your country is on the list here.
DON’T stop taking any prescription or over-the-counter supplements that you are already on.
DON’T start anything else during this time either (avoid Shiny Object Syndrome and give this a good go!)
3. WEEK 1
Start the enzymes as soon as they arrive. For the next 7 days, give the enzymes with ONLY ONE MEAL A DAY. Try to do the same meal, for example dinner, every day this week.
See dosing suggestions here
See how to mix with food and drink here.
You will likely not see any changes in your child yet (or yourself if you are an ASD adult trying this), so don’t expect much. We are introducing the enzymes in a slow, step-wise fashion for a very good reason, which is explained in Chapters 3 and 6. Trust me and do not rush this step.
If you have a “grazer”, who never really eats a solid meal, but prefers to snack all day long (especially common in very young children), then go to the ZONE method to introduce the enzymes:
THE ZONE METHOD:
If your child doesn’t really eat 3 solid meals a day, divide the day into time periods or “zones” for each meal. For example, a breakfast zone could be 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The lunch zone could be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner could be 5-8 p.m. Anything outside of those times are the snack zones.
Mix up an enzyme drink (2-3 capsules or a heaping ¼ teaspoon of the powder in a tart drink) and keep it icy cold. Pack it with ice cubes, or even better, make ice cubes out of the drink itself (like lemonade or juice) so that it won’t get watery. Liquids activate the enzymes, and if kept really, really cold the drink will be good for about 3 hours.
Awesome tip: If mixed into a drink, use a straw to avoid most of the taste buds
Give the enzyme drink with only ONE zone the first week. On Days 1 through 7, each time your little grazer wants a few bites of food during the dinner zone for example (between 5 and 8 p.m.) shake up the drink and give a few sips of it with the snack.
4. WEEK 2
Give the enzymes with two meals a day during Week 2, for example, with both lunch and dinner.
If you are doing the Zone method, give a few sips of the enzyme drink with all food during two of the time zones for the day, for example, for both the lunch and the dinner time zones.
You may notice some irritability or fussiness this week. A few kids may get pretty aggressive this week. This is fully explained in Chapters 3 and 6, and although it is no fun, it is actually a good sign that the protocol is working.
If your child is too upset, irritable or aggressive this week switch over to the SLOW SCHEDULE, on page 153 in the book (page 185 in the French version)
5. WEEK 3
By this point, I hope you have gotten your book and are up to speed on how to start the GI Support Protocol as laid out in Chapter 6.
If not, give the enzymes with three meals a day, or with 3 meal zones for grazers.
Week 3 is a doozy for irritability and aggression. As I explain in the book, you are coming off of a major opioid addiction to certain foods by using these enzymes, and by WEEK 3 you are using them with most of your meals or meal zones. Even with introducing the enzymes gradually over 4 weeks, I see explosive behaviors during WEEK 3, and this is where you might be tempted to quit altogether.
6. WEEK 4
By this time your book has come in, so see Chapter 6 for the rest of the protocol.
In Chapter 6, I give several speeds to choose from. Use your parent radar (because you know your child better than anyone else) and just increase as you feel you or your child are able.
FAQs
Q: Do I need to stop any prescriptions?
A: No, medications are made to go through our digestive systems where digestive enzymes are present anyway. If you want to stop a prescription, that is a conversation between you and the prescribing doctor, or at the very least with your pharmacist.
Q: Do I need a diagnosis to do the protocols?
A: No, anyone can try these protocols. Digestive enzymes may be used with infants who are NOT breastfeeding.
Q: You or your child don’t have any sleep, mood or GI issues – should you still start here?
A: YES! Read the book to see why.
Q: Are there any contraindications to taking enzymes?
A: According to Houston Enzymes:
“Contraindications for Enzyme Supplementation: These enzymes should be used with care in cases of active stomach or duodenal ulcers, severe bowel inflammation (characterized by blood in stools), hemophilia and other bleeding disorders, or within a week of scheduled surgery. This product may not be appropriate for those with known allergies to Aspergillus enzyme proteins, though non-specific mold allergies do not necessarily preclude use of fungal enzymes. Consult your medical doctor for further advice, and err on the side of caution. Those with known anaphylactic allergic reactions to fungal proteins should NOT ingest fungal-derived enzymes.”
April 30, 2019
4. How the Book is Laid Out
1. I dedicated the book to my wonderful husband, who became both mom and dad to our boys as I was consumed with writing and deadlines.
