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Thanks kelly for all your help, please can you give me your address
and phone number, I would like to attend,

Nashat Bolis

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>
> Hi all,
> I'll be sending a flier out via email to the whole parent group
> tomorrow but wanted you to be the first to know about the GFCF diet
> workshop I'll be teaching.  It will be Tuesday November 1 from 6pm -
  8
> pm at my home in Cary.  This is a workshop designed for parents who
> are beginners or relatively new to the diet.  I'll also be
scheduling
> an intermediate group (GFCF corn free and soy free)coming up... and
> eventually and advanced group (all free and rotation).  I hope this
> will help some parents.  The diet has been the cornerstone for my
> daughter.
>
> Feel free to email me privatly for RSVP and directions.
>
> Happy Parenting,
> Kelly
>

Hi all,
I'll be sending a flier out via email to the whole parent group
tomorrow but wanted you to be the first to know about the GFCF diet
workshop I'll be teaching.  It will be Tuesday November 1 from 6pm - 8
pm at my home in Cary.  This is a workshop designed for parents who
are beginners or relatively new to the diet.  I'll also be scheduling
an intermediate group (GFCF corn free and soy free)coming up... and
eventually and advanced group (all free and rotation).  I hope this
will help some parents.  The diet has been the cornerstone for my
daughter.

Feel free to email me privatly for RSVP and directions.

Happy Parenting,
Kelly

Columnist Brian Slupski's commentary after visiting with the newly
formed McHenry County Autism Support Group leader meeting on October
18, 2005 in Crystal Lake.

http://www.nwherald.com/CommunitySection/slupski/334615710233541.php

The link is also found in the link section of our online support group.

Thank you,

Dave

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Hello!

Thanks to one of our wonderful therapists, I was told about this
support group and am interested in more information on support
meetings and any play groups that the group is working on. I'd love
to help out any way I can.

My son was diagnosed with Autism on March 24th of this year and it's
been very difficult for me to get involved in any type of support
groups up till now. I think I'm ready and would like to dive in!

Thanks for starting this group and being a part of it. I think we can
all learn a lot from each other - especially those of us who are
dealing with a fairly recent diagnosis.





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My son Alex has been on the diet for about 5 months now and we've
seen an improvement!  I'd like to put together a list of foods as
well to share.  We've found some good bread substitutes, crackers
and cookies.  Mostly, he likes to eat meat, fruits and veggies -
thanks goodness, so the other items are treats.  I'll try to go
through my cabinets this weekend and put a list together of some
good eats.

--- In mchenrycountyilautismsupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, Robert
Potthast <nyberts@s...> wrote:
>
> Our son, Spencer, has been on the diet for nearly three years,
beginning when he was 2 1/2 years old.  We were concerned about
implementing it because he loved milk and bread.  In fact, because
of constipation issues, we were giving him high fiber breads all the
time.  We didn't phase into the diet, but just "did it".  Except for
drinking soy milk, which he just started doing recently, he took to
the diet very well.  I think the key is finding good substitutes for
the things he liked.  I made him chicken nuggets with GL bread
crumbs, etc. but mainly serve him meats, potatoes and vegetables and
supplement with some health food store items.  Both my husband and I
say that it was not nearly the task we thought it would be.  It just
requires some education and then planning.  In our area, we like
Trader Joe's, Always Healthy in Lake Zurich, and even Meijer is
carring some GFCF items.  It may help for us to put together a
collaborative "good eats" list for each other to use.  Just a few
>  of mine...
> Trader Joe's GFCF frozen waffles
> Fleishmann's light margarine
> Dinty Moore canned beef stew (or an off brand at Aldi)
> GFCF fresh bread at Trader Joe's (don't remember the brand)
> Bar-S hot dogs
> Hope this helps.  Spencer tends to be a good eater and I attribute
that to my husband's approach to always making our children try
everything once.  They usually end up liking it.
> Good luck with the diet,
> Nyle
>
>
> Dave <salflys@s...> wrote:
> Can anyone share any successes with the GFCF diet for their
autistic
> child.
>
> We have been slowly trying to get my daughter on the diet and
would
> like some feedback.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave
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Hello!

