tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post5944600467756754502..comments2021-12-18T09:05:16.580-06:00Comments on SAHMville: An Autism Improvement on VideoJanicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05817708823329696212noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-10580969873999971162021-12-17T18:40:10.503-06:002021-12-17T18:40:10.503-06:00How is your son doing now? He would be 27 I believ...How is your son doing now? He would be 27 I believe. I have a 3yo autistic son and I worry alot about him. If he will have friends and even marry. I dont want him to be alone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929462027521348655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-45769601176969968192021-04-12T23:18:31.270-05:002021-04-12T23:18:31.270-05:00Unknown, so much time has passed that I don't ...Unknown, so much time has passed that I don't even remember how long we did GAPS Intro! I'm pleased to say that Samuel is now 16 years old and doing well. I remember that my children went through a phase at the beginning where they wouldn't eat the food that I had made, but that phase was temporary. I don't remember making the children actually drink the stock by itself. I do remember eating lots of soups, so we would consume bone broth that way. Perhaps you could give your son a straw and let him drink the broth that is leftover from a bowl of soup? Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817708823329696212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-3954739545570812272021-04-11T20:46:02.638-05:002021-04-11T20:46:02.638-05:00How long did you do intro GAPS with your son? How ...How long did you do intro GAPS with your son? How is your son now 10 years later? I want to start the intro diet but my son will not drink the stock. He has autism and is non verbal so its hard to communicate with him. How did you get your son to drink stock?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929462027521348655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-63411056537845666742016-09-01T06:22:49.626-05:002016-09-01T06:22:49.626-05:00Thank you for sharing your incredible journey with...Thank you for sharing your incredible journey with beautiful Sam. He made me cry but they were beautiful tears of joy. I am at the start of GAPS for my family and your story and alike are keeping me going. Thank you for sharing!!! Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833144877604335546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-5719035609296215902012-09-10T16:16:41.217-05:002012-09-10T16:16:41.217-05:00Started the intro GAPS diet 3 days ago. My daughte...Started the intro GAPS diet 3 days ago. My daughter's bloated stomach has already gone away!! Thanks for your blog, always great to hear the good news!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-23385317968779686012012-08-11T00:22:38.867-05:002012-08-11T00:22:38.867-05:00Janice - congratulations on the remarkable improve...Janice - congratulations on the remarkable improvement of your son. We are staring Gaps this week and your story is a real inspiration. I am hopeful we will have a success story of our own to share about GAPS soon. Thanks for getting the word out and helping us all fight the good fight!Emilyhttp://emilycressey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-13703554482045633792011-11-09T15:47:59.501-06:002011-11-09T15:47:59.501-06:00Anonymous,
I didn't want you to think that I ...Anonymous,<br /><br />I didn't want you to think that I was ignoring your question. My answer turned a bit lengthy, so I just did an entirely new blog post based on your comment. If I can help you any further, please let me know!<br /><br />Take care,<br />JaniceJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817708823329696212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-71421496843711372492011-11-09T06:30:40.200-06:002011-11-09T06:30:40.200-06:00Hi Janice.
