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- Boosting Your Child's Immune System: One Bite At A Time! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Susan Lynn PerryWhen trying to figure out new ways to help your child stay strong and healthy during this busy time of year, think about breaking it down into baby steps. The great philosopher Hippocrates said it best when he said, “let food be thy medicine”. In other words, start with your child’s diet and ...
Views: 1680 - Want Your Child To Eat More Veggies? Try This! - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Susan Lynn PerryDepending on who you listen to, most of you know that your child should be eating between five and nine servings of vegetables every single day. But how in the world can that happen if you have a child resisting anything that looks like it came from Mother Earth? It’s not easy, that’s for ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - ***Is There Really a “Window” for Autism Recovery? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryI have parents ask me all the time about this elusive “window” for autism recovery. You know what I mean, right? We’ve been told in the past through the media and various sources (mostly well-intentioned, I believe) that you must get an autism diagnosis and begin treatment immediately, because ...
Views: 2151(1 vote) - ***Bridging the Gap: How iLs Can Help Your Child With Autism - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryLast month, I was honored to be invited to the iLs (Integrated Listening Systems) Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, where I had the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of doctors, therapists, educators, and other professionals. The one thing all of these people had in common was ...
Views: 2254 - ***Should MY Child Be On The GFCF Diet? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryGoing on the Gluten-free, Casein-free Diet (otherwise known as GFCF) can have tremendous benefits for children on the autism spectrum. In fact, many physicians agree that by removing potential inflammatory ingredients from a child’s diet (especially a child on the spectrum), you have a much ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - ***New iPad App for Autism - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryWe’ve all heard about how children with autism are drawn to the Apple iPad because of its portability, ease of use and innovative touch-screen technology. Now, there’s another reason for children (and parents….and teachers) to be excited about the iPad. It’s called “Injini”. Injini is a ...
Views: 2438(1 vote) - ***Autism & Independence: Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryIs there really such a thing as autism independence? Many parents wonder what the future will hold for their child with autism. Will my child ever be able to drive a car, or live on his own, or be able to hold down a job? It used to be that parent’s expectations were set very low for ...
Views: 1841(1 vote) - ***Are Your Needs Being Met Too? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThrough all of the hustle and bustle of modern family day life, and especially if autism is part of your family dynamic, it pays to be reminded that we Mommy and Daddy Warriors need to remember to take care of ourselves along the way too. I was honored to interview self-help expert, David ...
Views: 2102(1 vote) - ***What Does it Mean to Be a Good Father? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryWith Father’s Day right around the corner, I found myself recently wondering what it means, for most men, to be a good father. Different men have different upbringings and different ideas about how to be a father, but does that make them better or worse than the next guy? Some men may ...
Views: 1881(3 votes) - ***The Wonders of Coconut Oil - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryAs you start looking at your child’s diet and what you can do to help your child’s body heal, you may decide to take gluten, casein, soy or even all three out of the daily menu. That can definitely be a step in the right direction, especially if your child suffers from gastrointestinal ...
Views: 2765(1 vote) - ***Three Top Tips for Gluten-Free Cooking - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryAre you thinking about going gluten-free or have you already made the leap? If your child has autism, you might see tremendous gains once gluten is removed from his diet. Gluten can be an insidious little critter that can wreak havoc on your child’s inflamed, overworked and underperforming ...
Views: 1663(2 votes) - ***A Unique Mother’s Day Gift - by Submitted on May 02, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryFor any of you who might be wondering if your spectrum child will be under your roof forever…well, this one’s for you. My son and I had the coolest conversation the other day at dinner, when it was just the two of us. I’ve been trying for the last few years (on occasion) to ask my son what ...
Views: 1419 - ***Fun Sensory Games for You and Your Child - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryI’ve been learning more and more lately about how many of our children with autism are affected by a disruption in their sensory systems. A lot of our kids are simply overwhelmed a LOT of the time. Their bodies do not process their environmental cues the same way other people’s do, and so it’s ...
Views: 2264 - ***You Had Me At Hello……Tips for Effective Communication When Your Child Has Autism - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryEveryone knows that one of the telltale signs of autism is an inability to communicate effectively with others. A lot of our kids have trouble processing incoming information in a timely manner which results in frustration for them and us. Can you imagine what that must be like? Just ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - ***Five Thoughts About Grandparents and Autism - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryMy son’s grandparents are the first people he thinks of when he thinks of family. That warms my heart because I’ve made a pretty concerted effort at making sure we go and visit them at least once or twice a month. I want him to know them as long as we’re all around, because I don’t ever want ...
Views: 2890(1 vote) - Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Your Child's Brain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThere are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. Some don’t. I had a parent ask me yesterday, “I want to know what I can do RIGHT NOW to help my son. I don’t have time to wait for a new doctor to see him or to wait for government help. The ...
Views: 3137(6 votes) - Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Your Child's Brain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThere are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. Some don’t. I had a parent ask me yesterday, “I want to know what I can do RIGHT NOW to help my son. I don’t have time to wait for a new doctor to see him or to wait for government help. The ...
Views: 3137(6 votes) - Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Your Child's Brain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryThere are so many theories and protocols about helping our children with autism. Some make sense. Some don’t. I had a parent ask me yesterday, “I want to know what I can do RIGHT NOW to help my son. I don’t have time to wait for a new doctor to see him or to wait for government help. The ...
Views: 3137(6 votes) - Looking For Autism Answers? It's All In The Poop! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryI’ve been threatening for some time now to do a whole show about poop. Yes, that’s right, poop. It’s a subject I’ve become rather familiar with – ever since my son got diagnosed with autism. And I know there are a lot of other spectrum parents out there who have reluctantly been promoted to ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - Glutathione and Autism - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryIf you have a child with autism, you’re probably already aware that his body might have difficulty eliminating toxins and other harmful substances efficiently. He may have recurring viral infections or an abundance of heavy metals. There may be a lot of behavioral and mood issues, or perhaps ...
Views: 8392(1 vote) - How Do You Heal A Leaky Gut? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryWhen we first started trying to get to the bottom of my son’s health issues, one of the things we were told by his specialist is that he had a “leaky gut”. Wikipedia describes a leaky gut as “intestinal or bowel hyperpermeability”. That just sounds painful, doesn’t it? As I understand it, ...
Views: 2883(2 votes) - Why In The World Would You Defend Andrew Wakefield? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Susan Lynn PerryWhy In The World Would You Defend Andrew Wakefield? By Susan Lynn Perry @ The Mother Cub Show This is not the first time I’ve been accused of being crazy. And I’m certain it won’t be the last. That question was actually put to me a few days ago. A person, who shall for now remain ...
Views: 1973(1 vote) - That Fateful Day - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Susan Lynn PerryThat Fateful Day By Susan Lynn Perry "Honey," my husband said breathlessly, "I've just landed in Dallas and I've got to catch the van to the hotel." He paused, panting. "I know it's late, but I'm going to call you as soon as I get to the hotel. I've got something really exciting to tell ...
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