2. I have packed this book with so many resources. Here’s a brief overview of the Table of Contents:
• Chapter 1 - I lead you through a new patient visit at my office to figure out what your child needs in terms of support.
• Chapter 2 - Get organized before you start. Trust me on this one because you know you can do these protocols better once you get some control of your chaos. And I know all about the chaos! Don’t skip this chapter, I’ve put some really funny things in here to keep you entertained while you get organized!
• Chapter 3 - Digestive Enzymes
You are SO going to want to try them after reading this chapter. I explain it all, clear up some myths and you will finally know why your child is so constipated and can’t sleep!
• Chapter 4 - Probiotics
Who knew that probiotics had so much benefit for autistic children and adults? This chapter explains it all, plus give the science in a way that’s not overwhelming.
• Chapter 5 - Antimicrobials
Even if you’ve been doing antifungals for years with your child, you need to read this chapter now! I clear up so many misconceptions and help you use these tools correctly to reach new heights of health on the spectrum.
• Chapter 6 - Basic Support Protocols
Here is where we take the knowledge from Chapters 1-5 and translate them into an ACTION PLAN for your child.
• Chapter 7 - Immune Support
Some children and adults on the spectrum struggle with immune dysfunction. They may get sick all the time, or never get sick but have allergies or asthma. This chapter gives the immune support protocols I use at my office.
• Chapter 8 - Autistic Adults
• Chapter 9 - A Year of Support
Here is where to access the Online Action Plan and year of ideas. It also gives a sample year of how to implement these protocols
• Chapter 10 - Mistakes to Avoid
Here I share the most common mistakes made by my patients, plus the goofs I made in the early days as well. This can save you time and money, and keep you from quitting in defeat by avoiding these common no-no’s.
• Resources - Supplement brands, websites, find a doctor, training, etc.
3. The All-Important Science
I know you want the science so almost every chapter has Endnotes with the scientific references (almost 300 in total!). All of the Endnotes are at the end of the book, starting on page 239. (Page 281 in the French version.)
4. There is an Online Bonus Chapter mentioned throughout the book. My second most common FAQ is what is this and how do I find it?
• English version: The link is given on page 204, but DO NOT USE THE PERIOD AT THE END OF THE LINK! My New York City editors could not resist being editors and put a period at the end of the “sentence”, lol. But the period breaks the link and it won’t work if you use it.
• French version:
The link is given on page 240, and the French editors did not use the period. Yay!
Make this journey comfortably yours with different speeds and strategies that I share in the book.
Circle the wagons and stay where you are when you need to, but don’t quit! It’s all good - just pick back up again when you are ready to move forward again. These protocols are guidelines, and they are very adaptable for you and your child.
5. Easter Eggs
Spoiler alert! I have to admit I let my sense of humor come out, and have tucked some funny, sometimes snarky, “Easter Eggs” here and there throughout the book. Feel free to let me know when you’ve found one, and which one is your favorite.
2. I have packed this book with so many resources. Here’s a brief overview of the Table of Contents:
• Chapter 1 - I lead you through a new patient visit at my office to figure out what your child needs in terms of support.
• Chapter 2 - Get organized before you start. Trust me on this one because you know you can do these protocols better once you get some control of your chaos. And I know all about the chaos! Don’t skip this chapter, I’ve put some really funny things in here to keep you entertained while you get organized!
• Chapter 3 - Digestive Enzymes
You are SO going to want to try them after reading this chapter. I explain it all, clear up some myths and you will finally know why your child is so constipated and can’t sleep!
• Chapter 4 - Probiotics
Who knew that probiotics had so much benefit for autistic children and adults? This chapter explains it all, plus give the science in a way that’s not overwhelming.
• Chapter 5 - Antimicrobials
Even if you’ve been doing antifungals for years with your child, you need to read this chapter now! I clear up so many misconceptions and help you use these tools correctly to reach new heights of health on the spectrum.
• Chapter 6 - Basic Support Protocols
Here is where we take the knowledge from Chapters 1-5 and translate them into an ACTION PLAN for your child.
• Chapter 7 - Immune Support
Some children and adults on the spectrum struggle with immune dysfunction. They may get sick all the time, or never get sick but have allergies or asthma. This chapter gives the immune support protocols I use at my office.
• Chapter 8 - Autistic Adults
• Chapter 9 - A Year of Support
Here is where to access the Online Action Plan and year of ideas. It also gives a sample year of how to implement these protocols
• Chapter 10 - Mistakes to Avoid
Here I share the most common mistakes made by my patients, plus the goofs I made in the early days as well. This can save you time and money, and keep you from quitting in defeat by avoiding these common no-no’s.
