State: MA
Country: USA
Member since: Sep 19, 2007
Last logged in: Nov 27, 2008
Hi!
I'm Cheryl: Proud momma to DJ, age 8 (NT), and Ryan, age 12 (dx Autism); and wife of 15 years to Pete.I am currently a volunteer autism advocate having served on the Boards of several autism/disability advocacy organizations. Right now, I am working with some really great parents and professionals to build The Gottschall Autism Center in Massachusetts (www.gottschallcenter.com).
I also co-run a biomed support group for parents with kids on the spectrum called "Helping HANDS" (Helping Heal Autism & Neurobiological DisorderS).But first and foremost, I work to heal my son Ryan. Ryan was vaccine injured at 13 months old. Here is our story:
Ryan is 11 and has full blown autism (or should I say a combination of symptoms that has been labeled as autism). Because he was born in 1996, Ryan got the full load of hg-containing vaccines including Hep B at birth.Based on Ryan's medical records, he was injected with a total of 212.5 micrograms of mercury between birth, and through and including the date of the MMR & 4th Hib.
As an example, the Hep B he received at a day old (8lbs. 9oz.) put him at over 30 times the EPA's exposure limit for mercury. If you want to check out the toxic effects of thimerosal, check this link http://www.nomercury.org/msds.htm for links to some thimerosal Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
I can't believe that someone thought that injecting newborns (with immature immune systems) with a neurotoxin was a good idea….but back to the story.
Ryan was colicky as a baby, had multiple upper respiratory and ear infections, and was loaded up with various antibiotics for months on end.
Then came the MMR.
At 13 months old I brought him in for a checkup. He had just gotten off of antibiotics for yet another ear infection and was also recovering from the chicken pox (natural virus--not vaccine). Ped checks his ears. Yup, ear infection is back. Writes out a scrip for Augmentin (nasty, nasty stuff). Gives him his first MMR, along with the mercury-laden Hib. Sends us home. He is fussy, but ok.
A couple of days later, it hits: Erythema multiforme, Vasculitis, 105 degree temps. (See my Photo Gallery for a shocking picture of his vaccine reaction.) Ryan cannot eat, walk, talk, even hold up his head. He can only cry and moan. Docs are stumped, or so they say...not one person ever mentioned vax reaction to us. Ryan "recovers" from that episode but it's too late; he slides into the autism abyss.
After doing biomedical interventions for over 8 years, Ryan is MUCH improved. He is not recovered but has moved from the severe end of the autism scale to the more moderate/mild end. As we continue to heal and detoxify his body, he continues to make gains.
Some Treatment/Interventions used for Ryan:
- Speech
- PT
- OT
- APE
- Social Skills Group
- In-home Music Therapy
- Dietary interventions have evolved GFCF to SCD over the course of 8 years
- Chelation (DMSA & DMPS)
- Valtrex
- Methyl B-12 injections and Folinic acid
- High dose Vitamin A
- Prescriptive and natural gut healing protocols
- Pancreatic enzymes
- Probiotics
- EFA's
- LDN
- Many vitamin & mineral supplements
Ryan is not yet recovered, but I'll never give up trying to make him as healthy and happy as I can. :-)
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by asdmom on 01.09.08 - public - 196 visits
PLEASE FORWARD FAR AND WIDE!
JENNY MCCARTHY SEEKS PHOTOS OF ALL CHILDREN AFFECTED BY AUTISM
REMEMBER THE IMPACT OF SEEING THE STACK OF PHOTOS OF RECOVERED & IN THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY FROM THE LARRY KING SHOW? ITS TIME TO DO THAT AGAIN - THIS TIME IN BOOK FORM.
DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO INCLUDE YOUR CHILD AND SUPPORT JENNY MCCARTHY'S EFFORTS
Jenny McCarthy is looking for photos of children for her upcoming book on recovered kids and kids in process of recovery. This includes all children on the autism spectrum that their families wish to participate.
Your child's photo should include: Just the photo of the child (no overbearing background, no other family members)
Where to send the photos:
recoveredkids@gmail.com
Deadline: Monday January 15, 2008
Email must include:
1) Photo (high quality photo quality JPG format)
2) First name of child, age, diagnosis, with title: recovered or in process of recovery
3) The agreement below must be FAXED with your authorization to use the photo.
NOTES:
- Photos can ONLY BE USED with a signed agreement
- Must include high quality photo with scan
- We are sorry - we cannot guaranty your photo will used
THANK YOU!
FAX RELEASE BELOW TO 310-300-3199
RELEASE
For valuable consideration (but without fee), I hereby authorize Jenny McCarthy ("AUTHOR") and Dutton, a division/subsidiary of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. ("PUBLISHER" ), and their licensees, successors, assigns, heirs and representatives to use my name, likeness, photographs of and information
about me, interviews of me and comments that I have made, and materials that I have written, in whole or in part (with possible editorial changes), in the book tentatively titled UNTITLED ON AUTISM (the "Book") by AUTHOR, in all editions, revisions and derivations of the Book in all media, now known or hereafter devised, and in the advertising and promotion thereof, in all
languages throughout the world.
I waive and release any claims that I may have against AUTHOR or PUBLISHER, and any of their respective licensees, successors, assigns, heirs or representatives based upon or arising from such uses, including without
limitation, any moral rights of whatsoever description, any right to inspect the Book or to approve the references to me therein, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for such use.
I represent and warrant that I am twenty-one years old or older.
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Comments(2)
carmel66
Posted on Tue, 8 Jan 2008
True - it is controversial. I don't think (opinion alert) you are CURED of autism. But I think there can be a level of recovery - physically. And yes, kids do learn how to fit in socially - but all kids are forced to do that (share, take turns, say please and thank you). It just takes a lot more intervention with our kiddos. I think the term recovery is somewhat appropriate. Maybe we'll come to learn that "remission" (like with some cancers) is more appropriate if, say, we don't keep up biomed or other therapies. It's an interesting topic.
mommyof3gr8boys
Posted on Tue, 8 Jan 2008
This is something that has been extremely controversial on the other groups that i am a member of... do you think that you can recover from autism? Or do people on the spectrum just learn to fit in to our society? good debate. I dont feel like my son is recovered i know he will always struggle but i know he can be treated and with the right treatment plan he can function at a high level. But thanks for the info!
