Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Clinical Research Study

I am thrilled to release that our 11 year old has been accepted into the preliminary part of a clinical research study at Children's National Hospital, in Washington D.C. The primary focus of this study is to test a medicine currently undergoing FDA trial for approval. Similar to Namenda, a medicine already on the market for Autism, this drug is also used for Alzheimer's and is suspected to increase the cognitive connections.

DAY 1

We were introduced to a team of doctors working on this trial together in the psychiatry ward at Children's including a child psychiatrist and psychologist. Each department preformed a vigorous set of tests each lasting nearly an hour.

The general testing was to understand the current state of his physical body; blood-work, EKG, weight, height, urine samples etc.

Secondary testing was a series of questions utilized as an observation of his IQ, preformed by a senior psychiatrist.

Final testing was simple observation of behavior under certain activities by another doctor.

Conclusively; many words could describe what it is like to undergo these procedures with a severely autistic child. Endearing is my choice for day 1 as we subjected him to many trying settings and everything he gave us was positive, with good intent and love. How proud we are to watch him grow and how equally blessed to experience the possibility of this growth along side him.



Thursday, November 22, 2012

Namenda

Exactly one week ago our 13 year old Autistic girl started Namenda for the first time. I am pleased to report that her cognitive connection seems to show signs of improvement already! With increased sociability, profound remarks and extremely advanced communication!

She is not allowed to watch a certain show on Cartoon Network. There was a commercial that came on and she yelled "Hey Ally", and when I looked at her she was looking right at me and then she stuck her tongue out at me! Fully aware that she was teasing me because she knew she was not allowed to watch the show! Perfect eye contact!

We are very intrigued with this medication and are crossing our fingers for further improvement!

Friday, November 2, 2012

GAPS/Brain Food Chicken Nuggets

Heat oven to 350F
Spray cookie sheet with organic, cold pressed, olive oil

You will need:

2 Chicken breasts
1 cup almond flour
1 tbs Bosari Original * (can use less depending on desired salt level)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp minced, dried onions
2 shakes of garlic powder, chili powder and paprika
2 eggs
1/2 tbs raw milk or raw milk kefir

In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients then dump onto a plate
In a separate bowl, mix eggs and raw milk

Cut chicken into 2x2 chunks
Dredge chicken in egg mixture, then place into dry mix, thoroughly coating all sides, place on cookie sheet

cook for 12 minutes, flip, then continue cooking for 12 more minutes.

*Bosari Original can be found at Whole Foods.
Note: ALL ingredients used are organic.



Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Son Rise Therapy; A New Beginning

After years of speech and behavior therapy Sara finally discovered Son Rise. In essence it is all about them and the world they live in, and becoming a part of their world. The goal is to dive into their world until their world doesn't exist as a "secret place" any longer. If we are doing what they do, eventually they will do what we do.

This is our first part dedicated to explaining and creating your understanding with Son Rise. Anyone can do this easily on their own at home without spending lots of money!

What you will need:

- A dedicated "playroom" with a door
- A small trampoline
- Two yoga/body balls
- Plenty of your kid’s favorite toys

To start: Lock the door and stay in for at least an hour; once they leave the room it is over!

The 4 Principles:

JOIN THEM
     Mimic whatever they are doing, as precise and as sincere as you can. This will develop a level of comfort between the two of you and you will eventually see the "green light".

CELEBRATE THEM
    Whenever they are doing something that should be acknowledged like eye contact or word use; congratulate, encourage and celebrate them! Be enthusiastic like "That is so awesome!" or "I love that you’re looking at me".

BUILDING
    As they are interacting in a sequence with you, continue and then add on it. For example, say your both tickling each other on the foot back and forth, add a tickle on the neck into the sequence, etc. 

REQUESTING
     You have to wait until you get the "green light” to ask a question. This principle is insanely hard to follow but will encourage a trust bond results if followed correctly.

What is a "green light" I am sure your asking, and the answer is easy; anything that shows contact or interaction with you such as eye contact, touching, language etc. Any green light behavior should be celebrated and built on. If they do not respond to your request after two tries go back to mimic mode until they give you another green light, always push for more wordage. If they said 2 words, try to make them say 3, 4 or more.

It is generally good to use a theme for every therapy session. Use themes that you think will motivate your child. If they love Toy Story, then dress up as a cowboy and act as if Woody came into the session. Buy toys that encourage effort thus producing "green light" behavior. A great resource for activities and themes is "Play and Grow", a book written by parents who came up with many different activities for their own children in therapy.



