THE LATEST NEWS!
UPDATE ON OUR BOOK
10/29/2008 - We posted more information about our book. [click here for more details]
09/10/2008
We found out recently that our book is listed on Amazon.com for pre-order, the on sale date is March 19th, 2009. Click on the icon below for more information. Thank you for looking.
The Gastons
EXCITING NEWS!
05/02/2008
Avery Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Group (usa), has acquired our book currently titled "Three Times The Love" which we hope will continue to raise autism awareness and to help all of our loved ones affected by autism. Even though each of our journey's with autism are unique, we're all in this together. The book is due out early 2009.
A special thanks to our Literary Agent Janis Vallely for all her hard work and dedication.
The Gastons
FOLLOW-UP
04/05/2008
We received hundreds and hundreds of e-mails from all over the world from families affected by autism as well as those who weren't affected at all. We appreciate everyone sharing their story. We are encouraged by the heartfelt and hopeful stories of peoples progress as they try to help their loved ones. We will try to answer all the e-mails as time permits.
The Gastons
WORLD AUTISM DAY - APRIL 2nd 2008
03/28/2008
On April 2nd 2008, CNN will feature a day long event for the first ever World Autism Day. We were recently asked and have completed a segment for that show. The dates and air times are as follows:
Monday, March 31st
8:30 AM – American Morning version of Mystery of Autism (2mins)
All day – Longer version of “Mystery of Autism” - could run any time that day (4min30sec)
CNN Web - Front page article on the “Mystery of Autism” - featured the family and the IAN project.
The Washington Post – Metro Section – Lead in for World Autism Day
Wednesday, April 2nd
12 NOON – Global Simulcast with CNN International
"We Have Autism" (4min 30sec)
We are grateful for this opportunity to help raise autism awareness both on a national and global level.
The Gastons
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IAN PROJECT PSA
03/26/2008
Recently, we were asked to be apart of the IAN Project PSA for Kennedy Krieger. Click the link below to see the PSA.
Click here to see PSA
NEWS UPDATE - MAKING NEW STRIDES
02/05/2008
Today we are finally going to have our first appointment with a DAN! doctor. We are hopeful that she may have a sound approach to helping our sons along. We have been following the GFCF diet and are seeing some positive results. Stay tuned!
Zachary is reading and Dr. Seuss books are his favorite. He loves the Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. He can read them cover-to-cover to anyone who listens. Recently, we became aware of Zachary's interest in playing the piano; we're going to sign him up for piano lessons this month and see if his interest continues.
Hunter has gained a larger vocabulary. He continues to work hard at acquiring new words and using them appropriately. He has been spending more time with his brother Zachary and interacting with him and on the computer. Hunter continues on his quest to learn how to use a computer. He manuevers the mouse independently and has been showing more interest in a wide variety of educational learning sites.
Nicholas has been working on PECS (Pictures Exchange Communication System) and he has been communicating wonderfully using his PECS book. He has also learned how to ride a bike! What joy it brought to us watching him wheel out of the front door of the school with a proud smile on his face; priceless. Thanks to his wonderful teachers and therapists, they have been working with him and it shows. He's making tremendous progress.
We BELIEVE firmly that our sons are capable of learning and overcoming the obstacles that have been placed in front of them. We will continue to search for new ways to help them and aid in their journey ahead.
Thanks again for sharing your stories and the many positive inspiring e-mails we are grateful to receive. Please feel free to contact us and we will respond as time permits.
The Gastons
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UPDATE ON GMA
12/30/2007
Thanks for the many fantastic e-mails that many of you have sent us. It really hits home how many people are affected and to what extent families will go to help their children. You inspire us and we are grateful that you have taken the time to let us know about your personal struggles and accomplishments.
Here is something we'd like to address about the DAN! protocol. We are currently MILK FREE! We have switched our sons off of it a few months ago. The GMA segment was shot in August 2007 and since we have had lab tests done at Great Plains Labratory as well as a battery of other test for lead and mercury exposure.
We are working towards a complete GFCF diet while trying to change their menu a few items at a time. We have seen a marked difference in their behavior and some speech with just removing the milk. We are scheduled to see a well-known DAN! doctor in our area in February 2008 who we hope will further our sons recovery.
One last thing. We hope everyone has a Happy and Healthy New Year and a prosperous 2008. The best to you and your family.
The Gastons
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GOOD MORNING AMERICA
12/27/2007
The Gaston's and Dr. Andrew Zimmerman (the boy's nuerologist) from Kennedy Krieger will be featured during the 8:00 - 8:30 AM spot this morning. Click here for the website.
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