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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 191871" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I am thinking that it is well worth havinghim evaluated for Autistic Spectrum disorders. I also wonder if the sensory issues are having more of an effect than you think. My youngest has Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) and I am quite amazed at the ways it has affected him. I really really thought that he would have an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis, but with appropriate interventions for the sensory issues he just isn't on the autistic spectrum. </p><p> </p><p>Are you doing brushing therapy with your son? We saw HUGE improvements with that, really improved EVERY part of his life. Especially once we got the food allergies/intolerances straightened out.</p><p> </p><p>Have you ever thought about trying a gluten free diet or casein free diet, or both? Or removing preservatives and food coloring from his diet? REsearch shows that sugar does not cause problems in the general population, but some of our kids react to it. My oldest, and my older brother, react VERY badly to too much sugar. My brother is a recovering alcoholic, and was a MEAN drunk. But I would rather cope with him drunk than with him after a snickers bar on an empty stomach. It is that dramatic a change. My son also gets out of control violent when he eats a lot of processed foods. We cook most foods from scratch because I have migraines triggered by preservatives and food colorings. I even make most of our mixes, simply because what is in the commercial mixes is so hard on my system. I can send you some recipes for mixes, or the name of the book I use for some of them.</p><p> </p><p>Anyway, you are right to think there is more going on. A neuro psychiatric would do a LOT of testing (often up to 12 or more hours, over several appointments) and then you get some worthwhile results. Allergy testing might also be helpful, as would an elimination diet. The people on the natural forum of this board can help with resources adn guidance for that.</p><p> </p><p>Glad you could join us, but so sorry you have to deal with all of this. This board was a life-saver for me, and I hope you find help, friends and support here too!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 191871, member: 1233"] I am thinking that it is well worth havinghim evaluated for Autistic Spectrum disorders. I also wonder if the sensory issues are having more of an effect than you think. My youngest has Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) and I am quite amazed at the ways it has affected him. I really really thought that he would have an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis, but with appropriate interventions for the sensory issues he just isn't on the autistic spectrum. Are you doing brushing therapy with your son? We saw HUGE improvements with that, really improved EVERY part of his life. Especially once we got the food allergies/intolerances straightened out. Have you ever thought about trying a gluten free diet or casein free diet, or both? Or removing preservatives and food coloring from his diet? REsearch shows that sugar does not cause problems in the general population, but some of our kids react to it. My oldest, and my older brother, react VERY badly to too much sugar. My brother is a recovering alcoholic, and was a MEAN drunk. But I would rather cope with him drunk than with him after a snickers bar on an empty stomach. It is that dramatic a change. My son also gets out of control violent when he eats a lot of processed foods. We cook most foods from scratch because I have migraines triggered by preservatives and food colorings. I even make most of our mixes, simply because what is in the commercial mixes is so hard on my system. I can send you some recipes for mixes, or the name of the book I use for some of them. Anyway, you are right to think there is more going on. A neuro psychiatric would do a LOT of testing (often up to 12 or more hours, over several appointments) and then you get some worthwhile results. Allergy testing might also be helpful, as would an elimination diet. The people on the natural forum of this board can help with resources adn guidance for that. Glad you could join us, but so sorry you have to deal with all of this. This board was a life-saver for me, and I hope you find help, friends and support here too! [/QUOTE]
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