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Santa Rosa Valley One Story Equestrian Estate with Pool and Barn

11350 Glenside Santa Rosa Valley California Magic combined in this one of a kind custom one story breathtaking estate. Porte Cochere entry provides protection from the elements for yourself and guests. Custom finishes throughout. Gourmet kitchen w/rich butcher block island counter. Light and bright with expansive windows. Ceiling details incl a myriad of arch design features.4 bedrooms,separate office and 3 full bathrooms plus guest powder room. Designed with superb attention to detail this estate has a wonderful blend of elegant finishes, custom ceramic tile work, and Saltillo tile flooring throughout the residence. Fantastic outdoor living areas include lush landscape with an entertainment loggia, pool and spa complete with automatic pool cover and waterfall, barn with 2 stall covered barn (could be workshop if not into horses) and turn out area. Playhouse/tack room.RV access/carport.Master retreat w/fireplace and private spa inspired patio area. Spacious breakfast room adjacent to family room with fireplace and third fireplace in living room. Within minutes to community arena and miles of riding and multi-use trails.

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Santa Rosa Valley Estate in Gated neighborhood with over 5,700’ +1,400’ garage. views

10489 SummerView Circle Santa Rosa Valley Fabulous estate with impeccable craftsmanship throughout. Beautiful stained glass doors lead you into this remarkable home with wrap around porch on 1.2 acres. This home’s soaring ceilings, crown moldings and beautiful solid 8’ doors await you. Fantastic views from almost every window. The main floor boasts a beautifully updated kitchen with new appliances – brand new Wolfe stove/oven, great room w/pool table, formal dining and living room, wet bar and a 100+ bottle wine closet. Separate kids wing with it’s own living room, beautiful new hardwood floors throughout. The upstairs master bedroom has a separate seating area, fireplace and hardwood floors. Step out onto the balcony and take in the mountain views. The master bath has a lovely bear claw tub with a separate Thermasol Steam Shower. There is a separate upstairs guestroom/office/motherin-law quarters with private entry and separate bath. The entertainers backyard is complete with a built-in BBQ, fire pit and a therapeutic Serena Bay spa. A 4+ car garage has easy access storage with an Aladdin Lift - motorized heavy duty ceiling lift. A mud room/Gym with HVAC and separate entrance, central vacuum, numerous fruit trees and so much more

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Palatial Mediterranean Villa in Santa Rosa Valley

2151 Brittany Park Santa Rosa Valley

Palatial Mediterranean Villa. Located in sought after Camelot development in Santa Rosa Valley, this 2 story estate captures sunlit views across lush lawns on an acre lot with an exquisite courtyard entrance. This home exudes classic architectural elegance from the grand foyer, formal dining room and formal living room with gorgeous wood flooring, to the superb resort pool setting. The Gourmet island chefâ€™s kitchen features gleaming granite counter-tops, gourmet island and stainless steel appliances including large commercial Wolf range and double ovens. 5 Bedrooms + 6 Baths. The master bedroom suite is located on the west wing of the residence complete w/refinished wood flooring, and luxury bath. In addition to the master bedroom suite, upstairs there are 3 spacious secondary bedrooms & large media room/play room. Off the huge family room there is an additional large guest bedroom complete with full bathroom downstairs. Exterior features include dazzling palm encircled resort style swimming pool highlighted by a swim slide, lush landscaping and sports court. For entertaining there is an incredible outdoor kitchen complete with barbecue center with granite counter top. 4 car garage.

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A Dream Equestrian Estate with Lighted Arena and Direct Access to Miles of Walking and Riding Trails

12268 San Sebastian Santa Rosa Valley

Have you been looking for a fabulous equestrian estate that isn’t lost at the end of nowhere? Look no further. This is the perfect home for horses and their humans. Located in the prestigious Hidden Meadows in Santa Rosa Valley. Custom built with care and attention to every detail seen throughout..from the expansive foyer with soaring ceilings, Versailles travertine, grand dramatic staircase of slab marble steps and wrought iron bannister. Formal living room/fireplace. Entertainer’s home with oversize granite island kitchen, custom wood cabinets, pot filler, 2 sinks, stainless Electrolux appliances, and an over-size pantry. Breakfast nook, open family room/fireplace. Formal dining room. Downstairsbedroom/office/own bath plus powder room. Need a lift? We have an elevator to the 2nd floor with 4 bedrooms/each with ensuite baths. Luxury Master Suite complete w/oversize walk-in closet, fireplace, jetted tub,bidet, travertine & balcony. Additional 700+ sq. feet storage in attic. 3 stall barn, Lighted arena,Tack room, large arena. A Truly Rare Opportunity to Own One of the Most Beautiful Horse estates in Ventura County. Detached 4 car garage/part converted to gym, gazebo, aviary, fruit trees, koi pond. Located on Over 2 acres which has room for pool or tennis.

