Autism: Surviving and Thriving

Fourteen years ago my youngest 3 boys were diagnosed with autism within a 9 month span. Devastation and grieving followed. Doctors gave me little or no hope, but they didn't know me very well. I refused to believe that my boys were doomed.

My boys are now young men, adults with autism. They are thriving, but every day presents its turmoil and challenges.

My family: husband Mike, sons Ryan 23 yr, Nicholas 21 yr, and Cameron 18 yr. (Ryan and Nick have autism; Cam has recovered from autism.) Our oldest sons, Michael 34 yr and Stuart 25 yr, moved out of the house. Ryan has also moved out, and is still working towards complete independence.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Chelation Leads to a Class Presentation!

It's been three months since the boys have had their four IVs of chelation. We have seen much progress in their socialization. It's even better when people outside of our family notice. We received an email from Nick's biology teacher stating how well Nick did on a presentation.

Wait!

Nick gave a presentation? YEP. He spoke in front of his class. This was not a requirement. This was for extra credit. So Nick didn't HAVE TO do this presentation. He WANTED to do this. Nick spent a week working on this project about food, specifically watermelon.

Here is what his teacher emailed us:

Hi Mr and Mrs Johnson,

I just wanted you to know that Nick did a fantastic job presenting his project today. This was over and above what was required, but it was for extra credit--as well as bringing the watermelon for the class to sample.

He works so hard in my class. I wish I had 100 more of him to teach. I am glad I have the pleasure of having your boys to teach.

Ron S.
So here's to continued success and progress!

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