ASD Resources
Per request:
Here is a quick list of Autism-related resources that served as fantastic support for our family. Keep in mind that all kids who are in the spectrum are different and have different things that will or will not work for them. This is just the things that have really worked for us. The most important thing I learned through the process of exploring some of these options was to have an open mind when it came to items that could help our son. Once I got my Godzilla-like ego out of the way and realized that I did not in fact know everything about Autism it made it easier to be willing to try new things.
Not every new therapy or practice we have ever tried has worked, but I am glad we have been opened minded through the years.
Here is the list of things that have been really important for us:
STRIDE LEARNING CENTER - A developmental pre-school here in Cheyenne. They were one of the first people to grab us by the hand and help us get services for our then 2-year old. He spent 4 very important years with the staff members of STRIDE and I cannot think of one negative experience. Not sure where we would have ended up as a family without this incredible place. For more info on STRIDE click....HERE!!!
SUPPLEMENTS AND VITAMINS - For the past six year we have given our Noah a lot of various dietary supplements and vitamins. I was skeptical at first of what their effectiveness would end up being. Years later, I can tell you without hesitation that they worked. We use a doctor formulated plan of various different things ranging from mass doses of vitamin C to enzymes to fish oil. I am firmly convinced that the combination we use has helped Noah with behaviors, mental focus, and weight gain...all of which were desperate needed at the time.
HIPPOTHERAPY - Who would have thought horseback riding would have been so formative in my son's journey through the corn maze of Autism?? It has been an incredible experience which has helped to strengthen his muscles, focus, and gives him a serious boost in confidence. Operating a wild animal is not in the Roedel Family playbook...so I am proud and amazed by him!
EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique. It is a form of needle-less acupuncture. Again, this was something that I went into exploring with a high level of disbelief. I can tell you with all honesty that it was something that not only helped our Noah out, but was something that aided my wife and I during the years when our stress, guilt, and panic levels were all at toxic levels. It is a practice that I still use everyday to help maintain my sanity. I would try to explain it more here, but I am a poor spokesperson for it. Here is more info from the person I learned EFT from...Click Here!!!
ADAMS CAMP- For those of you who follow my blog you know how much Adams Camp has meant to the life of our family. In case you are new to my site or in case you forgot about the miracle of Adams Camp here is a link to read what I have written in the past about this camp for children living with special needs: Adams Camp!!!!
Helen Sumner - An angel in Noah's life. P.A.S.S
GLUTEN FREE DIET - I was so grouchy to employ the gluten-free diet at first. I did not want my son to be denied his gluten...even though I had no idea what in the hell gluten was. Years later, again, I can say without pause that this has been one of the best things that happened to our son. In our case, he had to go on the diet because his tummy was not breaking down the wheat that he consumed so it just sat there and poisoned him...so it was not much of a choice at the beginning. I would like to think that we would have come to the gluten-free diet eventually anyways because once he started it we saw a dramatic change in cognitive focus and emotional control.
I am certain that there are other therapies and practices we have employed to help keep our family afloat. I will post more from time to time...
ASD parents, what have you found to be most helpful in your work with your own child?
Posted by john roedel at 1/19/2012 12:42 PM 
Categories: Autism, blogging
Tags: autism resources asd cheyenne wyoming
Categories: Autism, blogging
Tags: autism resources asd cheyenne wyoming
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