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European romance mingles with California magic in estate surrounded by hills reminiscent of Tuscany covered with lemon and avocado orchards.

7193 Luxenberg Moorpark

Ad-a Behind two private gates, European romance mingles with Californian magic in this incomparable two-story estate exuding the ambiance of a Tuscan Villa. Capturing 360-degree sunlit panoramic ocean and island views on over 23 acres the residence is aptly situated as the crown on its own hilltop with approximately 3,000 income producing lemon and 2,000 avocado trees. The superb resort-size backyard seems to be at the top of the world, with infinity edge pool in progress, outdoor entertainment barbecue center, fruit trees, and ample space for a helipad... and horses...The classic architectural elegance of the main residence is revealed from the grand foyer, Custom Bifold Doors that open to showcase the voluminous spectacular spaces with an abundance of large picture windows framing that offer gorgeous views. Open floorplan, volume ceilings and state of the art dedicated media room. Spanning over 5,100 square feet, the main residence features 4 bedrooms, ...one with its own washer and dryer... all bedrooms have walk-in closets with custom built-ins with dressers....media room, office, two laundry rooms, one on the second level and one down. The master bedroom suite located on the... second level next to the elevator ... is a separate wing with his and hers closets, and luxury bath with separate commodes and private balcony... For the car enthusiast there are... 5 extra deep garage spaces with a large storage room. Even the garages have an amazing view. Control 4 system, 4 zone amp control, control 4 music bridge, surround sound. Separate 1100â€™ guest house with... amazing views and... two bedrooms, 1.5 baths and its own indoor laundry.

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Prestigious North Ranch estate with 4.5 Acres

4548 Valley Spring North Ranch Westlake Village

Located in the heart of prestigious North Ranch, this magnificent estate enjoys a uniquely private setting on approx. 4.5 acres, backing up to acres of open space affording the opportunity to enjoy peace and tranquility, surrounded by the beauty of nature and scenic mountain views. This is a truly exquisite estate property that epitomizes gracious, elegant and exclusive living. The size of the lot, the unique architecture sets it apart in the area. The estate proudly offers 6 bedrooms, with an optional 7th bedroom or library/office, 4.5 bathrooms, and timeless interiors. The remodeled huge chefâ€™s kitchen comes with top of the line appliances, stunning Taj Mahal granite counters and large island. An ensuite bedroom, grand formal dining room, living room, family room, powder room, and laundry complete the downstairs of this spectacular home. Upstairs boasts a large master retreat, four additional bedrooms, one which could be a second master bedroom with ensuite bath. Host a senior class prom, wedding, baby shower or end of season team party surrounded by beautiful landscaping within meticulously manicured grounds. The expansive entertaining yard offers large pool, spa, fountains and out-door kitchen with Perla Venata granite countertop, creating sumptuous outdoor spaces that offer serene views at literally every turn. Rare opportunity to own one of a kind, beautiful estate.

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Palatial Mediterranean Estate

11120 Presilla Santa Rosa Valley One of the most breathtaking estates in Santa Rosa Valley with elevated sweeping panoramic views. Located high atop Santa Rosa Valley on itâ€™s most uppermost ridge, this secluded ultra-private estate was built by Acclaimed Builder, Alan Shaub. Shaub utilized the Highest quality of finishes to bring an extraordinary lifestyle into focus. Custom details are everywhere including coffered ceilings, soaring ceilings, and travertine flooring. The spacious floor plan boasting 6 bedrooms, and 6 bathrooms offering elegant design, ideal for formal entertaining and comfortable family living Just off the huge gourmet kitchen is a set of doors that open out onto a dining and lounging terrace with cross-canyon views. Downstairs the main floor features formal dining room with fireplace, dedicated office with richly paneled mahogany walls, bookcases and fireplace, family room with space for a billiard table with fireplace spacious guest quarters with private bath. And out back, the home boasts a swimming pool, spa and built-in barbecue and Lighted Sports Court. Property is approx. 10 acres. Three car garage. Additional parking.

