Fundraising!

Dear Friends and Family,
Our son Matteo Chavez has autism, a disorder involving a spectrum of symptoms causing
impaired and delayed learning, and difficulties with impulse control and social skills. We are seeking a service
dog for Matteo, The service dog agency, Autism Service Dogs of America is a non profit
organization located just outside Portland, Oregon. The donation level required for the dog is $13,500. Our
family kindly asks that you help us in raising funds to provide Matteo with an ASDA service dog
specifically trained to assist children with autism.
An ASDA service dog will assist Matteo by helping us assure Matteo is safe when we leave
our home. It is difficult to have Matteo in public, he has no sense of danger and often darts into
streets, parking lots and has been known to run away. Having a service dog with Matteo will help keep
Matteo safe while we are out in public. Also the dog will serve as an emotional anchor calming Matteo
in public. Other families who have received these dogs report an increase in speech because the child
talks to the dog as if he were a friend. Families that have received these type of dogs also report their child’s
classroom learning and on task behavior improves with the presence of the service dog. While the benefits of
service dogs for children with autism vary from child to child, early results indicate that children served by a
trained service dog demonstrate marked improvement in mood, socialization, learning and general psychological
and sociological development.
To learn more about autism service dogs and Autism Service Dogs of America, please visit the website,
www.autismservicedogsofamerica.org. We appreciate your generosity and support in our fund raising efforts.
Please write Matteos name in the memo section of your check or money order so your donation will be
credited to the account of our son,Matteo , Your donation is greatly
appreciated. Please make your check payable to ASDA and mail it to our address or ASDA directly as listed
below. Or you can make a donation online

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Matteosworld/asda
Thank you,
Kelly Barriga Chavez
ASDA
4248 Galewood Street, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
PH: 503 675-4340
www.autismservicedogsofamerica.org
ASDA’s Federal tax identification number is 71-0888906

Natural Cures for Autism? Have you tried any?

Just hearing the word autism can send chills up somebody’s spine. This awful disease seems to be affecting more and more children, and the predicament is a sad one.
This brain disorder prohibits communication, social interaction, or even repetitive actions. It’s sad indeed as children suffering from autism seem to be tracked in their only little world, not a part of the one around them.
Special care must be given to any child suffering from the diagnosis of autism and it can be lifelong care which can be tough on the child as well as the family.
There is much debate about what causes autism, as well as some deep controversy as to if certain immunizations can contribute to the likelihood of it showing up in children.
Whatever the cause or genetic predisposition, autism is a very difficult disorder to deal with. Most families are told that heavy medication will help in dealing with the symptoms of autism, though there is no known cure.
However as autism has been in the spotlight so much lately, there is a lot of discussion about natural or alternative cures for this disorder.
Many parents search for home remedies to help ease the burden that autism can often cause.

There are a variety of different diets that are said to help ease the symptoms of autism.
One of the most popular includes the avoidance of any refined sugar whatsoever—no white bread or pasta, no sugar, no white flour, no junk food or caffeine of any kind.
It is said that a natural diet that focuses on foods from the earth free of any additives or preservatives can be a great natural aid for autism, though there is some discussion as to where this can lessen the symptoms or eliminate the condition altogether.
It is also recommended to eat all gluten-free and dairy-free products as a safety measure as well.

Fish Oil:

The Omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil or fish oil supplements is said to provide some rather drastic help with the disorder.
The compounds in fish oil can help with sleep patterns, social interaction, and the health of the child.
This supplement should be provided each and every day as a natural cure for autism.

Music:

Music therapy has become a very popular home remedy in dealing with the effects of autism.
Music is very calming to children with autism and can relax the senses and allow the child to verbalize by singing along with the words.
Music can do wonders as a natural cure and can allow the child to relax their busy minds and open up their senses.

 Has anyone tried these? Because Personally Music calms Matteo alot, and so does swinging.

(This is not all my information)

I know a Little boy!

I know a little boy
He’s just adorable you see,
A person wouldn’t know by looking,
That he has a disability.
He has to practice and practice
To learn even the smallest things
Tasks that come easily to children developing typically.
Doctors call it Autism or ASD.
It means his brain is wired different and
He learns things better visually.
So make your directions short and precise
So his dependence on you will fade with time.
Patience, love, support and understanding
Is all that he is asking.
So when you meet this little guy
Smile and wave “Hi!”
His and your hard work
Will be worthwhile
When you get to see that charming grey eyed smile.

Scentsy ,Scentsy Buddies are AMAZING for sensory

The Scentsy Buddy is the perfect cuddly companion, always ready with a big dose of comforting fragrance. Just insert a Scent Pak into its zippered pocket to bring your Buddy to life with scrumptious scent! For children ages 3 years and up. Each includes one Scent Pak.

https://kellychavez.scentsy.us/Buy/Collection/785 all Profit will go to Funding for Matteos service dogs trainer to come here to Lewis center Oh for a week and train Matteo and I, as well as the school.

there are wick less candles and warmers , layers is also GREAT pamper yourself!!!!

Matteo's Update

Today is A good Day Matteo started back to school and He is feeling so much better on March 02,2012 he had His tonsils and adenoids out and tubes put in his ear, Everything went smooth ,but the next day we couldn't get him to drink and his diapers were dry, so we started to worry. That afternoon he was sent home, where fighting with him was getting overwhelming to give him his meds so he wouldn't be in Pain, Once he started to drink a Little we would sneak it in his juice it started to work ,Now he is back to his self ,I'm glad its good to see wet diapers and to see him eat again, ALSO, its good to see him hear better ,have better balance, his voice be more clear, and to see him not snore like a 300lb man and breath better!! =) I must say Feb was a ugly month I'm so glad its March the tonsils was the only hospital visit This month and i can live with that lol.
Our new aid Amal Starts today also i get 15 hours a week and ima take it and run =)
Have a great week

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."

Matthew 22:37

Kelly