| When my son was first diagnosed with autism, 22 | | | | I've learned so much from him and am so |
| years ago, very little information was available. So | | | | thankful to him for all he's done to help my son. |
| I spent every spare moment researching it | | | | He recently consented to do a telephone |
| myself in the hope of finding the right doctor to | | | | interview with me. I thought that this would be a |
| work with him. As time went on, my son | | | | great way to share what I've learned from him |
| developed some autoimmune dysfunctions and I | | | | with other parents and teachers. |
| began to wonder if there was a connection | | | | In this interview, Dr. Goldberg discusses: |
| between that and autism. | | | | - how neuro-immune and auto-immune |
| Eventually, I came across an article by Dr. Michael | | | | dysfunctions are connected to autism - the |
| Goldberg, a pediatrician and autism specialist in | | | | connection between autism, Attention Deficit |
| California. He believed that there was a connection | | | | Disorder and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - the |
| between autism and a neuroimmune/autoimmune | | | | Autism Epidemic that is on the increase and what |
| dysfunction. Well, I wanted this doctor to see my | | | | we can do to help - how certain viruses affect |
| son. But, as life would have it, he was in California | | | | the immune system and how to treat them - |
| and I live in New York. | | | | what he has discovered through his use of |
| About a week later, I received a flyer from one | | | | SPECTscans - his opinions on vaccinations - his |
| of the Autism newsletters announcing that Dr. | | | | treatment protocol - how parents can get help - |
| Goldberg was giving a presentation in New York! I | | | | and much more! |
| couldn't believe it! I went to the presentation and | | | | Dr. Goldberg is dedicated to increasing the public's |
| everything he said made perfect sense. Then a | | | | awareness of the likely connection between |
| "miracle" happened! Dr. Goldberg agreed to treat a | | | | neuro-immune and/or auto-immune dysfunction |
| few children in New York. Well, I signed up | | | | and conditions such as Autism, ADD, Alzheimer's, |
| immediately! | | | | ALS, CFS/CFIDS, MS and other immune- |
| Dr. Goldberg came to New York monthly and | | | | mediated diseases. |
| rented a hotel room where he saw his East Coast | | | | He is the Director of the non-profit NIDS Medical |
| patients. We followed his protocol, which helped | | | | board and Research Institute. The NIDS Institute |
| get my son's immune system stronger through | | | | is committed to facilitating access to treatment |
| diet, anti-fungal medication, anti-viral medication | | | | options and research studies for families suffering |
| and all sorts of other things. My son made | | | | from these illnesses. |
| constant progress. | | | | I will forever be grateful to Dr. Goldberg for his |
| Eventually, Dr. Goldberg couldn't make the NY | | | | help in making my son a productive, creative and |
| trips physically, so we continued with him through | | | | happy member of society. |
| monthly phone call appointments and blood work. | | | | |