re: Stem Cell Therapy for Autism/Neurological Disorders in Children

It’s hard to really admit it because it’s a tough situation, but you’re doing what you need to be doing. You’re a great dad and you and your wife are kicking arse

My little boy is 2 and he’s a failure to thrive for basically everything. He was diagnosed with autism, but we are seeking a second opinion. He has a rare gene that has a list of “typicals”. We just ruled out a heart issue thankfully.. big sigh of relief

He’s an awesome and sweet boy, but his communication skills are probably that of a 1 year old.

He’s in speech therapy twice a week and physical therapy once a week

There’s a behavioral instructor that comes once a week and works with him on tasks as well.

I really hope he’s going to be able to function in society because I worry about him after I can’t help anymore. That’s what keeps me up at night

All seriousness, have you tried an anti-parasitic drug? Parasites can do some crazy stuff to the human body. Not insinuating it will “cure” his autism, but it might help.

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DownSouthJukin

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Good luck, brother

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All seriousness, have you tried an anti-parasitic drug? Parasites can do some crazy stuff to the human body. Not insinuating it will “cure” his autism, but it might help.

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I think we have looked into that and tested him for it. He has a skin condition that I think is fungal so he has to take nystatin some times.

I sincerely wish you all the best. Your story sounds so similar to ours. I always had the same feeling of, “there’s more to this, it’s not just a spectrum disorder”.
It is terrifying to get the diagnosis only because it feels like you’re kicked off a cliff afterwards with absolutely no information/parachute from the doctors. Keep following your gut!

Nothing to add but I feel for ya man. Nothing we want more as parents to see our kids happy and healthy. Keep your chin up and keep looking for answers.

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want his siblings to help look out for him.

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This is a great, smart and instinctive move and I promise I don't say this to sound judge, but please look after his siblings mental well being.

I see so much honest pure I will protect you with everything I have love come from older siblings of my clients, but at the end of the day they're kids themselves. This is a family diagnosis... find them a good counselor to talk to, some good outlets just for them etc. But their brother will be blessed to have them for sure

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Therese Ducci is her name. I'll try and find the name of her new clinic and post it here

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Much appreciated.

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OWLFAN86

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Thank you

Sorry to hear of your situation. We're raising a grandson in the autism spectrum and early recognition and treatment helped immensely. His is called Sensory Intergration Dysfunction which in his case anyway is very high function.

Part of the issue with parents is how to discipline them. We ultimately chose to do so like we did with our own children and I think it was for the best. They need to live by the same rules and expectations as the rest of us, so there was no sense in overly pampering him or letting things slide.

I hope you can find treatments to help your son. We're fortunate in that I think he can make it on his own without us one day. You may not have arrived at that stage yet, but you will soon if you haven't. He may never get to that level, but don't assume it.

The experts made all the difference in the case of our grandson. Trust their evaluations and don't let anyone dissuade you or try to rob you of his progress victories along the way. Some people will say some of the meanest shite as if they know the facts. They don't. All the best to you brother.