Sample Child "To-Do Check List"
for Autism Spectrum Disorder

This document is a “sample” checklist to consider in planning intervention for a child affected by autism. Please note, the order and action items will vary by child.

This is only a sample. Please consult with your child’s development and medical team for what is appropriate for their individual needs.

For comments, suggestions and questions – please contact us.

First Year		Second Year	Third Year
1. Formal assessment and diagnosis:  neurologist, behavioralst, speech & OT	13. Omega 3 supplements!  Cod Liver Oil, or Flaxseed Meal, etc.	1. Perform annual assessments:  neurologist, behavioralst, speech & OT	1. Perform annual assessments:  neurologist, behavioralst, speech & OT
2. Ruling out medical tests: genetic disorders like: Fragile X (boys), Rhetts (girls), Landau Kleffner. Perform MRI & 24 hour EEG.	14. Get support & information!! Attend regular TACA or other meetings.	2. Perform annual medical tests: Compreh. Stool test, RBC, Toxic metals and allergy panel	2. Perform annual medical tests: Compreh. Stool test, RBC, Toxic metals and allergy panel
3.  Call CARD or other ABA (applied behavioral analysis) providers and get on wait list	15. It is all in the POOPS: deal with  the constipation or diarrhea	3. Evaluate all medical and traditional therapy options for their efficacy	3. Evaluate all medical and traditional therapy options for their efficacy
4. Start the Gluten Free/Casein Free (GFCF) Diet	16. Evaluate secretin – try oral, topical then IV – with your doctors help!	4. Get involved in state & federal legislation efforts	4. Get involved in state and federal legislation efforts – get family to help
5. Find a DOCTOR for the long term!  Perform baseline medical tests	17. Evaluate Glutathione! – try oral, topical then IV – with your doctor's help!	5. Continue social skills efforts with preschool activities and watchmelearn.com	5. Continue social skills for advanced needs with local providers.
6. Remove allergens (from diet & environment)	18. Consider chelation: see chelation.htm	6. Keep learning your legal rights and get educated	6. Consider CAPD (Central Auditory Processing) and Visual evals
7. Remove additives, preservatives & dyes from all foods.  Go organic & clean diet.	19. Start Social skills development – with structured play dates @ home	7. Get an Immune assessment snf consider oral IG, or IVIG	7. Consider pharmacology when medical efforts are not progressing
8. See an audiologist for a complete hearing evaluation.	20. Learn your legal rights!	8. Consider listening therapies	8. Refine supplements: take supp vacations and try different types
9. Encourage proper sulphanation with nightly Epsom salt baths	21. Understand health insurance coverage and reimbursements!	9. Consider a rotation diet to prevent future allergies.	9. Eval alternative therapies: HBOT, neurofeedback, etc.
10. Start basic supplement and probiotics.	22. Get Respite and support!  Keep your marriage & family intact.	10. Refine supplements: take supp vacations and try different types	10. Continue education: DAN! Conferences and others
11. Test for and treat YEAST (Go low sugar and  low carbohydrates!)	23. Help you child get the 8-10 hours a sleep each night.	11. Continue education: DAN! Conferences and others	11. Continue rec. Respite and support!  Keep your marriage & family intact.
12. Investigate & try the “Bs” – B6, B12, TMG or DMG or SuperNuThera.	24. Further refine diet: remove phenols, sacylilates, soy & corn	12. Continue rec. Respite and support!  Keep your marriage & family intact.	12. Continue, review and test other Chelation protocols.

For all years during the autism journey – families will take two steps forward, one step back with their child.

This check list can assist in determining the issues and managing the process.

Disclaimer: Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) provides general information of interest to the autism community. The information comes from a variety of sources, and TACA does not independently verify any of it. The views expressed herein are not necessarily TACA's. Nothing in this document should be construed as medical advice. Always consult your child's doctor or specialist regarding his or her individual needs.