Josie

Friday January 18th, 2008

Dear Dr. Srajeldin:

I am sending you a thank you note for having seen Joseph on December 2004 giving as guidance on the correct path in exploring the various ways to have helped Joseph, my son, with his ADHD problem that we had just discovered at that time.

Before coming to you, Joseph's pediatrician had diagnosed him with having ADHD. Joseph displayed characteristics of a typical ADHD child with impulsive actions, lack of focus and concentration, always appearing to stare off daydreaming in a world far away. He had very little social skills having had very few friends at school and constantly arguing with his little twin sisters. Not only had he been suffering academically and socially but our lifestyle at home with him was suffering as well. We definitely did not want medicated on Ritlin or other stimulants due to his one well-functioning kidney.

We have become role-models to other parents in recommending Dr. Srajeldin to The Ontario Asperger's Society and also the Leaning Disability Association of Ontario parenting meetings and groups to further support LD, ADHD, or Asperger children with their social and academic growth.

From the start when we came to your office and you saw Joseph, you made him feel very comfortable and at ease when you spoke to him and tried to get certain information, feelings and reasoning out of him. We thank you for having encouraged us not to have taken Ritlin or other medications for ADHD. You put Joseph on a special diet trying to detox him at first from any impurities in his system that may have contributed to his hyperactivity and inattentiveness. We were very happy to have taken the allergy blood test to rule out any food allergies that may have also contributed to his ADHD. Conclusively, we were surprised and also happy to know that Joseph did not have a food allergy and decided to still continue your recommended diet since Joseph would not eat any vegetables and fruits except for pastas, breads and chicken. Thanks to you Dr. Srajeldin, he has improved his eating habits. Before having come to you, he did have a cholesterol problem and ever since has had no cholesterol due to the fact that we taught him with the assistance of the nutritionalist how to read labels and stick to your healthy diet. Being now almost 10 years old he realizes at this early age how he is preventing himself from getting a stroke or heart attack from his healthy eating habits with barely any junk food except for on very special occasions. He is now enjoying low calorie salads, fruits and vegetables.

Today, with Joseph we are continuing to use your recommended diet. We are still using enzymes, probiotics and daily vitamins on Joseph. Ever since we have added flaxseed oil, Omega 3 pills and antioxidants to boost his thinking neurons in making him more focused. With your diet, recommended enzymes and all other supplements, Joseph's behaviour and ADHD symptoms have reduced about 40 % or so. Our next steps are getting Joseph assistive technology to help him with his literacy and writing skills. He is also taking keyboarding so that he may be faster in typing out his assignments that are finally legible.

We also wanted to inform you that less than a year ago, Joseph was also diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. We highly suspected that Joseph had Asperger's due to his obsessions, fascinations, vast knowledge and high end vocabulary in certain areas not related to school curriculum. Having joined the Asperger's society of Ontario to assist Joseph in social skills and us in more knowledge in his diagnosis, you have been highly recommended to many parents who have said that they were tired of having their children on medication and have taken them off but don't know what to do or try next.

As a teacher, I have had many parents with children that are ADHD or with Autistim Spectrum. Recommendations have been for parents to first see a naturopath along with a Social Skills intervention class and the assistance of an Occupational Therapist if necessary. The principal having seen Joseph's improvement in focusing and behaviour, has highly recommended in Identification Process meetings with parents and support staff to begin their path with a Naturopath before going on any recommended medications by pediatricians or psychologists. We have ever since become role-models to other parents in recommending you (Dr. Srajeldin) to The Ontario Asperger's Society and also the Leaning Disability Association of Ontario parenting meetings and groups to further support LD, ADHD, or Asperger children with their social and academic growth.

I hope to come visit you soon or have you in the near future do a presentation/lecture for one of our meetings. Please let me know of any lectures you will be soon giving at your clinic so that I may highly recommend them to my school parents, and other associations that I belong to with children with ADHD or Austism.

Have a healthy and happy new year!

Warm wishes

Josie, Ben and Joseph