Our son Matthew (born in March 2005) was diagnosed with "moderate" Autism at 2.5 years old.
This is a diary of his road to healing & recovery. Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Thursday, August 21, 2008
New Pediatrician (Mr. Rogers wannabe)
I took Matthew to his new pediatrician on Monday. We are changing practices b/c his other ped is retiring and I am not impressed with the remaining doctors in the group. This new ped used to work at the Kennedy Krieger Institute (John's Hopkins) so he has experience working with children with autism. Of course, he is anti- all the bio-med treatments we are doing (GFCF diet, vitamin/mineral supplements, anti-fungals, and now transdermal chelation), but we only need him in case Matthew gets sick between his annual "well-child" visits...and they have weekend office hours! I had to attach this pic of Mr Rogers (remember his TV show?) b/c the new ped looks a lot like him and was even wearing the red sweater (with a teddy bear tie)...and it was 90 degrees outside!
No way...my kids love Mr. Rogers! Well if you come across docs you could recommend please pm their contact info. I'm so nervous about how we'll transition next year. Up till now we haven't had any choice really when it comes to our Ped...because there are only two here. Usually, you're lucky to get one of them for the kids.
Hi Cyndi! Matthew is indeed cute! I, too, love Mr. Rogers, and we haven't seen our son's "regular" pediatrician in 2 years. His dad took him last time when Hutton had an ear ache. As soon as they got home, I threw the prescription antibiotics in the trash and used some garlic/mullein oil drops instead. Things have definitely changed since Hutton's first few years, when I thought his ped. hung the moon! And he doesn't look like Mr. Rogers, but I think he probably has a teddy bear necktie.
"Autism is a neurological disorder that often interferes with a person's ability to communicate with and relate to others. Signs of autism almost always develop before a child is 3 years old. Typically, parents first become concerned when they notice that their toddler does not begin to talk or does not respond and interact like other children. Autism also affects how a child perceives and processes sensory information. The severity of autism varies. Some individuals need assistance in almost all aspects of their daily lives, while others are able to function at a very high level and can even attend school in a regular classroom. While this is a lifelong condition, early diagnosis and treatment can make a major difference."
Autism-Related Websites
http://www.nvic.org/
www.ageofautism.com
www.autism-help.org
www.autism-society.org
www.autism.com
www.autismmedia.org
www.autismone.org
www.generationrescue.org
www.gfcfdiet.com
www.healautismnow.org
www.nationalautismassociation.org
www.safeminds.org
www.tacanow.org
www.unlockingautism.org
www.wrightslaw.com
Autism-Related Books
Autism and the God Connection
Autism Sourcebook
Autism: An Inside Out Approach
Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments
Biological Treatments of Autism
Changing the Course of Autism
Children With Starving Brains
Enzymes for Autism
Evidence of Harm
Facing Autism
Feast Without Yeast
Finding You Finding Me
Healing Our Autistic Children
Healing the New Childhood Epidemics
Let Me Hear Your Voice
Louder Than Words
Overcoming Autism
Somebody Somewhere
The Out of Sync Child
The Soul of Autism
Thinking In Pictures
Unraveling the Mystery of Autism
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations
9 comments:
No way...my kids love Mr. Rogers! Well if you come across docs you could recommend please pm their contact info. I'm so nervous about how we'll transition next year. Up till now we haven't had any choice really when it comes to our Ped...because there are only two here. Usually, you're lucky to get one of them for the kids.
I love Mr. Rogers! (and he's a fellow college alum). Hopefully this look-alike new dr. is just as kind.
That is awesome! I needed a laugh today and I can just picture you trying to keep from laughing as you made the comparison.
There better not be a physician's assistant named Sara Saturday. If so, I'd jump on that magic trolley and get out of there in a hurry! ;)
LOL..hilarious!
Cyndi,
I can picture him with the red sweater but the teddy bear bow tie?
Great group. We've been with them for 9 years and have never looked elsewhere.
Thanks for the laugh!
Hi Cyndi,
Can you email me at: huyones@gmail.com? I try to reply to your comments, but it doesn't let me.
Thanks!
Julee
PS. Ditto on the only going to the ped if you happen to get sick! Gone are the days when you hang on his every word! :)
Hi Cyndi! Matthew is indeed cute!
I, too, love Mr. Rogers, and we haven't seen our son's "regular" pediatrician in 2 years. His dad took him last time when Hutton had an ear ache. As soon as they got home, I threw the prescription antibiotics in the trash and used some garlic/mullein oil drops instead. Things have definitely changed since Hutton's first few years, when I thought his ped. hung the moon! And he doesn't look like Mr. Rogers, but I think he probably has a teddy bear necktie.
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