DAN or Defeat Autism Now is a community within the community of autism ...that specifically addresses bio medical and holistic approaches to what many consider perhaps not a cure but a solution to addressing Autism.
The theory is that most if not all symptoms of Autism are triggered not developementally but physiologically...that viruses,gluten,caffiene,cassien, yeast,gut issues, and allergic reactions are the root of behaviors. If treated aggressively you can eliminate or at least reduce significantly most of the behaviors and patterns autism is related too!
There is a huge population that have had or seen results with these types of treatments and swear that this is the answer. While I applaud their efforts and results I still believe that it's just not that simple and not all of our kids can be put in the "same box" . These parents have spent huge amounts of money, Time and effort and have succeeded ....But after living in this community for 27 years there are many many children and adults who did not see the same results and continue to be fully involved individuals with
Autism..
I would encourage any parent or caregiver starting out to investigate these therapies BUT not to be disappointed if they find that they didn't work for their child...
The simple fact it take this position is that my child did not benefit from many of these therapies...
I am not saying they are wrong and I am right what I am saying is Autism is still a confusing complicated disorder that has not yet been researched enough to say that one way works and another doesn't....and what I am saying is I have seen many many therapies come and go and they seem to help some , they seem to help many but they never help ALL!!!! Until that time when we have the scientific proof it's a crap shoot for all of us
Finally what I have said over and over is that you NEVER GIVE UP and Go with YOUR GUT!!!!
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