He’s Not Autistic, But…How We Pulled Our Son from the Mouth of the Abyss by Tenna Merchent, eBooks 2007; an Extended Review with < My Thoughts > by Sara Luker
(52% indicates the eReader book location, instead of page reference numbers).
52% I didn’t want Clay to be diagnosed with autism, even if it was just Asperger’s.
I didn’t want him going through his whole life with that label, and the burden of being required to tell teachers, counselors, and anyone else who might care for him.
52% I was afraid it would influence their expectations of him and his behavior, and become a self-fulfilling prophecy. At this point in time I had taken Clay to anyone I thought might be able to help.
With the strict allergy diet, and removal of incoming aluminum, Clay’s head-banging and toe-walking had almost stopped, but he still wasn’t speaking. He was cranky, sickly, and not sleeping well.
(52% indicates the eReader book location, instead of page reference numbers).
52% I didn’t want Clay to be diagnosed with autism, even if it was just Asperger’s.
I didn’t want him going through his whole life with that label, and the burden of being required to tell teachers, counselors, and anyone else who might care for him.
52% I was afraid it would influence their expectations of him and his behavior, and become a self-fulfilling prophecy. At this point in time I had taken Clay to anyone I thought might be able to help.
- Two pediatricians
- Osteopath
- Homeopath
- Ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT)
- Allergist
- Naturopath
- Emotional healer
- Herbalist
- Speech therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Immune disorder specialist
With the strict allergy diet, and removal of incoming aluminum, Clay’s head-banging and toe-walking had almost stopped, but he still wasn’t speaking. He was cranky, sickly, and not sleeping well.
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