Autism is never hopeless

The most primary message that I would like to convey to the world is that AUTISM IS NOT HOPELESS. That autism is treatable and for some (not all) it is recoverable. No matter how severe the degree of autism may be, our children do progress. More and more, children are developing and improving in ways never thought of before. I want to encourage parents to explore the various therapies available for our kids and do so with an open, educated mindset.

The purpose this D.I.S.H. blog is to relay basic dietary and biomedical interventions that many parents have found helpful for their children. Here you can read about these therapies, dialogue about your experience and ask questions specific to you and so much more.

I always recommend that before you start initiating any treatment or therapy, that you talk with your child’s primary healthcare provider. Yet, I encourage you to do your homework first before discussing a treatment with your child’s doc. In this day and age more and more doctors are starting to come around to the idea that biomedical interventions (that includes the diet) are beneficial to our kids on the autism spectrum. However, there are still large subsets of allopathic medicine that will discredit and dismiss it. That is why I encourage you to do a little footwork first. Do not just take your doctors word…do your homework. I believe with persistence and research, we can make a difference in the life of our kids and others living on the spectrum.
Remember, at times hope may seem lost but there will always be fellow parents to help you navigate you through the maze and reconnect with hope.