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Cindy Griffin began her private
homeopathic practice in 1998 and
founded Houston School of Homeopathy
in 2001 as a means of teaching an all-
encompassing, complex multi-disciplinary
homeopathic approach, which is still
unique to the Houston School and
Center. In 2003 she and Lindyl Lanham
joined to create Homeopathy Center
of Houston as a general homeopathic
practice with a focus on autism spectrum
disorders. After recovering her son from
Asperger’s syndrome, Cindy continues to
practice, research, write and teach about
complex homeopathic approaches to
autism and chronic and acute illness.
Lindyl Lanham began working with
autistic, deaf and blind children in
1972 at the Texas School for the
Blind’s Deaf Blind Annex, then went
on to a successful career as an award-
winning teacher of visually and multiply
challenged children. After her second son
was diagnosed with profound learning
disabilities, later attributed to Tourette
Syndrome, she homeschooled and found
as many alternative answers to her son’s
issues as possible, finally recovering
him with homeopathy and NACD. She
began her private homeopathic practice
in 2002, and in 2003 became co-owner
of Homeopathy Center of Houston. She
has focused ever since on recovering
children from autism as the prime
mover in development of the Houston
Homeopathic Method for Autism.
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Recovering from Autism with
Sequential Homeopathy
by Cindy Griffin, DSH-P, DIHom, BME,
Lindyl Lanham, DSH-P, BS Spec Ed, and Fraser Baker, PhD
A
s it is for all families, the
anticipation of a child is a
mysterious, exciting, daunting, and
life changing event. A million questions
race through the minds of expectant
parents, including, “What family traits
will he inherit?” and most importantly,
“will s/he be healthy and normal?” One
picture may be revealed at birth that
sometimes evolves into another within
the first two years as environmental and
vaccination realities collide with genetic
susceptibilities to form autism. For the
three cases that form the basis of this
article, each reported an initial period
of normal growth and development that
included a spectrum of ailments treated
by allopathic medicine. However, as these
children grew, problems with development
began to appear until it became
undeniable that the developmental issues
were beyond the child being simply
unique, especially when losses in ability
were observed to follow vaccinations.
Ultimately, each of these children was
diagnosed as having autism or Pervasive
Developmental Disorder.
Each of these families found their way
to the Homeopathy Center of Houston
(HCH) after their diagnosis, where their
child’s health has been gradually restored.
HCH homeopaths utilize a complex
homeopathic approach that sequentially
reverses the influence of various traumas,
toxins, and insults over time. Different
methods of homeopathy are employed
in concert to systematically support
detoxification, healing, and immune
regulation. These include:
1 Sequential Homeopathy: A
chronological unmasking and
resolution of subliminal problems
induced by the person’s history of
insults, injuries, medications, vaccines,
and illnesses. The centerpiece of this
causation-oriented approach.
2 Homotoxicology: The application of
homeopathic drainage combinations
designed to support the body’s
natural detoxification.
3 German Biological Remedies:
Remedies made from biological
substances which may act to stimulate
and re-regulate body systems.
4 Custom combinations devised
specifically to address the unique
physiological and behavioral
manifestations of autism.
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This approach is generalized into a language and play skills. SK’s age- stopped him with “Please don’t interrupt!”
system for clients with an ASD that is equivalent receptive and expressive which was followed by shock, disbelief,
individualized at every consultation to language scores were 13 and 2 months and the delighted realization that he’d
address each incident on the client’s respectively. never done that before. SK’s development
historical timeline as well as any current When SK was 26 months old, Lindyl hasn’t slowed down since.”