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The Estates at Spanish Hills

Welcome to The Estates at Spanish Hills to build your dream home. This is a special opportunity to purchase a lot & having your Builder construct your dream home, or work with our ‘’in house’’ construction team on a ‘’build to suit’’ home that fulfills your dreams. Each lot is ready to build a spacious Estate on a flat acre of land & each site affords spectacular views offering the chance to enjoy Ventura County’s luxury estate living at its finest. With wide & deep expanse of each of these lots, the future homeowner can envision a large one level estate, detached guest house & a host of outdoor amenities. The setting offers tremendous privacy, yet just minutes from the world class Spanish Hills Private Country Club, offering a lush resort-like setting, impeccable golf course conditions & other amazing member amenities. Easy access to the Camarillo non-commercial Airport located just 5 minutes from the lot. Spanish Hills is located in Camarillo which is north of the Santa Monica Mountains, is rated one of the best places to live in the U.S. featuring a Mediterranean-type climate that results in temperatures in the 70’s during most of the year. You will enjoy the best that Camarillo! Nestled between Malibu & Santa Barbara within a 30-mile coastal drive.

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Spanish Hills opulence beyond your wildest imagination

Nestled in the Camarillo Foothills adjacent to the Spanish Hills Country Club and facing the Pacific Ocean lies Villa Boehm, a European masterpiece completed in 2008. Beyond the gates you will discover this extraordinary estate which has been created with over 30,000 feet of stone in nearly 12,000 square feet of sumptuous living space. This includes 1,894 square feet of indoor/ outdoor living space, and 1,153 square feet of garage space. Huge sparkling pool. This estate is graced with 2.75 acres of views, all built with exquisite taste and attention to every detail for the most discerning eye. Luxurious, exquisite, distinctive, prestigious... mere words cannot describe this incredibly breath-taking property. With over a million dollars invested in fine custom finishes and luxurious amenities and a million dollars devoted to hardscape and water features, there is over 600 feet of panoramic frontage spanning from the Conejo Mountains to Point Mugu State Park to the Pacific Ocean, including the striking views of the Channel Islands. Also for lease furnished for $22,500. MOTIVATED SELLER IS WILLING TO LISTEN TO ALL OFFERS. Will consider trade or seller carry loan.

Offered at $3,988,000 www.750CaminoTierraSanta.com

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It’s a New Year! (and what are we going to do about it?) IT’S 2020 AND I STILL AM PUZZLED ABOUT WHAT TO MAKE OF IT. On a certain level I am surprised that I even made it to the third decade of the 21st century! When I was very young in the 50s, whenever I heard a plane fly over our house in the middle of the night, I was afraid the Russians were going to drop a bomb on us. Made it through! I guess “Dr. Strangelove” really was a figment of Stanley Kubrick’s, Terry Southern’s and Peter George’s overwrought imagination… or maybe it could have

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happened but just didn’t. Next came the 60s and Vietnam. To go, or not to go? Rather Shakespearian. I went, because I could not fathom turning my back on my country, even though I felt we were wayward. So, I joined the U.S. Air Force, did not end up in Vietnam and luckily survived that entire disaster. The rest of the 20th century, which is “my century,” focused on raising a family and achieving as much as possible. Looking back, each new year is a blur. The surviving part involved avoiding rampant recreational drug availability and use, eating a reasonably healthy diet and getting in and out of shape. The shape thing involved

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ST. JUDE WELCOMES ALL St. Jude the Apostle Elementary School invites the public to its 2020 Open House, Sunday, January 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join them for 10 a.m. Mass and then come to campus for tours by Student Council and Parent Board members, classroom visits and light brunch refreshments. All faculty and staff will be on campus to answer questions and open their classrooms to visitors. Admission packets for the 2020-2021 school year will be available. Private tours are available by appointment; call 818.889.9483 to schedule your visit. StJudeSchool.org

