It has been estimated that up to 80% of autistics are HYPOthyroid (Willis Langford). Thyroid function is enormously important in starting to re-build the immune systems of these kids. Without addressing this “underlying” issue it can undermine otherwise comprehensive efforts to hit the “tipping point” that returns them to normal immune/brain function.
Basic Information:
There is an inverse relationship between TSH levels & thyroid function. The more TSH you have the more HYPOthyroid you are. Anything over 3 is considered by most recent studies to be a potential indicator of lowered thyroid hormone production (HYPOthyroid)
Things that reduce thyroid function (exacerbating HYPOthyroid):
1.) Flouride (avoid it in all toothpaste & water (check w/H20 maker -not required on label)
2.) Mercury (until chelation challenge proves otherwise assume problem for autistic)
3.) Copper (until lab results indicate otherwise assume high in autistic)
4.) Residue from plastics (h20 bottles) (Pica-putting plastic things in mouth)
5.) It is suspected that other environmental toxins contribute.
Nutrients required for the support of the thyroid:
Tyrosine
B 12 (methylcobolamine) sublingual if shot not possible
B6, B6, B6, B6…(for a 40 pound child 50 mg 3 x’s day up to 200mg per day)
B2 in a multiB
Vitamins A (in it’s natural form: Cod Liver Oil)
,Vitamins C & E
Magnesium
Iodine
Bovine or pig derived thyroid hormone (all natural) @ any health food store
Other rules:
Avoid Long Chain Fatty Acids (Canola, Safflower) Hypo – can’t break these down
Barnes
Basal Temperature Test:
Before you go to bed set up a thermometer you can use without getting out of bed or exerting effort (if you haven’t gotten rid of your mercury containing ones and plan to use it shake it down before you lay down)
When you first wake up take your underarm temperature for 10 minutes.
Repeat for 3 days.
If your body temperature is between 97.8 & 98.2 or higher your thyroid function is probably normal…you are probably HYPOthyroid.
Iodine Tincture Test:
Dab Iodine Tincture on body in shape of dot, & observe.
If gone within 24 hours, reapply.
Whenever you notice it gone, reapply, or
Before tubby time (same time each day) check for brown spot.
If gone, reapply after bath.
Repeat daily until brown spot remains through next day’s tubby time.
When you have gotten a brown spot to remain for 24 hours…
You have successfully re-iodized your child.
Repeat at first of every month (or whenever you will remember).