Because autistic children
do not break down and eliminate potentially harmful substances as well
as neuro-typical children, we have to be extremely careful what we put
into our children's bodies. Autism Coach
supplements do not contain potential neuro-toxins,
such as artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, or binders; highly
phenolic "natural flavorings", aspartates or glutamates.
Surprisingly, many supplements created for
or recommended for autistic children contain either common allergens or
potential neurotoxins. When children
take supplements that are a peculiar mixture of beneficial and harmful
ingredients, they may make some progress, but tend to evidence more
side-effects, and not do nearly as well as they would if they were
taking pure, all-natural, supplements.
Even when it comes to obtaining prescription medications for
your child, it is best to fill prescriptions through one of the
compounding pharmacies on the internet, in order to get a medication as
free of artificial ingredients as possible. Many savvy mothers are
now ordering their children's prescriptions through compounding
pharmacies. Medicines you can obtain in a pure form from
compounding pharmacies include prescription drugs such as Nyastatin and
Bethanechol - you can even order common cold and allergy remedies.
In terms of diet, it is best to use organic,
natural foods when possible, to avoid hormones and pesticides which are
also implicated as being problematic for our kids by Paul Shattock, a
well-known autism expert. Also, now that much of the U.S.
fresh water supply is contaminated with residues of
fertilizers, pesticides and medications, it may be a good idea to use
water from an uncontaminated source or distilled water. My son
does better when he drinks distilled water - he can actually taste
the chlorine in our tap water.