Another important thing to remember is that in the playroom there is no wrong behavior. Always keeping their safety in mind, you never want to say "no". In our playroom we let it go as far as writing on the walls, this is their world so let them rule it. If they are doing something dangerous, re-route them before using the words “no”. The rest of the world is constantly "shhh-ing" them and making odd faces at their behavior, Son Rise shows them they are just as awesome as other kids, building confidence, phasing out their silent world and merging them into the real world right along with us.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Sara's Favorite Salad Recipe

Simple, yummy and HEALTHY

2 cans of organic lentils
1 can of organic Garbanzo beans
Splash of apple cider vinegar
About 1/4 tsp Bosari Original (available at whole foods)
Drizzle with lemon avocado oil (available at whole foods)

store in refrigerator

Tip: Great as lettuce wraps!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

GAPS Waffles

Heat your waffle iron

In a bowl mix:

6 Eggs
1/3 cup Half almond flour, half coconut flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tbs of sea salt
3 tbs raw honey (can use less if desired)
4 tbs ghee (melted)

Pour in waffle maker for desired time

Smother in raw honey or raw agave nectar (not strict GAPS) when done, enjoy!


Wednesday, October 17, 2012

World's Greatest Mom

After hearing this story I absolutely had to post about it. It broke my heart to think of how many parents go through these exact same feelings on a daily basis.

The other day Sara, the mother of our splendid monsters, was making herself a cup of tea in the kitchen. It was a rather large mug so I proceeded to comment on it. Sara, with an enthusiastic smile on her face, explained to me that she had purchased this mug for herself a couple years ago, on her birthday. She went on to describe how it was her birthday and her husband had not gotten her a birthday present. She saw this HUGE pink mug that read " World's Greatest Mom"...and she bought it for herself. What the heck right? Someone has to encourage her! Even if it is herself!

I fell in love with this story because if you only knew Sara! Working a full time job, and then committing every single penny towards helping her two autistic kids meet their full potential. Every moment of free time spent enjoying her children and creating a positive environment for them, researching the latest therapies, diets and supplements; breaking the bank account to staff a dynamic team that helps to enforce her strategic plan. How ironic that she would have to buy herself a mug to remind her that she is the "world's greatest mom".

I don't know about you, but I am nominating her for the mom of the century award!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

To be Be Allowed is to be Embraced

In the earlier years of our kids Autism we were always running after them, blocking them, taking them apart from things and saying "no". Upon reflection of the reasoning behind our behavior was exactly, it came down to WE WERE AFRAID WHAT OF PEOPLE THINK. If our kids ran up to a birthday party, picnic, moon bounce or what have you, it was the 100 mph obstacle course to prevent any sort of interaction or interruption  Shame on us!

Part of our children's ability to feel accepted is our allowing them to embrace things around them and by doing so, be embraced in return. How can we expect them to feel secure in themselves if every time the are excited for something, we say "NO". They can sense our discomfort, our fear and our shame.

We have learned that the best way for acceptance is to ALLOW. For example, a couple of weeks ago we went for a walk in the park by our house. This park pulls out all of the stops boasting a stable yard, old fort remnants  covered picnic areas and jungle gym's galore. It's the perfect sport for family reunions and company picnics. This day was no exception; The pavilion was swarming with giggling children, music, food, and a giant moon bounce. Our little boy took off running and, before we could even try to stop him, his shoes were off and he was inside jumping with all of the kids.

Now consider this for a moment. From a behavioral perspective, nothing about this should be discouraged. He is interacting with strangers (even if non-verbal) and putting himself out there. The only reason it seems wrong to us is because we are wondering what people are thinking. Can we handle our kids? Do we have manners? What is wrong with our family? So we decided to "fix it". No we are not going to toss our morals out the window but we are going to loosen up a little. So we simply say, "my son and daughter are Autistic; They don't understand the concept of this is a private party", and 98% of the time we are greeted with warm acceptance.

All of these years we have said no and the rest of the world was willing to embrace us. We as parents are responsible for creating an environment that is stable for progress; even if for the little things.  Everything will add up over time so start now; start saying yes.




*Photo borrowed from http://www.iloveachildwithautism.com/AutismShirts.html, they sell awesome T-shirts to helo support autism awareness 

Monday, October 8, 2012

Holiday Edition: A Glimpse Inside

Most families get really enthusiastic about holidays. With time off from school there are many fun things to fill their day with. Not for us! having TWO Autistic kids staying home for Columbus Day, our first response is "oh #$%@". 