Thanks to one of our wonderful therapists, I was told about this
support group and am interested in more information on support
meetings and any play groups that the group is working on.  I'd love
to help out any way I can.

My son was diagnosed with Autism on March 24th of this year and it's
been very difficult for me to get involved in any type of support
groups up till now.  I think I'm ready and would like to dive in!

Thanks for starting this group and being a part of it.  I think we can
all learn a lot from each other - especially those of us who are
dealing with a fairly recent diagnosis.

I would like to pass along this email from Angela Krambeer regarding
the next meetings for the McHenry County Autism Support Group:


Hello everyone,

There is a meeting scheduled for October 18th at 6:30 pm for those
who would like to take on a leadership role within this group.  The
meeting will be held at the Options and Advocacy office at 365
Millennium Dr Suite A in Crystal Lake, IL  60012.  If you are
interested, please think about where your specific interests are,
and how you see yourself addressing them.  We also need people to be
directors, and participants of a board to help organize and work
within the group.



There is also a full group meeting scheduled for October 25th at
7:00 pm at Hannah Beardsley School at 515 E Crystal Lake Ave, in
Crystal Lake for everyone.  Please pass along this information and
share.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at
815-477-4720 x225.  I look forward to seeing you all there.





Thank you,

Angela Krambeer

Options and Advocacy

Hello, I know of a group in Rockford that meets Tuesday evenings for
adolescents (all boys, except 1 girl), run through the U of I College
of Medicine.  There are also groups run at the Center for Speech and
Language Disorders in Elmhurst, http://www.csld.com/services.html.
Hope this helps you.  If you need more info, please email me back -
good luck,  Linda

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Thanks!

Hi,
My 12 year old has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. It is
always an uphill battle and each year he changes. Therapists told me
what he needs most is play groups with children that he can relate to
and form relationships with. Have yet to find anything that would
come close. Would love to sit and talk about it sometime.
On a lighter note though, My son Jake decided he wanted to run for
7th grade student council, class representative, We sat and had the
talk about winning & losing gracefully. Well he won! I was so
excited, maybe the council will take him under their wing and he will
do great. I just take it day by day

Thanks
Leeann

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<camelot555us@y...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone, my wife Susan and I attended the first meeting in
> Crystal lake and found it informative and are looking forward to the
> next meeting. I'm not sure how most of you feel but we have been
> researching autism and asperger's syndrome for the past few years
and
> have received many conflicting bits and pieces of info. The one
thing
> that we have found is that each child is different and what works
for
> one does not always work for another. The main thing is that if we
all
> put our heads together we may each find something that someone else
is
> doing that will work for our children. Our son has been diagnosed
with
> asperger's and turett's syndrome. An interesting combination. He is
> high functioning but many times a day he is not in the same world as
> we are. He is constantly making noises or talking and repeating
> cartoon shows or imaginary friends.
> If we could find a way to help anyone, or possibly help put pressure
> on Springfield for fuding at a school level we are more than
willing.
> We are also looking for a manageable way to get together with other
> parents  so we can vent our frustrations with schools, funding,
people
> staring in public, the toll on the other family members, avoiding
> meltdowns and the screaming fits and also the trouble between mom
and
> dad over how to deal or correct the child with out conflict. I'm
sorry
> for running on about this but there is much to say and much to do.
> Thanks, Douglas and Susan Brant
>

Hi all,

At the first meeting we had, I heard a few mention they were running a
home-based ABA program. We also have a home-based ABA with a focus on
Verbal Behavior for our 5yo daughter, which she has had great progress
with. We are looking to add to our team and our program is ran by a
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, one of the best in the country.
If anyone knows anyone that is either experienced or could be
potentially great working with our kids with training, please let me
know or forward my # to them. Salary is comensurate with experience.

Thank you,
Johna Sommer
847-404-3535

Hi John:

Has your daughter had any side effects?

How is the drug administered?

