Author: autismplusmoreblog

After a complete FIE – Tyler is all over the charts on developmental levels. So as always I approach things with Tyler on his academic level, his emotional and social level and his biological level – none of which are the same. At 15 he is now at various ranges between a 5-9 year old. Which is massive improvement from age 5 when he was across the board a 20 month old.
I have really been surprised by Tyler the last couple of months. With his communication and regurgitation of information.

I will say it over and over one of the biggest shockers I ever had was that words do not mean communication. Everything did not and has not fell into place with the development and execution of words.

So much “shocking” stuff in the past couple of months that my head races with information each time I want to share, so be bear with me if I go all over the place with excitement.

One thing is Tyler has started asking questions, like frequently. It will be things like:
“what does “shush” mean to you?”
“what is a parachute?”
“What is a paragliders?”

In addition to a few questions each day, he’s noticing more frequently “similarities” – almost every name has an association with something on the Island of Sodor LOL or may have an association with someone else with a name (like I mentioned in my last blog post). He is truly recognizing the “same” but “different” in many things.
His sentence structure is still scrambled at times but is actually using very good complete sentences. Example: “I must get dressed. It is chilly outside so I must put on my jeans, a shirts, socks and shoes.” Look at all those words, combined and used not only accurately but appropriately.

We have worked for years on a calendar and clock (timed scheduling) and he does this very well. In speech therapy we are still working on last week, two weeks ago, next week, etc He has gotten down yesterday and tomorrow fairly well but definitely struggles on the other. The therapist has a great method that seems to be really helping. One step at a time.

He has been more attentive on the “weather” and I am trying to help him to learn to select clothes according the to the predicted weather. He knows a meteorologist is the one who talks about the weather.

If something, like his vitamins aren’t layed out, he will come to me and ask for them. He will ask for dinner to be made and I will normally wait and let him respond with something that he would like to have (he now checks the refrigerator to see what meat I have layed out or the freezer for his pizza, etc)

He can discuss (minimally) events that will be happening during the week.

I’ve noticed that small changes don’t upset him in the manner they used too. (meaning meltdowns are less frequent)

He is beginning to regeritate information that I wasn’t even aware he remember because he never spoke of it. EXAMPLES:

His birthday in the 5th grade was at the Aquarium restaurant and we also got to touch and feed stingrays. He’s never mentioned it even when we drove past it. He received 2 aquarium train cars for Christmas. He said to me, “this is just like the aquarium, with Sister Tori, Ms. Tammy. We touched stingrays” I was in shock, he’s now in the 9th grade this is 4 years later and the 1st time it’s been mentioned.

Coffee is always talked about Mr. Thompson and Baker

Certain t-shirts (normally Disney print) is talked about with his friend Alexandra or his Jr. High Aide Ms. Coffey.

When his sister calls him a goober, he will say, just like Ms. Gifford would say, “Tyler you are a silly goober”

We were picking out a new pair of tennis shoes and he looked at one (he’s previously had before) but it wasn’t his size. I told him we needed to keep looking and he said

“Those are Roadrunner shoes” – at first I couldn’t figure it out, but “Road Runners” is the mascot at the school which he wore those shoes.

It’s these little things I am starting to notice.

He is more willing to “try” a new food and can express that he doesn’t like without spitting it out or screaming and hollering about it.

He can tell me one or two things he did at school instead of just “a good day”. I may have to ask him in more than one ways but he is more responsive.

He is expressing his emotions and physical pain better.

He will respond with “I don’t know why I feel this way” or with “I am getting tired of being patient” “I just don’t know” (major breakthrough responses)

His eyes don’t look as hollow or distant.

We still have a long way to go but so much progress and this year has been amazing.
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I am still using various blends of essential oils for “calming” . I use essential oils in diffuser at night to help with relaxation and brain strength. (various oils I use individually or blend: Peace & Calming, Stress Away, Vetivier, German Chamomiille, Sleepyze, Valor, Cedarwood, Lavender)

We have been fluoride free over 3 years using Thieves toothpaste

I don’t allow deodorants with aluminum in them (beginning this year)

Beginning this year I make our own laundry soap using Borax, Soda Wash and Castille Soap (I add EO’s as I want for aroma)

Beginning this year I started making our own hand wash and body soap, using Castille Soap, Jojoba Oil and EO’s (mainly Tea Tree, Orange and Thieves)

From Young Living he takes Ningxia Red (anti-oxidant drink), Mineral Essence (ionic trace minerals), Mindwise (cognitive and heart support) Super B – (multi B vitamin with folate acid not folic acid), Sulfurzyme (for inflammation support and gut health) –

Multigreens – (greens infused with Melissa oil). Probiotics and Fish Oil from (young living when they have them in stock) and additional Tumeric w/black pepper (turmeric is also in Mindwise) additional CoQ10 (this ingredient is also in Mindwise).

Beginning this year, total conversation of household cleaning products, I use Young Living Thieves Household Cleaner for my bathroom, kitchen, floors, etc.

I can’t get over the improvements in Tyler in this year alone.

#progressnotperfection #detoxing #workingonthatgutandbrain #yleo
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I want to say I apologize for not quickly responding to any of you.  I’ve had issues with passwords, etc (believing I was hacked) I think I am back on track.

