tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106634972011-12-14T21:56:27.714-05:00Do you have a child with special needs? Need a safe place to talk about the special challenges of raising a special child? You've come to the right place.Terry Matlen, ACSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04048322891226954750noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10663497.post-1122266025232626862005-07-25T00:26:00.000-04:002005-07-25T00:33:45.240-04:00It's been on and off, on and off: do vaccines cause autism and other disorders?<br /><br />Well, in my case, it did. My youngest daughter had her scheduled MMR at the age of 16 months and eight days later, I found her in a semi-conscious state, having non-stop seizures. It was the worst nightmare of my life, watching the ER staff working on her. She had encephalitis and was losing her newly learned skills by the minute.<br /><br />The seizures weren't responding to medications, so she was placed in a drug-induced coma. 4 days later, the meds were withdrawn. She woke up. And she was completely disabled. No memory, no ability to walk, talk or even suck on a bottle. Worse, she didn't know who I was.<br /><br />Most doctors refused to accept that the MMR could have caused such a disaster, but one doctor did. After much research, I learned of the dangers of vaccinations. We were a rare but very real statistic.<br /><br />I'm not anti-vaccine, believe it or not. But I am pro-choice.<br />And if you have concerns about vaccinating your child, read up on it. Research the topic. Talk to people who have had good and bad experiences. Make an informed choice.<br /><br />Most of all, if you DO vaccinate your child, make sure he/she is in good health on the day the shot will be administered. Your baby needs to have the strongest possible immune system and if you think a cold is coming on, then re-schedule the appointment.<br /><br />My best-<br />Terry<br /><br />* Visit <a href="http://www.myADDstore.com">www.myADDstore.com</a> for organizing tools, parenting products and much more<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10663497-112226602523262686?l=myspecialkid.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Terry Matlen, ACSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04048322891226954750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10663497.post-1107716194739019002005-02-06T13:54:00.000-05:002005-02-06T14:31:50.606-05:00<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hi Everyone,</span> <br /> <br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Welcome to <span style="color:#000099;"><strong>My Special Kid</strong></span>, a place for parents and care-givers to discuss the special challenges of raising a special child. Feel free to put up your feet, relax, and talk about what life is like with your child.</span> <br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span> <br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Regards,</span> <br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Terry</span> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10663497-110771619473901900?l=myspecialkid.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Terry Matlen, ACSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04048322891226954750noreply@blogger.com1