Hardy Healthcare Associates, P.C.

June 2008

I wanted to say that it was a true pleasure to meet you! I especially appreciate you seeing us on that very hectic day when you had so much to do. Within 30 seconds you had my child's number, and that just doesn't happen very often. As a parent floating around in the ocean, you're the rescue ship we were looking for :) It's a comfort, and a thrill to have a fresh outlook again. Your assessment that autism is an extreme anxiety disorder was such a bull's eye remark! It's great when someone can validate your own thoughts. Thank you so much for everything, and I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,
Mother of a teenage student with Asperger’s Syndrome after their initial visit.

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October 2008

Sharing an accomplishment…

Dear Dr. Hardy,

I had to l just drop a line and tell you that our family went to the pediatrician this week – both kids had well child visits. We had put them off for over a year.

Our pediatrician was slack jawed at our son’s progress. He said that he had never seen an autism spectrum kid progress so far – let alone so quickly. I quote “it's nothing short of miraculous”. Keep in mind that my son was not speaking at age 5. He is seven now. He speaks and he uses language meaningfully, although his articulation is hard to understand. But improving.

He still sometimes hums and waves things in front of his eyes; grinds his teeth; is not always ‘tuned in’ – still obviously autistic. But improving.

His other comment was “well, I guess then, his future is limitless”. YOU BET, BUDDY!!

This pediatrician had not seen us in over a year in a half.

I’ll share another quote from the pediatrician: “well, I’m loathe to tell you to stop what you’re doing – even though I’m not on board with it all – because IT’S WORKING”.

It’s never too late and all we’ve been doing is focusing on getting his stomach to function better - basically.

Next – metals…exit stage left!

Much Gratitude,

Mother of a 7 year old boy


		June 2008 I wanted to say that it was a true pleasure to meet you! I especially appreciate you seeing us on that very hectic day when you had so much to do. Within 30 seconds you had my child's number, and that just doesn't happen very often. As a parent floating around in the ocean, you're the rescue ship we were looking for :) It's a comfort, and a thrill to have a fresh outlook again. Your assessment that autism is an extreme anxiety disorder was such a bull's eye remark! It's great when someone can validate your own thoughts. Thank you so much for everything, and I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Mother of a teenage student with Asperger’s Syndrome after their initial visit. _________________________________________________________________________ October 2008 Sharing an accomplishment… Dear Dr. Hardy, I had to l just drop a line and tell you that our family went to the pediatrician this week – both kids had well child visits. We had put them off for over a year. Our pediatrician was slack jawed at our son’s progress. He said that he had never seen an autism spectrum kid progress so far – let alone so quickly. I quote “it's nothing short of miraculous”. Keep in mind that my son was not speaking at age 5. He is seven now. He speaks and he uses language meaningfully, although his articulation is hard to understand. But improving. He still sometimes hums and waves things in front of his eyes; grinds his teeth; is not always ‘tuned in’ – still obviously autistic. But improving. His other comment was “well, I guess then, his future is limitless”. YOU BET, BUDDY!! This pediatrician had not seen us in over a year in a half. I’ll share another quote from the pediatrician: “well, I’m loathe to tell you to stop what you’re doing – even though I’m not on board with it all – because IT’S WORKING”. It’s never too late and all we’ve been doing is focusing on getting his stomach to function better - basically. Next – metals…exit stage left! Much Gratitude, Mother of a 7 year old boy