My little angel

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So I’ve been getting a lot of comments from friends and family telling me that they never” knew” that Nicholas was different. They just assumed that he was a loud, whinning, cry baby,adhd, who did not listen to anyone including his parents.

Well they never used those words, but I thought the same thing back then when I did not know.
For those of you that don’t know our family, let me explained.
Nicholas is 5 ½ years old. I just realize that Nicholas has autism. Nicholas was always different since the age of 2. I first started to notice that he did not have any eye contact I did not think of anything at that time. I would call his name over and over he would not answer me so we took him to a hearing specialist and he said there was nothing wrong. That’s when we put all of are worries aside. Nicholas gets frustrated, has panic attacks, does not sleep, has compulsive tendencies, has bad tantrums along with a huge list of other behavior problem.
Well I know what you might be thinking. How come you never saw anyone? Did you not punish him? It’s your fault you made him like that. Of course I punish him, but nothing ever changed. I now know why. I guess that as a parent you don’t want to believe there’s a problem. I just assumed that he would out grow it.

The day I found out was when Jenny McCarthy was on Oprah. By the time the show was done I just knew I don’t know how but I knew Nicholas had Autism. I went though a mourning stage in which all parents do. I’m not ashamed to say. I’ve spend hundred of hours on the web for about 2 months now educating myself. He needs my help my then ever, and I’m not going to let him down. I found my calling in life I want to help special needs children. Things do happen for a reason, I prayed so much to god to give me strength for 3 years now. I now know he does not give it to you. He gives you strength to deal with problems and patience follows.

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My Little Angel

Today is the day that I have been dreading for a while. Why? The dentist was someone that I was trying to avoid. Nicholas those of you that know him well know that he has a lot of anxiety, fears, phobia, and even panic attacks. Nicholas has asperger’s that means that many autistic children you need to explain to them while you are showing them the items, which in this case trying to explain to him step by step. If here doesn’t know of his surroundings he starts to panic. So being in a strang
Medication has been a dilemma as well I am thankful that my insurance covers anesthesia I will use it any time, but for a 5 year old boy who has had issue in the past with vaccination, cough syrup and flu shots. You could see why I am scared of putting him under it’s just to dangerous I don’t want to take a chance.
Well after spending hours on researching (by that I mean Google) everything about amalgam and mercury the only safe route to go to is of course composite filling (white). Knowing that mercury is the 2nd most toxic element in this little planet we call earth I was not going to poison my son with a mouth full of toxins. So I had to pay out of cost almost $1000.00 (he needs a lot done) to get anything fix with composite filling and crowns. One of the things that I learned was that autism is a very expensive disorders I learned recently of this so his only “treatment” that we have started him on is GFCF diet. I am on waiting list and appointment schedule for his therapy. I write this today while I am in the waiting list to vent and tell my story. Before when I was not educated on any of this I would have just said ok to silver filling and shots just because it’s easy, faster, and of course more affordable. Unfortunately my life has change for now I have to think twice on everything from food, medication and even the shampoo he uses, because it could affect him, but I’m ok with that like I tell everyone I’m at peace with this. I just have to keep him safe and help my little boy.

McCarthy's Complete Interview Take the Crap Out. (1 of 2)

Thanks jenny for using your fame to spread the word you are doing the work for thousand of parents. We are not against vaccination just against the toxins inside them,including almagam fillings (silver). Just take them out that all we want.

Keep us in your prayers

Having a autistic child at times feels very lonely. Please keep us in your prayers.

FAMILY/FRIEND’S PRAYER:

Dear Lord,Today I pray that, according to this promise, you with contend with those who contend with the Rueda family and with their children. Father, if there is any way in which their children are not walking in the path that you have set for them, I pray that you would fight for them and help to set them back on course. I pray that in a special way deep inside Nicholas's spirit, that you would make yourself known to him. Lord, how I thank you that you are not limited to our forms of communication, but that you are able to communicate on a spiritual level that is not affected by the confines of autism. Lord, I ask that in this week this family would see some indication that you have touched Nicholas deeply. Lord, I thank you that the Bible promises that you will pour out your Spirit on our offspring and that you will bless our descendants (Isaiah 44:3).

In Jesus’ Name,

Amen

What cause autism?

There is no known single cause for autism, but it is generally accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function. Brain scans show differences in the shape and structure of the brain in autistic versus non-autistic children. Researchers are investigating a number of theories, including the link between heredity, genetics and medical problems. In many families, there appears to be a pattern of autism or related disabilities, further supporting a genetic basis to the disorder. While no one gene has been identified as causing autism, researchers are searching for irregular segments of genetic code that autistic children may have inherited. It also appears that some children are born with a susceptibility to autism, but researchers have not yet identified a single "trigger" that causes autism to develop.
Other researchers are investigating the possibility that under certain conditions, a cluster of unstable genes may interfere with brain development resulting in autism. Still other researchers are investigating problems during pregnancy or delivery as well as environmental factors such as viral infections, metabolic imbalances, and exposure to environmental chemicals.
Autism tends to occur more frequently than expected among individuals who have certain medical conditions, including Fragile X syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, congenital rubella syndrome, and untreated phenylketonuria (PKU). Some harmful substances ingested during pregnancy also have been associated with an increased risk of autism. Early in 2002, The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) prepared a literature review of hazardous chemical exposures and autism and found no compelling evidence for an association; however, there was very limited research and more needs to be done.
The question of a relationship between vaccines and autism continues to be debated. In a 2001 investigation by the Institute of Medicine, a committee concluded that the "evidence favors rejection of a causal relationship.... between MMR vaccines and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD)." The committee acknowledged, however, that "they could not rule out" the possibility that the MMR vaccine could contribute to ASD in a small number of children. While other researchers agree the data does not support a link between the MMR and autism, more research is clearly needed.
Whatever the cause, it is clear that children with autism and PDD are born with the disorder or born with the potential to develop it. It is not caused by bad parenting. Autism is not a mental illness. Children with autism are not unruly kids who choose not to behave. Furthermore, no known psychological factors in the development of the child have been shown to cause autism.

Happy Holidays

Happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for my husband my kids, food in my cupboards (even the GFCF stuff) gas in my minivan, loving family, parents I can always rely on, a roof over my head, the ability to buy some gifts for my kids for Christmas, good health, being able to laugh, being able to cry. For all this and more, I am grateful.

Happy Thanksgiving!