Many children with autism have been found to have higher than usual levels of heavy metals.  This could be because they have less ability to excrete them or it could be due to overexposure. These heavy metals, such as mercury, aluminium and cadmium can be linked to some of the behavioural problems associated with autism.

In this video, a father recounts his trials and tribulations with his son Ethan. He discusses how Ethan began his life as a happy and healthy child with great joint attention. Slowly, Ethan began showing signs of autism, slipping away into his own world, completely unaware of the world around him, including his parent's own voices. However, with the help of antiviral - antifungal therapy, Ethan has now recovered from autism.

It’s well documented that many autistic children suffer from some form of digestive disorder.  For some that manifests as constipation, diarrhea, bloating or abdominal pain. Or they may have no obvious symptoms but within their digestive tract there may be inflammation, leaky gut and food intolerances which may be linked to their behavioral problems.

This groundbreaking treatment centre in Pennsylvania is providing much needed hope for children with conditions such as autism, epilepsy, learning difficulties and ADD.  What makes this centre unique is the focus is on recovery, rather than attempts to simply manage and control symptoms. 

There has been a lot of negative press and fear surrounding chelation therapy with many parents not knowing whether this is a suitable method for getting rid of heavy metals.  However studies and experts are revealing that it is one of the most effective methods to detoxify heavy metals from the body and has been used successfully for decades. 

I haven't told anyone, but for the past week myself and my two sons have been taking a handful of these pills a day, and the results are tremendous.

Ian's eye contact is near perfect and, when he makes eye contact, his eyes are very, very clear (but not glassy like they can often appear).  His skin is more pink, and the dark circles under his eyes are lighter.  Most of all- and I've been keeping track all week- he is using words never before used and is starting up conversations - appropriate conversations using new words!

I know that many of us already have an advanced and in-depth understanding of motor skills and how delayed skills can negatively impact everyday life.  When I consider the future independence my children will hopefully have, I begin to think of the many skills we still have to work on. 

I’m always looking for new, fun and cool ways to incorporate working on my children’s special needs in everyday life.  I don’t have time for forty more hours of therapy per week and neither do they, so making the most out of every minute at home is my best, and preferred, method.

Once a diagnosis of epilepsy is made, the next step is to decide how to treat it. These days, there are several treatment options for epilepsy.

In a few cases, avoiding a known trigger for seizures may prevent them. However, you may not be able to avoid all seizure triggers—and avoiding them may not completely eliminate seizures. Many factors that can trigger seizures include:

For those of you who haven’t seen the film 1998 ‘First Do No Harm’ starring Meryl Streep I warn you now, get your hankie ready before you watch this.

The film tells the story of a family’s struggle with their son Robbie’s epilepsy and a mother’s refusal to accept the abuse that the medical system foists upon them before it abandons Robbie.