Thank you to each of you who have started following or made comments.  I am still new to this blogging and I would love to follow each of you back on your blogs as well.  I just haven’t figured out how to do that just yet, if you have any tips on this, message me and let me know. LOL

 

Thank you again!

Cathy

 

I have several people ask me what is Tyler’s current regimen. He actually has 2, one in the morning and one at night. We will start with the morning. I change things as we go along and I change out things one at a time, so I can notice if something is helping or not helping. Part Young Living, part not, slowly making the change to all YL products when possible. #puritymatters

In the picture –

the cups

Item taken: 3oz of homemade beef bone broth (chicken is good too)

Reason(s) why: Immune health, joint and cartledge health
Item taken: 2oz of Ningxia Red, 1tbs of ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) and 1tbs Mindwise (in my bottle of Mindwise, I also add 20 drops of black pepper oil when I first open the bottle – black pepper is known to help activate all the goodness of tumeric)

Reasons(s): Antioxidants, immune health, brain and heart health
Above dotted line are all Young Living Products

Item taken: Mineral Essence
Reason(s) why: These are ionic trace minerals I only provide ½ of the recommended dose because Ningxia red (taken above) also has trace minerals. Trace minerals are things that our bodies need daily, they do not store in our bodies but are vital to all parts of our bodies. Trace minerals are very difficult to take if not consumed by capsule (IMO). I have taken trace minerals straight from the bottle and to be truthful – Young Living’s Mineral Essence tastes the best of all trace minerals that I have tried. If you don’t want to make and take a capsule, feel free to apply on the back of the knee and calves (transdermal application) they actually absorb directly into the body without having to go through the digestion process before absorption.

Item taken: Super B
Reason(s) why: All bodies need B vitamins for various things for immune, growth, energy, stress, etc. If you’ve ever browsed the vitamin aisle you know there are MANY B vitamins in various forms, etc. I have taken many B vitamins in my day and given Tyler many too – I have even done the B-12 shots, but nothing has worked as well as the Super B from Young Living. Super B is a purer and cleaner B vitamin and is Folate Acid not Folic Acid. Folic Acid is a synthetic version of Folate. For some bodies, the Folic Acid becomes a heavy metal toxin in the body instead of helping it’s actually harming. For those with the MTFHR mutated gene Folic Acid is not good for your body. Please research the difference between Folate and Folic acid. YES Folate is a little more expensive, because it’s a purer form and is not a chemical (synthetics are generally chemically produced).

Item taken: Multigreens
Reason(s) why: MultiGreens™ is a nutritious chlorophyll formula designed to boost vitality by working with the glandular, nervous, and circulatory systems. (that first sentence is from the YL website) One of the essential oils it is infused with is Melissa which in reading information helps with neurological support. (this combined with Mindwise has been such a great combo for Tyler)

Item taken: Sulfurzyme
Reason(s) why: Why not LOL. No seriously – this is just an amazing supplement, Sulfurzyme® combines wolfberry with MSM, a naturally occurring organic form of dietary sulfur needed by our bodies every day to maintain the structure of proteins, protect cells and cell membranes, replenish the connections between cells, and preserve the molecular framework of connective tissue.* MSM also supports the immune system, the liver, circulation, and proper intestinal function and works to scavenge free radicals. (that first paragraph is from the YL website) What my target use for Tyler on this is gut issues, immune issues and detox issues.

Item taken: Capsule (lemon, lavender, peppermint, copabai and thieves)
Reason(s) why: These capsules change up depending on the day. This particular blend helps support seasonal discomforts, which vary year-round. I can make more than 1 depending on how severe the discomfort is. I change it up using various vitality essential oils to support and help his body fight the good fight whatever challenges may be going at the time. This time of year there are many airborne issues so I try to keep the immune system boosted.

The healthier the immune system, the less need for OTC or prescription meds (if that is a route choosen) most have toxins in them.

UNDER the dotted line – Non YL products

Item taken: Calcium Orotate

Reason(s) why: bone health. Orotate supplements have a better absorption rate. It is just a personal preference that I prefer orotate over citrate. But everyone is different in their preference of supplement choices.

Item taken: CoQ10
Reason(s) why: Brain and memory health. Mindwise also has this supplement in the mix. When I listed to a podcast relating to the neurological issues that Tyler has, it mentioned additional supplementation with the Mindwise of this particular ingredient.

Item taken: Tumeric and Black Pepper
Reason(s) why: Brain and immune health. Mindwise also has this supplement in the mix. But this is a supplement that you can take frequently and even cook with. It’s just additional support

Item taken: Potassium & magnesium
Reason(s) why: It is very hard to obtain enough potassium from just 1 supplement source so I supplement it in various sources. Magnesium is another mineral that is very hard to get the full amount you need from just one source and magnesium is necessary for vitamin and mineral absorption. If you are not getting enough magnesium, then you are really not absorbing your other nutrients. This is a magnesium and potassium as asporate which provide better absorption, at night he takes Magnesium glycinate because it is absorbed by the body easier and more efficiently and is a calming magnesium too. I am also a fan of Magnesium Theorate and rotate the use of glycinate and theorate. There are many forms of magnesium and it’s best to research what your body needs as not all magnesium is the same.

Item taken: D3
Reason(s) why: Immune and mood

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