So I haven't addressed this issue quite yet on the blog. I have the autism puzzle in the shape of a heart because it has affected the hearts of our family....
Well I'm not going to make this long, because child I could write a book! Darius, our oldest son was diagnosed with the condition in April of 2006. So immediately we started a marathon of therapies: Tomatis therapy (listening therapy), Speech, Physical, ABA therapy, special diet, Chelation, supplements, and Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy. Some of them are controversial but I feel like we tried things that were not detrimental to Darius' life and they all have helped. His language was greatly affected and he is really talking a lot better which is very encouraging. So now you know what takes up my time the off season; I train and I take Darius to therapy. Currently we are doing hyperbaric treatments everyday for an hour. Here is a picture of us getting in the hyperbaric tank, he calls it a spaceship and thinks it is fun.
Note: I have this pillow case over my head because I have hair that I bought that can not be taken out! The chamber is 100% oxygen so I might spark something! LOL.
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I have taught for 5 years and have been touched by autism with some of my students. While obviously challenging, they were always some of the most delightful children I taught! You are a great mom to be so proactive about Darius! He is a very lucky boy!:)
Thanks Megan...Yes it is definitely a challenge but Darius is overcoming autism right now we are so impressed. I cannot put one therapy out there and say that is the one. But through the combination of prayer and research it is all working together. He has progressed so much we see he may be able to go into typical classes in the near future!
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