It is hard to convince the average pedestrian what we go through on an everyday basis; days off of school being no exception, so here is a little look into what it is like around here:

3am, 13 yr old wakes up to tell mommy she is dreaming about Florida....stays up until 6am.
7am 10 yr old wakes up and in doing so, wake up 13 year old, who wakes up mommy.
745am, finally done preparing breakfast, giving 15 supplements and nasal spray.
815am Paper plate lit on fire, trouble extinguishing fast
830am glass breaks
....
11am 10 yr old draws numerous pictures in library books
1115am 10 yr old punches holes in all newly purchased bags of rice pasta.
1130am 10 yr old sticks entire hand in jar of raw honey
1135am... 10 yr old removes lamp shades from chandelier over dining room table
1145am 13 yr old tries to cut bottom of plastic jack O lantern bucket with kitchen knife
...
1230pm10 yr old fills balloon with water and carries down hall, untied...
1245pm 10 yr old jumps out bedroom window
1245pm 13 yr old goes outside in shorts and tank, no shoes...it's 50F!
1pm 10 yr old finds saw and runs to playground to "cut it down"
127pm 10 yr old is still climbing out the window... with bare feet

So next time you think your child is driving you crazy, take a second to be a little more patient and thankful for the little things (like smoke detectors).


Friday, October 5, 2012

GAPS Pizza Crust

preheat oven to 400F

You will need:

3 eggs
1 tbs homemade applesauce (or organic unsweetened if must)
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp Bosari* Original
1/2 tsp dried, organic oregano
1/2 tsp dried, organic basil
1 cup 50/50 almond flour/coconut flour

with a mixer or food processor beat eggs, oil, applesauce and seasonings
Add flour


On a flat sheet or pan place parchment paper, oil well with olive oil (about 1tbs)
make a rounded clump of dough and press down into desire shape, circle is best.
Press with hands until it is about 1/3 inch thick

Bake in oven for 14 minutes, let sit.

Top with Gourmet Gaps Meat Sauce (see previous entries)
or
Take our Gourmet Meat sauce, place in blender with a little water and olive oil, spread over top

*Bosari Original can be found at whole foods

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Have You Seen my Keys??

Always funny when you get a text wondering if anyone has seen their keys, especially when you have TWO Autistic kids in the house. Even better when one of them respond 12 hours after you needed to go to a dinner party, "IN MR. POTATO HEAD!" Now THAT is Autism awareness for you :)

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

The Little Things are HUGE

While most people would overlook their 10 yr old doing a puzzle or hanging out quietly in his room we should  throw a party for it! Consider how much progress it is for him to sit still, focused and intentionally put together a puzzle? Not to mention sharing in dialogue about the pieces, where they need to go and what the picture is creating! We celebrate these "small" things because they are the building blocks to our foundation; a typical life.

Gourmet GAPS: Chili/Meat Sauce/Pizza Sauce

I worked hard to develop this recipe so that everyone in the GAPS household could enjoy food without missing out on flavor or nutrients, enjoy!

Prep-time: 45min-1 hour for first time
Cook Time: 3-4 hours

Preheat oven to 400F

You will need:

16 organic, vine-ripe tomatoes
2./3 pint of organic cherry tomatoes
2 organic, red bell peppers
1 large yellow onion
1 cup raw, organic spinach
1 can of organic lentils (if on strict diet, fresh, soaked lentils)
3 tablespoons organic, roasted garlic (can buy at whole foods or make on own)
6 fresh basil leaves
4 stemmed pieces of thyme
2.5 stemmed pieces of marjoram
1 tbs organic garlic paste
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 tbs dried, minced onion
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp dried oregano
1.5 tbs Bosari* Original
4 tbs olive oil
2 tbs ghee
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbs apple cider vinegar

Slice bell peppers in half, remove seeds and stems, cover in olive oil and bake for 20 min in oven.

Cut tomatoes (any way you please), place in large soup/stew pot  with 1 tbs olive oil on medium heat.
Dice 2/3 onion and add to pot.

In a frying pan, brown ground beef, 1tbs ghee, 1/2 tbs Bosari*, 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper, set aside, add to pot.

Add all remaining ingredients to blender, puree and add to pot.

Stir and cover, cooking on medium heat for 2 hours, then uncover and cook on high until most of the water has evaporated leaving a thicker, meat sauce (this could take anywhere from 1-2 hours depending, be careful to stir occasionally as the bottom could burn).

