Supplements for Autism Part Three- What’s Next?

It part two of Supplementing for Autism, we discuss getting basic nutrition to our children. So what comes next? Do we start trying to treat specific issues, do we try supplements that we know have helped others or do we start removing heavy metals?

To share my experience with this, I first began by seeing a DAN doctor who gave me samples of 7 or 8 different supplements that were the latest greatest fads. It had nothing to do with my child’s actual symptoms. I gave each supplement for 3-7 before moving to the next. The result, none of the supplements had any positive effect and I had wasted another month.

All that being said, I do think that those supplements are worth trying, but treating actual issues first makes so much more sense to me. When I go to the doctor because I have a broken arm I expect to get a cast not something to improve my memory. Not that improving my memory wouldn’t be great, I would like that too, but lets deal with immediate problems first.

Since I don’t know your child’s issues, go to this page http://autismshare.com/symptoms.htm. It has symptoms and treatments. Take the most pressing problem and start trying out solutions. You can also check out yahoo groups. You can find a ton of information and support. Here are the ones I frequent
GF/CF Kids
MB12 Valtrex
Autism Mercury
Enzymes and Autism

Try going to the yahoo groups and ask for help for specific problems. Experienced parents will be able to guide you through trying a treatment for a specific issue, or send me an email. I am always happy to answer any questions I can. sarah at wakingsophie.com, replace at with @

Next in this series I am going to tackle supplements to treat yeast.

Part 1
Part 2

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