Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Autism Soceity of Indiana Autism Expo 2014

You are invited to experience the 2014 Indiana Autism Expo(s)! 

Visit with different Exhibitors that have information, resources, and other items. 
There will be a wide variety of things to see, do and buy.   

Register now!  The Expo is FREE to attend!

Exhibitor Registration is available for the

2014 Indiana Autism Expos!

Join us as we help to provide information and resources to families and others who come to learn about services, programs, and supports for people affected by autism in and around Indiana. 
Space is limited, so register for your booth now. 
$50 – Special Needs Individual Exhibitor (this amount will be refunded after the Expo)
$100 - Non Profit Organizations 501©3 not selling products or services
$175 -  Non Profit Organizations 501©3 selling products and/or services
$250 - For Profit Organizations

Central Indiana Autism Expo
March 22, 2014
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Fountains
502 East Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN

Southern Indiana Autism Expo
April 19, 2014
10:00am – 1:00pm
Indiana State University
The Hulman Center, Heritage Ballroom
200 North 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47809

Mia's Diagnosis

I have been asked a lot what all Mia has been diagnosed with.  Below is a complete list to date of the diagnosis she has been given.

Autism
Colitis, enteritis, and gastroenteritis of presumed infectious origin
Other specified bacterial infections- Dysbiotic Bacteria
Eczema herpeticum
Roseola infantum due to human herpesvirus 6
Candidal enteritis
Candidiasis of unspecified site
Hypothyroidism nos
Vitamin b6-deficiency
Vitamin d deficiency
Zinc Deficiency
Nutrition deficiency
Disturbances of sulphur-bearing amino-acid metabolism
Disorders of copper metabolism-Excess Copper
Other specified disorders of mineral metabolism
Primary carnitine deficiency
Unspecified disorder of immune mechanism
Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
Other specified nonpsychotic mental disorders following organic brain damage
Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Other developmental speech or language disorder
Developmental coordination disorder
Abnormal auditory perception, unspecified
Allergic rhinitis
Asthma
Esophageal reflux
Slow transit constipation
Irritable bowel syndrome
Diaper or napkin rash
Other atopic dermatitis
Dermatitis due to metals– Cobalt
Dermatitis due to metals– Nickel
Other specified pruritic conditions
Bilateral calcaneal valgus with ankle pronation
Static Encephalopathy
Chromosome anomaly 432 kb micro duplication of 11q25
Sleep disturbance, unspecified
Lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Full incontinence-feces
Incontinence without sensory awareness
Irritability
Other drug allergy- Prevacid
Allergy to Cobalt
Allergy to Nickel
Allergy to Chaetomium (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Fusarium (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Geotrichum (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Gilocladium (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Mucor (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Phoma (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Pullularia (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Ash (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Aspergillus (Indoor Mold Spore)
Allergy to Bermuda (Grass Pollen)
Allergy to Birch (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Bluegrass (Grass Pollen)
Allergy to Box Elder (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Candida (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Cat
Allergy to Cedar (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Coachroach
Allergy to Cocklebur (Weed Pollen)
Allergy to Cottonwood (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Dock/Sorrel (Weed Pollen)
Allergy to Dust Mite
Allergy to Elm (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Epicoccum (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Fescue (Grass Pollen)
Allergy to Fragrance
Allergy to Hickory (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Johnson (Grass Pollen)
Allergy to Juniper (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Lambs Quarter (Weed Pollen)
Allergy to Lanolin
Allergy to Maple (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Marsh Elder (Weed Pollen)
Allergy to Mugwort (Weed Pollen)
Allergy to Mulberry (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Oak (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Orchard (Grass Pollen)
Allergy to Pecan (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Penicillium (Indoor Mold Spore)
Allergy to Pigweed (Weed Pollen)
Allergy to Pine (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Plaintain (Weed Pollen)
Allergy to Ragweed (Weed Pollen)
Allergy to Red Dye
Allergy to Red Top (Grass Pollen)
Allergy to Rhizopus (Indoor Mold Spore)
Allergy to Rhodotorula (Indoor Mold Spore)
Allergy to Russian Thistle (Weed Pollen)
Allergy to Rye (Grass Pollen)
Allergy to Sweet Gum (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Sycamore (Tree Pollen)
Allergy to Timohty (Grass Pollen)
Allergy to Trichoderma (Indoor/Outdoor)
Allergy to Trichophyton (Indoor/Outdoor)
Other Drug Allergy- Foundation One
Other Drug Allergy- Benadryl
Other Drug Allergy- Clonodine Intolerance
Other Drug Allergy- Cyproheptadne Intolerance
Other Drug Allergy- Foundation DS
Other Drug Allergy- Intolerance to combined medications- B-Complex
Other Drug Allergy- Intolerance to combined medications- Methyl Balance
Other Drug Allergy- Melatonin Intolerance
Other Drug Allergy- Methyl Balance
Other Drug Allergy- Nanocell Q Intolerance
Other Drug Allergy- Pulmicort
Other Drug Allergy- Reglan Intolerance
Other Drug Allergy- Singulair Intolerance
Other Drug Allergy- Thyroid Support Complex Intolerance
Other Drug Allergy- Tylenol
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T Mutation- Single copy of the MTHFR C677T gene variant
Personal history of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Personal history of allergy to penicillin- Augmentin
Personal history of allergy to other antibiotic agent- Cephlasporin
Personal history of allergy to other antibiotic agent- Omnicef
Personal history of allergy to anesthetic agent- Lidocaine
Personal history of allergy to anesthetic agent- Versed
Personal history of allergy to anesthetic agent- Benzocaine
Allergy to milk products
Other food allergy- Casein
Other food allergy- Gluten Allergy/Intolerance

Sunshine Foundation

Mia has qualified to have a dream come true courtesy of the Sunshine Foundation.  There is a wait list and she has been added to this list.  The estimated wait list time is usually between 12-18 months.  We have requested that she get to stay at their Dream Village and get to visit Disney World.  We are so blessed to have the opportunity to do this with Mia.

You can read more about the Sunshine Foundation at www.sunshinefoundation.org

You can also donate to the Sunshine Foundation if you are wanting a way to help make special needs children's dreams come true.  Visit http://www.sunshinefoundation.org/waystohelp.html for mor information.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Autism One 2014

Very excited to be planning my trip to:

2014 AutismOne Conference

 
InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel
5300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL
Conference Dates: May 21 -25, 2014
 
The twelfth year of the AutismOne Conference brings you the most cutting-edge autism science and treatment, truths and alternatives no other conference will provide, the best in educational therapy, the beauty of art by talented individuals on the spectrum, and much more.
AutismOne is THE premier networking hub of the autism advocacy and science community, where doctors network with other researchers and parents and where parents share ideas and support with each other.
AutismOne is THE premier place where fruitful ideas for your children and families grow. Many children have recovered whose parents attended AutismOne. 2014 will see a special introductory seminar for parents new to the diagnosis on Friday, with special diet and cooking hours on Saturday.
The conference begins on Wednesday, and the five-day event will cover topics such as vision and auditory therapy, innovative brain and immune system treatments, music, painting, help for seizures, restoring gut health, vocational issues for adults, a special keynote surprise, and much, much more. We’ll see you in Chicago!

Mia's Hope: A Family's Journey Through Autism

Exicted to annouce that we are in the process of publishing a book about Mia's medical journey and our family's story so far. 

We will also be doing a resource guide as well.

Estimated to be written and turned into publisher by Summer 2014!!