One of the neighbours who came to dinner Tuesday has two autistic kids.  The other had two dyslexic kids.  What is it with this epidemic of children with difficulties?  Jenn, the first neighbour, has done quite a lot of research and seen specialists.  They have discovered, without going into too much detail, that some kids are unable to process properly all the toxic chemicals and heavy metals that are now in all of our children's bodies.  Most kids can get rid of these naturally but a substantial amount cannot and they are being effected by them.  She has put her kids on special diets with various supplements to build up their immune systems and has seen real progress.  By coincidence, Joey went to see the same doctor in Stockton that they use.  He did lots of blood, urine and hair tests.  We are due to go back on 10 September to discuss the results.  That should be interesting.

Interesting footnote.  Both mothers mentioned have joined their kids on the special diets (gluten-free) etc.  The fathers have not!  I wonder which way I will go if it comes to this.