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In reply to the discussion: Why do we so eagerly take to woo? [View all]proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)167. FYI - Out of the Mouths of Babes:"Autism is a Sickness Where Your Tummy Hurts and You Can't Talk"
Sure, it's an anecdote, unscientific and unverified, but I thought you might be interested.
http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/06/out-of-the-mouths-of-babes-autism-is-a-sickness-where-your-tummy-hurts-and-you-cant-talk.html#more
Out of the Mouths of Babes: "Autism is a Sickness Where Your Tummy Hurts and You Can't Talk"
By Cody Jordan
This conversation started from Harrison noticing me wearing a new pair of flip-flops (the ones from Healthy Souls that benefits Generation Rescue). They were the first flip-flops Ive ever had, but for the first pair, it was like it was meant to happen.
Harrison saw me wearing them (my sandals) and said, Dad, you have new shoes!
This started a conversation which was one of the biggest turning points in his recovery: identifying with autism for the first time. I pointed to the a in the puzzle piece (on the sandal) and asked, Do you know what this is?
Harrison replied, Its a puzzle piece.
I was in a state of amazed shock at this point and wanted to keep it going, so I said, But you can talk now, and youve said for awhile that your tummy doesnt hurt anymore.
Harrison looked up at me, Yes, Im getting much better now.
I asked him, How did you get better? and he answered, Dr. Usman, Dr. Krigsman, and Dr. Michele (his primary care), are all taking away my autism.
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Cody is the father of 8-year old (and over 90% recovered from autism) Harrison and his 4-year old brother, Isaac....
Posted by Age of Autism at June 20, 2013 at 5:45 AM
Out of the Mouths of Babes: "Autism is a Sickness Where Your Tummy Hurts and You Can't Talk"
By Cody Jordan
This conversation started from Harrison noticing me wearing a new pair of flip-flops (the ones from Healthy Souls that benefits Generation Rescue). They were the first flip-flops Ive ever had, but for the first pair, it was like it was meant to happen.
Harrison saw me wearing them (my sandals) and said, Dad, you have new shoes!
This started a conversation which was one of the biggest turning points in his recovery: identifying with autism for the first time. I pointed to the a in the puzzle piece (on the sandal) and asked, Do you know what this is?
Harrison replied, Its a puzzle piece.
I asked, Do you know what the a means?
Harrison looked at me and replied, Autism.
I had never heard him say autism before, so I asked, Do you know what autism is?
Harrison replied, Its a sickness.
I asked another question, What kind of sickness?
Harrison pointed to his stomach and head saying, Where your tummy hurts and you cant talk.
I was in a state of amazed shock at this point and wanted to keep it going, so I said, But you can talk now, and youve said for awhile that your tummy doesnt hurt anymore.
Harrison looked up at me, Yes, Im getting much better now.
I asked him, How did you get better? and he answered, Dr. Usman, Dr. Krigsman, and Dr. Michele (his primary care), are all taking away my autism.
I could barely squeak out, Do you remember what it was like when you couldnt talk?
Harrison answered, Yes, it was the sickness, but now Im much better. Can I watch YouTube now please?
Through a heavy layer of tears, I was barely able to answer, Yes.
Harrison looked up and saw my tears. He got up and hugged me saying, Dad, dont be sad. I love you.
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Cody is the father of 8-year old (and over 90% recovered from autism) Harrison and his 4-year old brother, Isaac....
Posted by Age of Autism at June 20, 2013 at 5:45 AM
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People who believe in pseudoscience have a misalignment of their chakras.
Liberal Veteran
Jun 2013
#1
Are you conflating "homeopathy" with the term alternative medicine/ treatments?
etherealtruth
Jun 2013
#49
Did you know the federal government just approved another phen-phen type drug today?
Major Hogwash
Jun 2013
#13
Why do you repeatedly try to link/group/etc Chiropractic Medicine with Homeophathy? That's not cool.
Electric Monk
Jun 2013
#19
The latest fad (if you could call it that) in chiropractic is chiropractic for babies.
Archae
Jun 2013
#50
and then there are chiropractors like my sister's who peddle homeopathy and "kinesiology"
eShirl
Jun 2013
#140
I love how these posts always draw out the "oh, you must be a paid shill" script... (nt)
Posteritatis
Jun 2013
#105
Truthfully? I think it's a lot to do with the fact that medicine in your country costs money.
sibelian
Jun 2013
#29
Were I interested in the general subject area, here's where I'd start reading.
proverbialwisdom
Jun 2013
#121
Not true, however, the BBC recently linked to Age of Autism as one of two "Related Internet Links."
proverbialwisdom
Jun 2013
#151
It isn't always woo. Alternative practices are being used in medical facilities.
In_The_Wind
Jun 2013
#36
You know what they call alternative medicine that actually does something?
Posteritatis
Jun 2013
#104
I was told by someone I was anti science because I advocated aloe for minor burns
Puzzledtraveller
Jun 2013
#67
I'm sure you're one of those people who believe that vaccinations cause autism, aren't you?
Apophis
Jun 2013
#112
Call it what you want. My wife's chiropractor has made a postive difference for her.
SlimJimmy
Jun 2013
#111
If chiropractice is only used to treat certain bone and muscular issues, it has some use
derby378
Jun 2013
#90
Placebo effect that has lasted for a year, when the best option the others could offer
SlimJimmy
Jun 2013
#146
I didn't write this and DO NOT endorse every claim, but it rebuts the "anti-vax nutjobs" silliness.
proverbialwisdom
Jun 2013
#120
The fact that people are *still* Wakefield fanboys at this point is stunning. (nt)
Posteritatis
Jun 2013
#148
Prove it. Hint, you can't. I deliberately choose not express 'opinion,' I post INFORMATION.
proverbialwisdom
Jun 2013
#150
FYI - Out of the Mouths of Babes:"Autism is a Sickness Where Your Tummy Hurts and You Can't Talk"
proverbialwisdom
Jun 2013
#167
An MRI was unable to detect a serious problem a chiropractor solved in a single session.
Fire Walk With Me
Jun 2013
#161