• Resources - Supplement brands, websites, find a doctor, training, etc.
3. The All-Important Science
I know you want the science so almost every chapter has Endnotes with the scientific references (almost 300 in total!). All of the Endnotes are at the end of the book, starting on page 239. (Page 281 in the French version.)
4. There is an Online Bonus Chapter mentioned throughout the book. My second most common FAQ is what is this and how do I find it?
• English version: The link is given on page 204, but DO NOT USE THE PERIOD AT THE END OF THE LINK! My New York City editors could not resist being editors and put a period at the end of the “sentence”, lol. But the period breaks the link and it won’t work if you use it.
• French version:
The link is given on page 240, and the French editors did not use the period. Yay!
Make this journey comfortably yours with different speeds and strategies that I share in the book.
Circle the wagons and stay where you are when you need to, but don’t quit! It’s all good - just pick back up again when you are ready to move forward again. These protocols are guidelines, and they are very adaptable for you and your child.
5. Easter Eggs
Spoiler alert! I have to admit I let my sense of humor come out, and have tucked some funny, sometimes snarky, “Easter Eggs” here and there throughout the book. Feel free to let me know when you’ve found one, and which one is your favorite.
April 16, 2019
3. Who Can Benefit from The Un-Prescription for Autism?
If you’re wondering who might benefit from using the protocols in this book, take a look at the following list. Autistic children and adults, even those without a diagnosis, who have any or all of the following:
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Acid Reflux
• Picky eater
• Poor sleep patterns
• Irritability
• Aggression
• Brain Fog
• Behavior issues
• Self-injuring
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Intermittent Explosive Disorder
• Sensory processing disorder
• Hyperactivity
• Frequent Colds
• Allergies and Asthma
• Pica
• Eczema
• Trouble with focus and attention
• Trouble getting their words out
• Slow brain processing
Sound familiar? Let’s give it a try!
Look Under That Rock
Don’t think your child has any of these? Autistic adults, not sure if these apply to you? Look under that rock anyway! I’ve had so many patients who didn’t seem to have the above issues but had a great response to these protocols. You don’t have anything to lose, so give them a try.
Read the rest of the post and about the Quick Start Action Steps here:
https://loveautismhealth.com/3-who-ca...
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Acid Reflux
• Picky eater
• Poor sleep patterns
• Irritability
• Aggression
• Brain Fog
• Behavior issues
• Self-injuring
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Intermittent Explosive Disorder
• Sensory processing disorder
• Hyperactivity
• Frequent Colds
• Allergies and Asthma
• Pica
• Eczema
• Trouble with focus and attention
• Trouble getting their words out
• Slow brain processing
Sound familiar? Let’s give it a try!
Look Under That Rock
Don’t think your child has any of these? Autistic adults, not sure if these apply to you? Look under that rock anyway! I’ve had so many patients who didn’t seem to have the above issues but had a great response to these protocols. You don’t have anything to lose, so give them a try.
Read the rest of the post and about the Quick Start Action Steps here:
https://loveautismhealth.com/3-who-ca...
April 10, 2019
2. Are We Asking the Right Questions?
First things first - This book is not the “Anti-Prescription”, which means prescriptions can be okay, even necessary, they just shouldn’t be used initially to suppress symptoms.
What do I mean by symptoms? You might think that constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, irritability, aggression, poor sleep patterns and ADHD are “the problems”, but they are often just symptoms of medical issues that need to be addressed on a deeper level.
Think of it this way:
If you’ve ever gone on a trail ride, you know that once in a while a horse might become irritable and act out during the ride. Does the leader stop the trail ride and say, “Hey, does anyone have an antipsychotic approved for irritability in horses?”
No, that would be silly. They stop the ride and look for a source of discomfort, dysfunction or pain for the horse. They check the hooves, under the saddle, around the bit, listen to the belly. Duh!
This seems so reasonable and common sense, so why don’t we do this with our autistic children and adults? But noooo, if an autistic child or adult is irritable and have difficult behaviors, they are handed an antipsychotic.
The pattern continues…If they have disrupted sleep patterns, they are given a sleeping pill. Constipation? They are expected to take laxatives or stool softeners for the rest of their lives. Can’t focus or pay attention? Stimulants are here to save the day. Few doctors look for a source of pain, dysfunction or discomfort before reaching for the prescription pad.
Are We Asking the Right Questions?
