AUTISM AND DETOXIFICATION - Alternative Medicine Message Board

Tom46 · 01-25-2001, 01:46 AM

I have a alomost 5 year old daughter diagnosed with autism. She's on vitamin therapy, gets ABA terapy, along with
ot, speech and pt during her days at an
intergrated preschool group...We came upon
an article in Natural health magazine about
a young boy who was treated at the Edelson
Child center in Atlanta...The story was amazing...The child had severe autism...Dr
Edelson believes autism is toxin driven...
He may be on to something here...All clients have had between 60%-75% improvement and some were totaly reverse...His theroy is simple...Testing for toxins ..then treat
accordingly...testing is extensive and
expensive...it takes 3-5 days...they test for
allergies...yeast...almost everything imagineable....After 3-4 weeks tests results are reviewed and treatment is prescribed to detox the child...My question is does anyone
know of this center and his work?...Here in Ny
state we can't seem to get all the testing we want but don't want to pay a fortune for
tests and treatments that offer no guarantees...Pleas let me know if anyone has heard of this Center..the web site for it is [url="http://www.edelsoncenter.com/autism.html..."]http://www.edelsoncenter.com/autism.html...[/url]
thank you

Copper · 01-31-2001, 01:00 PM

Hi Tom46,
I am familiar with the theory of autism and detoxification, but not with this particular clinics' work.

My own research in this area has shown the PROBABILITY (not conclusively) of deficiencies of/or inability to process B vitamins, specifically B6, liver toxicity, potential serotonin & hormonal imbalances, and others. This points, to me, for the theory you present to be credible.

My own experiences (family mem.) with autism suggest that an overall nutrition program, with high-quality supplements added (vits, minerals, full range amino acids and a full range phytonutrient preparation), has helped ALLEVIATE (not cure) many of the above symptoms.

You may find help closer to home, and probably alot less expensive by checking out an holistic nutrtionist or naturopathic dr.

Investigate, investigate! and best of luck to you

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Copper
Let Miracles replace all Grievances

krisyd · 03-01-2001, 01:46 AM

Hi Tom, I am interested in getting the info as well. I have heard of testing for mercury, which we are in the process of waiting for hair analysis results at this time. I came across a program or organization called NAET, who have a book out called curing allergy induced autism. I plan to purchase that on Friday, and read it quick. Currently we are looking for the cause of this, assuming it may be due to either MMR or FLU vaccine, both of which have mercury. After the hair analysis, we plan on a possible biopsy of intestine to look for cause of damage. I read that if a vaccine caused damage, it could be reverseable in th intestine. I know that my sons problem stems from a problem in the intestine causing the leaky-gut syndrome, as well as all the behavioral problems that go along with it. I hope someone will respond with the info Re: yourposting. I wish you the best.

eweejoe · 03-09-2001, 01:43 PM

Hi! I have never heard of the center you are talking about, but I have personally spoken to a doctor who believes the same way that Dr. Edelson does. My son is 8 and is autistic. I was doing research on the internet and ran across this doctors name and sent him a letter and he actually called me back and spoke with me about it. His name is William G. Crook, M.D. He has written several books on the subject you're refering to. Here is a link for an article written by Dr. Edelson:
[url="http://www.autism.org/candida.html"]http://www.autism.org/candida.html[/url]

Also, here is another link to a list of doctors who are committed to helping children with autism. They do not all agree on what causes autism though.
[url="http://www.autism.com/ari/danlist.html"]http://www.autism.com/ari/danlist.html[/url]

Although I am not one to believe everything I read, I truly do believe that something goes awry in the bodies of these kids that makes them autistic. I would love to have my son tested at one of these centers. That is my ultimate goal for him, right now I am fighting to get him into ABA therapy, which we didn't even hear of until recently and he should have been in long ago. There is no one in our area that has even heard of the therapy and even worse, no one wants to provide it for him. I would be interested in your feelings on the therapy and if it is worth it. I spoke with Dr. McCarton who is on that list I sent you, in New York, (I am in Tennessee) and she strongly suggested I get started on the therapy immediately. Dr. Crook on the other hand suggested I have him tested for the yeast connection. Also, if you decide to have the testing done, I would be interested in your experiences. I must say I envy you being from a larger city though, lots of things that are available to you there, are unheard of here.

If you have the option, I would say do it! Good Luck to you and your family.

krisyd · 03-12-2001, 01:05 AM

What is ABA therapy?? Please don't tell me antibiotic therapy!!?! If so that could only cause more problems with your child. Believe me I have been there! Increasing the yeast is what an antibiotic would do, causing regression due to the toxins. It would not heal the intestines if your child has a vaccine induced injury. My son has the yeast and clostrisium Diff. I will avoid antibiotics until they are absolutely needed, and even then I would be concerned. Antibiotics are what caused my son to be immune compromised to begin with. I was on them right before he was born and after he was born while breast feeding. This caused him to be born with poor intestinal integrety, which was the beginning of his problems. Than all the toxic shots he received, from the first day of life- Hep B, to MMR, Dpt, HIB,and many others. There is no real chance to see if these kids are born normal since they are injected right away with Hep B. I am sure your son has the intestinal problems, right. I believe after much research that the bottom line is leaky gut caused by injury to intestine causing all other symptoms due to intestinal food allergy. Problems with high protein molecules causing neurotransmitter problems eventually leading to Brain allergy due to excess opiates, and depletion of seratonin, as well as other hormones. I am considering trying to convince the GI to try the Immune Globbulin IV therapy in hopes to boost the immune system and repair the intestines. I read a story of a child who was healed by this treatment on [url="http://www.autism.com."]www.autism.com.[/url] We are also going to ask for a rubella titer before we consider a biopsy. If he has an active virus in his intestines the titer will be elevated. Anyway, The bottom line for us is that the diet decreased the behavior, as well as the nystatin and supplements. We have great hope since my son is very intelligant( above average), but the behavior, transitions, and social interaction are a problem. I believe he has the allergy induced autism. I hope you check other options if antibiotic is what you mean by ABA therapy.