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Oa ks C h r i s t i a n D o m i n at e s as E d u c at i o n a l Va n g ua r d OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR, LOOKING BACK ON EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH AND ACCOMPLISHMENT IN JUST TWO DECADES. Early on the school established itself as an athletic powerhouse, winning five CIF championships in 2003 and kicking off a multi-year winning streak. But their artistic and academic accomplishments are also impressive, with numerous local and national artistic awards and honors for performing and visual arts and graduates consistently admitted to top-tier universities each year. Illustrious achievements aside, the school is not resting on its laurels. This is a remarkable year as Oaks Christian continues to dominate as an educational vanguard with the addition of residential boarding, a modern IDEA lab and three elite institutes that rival college-level programs. The new residential life building will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour with local dignitaries, media and the community on January 16, right before the schoolwide admissions information night for prospective families. In August, 40 students made history as the very first residents of the new OCS residential boarding facility, a state-of-the-art dorm that will eventually house 68 international and domestic students. In this inaugural year, the program welcomed students from Indonesia, China, Ghana, Vietnam and locally from Orange County. Move-in day was the culmination of a vision three years in the planning and spearheaded by OCS Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kris Thabit. Thabit, an original OCS board member, was also instrumental 20 years ago in finding the present location for the main OCS campus. The OCS residential program makes Oaks Christian one of the few national Christian secondary schools to offer both a day and boarding option. Indeed, the building with three modern kitchens, fitness room, lounge areas, computer study areas and dorm rooms that rival and even surpass that of universities, does impress. Included are gender-specific dormitory floors, a high-tech security system, movie and game rooms and a chapel. But beyond the bells and whistles, the residential boarding program provides a unique opportunity for Oaks Christian to live out its mission. 30

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RESIDENTIAL BOARDING, ELITE INSTITUTES & MODERN IDEA LAB LAUNCHED DURING 20TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

“No doubt, this is a milestone for the school; a brand-new

Another vanguard moment for Oaks Christian is the launch of

building and a new place for student life to happen. As I walk

its three groundbreaking institutes to prepare students for the 21st

in here and see the smiles of the students I know this will have

century: The Institute of Global Leadership, The Institute of Arts

a tremendous impact on their lives,” says Head of School Rob

and Innovation, and the Institute of Engineering.

Black. “But this is also an opportunity for us to do life on a deeper

The Institute of Arts and Innovation features pathways for music

level than we can on the main campus. We are going to be able

production, vocal performance, songwriting and filmmaking. Dance

to take student living in this building, with each other and faculty

and photography pathways are scheduled for fall 2020. The Institute

and staff, and engage them on a much deeper level.”

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mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer sci-

industrial labs. The lab allows students to make basically anything

ence. The Institute of Global Leadership centers on finance, law,

out of anything, including robots, aerial and underwater drones,

human behavior, global studies and entrepreneurship.

rockets and even basic prosthetics.

Each institute features real-world internships, guest lectures and mas-

The IDEA Lab houses five classrooms: physics, robotics, electri-

ter classes by industry experts, outside-classroom educational opportu-

cal engineering, computer science and a flex room. The facility also

nities and a capstone project completed in a student’s senior year.

includes a reception area, conference room and faculty core room.

The Engineering Institute is augmented by the IDEA Lab—

“With the advent of internet search engines, it isn’t enough

Innovation, Design, Engineering and Aeronautics. The 10,000-square-

to recall facts and information anymore. Our students need to

foot facility is like no other in a California high school, giving OCS

possess skills and talents that involve 21st century critical think-

students a jump in STEM career paths.

ing, a curious and innovative spirit, grit, collaboration and strong

The central hub of this new space is the 4,000-square-foot fab-

character,” says Associate Head of School for Academics Dr.

rication lab, housing metal and wood fabrication machines, 3D

Matt Northrop. “Coupled with our amazing faculty, this lab will

printers and a variety of other useful equipment, such as Haas

provide our students with the skills and mindset to go out and

tools that are typically reserved for college fabrication labs or

become difference-makers.”

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CONEJO HEARING CENTER Christine Wilson is the owner of Conejo Hearing Center in

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the burden of administrative responsibilities. They offer same

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Athletic Society is a fitness experience that caters to a variety

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DUBEN HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

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Doctors Duben and Erickson are able to use a combination

more. As a transformational athletic facility, they encourage

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One of the most effective tools is nutrition. By eliminat-

HRC FERTILITY

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At HRC Fertility’s Encino and Westlake Village offices,

food supplements, a person can begin the healing process

their five fertility specialists are committed to giving

and give the body the nutrients it needs to heal.

patients every available treatment option to achieve their

Emotion is also another key component in the healing process. Doctors Duben and Erickson can help patients uncover

dreams of parenthood. Robert Boostanfar, MD, FACOG; Diana Chavkin, MD, FACOG;

emotional imbalances that can hamper the healing process.