Thank you,

Dave







--- In mchenrycountyilautismsupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "john"
<joefelein@a...> wrote:
>
> Our daughter, Maggie was diagnosed right around her 2nd birthday. We
> were lucky our Neurologist had just found out about an experimental
> (at the time) use of Excelon, an alzheimer drug, on very young
> children, who were recently diagnosed with autism. Since Maggie
> started the medication, her eye contact has improved immensely, she
> is able to concentrate better and has progressed very well. She has
> been on the medication for 2 years now and we are very happy with the
> results.
>

Our daughter, Maggie was diagnosed right around her 2nd birthday.  We
were lucky our Neurologist had just found out about an experimental
(at the time) use of Excelon, an alzheimer drug, on very young
children, who were recently diagnosed with autism.  Since Maggie
started the medication, her eye contact has improved immensely, she
is able to concentrate better and has progressed very well.  She has
been on the medication for 2 years now and we are very happy with the
results.

Can anyone share any successes with the GFCF diet for their autistic
child.

We have been slowly trying to get my daughter on the diet and would
like some feedback.

Thanks!

Dave

Hello everyone!

Glad to see so many new members....again don't be shy about posting
questions/comments/responses.

Make sure to check out the links section of the website and also add
your own links to websites with information about autism.

Thank you,

Dave

Hi all,
My name is Kelly and the diet has been amazingly successful for us.  I
have taught the diet in small groups before and would be happy to do
the same again.  The beginners group is for parents just starting the
diet.  I also do next step groups and advanced.  If you are
interested, please send me a private email and we can set something up.
Thanks and happy parenting,
Kelly

Thanks for the question, Dave. I too, am interested in learning more
about this diet. I listened to several folks talk about during our
first meeting and I must admit, that I know very little about it.
When discussing it with my wife, she indicated that it involved
staying away from Milk (dairy products) and breads. My son consumes
milk and bread as a large part of his diet. I'm not sure if I want to
even consider taking those away from him. Any feedback from anyone
with experience in this area would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Bruce




--- In mchenrycountyilautismsupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Dave"
wrote:
>
> Can anyone share any successes with the GFCF diet for their autistic
> child.
>
> We have been slowly trying to get my daughter on the diet and would
> like some feedback.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave
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Thanks for the question, Dave.  I too, am interested in learning more
about this diet.  I listened to several folks talk about during our
first meeting and I must admit, that I know very little about it.
When discussing it with my wife, she indicated that it involved
staying away from Milk (dairy products) and breads.  My son consumes
milk and bread as a large part of his diet.  I'm not sure if I want to
even consider taking those away from him.  Any feedback from anyone
with experience  in this area would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

Bruce




--- In mchenrycountyilautismsupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Dave"
<salflys@s...> wrote:
>
> Can anyone share any successes with the GFCF diet for their autistic
> child.
>
> We have been slowly trying to get my daughter on the diet and would
> like some feedback.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave
>

Hello everyone, my wife Susan and I attended the first meeting in
Crystal lake and found it informative and are looking forward to the
next meeting. I'm not sure how most of you feel but we have been
researching autism and asperger's syndrome for the past few years and
have received many conflicting bits and pieces of info. The one thing
that we have found is that each child is different and what works for
one does not always work for another. The main thing is that if we all
put our heads together we may each find something that someone else is
doing that will work for our children. Our son has been diagnosed with
asperger's and turett's syndrome. An interesting combination. He is
high functioning but many times a day he is not in the same world as
we are. He is constantly making noises or talking and repeating
cartoon shows or imaginary friends.
If we could find a way to help anyone, or possibly help put pressure
on Springfield for fuding at a school level we are more than willing.
We are also looking for a manageable way to get together with other
parents  so we can vent our frustrations with schools, funding, people
staring in public, the toll on the other family members, avoiding
meltdowns and the screaming fits and also the trouble between mom and
dad over how to deal or correct the child with out conflict. I'm sorry
for running on about this but there is much to say and much to do.
Thanks, Douglas and Susan Brant

Glad to see all the new members...don't be shy about posting questions.

email me if you have any questions - salflys@...

Thank you!

Dave

Can anyone share any successes with the GFCF diet for their autistic
child.

We have been slowly trying to get my daughter on the diet and would
like some feedback.

Thanks!

Dave

Welcome to the new McHenry County IL Autism Support Group online!

After my wife and I attended the 1st meeting in Crystal Lake, we were
very happy to finally have a local venue to learn, discuss, express,
etc regarding the daily challenges with child's autism.

I volunteered to start this online support group and look for all
feedback regarding the site.

Thank you,

Dave