These medications can all be good tools to have in the toolbox, but the right questions need to be asked. Instead of asking which drug and what dose shall we use, the very best questions start with why:
• Why is my child irritable or aggressive?
• Why is sleep so difficult?
• Why is she constipated?
• Why are he hyperactive or unable to focus?
• Why so many colds, infections or allergies?
There are scientific and medical reasons for all of these, and this book is going to lead you on a step-by-step explanation of the “Why”. I’ll show you what to do to help relieve constipation, promote better sleep, eliminate irritability and difficult behaviors, and help with language and learning. Sound good? Of course, it does!
What do I mean by symptoms? You might think that constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, irritability, aggression, poor sleep patterns and ADHD are “the problems”, but they are often just symptoms of medical issues that need to be addressed on a deeper level.
Think of it this way:
If you’ve ever gone on a trail ride, you know that once in a while a horse might become irritable and act out during the ride. Does the leader stop the trail ride and say, “Hey, does anyone have an antipsychotic approved for irritability in horses?”
No, that would be silly. They stop the ride and look for a source of discomfort, dysfunction or pain for the horse. They check the hooves, under the saddle, around the bit, listen to the belly. Duh!
This seems so reasonable and common sense, so why don’t we do this with our autistic children and adults? But noooo, if an autistic child or adult is irritable and have difficult behaviors, they are handed an antipsychotic.
The pattern continues…If they have disrupted sleep patterns, they are given a sleeping pill. Constipation? They are expected to take laxatives or stool softeners for the rest of their lives. Can’t focus or pay attention? Stimulants are here to save the day. Few doctors look for a source of pain, dysfunction or discomfort before reaching for the prescription pad.
Are We Asking the Right Questions?
These medications can all be good tools to have in the toolbox, but the right questions need to be asked. Instead of asking which drug and what dose shall we use, the very best questions start with why:
• Why is my child irritable or aggressive?
• Why is sleep so difficult?
• Why is she constipated?
• Why are he hyperactive or unable to focus?
• Why so many colds, infections or allergies?
There are scientific and medical reasons for all of these, and this book is going to lead you on a step-by-step explanation of the “Why”. I’ll show you what to do to help relieve constipation, promote better sleep, eliminate irritability and difficult behaviors, and help with language and learning. Sound good? Of course, it does!
April 6, 2019
1, Welcome and How to Use This Book
Welcome to the Un-Prescription for Autism Blog Series. This will be a massive FREE resource for you on how to use this book to support vibrant health on the autism spectrum.
I am going to go deep into my award-winning book, The Un-Prescription for Autism. This is going to be an epic discussion and conversation with readers about how to get the most out of this book and the protocols in Chapter 6.
Do you want to help your constipated, irritable, sleep-deprived children poop like a boss, sleep more, feel better and have a healthy, vibrant life? Want them to have a better day at school, possibly more language, and stop getting sick all the time?
You have come to the right place. Autistic adults, don’t be fooled by the cute child on the cover, this works for you, too!
The underlying and often invisible health challenges of ASD can cause dramatic changes in mood, sleep, language and behaviors of autistic children and adults. This results in them being placed on multiple medications (polypharmacy)…. while leaving the chronic health issues untouched, simmering below the surface and worsening over the years.
NOTE:
NOTHING in this book is about curing, treating, fixing, defeating or preventing autism.
EVERYTHING in this book is about supporting vibrant health and independence on the autism spectrum.
I am going to go deep into my award-winning book, The Un-Prescription for Autism. This is going to be an epic discussion and conversation with readers about how to get the most out of this book and the protocols in Chapter 6.
Do you want to help your constipated, irritable, sleep-deprived children poop like a boss, sleep more, feel better and have a healthy, vibrant life? Want them to have a better day at school, possibly more language, and stop getting sick all the time?
You have come to the right place. Autistic adults, don’t be fooled by the cute child on the cover, this works for you, too!
The underlying and often invisible health challenges of ASD can cause dramatic changes in mood, sleep, language and behaviors of autistic children and adults. This results in them being placed on multiple medications (polypharmacy)…. while leaving the chronic health issues untouched, simmering below the surface and worsening over the years.
NOTE:
NOTHING in this book is about curing, treating, fixing, defeating or preventing autism.
EVERYTHING in this book is about supporting vibrant health and independence on the autism spectrum.
June 30, 2016
Heart-warming review on Amazon
I just wanted to share this lovely review that just came through on Amazon - it made my day!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heartfelt thanks for a life-changing book...
