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    Boy, 3, thrown out of doctors’ after buzzer started autistic ‘meltdown’

    Horrific! Poor mom and boy! Glad the mom got the press to pick up this story and promote the unacceptable treatment at this office.
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    Dealing with Stress and Dark Times

    It sounds like a hug might be the best thing needed by him right now! I wouldn't read too much into his "We should just call it a day" comment. Sounds like he just wanted to end the conversation because it was unpleasant. He's had a LOT of change to deal with, and the news from the estate...
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    Austism and the role of brain glutamate

    Supplement budgets are always high! :) Beats paying the pharma companies, doctors, and hospitals! :) Good luck with the Hydroxy B12. I've tried it several times over the years and tried different manufacturers and I always immediately get acne from it. I've researched it and found others...
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    Austism and the role of brain glutamate

    That's so interesting and a great question! Which mutations do you have in manganese transport? Just thinking out loud, it would seem that it could mean one can't tolerate any manganese or it could mean that one needs increased manganese to overcome the transport issues. For me, I...
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    Communal Seating

    Oh my - that would be torture and I would immediately want to leave! I despise forced socialization with strangers. I can't imagine why people would find this enjoyable. After all, when going out to dinner or for coffee, don't people want to talk to the people they came with and have...
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    Austism and the role of brain glutamate

    Full Steam! First, congrats to you for taking the initiative to have your genetic testing done and researching ways to improve your health! It would be nice if everyone left the hospital after they were born with a copy of their genetic results and instructions on how to optimize their health...
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    Your health is YOUR responsibility. Own it and manage it - you are worth it! Remember, you...

    Your health is YOUR responsibility. Own it and manage it - you are worth it! Remember, you only get one health to lose!
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