Serve in a bowl as "chili" or place on top of GAPS pizza crust as sauce/toppings or place in blender to create a smoother consistency for your pizza sauce, enjoy!

*Bosari Original can be purchased at whole foods

-All seasonings should be organic per GAPS requirements



GAPS Raw Milk Smoothie

We LOVE this smoothie!

Pasteurized milk kills all the living proteins and enzymes essentially leaving you with DEAD WEIGHT. No wonder most people have lactose intolerance  All of the benefits are stripped away with the harsh heating & cleaning of the milk! With our raw milk kefir you use raw milk that is left unpasteurized  heated to room temp and cultured. It is jam packed with extreme nutrients, enzymes and probiotics such as "lactobacilus acidophius". GAPS considers this drink the MECCA of enzyme punch, packing foods your Autistic kid can eat, and don't freak out! I have drank this myself and it is SO YUMMY! 

It is invaluable to make sure you order your raw milk from a reviewed, reputable source and A2 cows only. If your state does not allow purchase or sale of unpasteurized milk you can buy your own cow and the farm will keep it for you, we did!

Following GAPS protocol, should be drank in the morning and evening.

For 2 smoothies:

1cup Raw Milk Kefir
1.5 Cups mixed berries (I use organic frozen raspberries, blackberries and blueberries mixed)
1/4 cup water
3 droppers full of alcohol-free liquid stevia
1 raw egg

Blend in blender, for thicker smoothies just add ice!


Saturday, September 29, 2012

GAPS Cashew Bread

Turned out GREAT this time!

You will need:
3 cups of cashews
1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
6 eggs
2 Tbs raw honey
1 Tbs almond butter (fresh ground, can get at whole foods)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 dropper of alcohol-free, liquid stevia
5 4oz cans of "earths best" Organic Baby Food, winter squash (or other organic brand)
splash of vanilla
Preheat your oven to 300F, Grease a square glass pan or two loaf pans and melt Ghee.

In food processor place:
*3 cups of Cashews
*1 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
Mix well into a powder (can be a tad chunky)

Separate yolks from whites and place into bowls

To yolks add all remaining ingredients, mix well (leaving whites aside)
Add cashew powder and mix

Beat whites with electric mixer until they become white, stiff and foamy.
Then add about half of these whites into the other ingredients; add last half very delicately.

Place batter in pan, bake for 1hr50 min
I generally look after 1hr40 min to see and check every few min for the remaining 10.

Cool bread for about 10 minutes, then use a butter knife to loosen edges, flip pan onto cooling rack and remove, Let sit for at least 45 min.

I like to slice the bread and store in Tupperware container, in layers lined with paper towels; keeps well in fridge for a week.

Enjoy!



Friday, September 28, 2012

AMAZING GAPS Beef Broth

I love this recipe SO rich! This may be more of a beginners GAPS but can be tweaked, I hope you like it because we do!
*All food should be organic, lacking hormones and pure of nature*

Pan sear one mock tenderloin filet (or any steak of choice, I picked cheap because we won't be eating it)
Add filet (or choice cut of beef) to a crock pot with
1 pkg of beef bones (whole foods carries this with the beef products)

Add the following ingredients and let sit for at least 12 hours on low, stirring occasionally:

4 bay leaves
10 cherry tomatoes
1 Tbs minced onion
1 Tbs Bosari Original Seasoning (Available at Whole Foods)
1/2 Tsp paprika
1/2 Tsp garlic Puree 
1 Tbs peppercorns
5 shakes ground peppercorn
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and cracked
1-2 carrots diced
1-2 celery stalks diced
1 white onion, diced
A dash of olive oil 

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Milk Man

Because it is illegal in the state of VA to buy or sell unpasteurized milk SO we bought a cow and have the farmer that keeps her bring us milk once a week! We then make raw milk kefir out of this and the kids can drink it! Stay tuned for recipe!

In the Absence of Sleep

I'm laying here in bed EXTREMELY frustrated as I am desperately lacking in sleep and B, our 10 year old with Autism has woken up and refusing to sleep. I've been complaining to myself concentrating on how this will "stress me out" and then I smacked myself; we have come so far.

Over the passed several years nighttime became an anxiety stricken sport. "Super Mom" rarely ever slept a decent night sleep and I, Captain Ally, was always bracing myself for what adventures would be in store.

I'll never forget the very first time I took care of B & C (our autistic kids) overnight; I wrapped at least six rubber bands around the French doors that separated the rooms from the rest of the house and laid in bed for hours over analyzing every creek I heard.

