Dr. Sears visit, a biomedical approach for Autism

Christina had her appointment with Dr. Sears on Monday, and oh am I in for it! That doesn't matter though because I would do anything for that little girl. Easy or hard- I will do anything.


Why did I decide to try the biomedical route? Well, simply because other than intense therapy, her symptoms/behaviors have not changed much. I certainly don't expect for her to wake up one day after a couple weeks of this approach and seem completely "healed". I am hopeful for some positive changes though, because stuffing her with risperidal is just not the answer. I hate that medication...I cringe when I have to give it to her actually.


Dr. Sears recommended that we start her on a few supplements (fish oil, taurine, and B12 injections). So far, I have given 3 doses of the fish oil and the very first B12 injection was given about 30 minutes ago! I was to give this to her while she is asleep. She flinched and let out the cutest little sigh. It was so easy! Not sure what I was worked up about. I thought maybe I'd spend the next 2 hours in her room comforting and soothing her back to sleep...nope! Still sleeping away!


We are waiting on some lab kits to come in the mail now. After the labs are completed, then we will start the casein free diet. This may not go too pretty because dairy is Christina's all time fav! Two weeks after going Casein free, we are to go gluten free. 


While all of this seems time consuming and strict, as a Mother to Christina- I have to try this approach. No regrets! She shows me in ways of her own that let me know there is a bright kid in there. She just has trouble getting most of it out.


So that was the visit with Dr. Sears - very kind and compassionate Doctor. Christina even tried signing to him (itsy bitsy spider) and told him "Hi dare". We will see him in about a month when all of her labs are back.  Until then...supplements and diet changes here we come! 

Sidewalk surfin? LOVE HER!!!