symptoms. Therapeutic individualization Lanham of HCH began working with At 35 months old, near the midpoint
is closely monitored by monthly him during a series of 16 monthly phone of SK’s treatment at the HCH, the
subjective interviews with the parents/ interviews with SK’s parents. At each RITLS3 instrument was used to gather
caregiver. HCH requests that the client session, homeopathic remedies and a information about SK’s communication
complete an ATEC1 prior to, during, few supplements were recommended skills, the results of which indicated that
and after treatment. Other testing is based upon SK’s unique history and the developmental level of SK’s language
frequently provided by the client but is his response to the previous month’s comprehension and expression was 18-21
not required. Where available, these tests remedies. months. Due to observations of atypical
are summarized below. A brief description Based largely upon the above behaviors and communication difficulties,
of three clients working with HCH vaccination history and commentary, the clinician chose to complete the
follows. Two had done only supplemental Lindyl focused on unmasking those CARS4. SK’s score on the CARS was 36
and dietary approaches prior to working events as one would peel the layers out of a maximum of 60, suggesting that,
with HCH with little to mild improvement; of an onion. She began with the most SK had mild to moderate autism.
the third had done a biomedical recent vaccine and over the months Homeopathy takes time to detoxify and
approach, with little improvement. All worked through the entire record. As rebalance the immune system.
did exclusively homeopathy with minor she homeopathically “cleared” each Ten months later, and still in process
dietary intervention during the described vaccine, ongoing stepwise progress in of sequential homeopathy, SK’s mother
recovery period. many areas and skill sets were observed, reported: “He uses language not only
with few negative regressions from the expressively, but for pretend play, which is
Client SK detoxification process. SK was truly a relatively new situation. He fights with
When SK was 21 months old, receptive a “poster child” for the successful his sister, seeks out new friends at school,
and expressive language skills were application of sequential homeopathic has favorite friends who come to play, and
evaluated using the REEL-32 instrument. theory to autism. Lindyl writes: “The first when they do not, he expresses missing
The evaluating clinician’s impressions and most memorable moment for me them. He used to become upset if anyone
were that SK presented with severely was when the mom reported that during touched or changed the lineup of his toy
impaired expressive and receptive supper one night SK suddenly started cars. Now he uses them for crashes, builds
language, and impaired pragmatic counting out loud. Out of habit, his mom tunnels, and expects his grandfather to
play cars with him whenever he comes to
see the family. He is doing very well with
Table 1: SK Vaccinations with the Parent’s Comments potty training, and now watches a whole
Age (months)
Vaccines variety of videos instead of just one or a
-6 months FLU series of videos over and over. In short,
2 months DTAP, IPV, HIB, HEP B, PNEUMO he’s become a fairly normal-4-year-old.”
SK’s ATEC scores (Figure 1),
5 months DTAP, IPV, HIB, HEP B, PNEUMO
show improvement in the areas of
7 months DTAP, IPV, FLU, PNEUMO Communication, Cognition, Sociability,
Comments “Throughout SK’s first year, I felt there was something different about and Behavior. He continues with HCH’s
him … A connection seemed to be missing.” approach currently, and ongoing
12 months MMR, VARICELLA, PNEUMO improvement is expected.
Comments “By the time four months passed, we realized he’d quit speaking the
words he had previously used. Gradually he lost more verbal skills.” Client TP
18 months DTAP, HIB, HEP B, FLU TP’s family history includes 4 relatives with
an ASD, including a half-brother with autism
Comments “SK now zones out for 5 to 15 minutes, several times a day for no
and multiple developmental delays.
apparent reason … We took SK to a Pediatric Neurologist … The Dr.
When assessing TP’s development, TP’s
basically told us that SK occasionally made eye contact and that there
was nothing he could do at this point … he literally threw his hands up in mother compared TP to a cousin. At 19
the air and told us to come back in 6 months … “ months, she wrote “At Christmas, TP’s motor
skills, manners and coordination are more
“We received a call from the Homeopathy Center of Houston on SK’s
advanced than his cousin, who is 9 months
second birthday to set up our initial appointment … hopefully this will be
older. All relatives remark on how advanced
the best birthday gift ever … getting SK well!”
TP is.” At 39 months, she reported “The
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cousin that TP was more advanced than at
19 months is now much more advanced than
TP, especially in motor and social skills. They
are now worlds apart.”
When TP was 49 months old, his speech
was evaluated by a private practitioner.
TP’s mother hoped to “get a clearer picture
of where he is at to limit the amount of
frustration he may have in school this
September and to learn therapeutic
techniques” to help him develop the
correct speech production. The GFTA5
showed adequate expressive and receptive
language skills for TP’s chronological age;
however, TP exhibited a moderate to severe
phonological/articulation disorder.
