Comments on: Our Horse And Pony Show: How We Give Autism The Boot

By: Siete

Siete — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:38:51 +0000

[...] they are all at different stages now), and he has come the farthest. As long as we keep up our horse and pony show, he does amazingly well. He is the poster child for early intervention for autism, and I look [...]

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:08:50 +0000

Very interesting post, my daughter goes to Montessori, but I wasn't sure if it would be a good idea for my son with autism. Glad to have found your blog, I'm gonna check out some of your ideas and previous posts (on everything…love all the topics you highlight!) because I've been thinking about trying gluten-free/casein-free. Tried once and failed miserably but I'm pretty sure I was doing it all wrong .

By: tara @ kidz

tara @ kidz — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:16:33 +0000

I loved this post. Thank you.

By: jamaise

jamaise — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:00:43 +0000

Kirkman is the best. Looks like you know your stuff.

By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:21:06 +0000

I am so glad Montessori is working for you. I am a certified Montessori aide and my mom is one of the first developers of curriculum for the upper Montessori grades (junior high) which has been growing rapidly. It is interesting how many parents are turning to this type of education to see their kids flourish and succeed. sarah’s last blog post..Ode to Uncle Joe (Captain Uncle Joe that is)

By: Carissa (GoodNCrazy)

Carissa (GoodNCrazy) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:05:15 +0000

Your story especially the parts about dealing with such an extreme diet has me really amazed and intrigued…

I’d love to know the how’s and whys. I have a freind with a little boy with severe epilepsy and he was going downhill fast at one point and they started him on a rediculously intense diet.. (ketogenic). It was so amazing to see the incredible difference in this little boy within days and weeks… He stayed on it for a year I believe and while he is not cured in any fashion, a lot of his symptoms are no under control with medicines…

Anyway, with my biology background I was able to talk through some of the reasons that diet did what it did for him.

As I read (what seem to be a lot lately) blogs and stories about using these ‘NON’ diets (cutting out gluten etc..) I’m curious to know what that is doing to their brains? Or just what/where it’s making the difference… physiologically you know?

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:01:53 +0000

Amazing, Arianne. This post has really caused me to put things into perspective regarding my own children, who exhibit many traits of ADD. I believe changes in diet as well as chiropractic visits would benefit them greatly, and I’m more resolved now than ever to pursue these avenues in helping them. Thank you!

By: Karen Putz

Karen Putz — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:09:51 +0000

The picture of the supplements blew my minds– wow. A lot to keep track of! But your kids benefit the most from having two dedicated, amazing parents.

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By: Ashlee - Mama's Nest

Ashlee - Mama's Nest — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:02:20 +0000

This almost embarrassing to admit but my iPhone was playing “Dont Stop Believing” as I came over to read this… Think there was a reason behind that

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By: Christina

Christina — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:42:57 +0000

I'm always interested in seeing what other autism parents are doing, and this was a fascinating post. We're at the point of beginning to consider supplements for Cordy, and it's like trying to decode a math problem in a foreign language. Where to start? How to tell if they're working? Etc... I'm hoping we'll reach the same point you're at. Even if you do have the horse & pony show at home, it's worth it. Christina’s last blog post..Haiku Friday: Finals Week