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Comment on Big little things … by Susan Varney

Susan Varney — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:20:19 +0000

Yay!! You’re posting again! It’s been forever since I checked out this site, I’m glad I did. We miss you guys… the kids are STILL asking “where’s Ruben?” I’ll be checking back regularly.. so keep those pictures updated!!

Comment on Big little things … by Katie Kramer

Katie Kramer — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:25:39 +0000

Hi Daniel:

It is Katie Kramer. I cannot locate a phone number or e mail contact. Please e mail me. Your phone message got cut off.

Look forward to hearing from you
Katie.aces@comcast.net

Comment on The Gentle Art and Inexact Science of Metal Removal. by Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 18:50:54 +0000

I use Alpha Lipoc Acid daily… although not a heavy duty chelation agent, it makes a huge difference for me.

I’ve enjoyed reading! :)

Comment on Happy Thanksgiving from Huelva by Ron

Ron — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 02:59:07 +0000

Hi Daniel,

Ron from Michigan (and the CA DAN! conference) here, glad to see you are posting again. Ruben is such a handsome little guy! I would love to catch up on things, shoot me an email when you get a chance.

Ron

Comment on The Gentle Art and Inexact Science of Metal Removal. by Ellen

Ellen — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 21:53:40 +0000

So nice to hear and see pictures! What is a good time to call and catch up? I am sure Wease has your number stashed somewhere. Miss you guys lots! It is so nice to see pictures of your precious one smily and happy:)
Ellen

Comment on Empoopen! by Lori Hern�ndez

Lori Hern�ndez — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 10:08:39 +0000

Just wanted to say “thanks” for your help and advice. I really do appreciate it.

Comment on Empoopen! by Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 19:36:50 +0000

Hi Lori:

As to how we got started, well, that’s actually a pretty long story. How would I recommend YOU get started? That somewhat easier. Go to http://www.generationrescue.org, and find a rescue angel in your area.

I thought GFCF was the pits. There’s too much processed food in most GFCF recipes. These boxed GFCF foods are pretty disgusting, too. My wife prepares a much stricter version of the diet for Rub�n: all organic, no grains, no sugar, no soy. We’re toying with the idea of going low-oxylate as well, at least for a brief trial period. We didn’t really notice any difference in his behavior until we went grain-free.

We’re bilingual at home. MJ speaks Spanish, and I speak English, at least ideally. In reality, we both speak Spanglish, while leaning toward our native tongues. I think we’ve gotten a lot better about this in recent weeks, though. Even coming in fresh from the diagnosis, we were determined to raise him bilingual, despite some speech therapists’ objections (those guys didn’t last long with us). They would say that “research shows that delayed kids should concentrate on one language.” Perhaps you’ve heard that line yourself. Go ahead and ask them to produce the research, and then watch how fast they backpedal. The only studies I’ve managed to locate demonstrated only positive effects of bilingualism in delayed (and even mentally retarded) kids. If a speechie instructs you to only use one language, run.

Also, the therapist doesn’t need to be fluent in both languages. We have a speechie through a special school that he now attends for an hour a day. We informed her what words he had in English, so that at least she wouldn’t be confused when he tried to use his English words.

Rub�n is far from conversationally verbal, but I reckon he has at least 100 words in each language, so I would call our gamble a success. He acquiring new ones constantly.

Best of luck to you in your quest for health, wealth, happiness, and RECOVERY.

-d.

Comment on Empoopen! by Lori Hern�ndez

Lori Hern�ndez — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 08:53:09 +0000

I just came across your blog while searching for information on ABLC. My son turned two in July and has “autistic tendencies.” We use a DIR/floortime approach with him and have seen considerable progress, but speech is still quite delayed.
I have a question for you – how did you decide on chelation and “gut” treatments? My son, Diego, has really never had any digestive problems at all. I tried a strict GFDF diet for a few weeks with him and did not notice any difference on it or when he came off it. I just don’t want to miss out on something that could help him.
One more thing – do you only speak English at home? We have always (and continue to) speak Spanish at home, but sometimes I wonder if it is wise as we live in the US and he hears more English outside the home. I wonder if the fact that he does not have words reinforced as much as another child might because he hears English from some sources and Spanish from others makes language acquisition more difficult. I know that two languages are not confusing for most children if that is what they are exposed two from infancy, but what about a child that struggles so much with language? We also have a hard time finding therapists that speak Spanish.
Thanks for your help. Your posts are an encouragement to our family.

Comment on Empoopen! by CSW

CSW — Thu, 22 Sep 2005 11:31:35 +0000

Happy anniversary, you two! Five years … that’s wonderful.

It seems that every child loves Dora. Isn’t that amazing?! I find it hard to sit through 5 minutes of that, and her little songs are sticking in Rub�n’s head days later!

Comment on It’s the GUT, stupid. by CSW

CSW — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 12:38:50 +0000

Hello Daniel,

New discoveries all the time! I’m glad Ruben’s blossoming once again. Hope the last few days have been as positive and the tests are great.

Carla