When TP was 56 months old, his speech/
language was reevaluated using the GFTA
and the TOLD-P36. According to the results
of these tests, TP demonstrated above
average expressive and receptive language
skills relative to others of his age level (90th
percentile). However, TP’s articulation was
severely below average (5th percentile) and
was given a diagnosis of verbal apraxia. TP’s
parents were told that this would “require
years of daily practice to overcome.”
By the time TP was 58 months old, TP
received a diagnosis of autism. His parents
sought help at the HCH, being referred by a
friend. Cindy Griffin began working with TP
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Table 2: TP Vaccinations with the Parent’s Comments
Age (months) Vaccines
-6 months FLU vaccine administered to mother while pregnant with TP
3 months DTAP, HIB
5 months DTAP, HIB
7 months DTAP, HIB, PREVNAR, FLU
13 months MMR, VARICELLA IPV, PREVNAR
24 months DTP, HIB, FLU
Comment “ After the vaccination, TP ran a high fever, was sick for a couple of days
and then went ‘flat’. He still spoke, did his normal things but he was
not himself …. When questioned, the doctor said that the reaction was
‘completely normal’ … That is when something inside me said ‘Never
again’ to vaccines, because I knew that it did something harmful to him.
While TP did not lose ground, he did not gain ground in the leaps and
bounds he had before.”
over a total of 15 monthly phone interviews throughout the remainder of his course
with TP’s parents. Homeopathic remedies of homeopathy, which was completed
were recommended then administered by at 15 months. Full recovery followed the
the parents. completion of homeopathic clearings,
In addition to autism, TP had severe food through academic catch-up over a few short
and chemical sensitivities, of similar concern months.
to his parents. As TP’s mother had used very To resolve lingering food and substance
few pharmaceuticals or other interventions allergies, TP’s mother chose NAET due to
to treat TP’s ailments, opting for nutritional positive, but temporary past experiences.
supplements and healthy diet instead, Interestingly, TP’s mother reported that the
Cindy focused largely on his vaccinations NAET revealed no allergies to substances
during the timeline “clearing” process. that had been cleared with homeopathic
Overall, his recovery was quite smooth, isopathic remedies made from those
with a few instances of regression during substances. TP is now a fully recovered
homeopathic detoxification that coincided child, has a normal diet, and excels in social
with the regressive sets of vaccines from and academic areas.
the same point in his history. Predictably, TP’s ATEC scores (Figure 1), show
with homeopathic detoxification of MMR/ improvement in all areas of Communication,
chicken pox vaccines, which had caused Cognition, Sociability and Behavior.
“flat affect for 4-5 weeks, followed by
decreased language and social skills,” TP Client KA
regressed into sleep problems that included KA’s family history includes several relatives
bad dreams sometimes related to gut with an ASD. KA’s brother had autism.
discomfort and dysbiosis. He had a few days During KA’s first two years, KA had
of “spaciness and moderate constipation” chronic ear infections that were treated
followed by “normal bowel movements.” with pharmaceuticals. KA also had chronic
After this time, his sleep improved almost gastrointestinal ailments and had loose
immediately and permanently. He began stools that contained undigested food.
reading and writing by himself as if a “40 A pathologic evaluation of KA’s bowel at
point jump in IQ” had occurred. 27 months showed focal active colitis and
After only 5 months of treatment, he was lymphoid hyperplasia. KA’s GI ailments
no longer considered autistic and entered were ameliorated by IV Secretin and after
a mainstream classroom situation with age- beginning this treatment at 33 months, KA
appropriate social and academic skills. His had her first “normal” bowel movement.
speech became normal; speech therapy was KA’s eyes and hearing were tested and
discontinued after 7 months of homeopathy. found to be normal.