I have just seen this link posted on a...Hi Janice.<br /><br />I have just seen this link posted on a Facebook page. I'm really curious about how this works.<br /><br />My son is 6 and he has Aspergers. I have tried homeopathy but it didn't work.<br /><br />He has a good diet but due to his condition I am unable to work, and we live on just my partners wage, therefore don't have money to buy organic etc foods...<br /><br />I'd love some advice on how to get started xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-77820087739032703592011-10-26T12:16:57.063-05:002011-10-26T12:16:57.063-05:00Anonymous,
We are not doing any additional therap...Anonymous,<br /><br />We are not doing any additional therapies of any sort with Sam. The last therapy he had was all the way back in 2006 when he was 1-1/2 years old. The GAPS Diet in and of itself is amazing. If I can be of any help to you on this journey, please don't hesitate to contact me at janicegaps@yahoo.com<br /><br />Take care,<br />JaniceJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817708823329696212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-11870456713383276392011-10-26T11:51:06.353-05:002011-10-26T11:51:06.353-05:00Has your son also received concurrent therapies fo...Has your son also received concurrent therapies for behavior (like ABA), speech, OT, along with the GAPS diet? I'm a parent with a newly diagnosed child (almost 4) and I'm wondering whether this is only GAPS diet alone, or whether other treatments are used and for how long. I've bought 2 GAPS diet books and am just beginning to read them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-9985347611562876962011-05-24T19:09:00.862-05:002011-05-24T19:09:00.862-05:00I just keep thinking about this since I heard of G...I just keep thinking about this since I heard of GAPS the other day. I was a special ed teacher before I stayed home to have children. I had several students with autism. As is common in the school atmosphere, and especially in special education, we rewarded with treats. One student in particular, we'd give him M&M's for doing what he was supposed to. This was high school, and he was 6'3". He was so sweet, but would get into these fits of rage that were so bad. He would throw desks - literally. All we could do during an episode (that happened several times a day) was take the other students out, and call the office for some men. Finally, they put him in a behavior unit. I was instructed by my district mentors to give him the M&M's. I was health conscious, so I didn't like doing it. But I had no idea it was actually making his autism worse. I remember my mentor said to me, "a little candy never hurt anyone." Little did she know. Little did I know, too. Also, in the lunch room, they gave all the students a mini pack of M&M's EVERY DAY with their lunch. I remember one time talking to the lunch workers, asking them not to give this particular student M&M's because part of behavior modification, is they only get that particular reward when they earn it. She told me she wasn't allowed to not give him M&M's, as it was part of his lunch. This is a true story, not exaggerated. I remember rolling my eyes at the time in disbelief with the school lunch system, and now I am wide-eyed remembering this instance. What damage we are doing to our children. We really need to get this word out there. Why do you think it's not spreading faster? I'm thankful for the internet, but why doesn't the media pick up on it?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742195103810186475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-91895405175002643152011-05-24T17:20:23.485-05:002011-05-24T17:20:23.485-05:00This is so amazing. I think you were inspired to ...This is so amazing. I think you were inspired to post these videos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-74330021808303597982011-05-22T15:15:17.996-05:002011-05-22T15:15:17.996-05:00Thank you with all my heart for posting these. My...Thank you with all my heart for posting these. My family and I are all on this diet. We each have problems that need addressing, but especially my 8 yo with Aspergers. She has horrible tantrums daily, sometimes several times a day. We've been on full GAPS for 2 1/2 months and just started the intro 5 days ago. I am so encouraged by your post. What a blessing to have found GAPS! and other who are doing it who can lead us! :) Thanks again!Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478914022887281455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-30544333565330922772011-04-16T23:26:58.559-05:002011-04-16T23:26:58.559-05:00Janice, your son is so handsome. He has such a won...Janice, your son is so handsome. He has such a wonderful face. My son 4yo autism has been giving me grief with his hyperactivity and non stop carb eating. He is raiding the pantry all the time. Thank you for your encouragement. God is good. I shall start too.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13521978891353408302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-40876953342711885762011-04-14T05:53:21.267-05:002011-04-14T05:53:21.267-05:00oh my goodness, i burst into tears at the end, you...oh my goodness, i burst into tears at the end, your son is soooo gorgeous and you are a wonderful mama!! I am posting this on my fb page "Our GAPS and Nourishing Traditional Food Journey" to show other mamas the difference GAPS can make in 4 weeks!! I am amazed, keep up the fantastic work and I'm so glad Sam is doing well xxxLissi*Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270542337536883027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-38822056465325566822011-04-11T10:35:00.445-05:002011-04-11T10:35:00.445-05:00WOW. I too had tears in my eyes as I watched this...WOW. I too had tears in my eyes as I watched this. I kept thinking, "it's FOOD that's doing this! That's healing this boy!" I am immensely inspired, both by what you've been dealing with, and the hope you must feel after your experience on intro GAPS. I'm starting the intro diet today, hopefully to heal my food allergies but also to prepare my body for pregnancy. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiration.Maggie @ Maggie's Nesthttp://www.maggiesnest.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-12210357294490415592011-04-06T10:32:22.246-05:002011-04-06T10:32:22.246-05:00WOW!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING. I st...WOW!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING. I started crying. This is amazing. Lets hope naysaying relatives can see the difference and better support you guys. (we too have naysaying extended family which is difficult). <br /><br />GAPS has helped me recover from depression and helped my daughter to stop suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. It has also helped our youngest to not have issues with candida. It is amazing - and our whole family has a new lease on life. <br /><br />Thank you again for sharing this miracle. God is good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-62008405515330023762011-03-24T12:46:33.636-05:002011-03-24T12:46:33.636-05:00Janice,
I just found you through a link from the ...Janice, <br />I just found you through a link from the CheeseSlave blog and wanted to thank you SO MUCH for sharing this about your son.<br /><br />Sam in the first 3 videos acts and sounds just like my son - it's seriously uncanny. My son was diagnosed as autistic about a year and a half ago. I recently started finding info about GAPS and want to use it with my family. The dramatic improvement in Sam on the 4th video gives me HOPE and confidence that this will benefit my son too. I was amazed how still & calm he was and that he was able to attend to and answer your questions. Phenomenal! THANK YOU again for sharing.<br /><br />Be blessed!<br /><br />Karen H<br />mama2gems [at] gmail [dot] comMrs. Hewetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04311494856848392220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-15756243866904948682011-03-20T09:46:45.327-05:002011-03-20T09:46:45.327-05:00What a wonderful post! Thank you so much for shari...What a wonderful post! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the GAPS diet. My mom just introduced me to this diet, and you have inspired me to try it. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-260284670024724472011-03-19T21:37:27.994-05:002011-03-19T21:37:27.994-05:00Janice, What an encouraging blessing to see your v...Janice, What an encouraging blessing to see your videos and read your blog! <br />How beautiful it was to me to see God's grace poured out on you in talking to Sam BEFORE GAPS. Yes, there's a remarkable change in Sam after GAPS; your loving, patient voice is the same before and after. You are a model of the loving mother all are called to be, no matter how challenging the children and circumstances. Thankfully, with GAPS the challenges are fewer! May many blessings continue!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-50572079840068623782011-03-18T16:09:19.059-05:002011-03-18T16:09:19.059-05:00Baden,
So neat to have you here and passing along...Baden,<br /><br />So neat to have you here and passing along our story! Your book was immensely helpful to us during some of the most difficult times, so THANK YOU for taking the time to put your insight into book form!Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817708823329696212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-52135436836710950632011-03-18T13:05:37.714-05:002011-03-18T13:05:37.714-05:00Janice: Awesome! So inspiring...
I have now poste...Janice: Awesome! So inspiring...<br /><br />I have now posted about -and linked to- your story via the GAPS Guide website here:<br />http://gapsguide.com/2011/03/18/sam-heals-the-impact-of-gaps-intro/<br /><br />All my best,<br />BadenBadenhttp://www.gapsguide.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-82796265063573901542011-02-28T18:11:10.299-06:002011-02-28T18:11:10.299-06:00Someone posted your story on our discussion board ...Someone posted your story on our discussion board and it was very moving. I hope you are learning about the hidden sources of glutamate, the harmful component of MSG, and the main amino acid in gluten. The site, www.msgmyth.com will amaze you, as it opens your eyes to some of the items many people are unaware of that contain MSG. Best wishes for your child and children everywhere suffering due to dangerous food additives.Gramma Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819911391710096130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-70008900600399421302011-02-23T01:17:06.582-06:002011-02-23T01:17:06.582-06:00Tears, Tears, I just finished reading the GAPS boo...Tears, Tears, I just finished reading the GAPS book and am in the process of implementing the diet. My son is not Autistic, but has SPD. This makes me so hopeful that the years of challenge may soon be behind us.Danielle Koprowskihttp://www.freetobeparenting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6735887036369814967.post-47519056296707869232011-02-23T00:46:08.032-06:002011-02-23T00:46:08.032-06:00Thank you, Janice, being so open about this part o...Thank you, Janice, being so open about this part of your life. Your son is just beautiful! And you are such a blessing in your children's lives. My son was so incredibly hyperactive up until he was 6 (he's now 8), that I cried tears during the homeschool day just trying to calm him down, focus, and be nice to his little sister. He was incredibly disobedient, but just seemed like he "didn't get it". We heard about the Feingold diet, and within a day of implementing it, he was completely normal, he walked (as opposed to hopping everywhere), and that was the last night he had his night terrors/ hallucinations. Twice, we let our kids have Kraft Mac and Cheese out of convenience, but that was such a horrid mistake, we will never do that again! I am really interested in the GAPS diet- I have never heard of it! So I will check that out right away. . . Maybe there could be more that we're missing. Thanks again!Erikanoreply@blogger.com