I finally fell asleep around 4am only to wake at 5 to the lights in the hall, "oh no!" I thought, running to the hall and finding C butt naked pulling something out of the linen closet. She was covered in what looked and smelled of vomit. "Are you ok.."I began to say when I realized the doors were open! Into the kitchen she had gone.

Every light was on, an entire package of gluten-free hot dog buns had been meticulously sliced into 1/6's and individually placed in dixie cups and coconut ice cream was melting and overflowing in the middle of the table, surrounded by several rice, ice cream cones. The microwave door was ajar and from it spewed pasta with red sauce EVERYWHERE; the further down I looked, the worse it got. And then there was the Shiraz. A beautiful bottle of red wine had tipped over, mixing with the red sauce and strewn across the white cabinetry and tiling, lacking any delicateness at all.

So here I am in the present day complaining to myself that our B is sitting on his knees next to his bed, putting together a puzzle. Here is a moment to really cherish. Not the moment I was lacking in sleep, but rather the moment where I could truly appreciate that, even though I am so caught up in how it bothers me, he is miraculously acting just the way he should; like a 10 year old boy.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Heartwarming "Childhood" By Aspie Kid

"Childhood" By Aspie Kid
This is such a touching story and a very good reminder that there should be no expectations to what is "typical"...we may be pushing for something that is actually limiting potential. Let us not lose sight of what we really desire, for our kids to be able to embrace life to the fullest; whatever that may be.

Fermented Veggies: A MUST for digestion


Wash all veggies very well.

Next get a packet of CULTURE STARTER (make sure it’s not kefir starter) and stir it in 1 ½ cups water that is about 90 degrees; something a little hotter than room temp. This needs to sit for 40 minutes.  Set timer.

With the cabbages: save the outer leaves for the top of the jars. We need about 10 or so.  We roll these up and stuff them in last.  These need to be washed too!

Next, shred all the veggies: Use 2 green and 1 red cabbages, or 2 red and 1 green (I buy an extra one for the leaves)

Shred about 8 carrots, 8 stalks celery, shred the kale bunch, 2 sweet potatoes, 3 beets, 2 green apples, and the ginger. 

Mix them all together. Use the large platters. You will need about 3 of them. 

Now take the culture starter-water mix and put in the blender with about 2 or 3 large handfuls of the shredded veggies. Blend.  Then add enough water to make a “paste” or a slightly thick “puree”. 

You take this and spread it out evenly over the veggies and toss well.

You pack the veggies in glass jars.  Use your fist or a potato masher to get the air out.  Leave about 2” free from the lid.  Put in rolled cabbage leaves here and put lid on. Cabbage leaves allow room for the expansion of the bacteria.

Lids must be tight. No air can get in. 

Leave on counter for 3 ½ days.

Voila!

Mix a spoonful with some stevia and a little olive oil and have them eat  it before every meal!

NOTE: We order our culture starter through "BODY ECOLOGY"

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Wall Street Journal Boasts Possible Treatment; Ally Boasts WE are the treatment.

New Treatment in the Future?

It is really hard for me to look at this article and say "OMG YES".

For years we have spent every one of Sara's (Super Mom) precious pennies investing in her two autistic kids. We have done Gluten & Casein free, body ecology, stem cells, detox after detox and the kids take about 25 supplements a day, all being natural except for allergy medicine and trazadone. Stem cells, speech therapy, Son Rise therapy and camps; everything and anything. The results?? Over the past 8 years I have personally seen a 50% improvement. So who is to say there is not already treatment? And yes, if there really is a blessed miracle bring it on, but don't just sit there and wait for it! These are YOUR CHILDREN. Embrace, invest and love every moment with them. Progress IS possible..we see it every day :)

Monday, September 24, 2012

GAPS Approved Blueberry Muffins

Preheat oven to 350F and grease muffin tin with ghee, or olive oil.

In a mixer, blender or bowl with electric beaters, mix:

7TBS Raw Honey
4TBS Ghee
7 Eggs
1.5Tbs Organic Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2tsp salt
A full dropper of liquid stevia

Add & Mix:
1 cup of Almond Flour (as GAPS as you can get or make your own)
1tsp baking soda

Add 1-1.5 cups of wild or organic blueberries
While most people would suggest to "be careful" My vote is mix those berries right in! Bursting them adds flavor and turns the muffins blue which is actually a lot of fun for kids who are on a "boring" clean diet

Bake for 26-30 minutes
(I like to start looking at them after 23 minutes, checking to see if the center is too wet..)