And TP’s parents considered that he was KA showed developmental disorders
85% recovered. Improvements continued during her first year. A psychological
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 Table 3: KA Vaccinations with the Parent’s Comments
Age (months) Vaccines
2 months DTAP, IPV, PREVNAR, HEP-B, HIB
4 months DTAP, IPV, PREVNAR, HEP-B, HIB
6 months DTAP, PREVNAR, HEP-B, HIB
12 months IPV
Comments KA showed no obvious reactions from the vaccinations, other than
“regular crying” after the pinch and injection.
evaluation conducted when KA was 19
months lead to a diagnosis of Progressive
Developmental Disorder. Her GAF8 score
was 49 at that age. At 36 months, KA’s
GAF score was 50. KA began treatment at
the Homeopathy Center of Houston at 53
months. KA’s mother noted dramatic rapid
improvement and seven months later, KA’s
GAF score was 60.
KA’s challenges were mostly related to
speech, sound and light sensitivity, and gut
bloating and discomfort. As a vaccinated
child, it was decided to work backward
through her biomedical treatments, which
had included IV Glutathione, IV Secretin,
anti-fungal pharmaceuticals, but no
chelation protocols, followed by the vaccine
detoxification process for the few vaccines
she was given. There were definite gains
following many different regressions, rashes,
fevers, etc., which most often coincided
with viral and bacterial clearing. Some OCD
behaviors occurred while clearing for strep,
(PANDAS), ear pain sometimes occurred
followed by improved language and
decreased sound sensitivity, but the progress
was very much a “stock market chart” with
two steps forward, one backward. The
slowness became attributed to possible
parasites, due to some indicator symptoms
such as fingernail biting, irritability and sleep
issues that were worse around the full moon.
An herbal parasite reduction approach was
somewhat beneficial in the long term, but
in the past 6 months has been replaced
by a totally homeopathic regimen aimed
at parasitic reduction. This reaped the
greatest and most lasting gains in sociability,
language, and sleep. At present, while some
of her social and behavioral issues may
surface, most often these are related to her
most recent speech fluency and vocabulary
gains and her desire to use this due to her
now vivacious personality. For instance,
after her brother’s holiday concert, she ran
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in concert with other compatible alternative
choices, even after using biomedical
approaches, whether they were successful
or not.
Figure 1:
Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist
(ATEC) Scores
Before and After Treatment at the HCH for
the Three Clients Described Herein
in front of the entire choir, slid on her knees ATEC Score Before
After
across the floor toward the audience with
arms outstretched and exuberantly shouted, Client SK
“Happy Holidays Everybody!”
As for SK and TP, KA’s ATEC scores
(Figure 1), show improvement in all areas
tested.
Concluding Remarks
We have found that most of our children
who have received little to no other
previous pharmaceutical/biomedical based 60
Client TP
interventions often require less time to 50
recover, since we don’t have to “clear” for 40
Score (%)
drugs, chelation, or invasive traumas. Those 30
children also do not tend to have as many, 20
nor as strong, regressions as each trauma
10
is cleared. SK and TP are in that realm,
0
as their recoveries were just one ongoing
improvement after another. However, KA 40
and many other clients are recovering or 35
Client KA
are recovered, even though they may have 30
sought sequential homeopathy as a last 25
resort. The pattern tends toward those 20
15
cases taking more time due to the need 10
to homeopathically address the additional 5
biomedical treatments. As demonstrated by 0
Communication Cognition Sociability Behavior
KA, many of these cases have found vast
improvements to full recovery within 1 to
1.5 years with HCH, with some older children
References
taking somewhat longer due to more
biomedical drugs requiring clearing.
1
Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist
(ATEC)
After working with Sequential
Homeopathy at Homeopathy Center of
2
Receptive Expressive Emergent Language
Houston, each of these clients showed test 3 (REEL-3)
improvement as documented by the ATEC 3
Rossetti Infant Toddler Language Scale
shown in Figure 1. While the time required (RITLS)
to successfully complete the process varies 4
Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS)
widely (several months to several years) due 5
Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation
to many factors, the following ATEC (Figure (GFTA)
1) speaks for itself regarding the efficacy 6
Test of Language Development (TOLD)
of our approach. The most important 7
Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination
point to make is that children with autism Techniques (NAET)
can improve and even fully recover with a 8
Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF)
complex homeopathic approach, sometimes
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