By Amazon Customer on June 30, 2016
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As a parent of a child with Asperger's, I have found this book immensely helpful. After a round of intravenous antibiotics and some bullying and who knows what other triggers, my normally high-functioning son had become almost nonfunctional to the point that he could not get out of bed to attend school several days last semester. He was completely exhausted, depressed, and anxious. He would come home from school and go straight to bed. I had the pediatrician test for everything we could think of, and all tests were negative. We were about to put him on anti-depressants when I came across this book. After implementing the protocols, his energy is back. He is calmer and more focused than ever. He has returned to hanging out with his friends. His daily displays of anger with his little brother--something that predated the extreme exhaustion--have mostly subsided. He is better than ever, and my family is more peaceful than ever.
Many doctors with children on the spectrum are implementing these protocols for their own families and seeing results; I have been reading the other books out there as well. To the passionate nay-sayers posting on this site who clearly have not tried the protocol, I fully expect the science to catch up. Regardless of the science, I am a practical woman. If it works for my son, I'm in. My pediatrician reviewed the protocol and said it would not hurt to try it.
No one is saying medications and more traditional treatments for ASD should be discarded, but when my child feels better--and he does feel better on the protocol--then he is going to be in a better place for everything life throws at him. And as a child with Asperger's, life throws him a lot. I am thrilled to say that at the moment, he is jumping his hurdles like a champ, and I am immensely proud of him.
All that said, I will not pretend that getting a smart, independent 14-year-old with ASD to accept new protocols and new foods is a walk in the park. But I am a fighter when it comes to my son, and we have a strong and trusting relationship, so even when he has dug in to fight against me, he knows I am in it for him. After a long battle, he is gradually coming to see for himself that things are better. When he went away for a weekend and ditched the enzymes, he was worse when he came back. It has been two steps forward and one step back the whole way because he refused to take the enzymes at school so I had to go completely GFCF. When he complained about that, I told him that he could have some of his old foods back if he would stay on the enzymes. He was mad about both options, but I gave him all the choices I could, and in the end he ran out of fight. Since he has been compliant long enough to see results, the tide is turning. His dad, who lives in another city and just spent a week with him, is 100% sold as well. He had never seen his two boys interacting so peacefully.
My heartfelt thanks to Janet Lintala for this gem of a book!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heartfelt thanks for a life-changing book...
By Amazon Customer on June 30, 2016
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As a parent of a child with Asperger's, I have found this book immensely helpful. After a round of intravenous antibiotics and some bullying and who knows what other triggers, my normally high-functioning son had become almost nonfunctional to the point that he could not get out of bed to attend school several days last semester. He was completely exhausted, depressed, and anxious. He would come home from school and go straight to bed. I had the pediatrician test for everything we could think of, and all tests were negative. We were about to put him on anti-depressants when I came across this book. After implementing the protocols, his energy is back. He is calmer and more focused than ever. He has returned to hanging out with his friends. His daily displays of anger with his little brother--something that predated the extreme exhaustion--have mostly subsided. He is better than ever, and my family is more peaceful than ever.
Many doctors with children on the spectrum are implementing these protocols for their own families and seeing results; I have been reading the other books out there as well. To the passionate nay-sayers posting on this site who clearly have not tried the protocol, I fully expect the science to catch up. Regardless of the science, I am a practical woman. If it works for my son, I'm in. My pediatrician reviewed the protocol and said it would not hurt to try it.
No one is saying medications and more traditional treatments for ASD should be discarded, but when my child feels better--and he does feel better on the protocol--then he is going to be in a better place for everything life throws at him. And as a child with Asperger's, life throws him a lot. I am thrilled to say that at the moment, he is jumping his hurdles like a champ, and I am immensely proud of him.
All that said, I will not pretend that getting a smart, independent 14-year-old with ASD to accept new protocols and new foods is a walk in the park. But I am a fighter when it comes to my son, and we have a strong and trusting relationship, so even when he has dug in to fight against me, he knows I am in it for him. After a long battle, he is gradually coming to see for himself that things are better. When he went away for a weekend and ditched the enzymes, he was worse when he came back. It has been two steps forward and one step back the whole way because he refused to take the enzymes at school so I had to go completely GFCF. When he complained about that, I told him that he could have some of his old foods back if he would stay on the enzymes. He was mad about both options, but I gave him all the choices I could, and in the end he ran out of fight. Since he has been compliant long enough to see results, the tide is turning. His dad, who lives in another city and just spent a week with him, is 100% sold as well. He had never seen his two boys interacting so peacefully.
My heartfelt thanks to Janet Lintala for this gem of a book!
