My name is Plato, I'm 5 years old and I have I have — autism.
That's why I to still don't tell you, I have no friends and only my dad and mom understand me. I feel almost physical pain from anything new, loud sounds, bright lights. That's why I am afraid to leave my apartment, and my family has become hostages of our home, along with me.
When I don't feel anxious — I love to study. Back in 2 I learned the entire alphabet and learned to count to ten. Now I'm mastering educational games on the computer and I'm learning to read…
But I can't do the most basic things — explain the pains and fears that make me scream nonstop sometimes for days on end. I can't say hello, tell my parents how much I them love them. It hurts me to look people in their eyes.
They say autistics are comfortable in their world and they don't need anyone. But that's not like that! I really want to communicate and be friends, but I can't . And they also say that autism can't be cured. And that's also not true. After treatment with nootropics and micropolarization sessions, I started sleeping better, my fears disappeared, and I began to better understand what my mother asks me for. I learned to ask for a tablet and candy, and to answer «yes» or «no» to simple questions from my parents. But and only…
I have very little time. The doctors say treatment needs to be completed before age eight (the stage of nervous system recovery). There's no money left for hypoxytherapy, micropolarization, speech therapy rehabilitation, sessions with specialists, medications, and Tomatis therapy. In the family, only Dad works.
A I I really want to enjoy life like everyone else. Together with everyone around me. Please help me, and — Who knows, maybe someday I will be able to change the world for the better, as the autistic genius Einstein once did.…
25.01.2018
We are very grateful to everyone who participated in raising funds for the rehabilitation of our son, Platon, who has autism (Kanner syndrome). During this time, we have come a long way in adopting a special child with complex manifestations of these very characteristics.
We tried many methods and new, modern approaches to our child's recovery. After all, severe autism — is not only speech delays, developmental disabilities, impaired gross and fine motor skills, communication, and emotional functioning, but also problems with the immune system, digestion (ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to food intolerances), sensory perception (unusual perceptions of sounds, smells, tactile sensations, etc.), sleep problems, neuroses, and more.
Thanks to caring people, we were able to explore treatment options suitable for Platon. They were quite expensive, and sometimes, I admit, we went down the wrong path, went back, and started all over again.
We underwent micropolarization of the brain, Tomatis therapy, biofeedback, and ABA therapy, and visited neurologists, gastroenterologists, psychiatrists, speech therapists, special education teachers, psychologists, etc.
Years of searching have yielded the following results: Platon sleeps the required 8-9 hours at night without waking up (at the beginning of our journey, his sleep lasted 4-5 hours with frequent awakenings, and it took him about 3 hours to fall asleep); we selected medications that can improve his gastrointestinal function, at least temporarily (probiotics, herbal medicine, antibacterial drugs, enzymes); The child attends kindergarten full-time, doesn't shy away from other children, plays with toys, and is accustomed to long walks and daily trips on public transportation (previously, – only by taxi); tantrums have decreased significantly; speech development, unfortunately, hasn't improved, but understanding speech is a joy. The collaboration is very encouraging.
We are very grateful to all of you for your participation, concern, and understanding. You have served as an example for us of how to respond to the misfortunes of others.
Rehabilitation of a child with autism – This is a lifelong project. Thanks to you, we have gotten a good start, learned to cope with the negative aspects of autism, and found appropriate treatment (at least at this stage). We are determined to continue the fight. Everything will be fine! A huge THANK YOU to all of you!
04.04.2016
"Hi everyone from our Platon! He's once again delighting us with his successes, small though they may seem, they're monumental for him. Our child has become calmer and more cheerful. His speech comprehension has noticeably improved – he's started to catch what adults say to each other. Now you can't say a word out of turn in his presence, especially about candy, the sea, or sausage. He immediately starts begging for it. His speech has also become more varied: he requests cartoons, communicates discomfort (for example, asking to take off his shoes if they're too tight, asking for a toothpick, and expressing the need to go to the bathroom). Platon is trying to dress and undress himself, but he's not quite there yet.
One of the issues that's most concerning right now is the lack of contact with other children (he ignores them at preschool). Psychologists say this skill may not develop on its own and requires special training. Furthermore, Platon has poor motor skills. Unfortunately, we still can't even learn to draw a basic sun. Of course, that's far from all. But we hope everything can be fixed. The first steps have been taken. Thank you all, and good health to you and your loved ones!"
22.01.2016
"We want to share our joy and another victory. Platon has finally started attending a special needs group at a regular kindergarten. Everything went without any protests or breakdowns. He's not there full-time because he doesn't nap. Otherwise, he's turned out to be a perfect kindergarten kid. He goes to the bathroom on his own, eats with everyone else, and sits in class. The first stage of adaptation has been a success! Thank you, thank you all for your help and support! We have something to compare it to: 2,5 A year ago, our attempt to enroll Platon in a kindergarten, and not a regular one at that, but an expensive private one, proved unsuccessful. So, friends, all our treatment has not been in vain!"
The Nechipurenko Family
14.12.2015
"Thanks to everyone who donated money for Platon's treatment, we can say that his condition has improved. Specifically, Platon has begun using verbs and sometimes adjectives. He's trying to form words from syllables on his tablet, which we hope will allow him to communicate fully with us through typing (as Platon's spoken language is very limited). Furthermore, his fine motor skills and understanding of spoken language have improved. We are taking small steps toward our dream of socializing Platon and helping him live a full, happy life. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us! May your efforts be rewarded a hundredfold!"
The Nechipurenko Family
07.08.2015
"Friends, thanks to your help and generosity – Platon has completed a course of treatment at a neurological clinic. And although we have barely completed the comprehensive treatment – it has already begun to show results.…
After just the third massage with elements of manual therapy, Platon less frequently rises on his toes when walking (which, since birth, has led to leg deformities and spinal curvature, causing pain due to constant hypertonicity in the calf muscles).
Thanks to sessions with a speech therapist and special education specialist, Platon has learned to perform articulation exercises and now, independently or with the help of his parents, he even repeats the exercises at home.
But the parents' greatest hope – is in transcranial micropolarization of the brain. So far, the effect of this innovative method – is minimal, as at least a month after the course is needed to activate the brain's resources and establish connections between neurons. So far, only mental, psychological, and physical disinhibition has been observed – This is a characteristic sign of that very activation.
And, although Platon faces a long and grueling struggle for a full life, the first step has already been taken. And it has been taken thanks to you, friends! Thank you for being there, and God bless you!"
The Nechipurenko Family