Pull out and use a butter knife to loosen the edges, wait for about 15 minutes and gently remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Tastes amazing with a little ghee spread on top!

NOTE: This is for Beginners GAPS...not uber GAPS.


Therapeutic Play Date

ADD & ADHD are considered "on the spectrum", who knew???

One of our girls friends is the same age and has a severe case of ADHD. One would describe her as the polar opposite of ours, talking non stop, always needing to be stimulated and NEVER ending. One would easily think (and we did earlier on too) "How could these two be friends?", as autism is more or less anti-social and lacking in complex dialogue. WRONG!

Linking a ADHD kid with an Autistic kid is a brilliant idea for self-maintained therapy! Time playing together will challenge BOTH needs alike. The ADHD kid is forced to take it easy, sit and do something for longer and to wait for conversation while the Autistic kid is around constant social communication and continual prompting of activities.

A match made in heaven!

Coconut Kefir

A great pre-raw milk staple!

This Kefir is pertinent to digestion, detox and over all wellness!

We buy our Kefir starters from "Body Ecology", mixing about a gallon of fresh coconut water from young coconuts, storing it in a glass container sealed with plastic wrap, in oven with light on (don't turn oven on) for 12 hours...

We take bottled organic lemon juice, organic pure (a cup) pomegranate juice (only about 1-4 cup) and stevia and mix it together for the best taste; store in refrigerator.

Note about coconuts:
We purchase from our local grocer by the case. Wash each coconut thoroughly because you need it bacteria free to keep your batch good. Slice about 1/2 inch from flat bottom, digging into the eye to make a hole. Strain into a clear container, one at a time to check quality. Pink water=BAF

Diet: Step 1

If your child is Autistic and currently eating on a normal diet, take step 1 and merge into Gluten-free Casein-free diets! This DOES NOT have to be expensive. It may require a little more advanced prepping on your time but this is the beginning of success! You will have a very difficult time transferring from a "typical" diet all the way to GAPS so start now! Ease your way and see the progress! Best of luck to you!

Sunday, September 23, 2012

SCD: The GAPS Diet

This week begins our intense journey with The GAPS diet (Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Cambell McBride). This diet was listed as the #1 most effective, non chemical drug, intervention for Autism by the 2010 "Defeat Autism Now Conference" (as also mentioned in The Brain Food Cook Book). Our hope is to see 100% Recovery as Angela Taylor did, and as we reach that goal, we hope that your family will see progress, and eventually total healing too!

I highly Recommend purchasing "The Brain Food Cookbook" By Angela Taylor, "Breaking the Vicious Cycle" by Elaine Gottchall, "Gut and Pscyhology Syndrome", by Dr. Natasha Cambell McBride and "The GAPS Guide Book" by Baden Lashkov.

Copyrights prohibit me from listing exact recipes derived from this cookbook but my intention is to eventually create our own recipes which we will share with you along the way!

Diet: The Why

I have found that a lot of people out there consider Autism a "mental illness". I have one word for that, WRONG.

Autism is directly linked to the gut which means it matters, more than anything, what is being consumed.

Behavior and speech can also be directly correlated with what has been eaten. I challenge you to experiment, even if you have typical kids. Give one kid processed, red koolaid and another natural juice. In minutes the processed red dye and sugar will act as a stimulant and you will certainly have your hands full!
Now imagine an autistic kid, with a highly sensitive gut, how important it is to monitor the intake!

As described in "The Brain Food Cookbook" and other GAPS, autism literature, many foods act like opiates for gut-disabled people. White, processed flour literally can create an LSD like reaction for an autistic kid, limiting speech to nearly zero and educing epic meltdowns.

This is why I am going to encourage you through our experiments to consider investing in your child's diet. It very well may give you a chance to meet your child for the first time; breaking through speech barriers and allowing personality distinction.

A Letter From the Inside

Welcome to our crazy life!

 Meet Sara, the mother of the century who was gifted to beautiful autistic kids that she would do absolutely anything for, and then there is me, Ally, the captain of this crazy ship!We are two women DETERMINED to cure Autism. We have spent years working with the kids, trying all of the latest and greatest, cooky and spooky, tricks and picks because WE WILL see them at their full potential.

Follow us as we report all of our adventures, dietary trials, therapy, failures and results; We are here for you! Let us try the things you are unsure of and support you with your journey!

Smiles & Giggles,

Captain Ally