The Importance of Consistency and A Roadmap in Navigating the Autism Journey: One Mother’s Inspirational Success Story Transforming Autism Challenges Into Triumph [Podcast Episode #182]

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Mary is a true inspiration of a mother’s unwavering love and persistence to find the answers to give her autistic son Kevin his best life possible. Mary has gone from “being at the end of her rope” to finding triumph and success for Kevin. She says, “Consistency with the right roadmap make all the difference”. Please listen to Mary’s inspirational story, and share it with those you know on the autism journey who could also use some inspiration. From Mary regarding her son’s autism journey: October 2023 Currently Kevin 16 year old, 10th grade Background Diagnosed 2009 (2yrs)- speech impairment- went to pre school in elementary school for the speech Diagnosed 2012 (5) Autism like features, ADHD- told to go to Social Skills Diagnosed 2016 (9) Autism level 2 needing substantial support, ADHD, Auditory processing delays, sensory issues, speech language impairment, Learning disability Our Journey up to joining the Naturally Recovering Autism Program A lot of research, going to different Autism Dr’s. Trying different protocols for 4 years. Little progress. Speech, OT, feeding classes, Brain mapping, changed diet, cranial doctor, Chiropractor, supplements Little eye contact, stomach issues, gluten intolerance, low weight, hitting, biting At school, he hid a lot under the desks even in 6th grade. In 7th grade, he would leave to go to the bathroom and stay in there for a LONG time. Active with soccer, Baseball/- challenger league, and Tae-Kwon-Do. Started Naturally Recovering Autism program 11/2020  With little eye contact, stomach issues, gluten intolerance, low weight, hitting, biting, low social skills Below grade level for all classes except MathStruggling with Life Importance of staying in the program Today: Moved from Autism level 2 down to Autism level 1. Still below grade level in the reading/ language skills. He is about 8/9 grade level in reading/language. Has grown educationally 99% in the last year... Click Here or Click the link below for more details! https://naturallyrecoveringautism.com/182