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At 7:18pm on April 30, 2008, Erica said…: sorry to read about the white bread diet...it could be fun though..pbj on wonder bread?!
I know that those ages that you mentioned can be really difficult without any additional struggles. And with regards to the extra funds, well we're already experiencing that by having to pay privately for our SLP. It's frustrating, because Jonah so obviously needs the extra support...but there is a shortage.

At 3:55pm on April 30, 2008, Erica said…: Thanks...no sorry I didn't mean to say that Max would no longer be autistic. I was more curious as to what sort of ongoing work would be needed in therapy as he ages....especially if he copes well. So, yes what you said makes total sense.
I'm curious as to what benefit would come of being told that you are autistic but you don't fit on the spectrum of the ADOS assessment...especially considering how needed and few services are available (with the long wait lists). We've been told that even if Jonah were to test on the spectrum he would never be advanced on a long waiting list if he's so high functioning...there are too many children on the list now that can't speak or function at all.

At 9:44pm on April 29, 2008, Erica said…: Thanks again for listening and being a sounding board Rachel, I appreciate it.

At 9:42pm on April 29, 2008, Erica said…: Actually you had not mentioned that your SLP or family doc had both felt that Max did not fit on the spectrum. We had Jonah tested by a diagnostic paediatrician and he felt that it was not necessary to have the final ADOS. Our SLP has a lot of experience with autistic children and she knows that there has been a lot of talk about Jonah being autistic. She has also seen all of the reports on his progress from community living and the diagnostic paediatrician. I feel comfortable with her judgement...so if she feels that there is a need for retesting and can help us get the ADOS assessment than we will go ahead with it. If she doesn't than we will be satisfied with that...we are really pleased to see Jonah thriving. He's started to make casual conversation and his eye contact has returned.

At 9:15pm on April 29, 2008, Cindy Kelly said…: What's your schedule like?

At 9:14pm on April 29, 2008, Cindy Kelly said…: How are you feeling these days?? We need to come by and have a visit in the near future I think :)

At 6:11pm on April 29, 2008, Erica said…: What do you think?

At 6:10pm on April 29, 2008, Erica said…: Hi Rachel...thanks for all the feedback a while back...we still haven't had any success with any retesting. Our family doc says it's not necessary because it was conclusive blahblah and the One Kid's Place said that retesting is not something a doc will take on lightly (but that they would look into it for us), especially after the fact that Jonah has undergone a lot of testing (4 different tests...and only has one out of the three cardinal symptoms). The only way we might get a rereferral is through our SLP. She understands where we are coming from and she is very experienced. She's just begun with Jonah so it might be a little while. At this point Jonah has made so many improvements...it's really not even a consideration for a diagnosis (even if it is PDD).
The therapy will hopefully help his language issues.

At 3:20pm on March 23, 2008, Erica said…: are you in the backyard farming group yet? That would be the best place to ask...Your page looks nice.

At 1:17pm on March 23, 2008, Erica said…: Good thanks. I'm impressed that you are doing a cleanse!
It's a neat site eh...
I'm happy for Cindy:0

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Toronto

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What about nutrition interests you?

I'm all about learning. I have no expertise in this area and often fly by the seat of my pants!!

About Me:

First and foremost, I'm a mum and wife. I work full time outside the home (except when I'm off on sick-leave dealing with Ulcerative Colitis!!). I now have no gall bladder and no colon, and want very much to do right by my remaining organs.

My son has autism, and is a PICKY eater (any and all suggestions would be super!)
My daughter has a questionable immune system (although as she ages, she's absolutely getting stronger - that combined with good advice from our naturopath seem to have made all the difference!)
My husband, well, he's great!!

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