I am Phyllis Wheeler, mother of two kids with Asperger's: "Mike" and "Shannon."
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Phyllis | April 28, 2009
As you can see there’s much more music can do for an autistic person than just a chance at recreation. When used in certain ways music can give a person with autism a better quality of life.
Phyllis | April 25, 2009
The researchers, according to Scientific American, found that children living in bedrooms with vinyl flooring were twice as likely, five years later, to have autism than those who lived in bedrooms with wood or linoleum flooring. Vinyl, or PVC, emits phthalates, a toxic chemical.
Phyllis | April 22, 2009
This vaccine safety question has been hanging around too long. It’s time to look into it, big time.
Phyllis | April 8, 2009
As I’ve said before, I am hoping to see a shift in study focus from genetics to environmental causes. An epidemic can’t have solely genetic causes.
Phyllis | April 4, 2009
Doctors and researchers also interviewed were divided. One said he thought the vaccine trigger idea (in genetically vulnerable individuals) was “speculative” and shouldn’t be checked. Another said doctors should listen to parents, and should fully investigate the vaccine hypothesis.
Let’s say hooray for an open mind!
Phyllis | April 4, 2009
But the truth shines out here: he was desperately unhappy.
I am so glad that that is not the case any more. He is relaxed and able to enjoy life to a great extent. Praise the Lord who heals!
–Phyllis Wheeler