Say what?

I have a good news! Gareth's lesson is about imitating words. This is the hardest part because Gareth is not fond of imitating words but he can memorize a songs of Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars. So, I keep on reading the teachers note after every session so that we can practice at home.

Just this week, I am teaching Gareth on imitating words.

Me: Say "Ahhhh"

Gareth: Ahhh

Me: Say "O"

Gareth: Say "O" (yes sometimes he keeps on saying "Say")

Me: Say "Mommy"

Gareth: "Mommy"

Me: Say "Daddy"

Gareth: Daddy

Me: Say "Pillow" (His sister's nick)

Gareth: "Dibo"

Wow!! I am so amazed of his development and so happy how fast he learns it. I am so thankful and happy!

Sometimes, I am frustrated because of slow development but I have to remind myself that we should wait patiently and pray to God that everything will be alright.

20 days since Gareth started his GFCF diet and I see a lot of development.

1. The poop smells normal and look normal. This is our primary problem eversince. When Gareth turn 1 year old, I was bothered of the color and texture of his poop. He was taking milk that time and the color is pure white and hard. It was not a normal poop of a baby.

2. Eye Contact - lately when we call his attention he is practicing eye contact. If I teach him something he always look at me. If he want something he look at my eyes and guide my hands. Just like this morning, when he wanted to change his diaper he just reached my hand and look at me in the eye and pointed his diaper.

3. Awareness - This is not so perfect yet but it is really developing. If we are singing his favorite song he will listen to us and repeat the songs too. Unlike before that he will not even give a simple hint that he is listening.

4. Imitation - Since Gareth was born, he is not imitating. Everytime he hears something that interests him, he will not imitate it. Lately, he is trying his best to imitate the songs and even the words I'm teaching him.

I am also keep on reading books that will guide me in handling him and those are very helpful. It helps me understand his case more.

I hope he will continue to learn more and show developments little by little.

As always, I will never give up in learning and teaching him ways to express his feelings easily and be able to adjust the "real world."

One Week of Taking GFCF Supplements

It was a busy week since we celebrated Gareth's little sister's birthday. We had fun but Gareth was not participating in any games. Well, I expected it to happen and I understand him. Though hindi sya masyadong nag enjoy sa party pero kumain sya ng marami at naglaro sya don sa inflatables then natulog na sya. I am just happy that he didn't throw tantrums during the event. He is well behaved.

He is taking the supplements for a week. I observed that he can easily sleep now at hindi na panay ang gising nya para humingi ng milk. Since mahilig syang kumanta mas pinapakinggan na talaga nya ngayon ang gusto na nyang perfect ang pagpronounce nya sa lyrics.

Still.. no communication at eto talaga ang inaabangan ko na gagawin nya.

Maybe nasa withdrawal period pa sya kaya wala pa masyadong nakikitang development but we never loose hope. We will continue all the treatments needed.

At the Restaurant

In his "world"

Daddy is busy

He is trying to say something.

I wondered what he's thinking...

Daddy needs to tickle him in order for him to smile at the camera.

There you go..

I love this shot! Gareth laugh so loud!

GFCF Diet

We woke up early for Gareth's DAN Doctor visit. Since we are from Antipolo and it's our first time to visit that place, we need to get up early and Gareth needs to cancel his Monday activities.

We arrived in time and I signed up the form.

Then the doctor evaluate Gareth and told them about the first findings and it was GDD with Autism. The doctor wondered because Gareth seems far from the findings.

The evaluation took around 1 hour then we had discussion about the GFCF supplements. When I saw the products, I realized that those are the things needed to help Gareth focus on his daily activities.

I purchased the supplements needed. Those supplements are just for the start of the treatment and very important.

If you are interested to visit the DAN (Defeat Autism Now) Doctor here's the details:

1st F Randa Bldg. 146 Mindanao Ave, QC.

Landline number is 9201965

Consultation: 1,500php

Supplements (Starter), 16,100php