mddavidson75
Hello,
I read your blogs and wanted to reach out to you. What hit me most was when you said people are not willing to think outside the box.
I was at a lecture a few months back and the presenter best described working with childrne on the spectrum as..."there's no box" Comical and true.
I have been working with children on the spectrum for the last 6 years specifically designing exercise programs. I am not an OT, PT nor do I have a therapeutic background. I have learned from every therapist that i have worked with however I develop exercise programs by seeing the children for their capabilities...not their disabilities.
This approach and philosophy has been successful in Illinois and I have been presenting mainly across the midwest for the last two years.
I wanted to reach out to you and let you know that I understand and agree with what you are saying. I believe sometimes parents look for the expert, the doctor with all the degrees but they are not always the best for the children. I encourage parents to think outside the box, maybe it the neighbor next door, the staff who was just recently hired..etc, that can make the difference for your child or any child with autism. Thats what happened to me 6 years ago and know I'm trying to teach what I have learned and continuing to learn.
I hope to talk with you soon.
Yours in Health,
David S. Geslak
www.ecautism.com
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About Me
I live in a small farming communit with my husband, two boys, two cats, and our dog, Maddy. I work at an elementary school as a one-on-one aide to a boy with autism. My oldest son is 12 and has autism. I have self educated myself with biomedical information since first coming accross it in November of 2007. My life has forever changed.
I am looking for other people to connect with, who not only understand what one deals with when autism touches their lives, but ones who have not given up hope and are fighting the fight. I'm becoming very saddened by the brush-offs when trying to help others see the importance of biomedical treatment. I want to know someone who will get excited about a new supplement or medical journal article the way I do.
My boys are my motivation for it all. I see the future in their eyes and I need to help them be ready for it.
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Thanks, David! That sounds like an awesome job and I am sure the kids who you've helped are all the proof you need that "outisde the box" works. I'm greatful to know there are others out there helping these kids and not simply equalling them to Rainman :) Best Wishes in all you do!