Further proof regarding the gut - brain connection with autism

Read an article today about a boy in the US who seems to have been "cured" of autism by going on a gluten/dairy free diet. I read this with massive scepticism, but feel positive about the overall message.

Here's a clip from YouTube, but I have to warn you, the interviewer is really really REALLY annoying.

Sue and I have been in two minds whether any of the "hokey science" stuff we're doing with Emily is actually of any benefit. This includes cutting out gluten and dairy and also the homeopathic remedies she's been on. They say that dairy effects will be noticeable in 3 days but gluten effects can take 3 months to see.

We haven't really seen any dairy-related changes yet, but are hopeful that all the research does point to a gluten-free gut paving the way to a healthier gut and a lessening of the autistic behaviours we've come to tolerate.

New homeopathic course

We finished Em's first homeopathic treatment a couple of weeks ago. Sue met the homeopath last week and got a load of new tablets and potions, etc. for us to give Em.

Day one of the new regime was yesterday, so here's hoping we get some good results from this round.

Sue and Em are also getting fully into their gluten-free diet. It's stupid expensive, but if we can bring Em around - even slightly - it will be worth it. Sue's also toying with taking Em off milk (lactose or casein or something) to see if that provides any more impact.

All signs point to getting the gut sorted out being the first milestone on the road to a better life, so it's worth a shot doing all this.