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Old 02-20-2010, 05:40 AM  
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Default Re: Opinions on Autistic treatment

Update.

As you all know I am very skeptical about this program.

I cant think of the correct word maybe someone can help me out. (I want to say "Impherical" I means something like evidence with out data support)

The circumstantial evidence at this point is beginning to mount to a point where I am going to have to change my tune.

She only arm flaps and might tap her chin with her hands rarely. She was hitting herself in the head with her fists. Banging her head on the wall, and windows (yes very scary) frequently. Her self stemming behavior has been reduced by at least 80 to 90 percent. And its severity has been reduced by as much also.

She is speaking in sentences (poorly constructed) at least 3 times a week and of those days a couple of times a day. This is a improvement from Not at all. or possibly once every couple of months.

She is using the toilet all the time (part of this is due to removing her carpet) And is making bowel movements daily without prompting.

While she is still a picky eater to say the least. But she is not craving odd things in extremes. She was licking the inside of the popcorn bag, Licking butter off vegetables ect.

She is not without issues and sometimes extreme. But in regard to the two biggest symptoms of autism (Self stemming & communication) she has made major improvements. To the extent that her teacher called a couple of nights ago. (Oh crap what happened) to tell us that Chloe had the teacher and aids in tears by talking in full sentences for most of the day (they just let her keep talking until she wore herself out.)

I have absolutely no way of proving any of this is a direct result of the program she is on. And I like numbers, real proof i can read. But I really can no longer argue this is not making major differences in her life.

I want you to know I have nothing to gain from posting this. I am only sharing what is happening as it happening. I really cant prove what I am saying because she still only speaks or does things on her own accord. You cant say "take this test." Or tell her to "show them". Because she may or may not do it depending what she wants to do. The only proof I can offer is talking to people who are close all have noticed significant/major improvement.

I wish I could remember that word its driving me crazy.
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