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Autism and our oldest son Lukie

Posted by Melanie Hohman on
I wrote an email to my sister in law, and I wanted to share it with you.  It's about our oldest son Lukie.

I have been in major denial for years, it still affects me.  I think the final slap in the face that made me realize that Lukie (our 6 year old) is autistic is when we had a neurologist diagnose him last week.  It took me years to finally accept it so we can get him help.  At age 2, I received the Regional Center number from his pediatrician..that was the last time I saw her..because I was angry and in denial.  Then again in preschool 4 teachers and the school director told me he has issues...once again I shrugged and said "he'll grow out of it." Finally Greg (my husband) and I had an IEP at age 5, which documents constant rocking, fidgeting, delayed speech, lack of eye contact and social skills...that's when I put him on a GFCF diet (gluten-free, casein-free, soy-free diet).  He massively improved, in a short period.  We first removed gluten, then dairy 5 months later. I thought at that time, maybe he's like Bradley and has food allergies, and he's not autistic.  Well, he is autistic, and he's incredibly gifted.  He will be a spectacular man one day, brilliant and shining in his own special way. He may not have a lot of friends, he may be odd and strange to others, but I am so blessed...he can walk, talk, and hug me.  I love him so much.  I finally understand what he and we need...we need extra help, understanding how to talk to him.  We would be failures if we didn't keep trying to help him.  So our next step is ABA.  Im excited to learn how to be a better mom for him.
I cant help but get tears, because most of the time I hold it all in.  I spent so much effort and time trying to get Bradley better, and now we have Lukie to do the same for... but I do believe that this is what Im suppose to do in my life.  That's why I have this bakery.  I was meant to do this for our families and others.  Life is good...I have a terrific husband, and two of the most amazing little boys.  Tragedy can happen at any moment...and I think about that everyday...and that's why I know I'm blessed.  We have so much love. 


A gluten-free Fathers Day Brunch (Dads are Sensitive and Sweet too!)

Posted by Melanie Hohman on

GF Fathers Day Brunch

Sensitive Sweets Cinnamon French Toast

Ingredients:

·8 slices of Sensitive Sweets cinnamon gluten-free bread

  • ·4 beaten eggs
  • ·1/2 - 3/4 cup milk (rice milk or coconut milk)
  • ·1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • ·1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ·Grapeseed or Canola oil for frying
  • ·1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation: Combine eggs, milk, sugar, salt and vanilla in a shallow bowl and whisk until thoroughly blended. Dip slices of homemade breakfast bread in the egg mixture. Allow both sides of bread to soak up as much egg mixture as it will hold.  Heat oil on medium high in a large, heavy skillet and fry coated bread slices. When golden brown, flip and cook second side until golden brown. Serve with butter and a dusting of powdered sugar.

  • Chicken-Apple Sausage Patties

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 medium sweet apple, such as Gala or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced
  • 1 pound ground organic chicken or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel fennel seed, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper


Preparation:

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add apples and cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cool for 5 minutes. Wipe out the pan.
  2. Add chicken, sage, sugar, fennel, salt and pepper to the bowl with the apples and onions. Gently mix to combine.
  3. Generously coat the pan with cooking spray and heat over medium. Using a 1/3-cup measure, scoop 4 portions of the sausage mixture into pan, flattening each into a 3-inch patty. Cook until the patties are browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning. Coat the pan with cooking spray again and repeat with remaining sausage mixture.


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Yoga for Exceptional Kids with ADD, ADHD, on Spectrum

13-Jun-2013

Goodnight Moon is offering Yoga for kids with ADD, ADHD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration Disorder, Asperger Syndrome.  

Classes are every Saturday 3-4pm in Huntington Beach and begin July 6, 2013 with certified Yoga instructor Annmarie Rung.  Register for kids age 5 - 10.  For more info contact annmarie@goodnightmoonyoga.com or call (714) 791-3347.

TACA Family Picnic is Sunday June 2, 2013

22-May-2013

Talk About Curing Autism. The TACA Family Picnic is Sunday, June 2nd from 11-3:30 at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim, CA.  We will be there with lots of Gluten-free, Casein-free, Egg-free, Nut-free and Soy-free goodies.  It's a blast, so don't miss it!  For more information check out:

http://www.tacanow.org/event-list/taca-family-picnic-oc-13/

Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser

05-Apr-2013
If you happen to be in the area tomorrow, please come by in the morning and see us outside Ralphs on 17th for a Sweet Sale fundraiser benefitting the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and Team Daisy Power (Emma's Daisy Scout Troop)! 

Saturday, April 6th, 2013
10am - 12pm

Outside Ralphs Grocery Store
380 E. 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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