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advanced treatments available in a state-of-the-art embryology lab and surgery center, including successfully helping patients with failed cycles at other centers become pregnant at HRC.

pathology. They anticipate the issues inherent in living sober for

Available services include intrauterine insemination (IUI); in

individuals leaving treatment. Like most good addiction treat-

vitro fertilization (IVF); genetic disease screening and gender

ment centers, Harmony Place utilizes evidenced-based prac-

selection; egg freezing; and options for third-party parenting,

tices to deliver intensive individualized care to clients. Beyond

including egg and sperm donation, embryo donation and sur-

that, they take pride in two other areas: An emphasis on daily

rogacy. The Encino clinic also has onsite acupuncture services

one-on-one psychotherapy and their pointed aftercare plan-

as a complementary therapy to traditional fertility treatments.

ning. They strongly endorse clients to continue treatment in an

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outpatient setting and sober living. To that end, Harmony Place

lake Village), or visit HavingBabies.com to learn about monthly

has an extended outpatient treatment program and transitional

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housing where they concentrate on key components for long-

free consult with the presenting HRC physician ($350 value).

term recovery—productivity in life and in the workforce. If you or a loved one is seeking freedom from the ravages

KHANNA VISION INSTITUTE

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From the time we open our eyes in the morning until we close

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Khanna Vision Institute is essential to restoring your vision.

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Home Helpers Home Care helps seniors that have reached

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Home Helpers has served the local communities of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County for more than 11 years. When people ask what sets them apart, the answer is simple: “We treat every client as if they were a member of our own family.”

LOS ROBLES HEALTH SYSTEM Offering “world-class care close to home,” Los Robles Hospital has been the source for family health care for more

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LOCAL FAMILY SHARES STORY OF HOPE

ex a m i n i n g autism ARTICLE ADRIENNE WIGDORTZ ANDERSON

MARCIA HINDS AND HER HUSBAND, FRANK, WERE

Possible red flags include avoiding eye contact, resist-

DEVASTATED WHEN THEIR 4-YEAR-OLD SON WAS

ing cuddles, not responding to their name by 12 months

DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.

of age, not pointing at objects by 14 months, and not

The psychiatrist, a leading specialist in the Minneapolis

playing “pretend games” by 18 months. Additional signs

area where the Westlake Village couple then lived, told

include sensory sensitivity, repeating words over and

them he would probably need to be institutionalized.

over, flapping hands and having obsessive interests.

“That doctor ripped away every dream we had for

“Ryan wasn’t like his older sister, who was affectionate

Hinds. She was determined to prove the expert wrong:

and watched me intently when I talked to her while giving

“Parents are ultimately the ones responsible for deci-

a bottle. Ryan was remote and rarely looked into my eyes,”

sions affecting our children.”

says Hinds. Instead of crying, he’d scream.

The Hinds met this challenge and found another way

“Mr. Touchy-Feely needed every tag cut out of his clothes

for their son. Today, Ryan, now 31, is an aerospace engi-

and couldn’t tolerate loud noises,” she says. “He walked on

neer and avid surfer. He has good friends, owns a house

his toes and flapped his arms, turned lights on and off, locked

and lives a typical life.

and unlocked doors, plugged and unplugged his radio.”

Hinds chronicles Ryan’s path to recovery in her

Ironically, when the Hinds were UCLA undergrads, they

book, I Know You’re in There - Winning Our War Against

took a class with Dr. Ivar Lovaas, a pioneer in the field

Autism. Originally self-published, an updated version of

of Applied Behavior Analysis and the first to use ABA to

the book has been picked up by Skyhorse Publishing. It

teach children with autism. The couple even worked with

is to be released January 28, and can be purchased in

children on the spectrum. Yet, they didn’t recognize Ryan’s

book stores and online.

symptoms. They knew something was wrong but were

“I want parents to know they aren’t alone and a diagnosis of autism doesn’t necessarily mean game over,” says Hinds. “ASD can be treatable.” Autistic Spectrum Disorder is a disability of variable sever-

Ryan exhibited many of these behaviors.

our child when she said there was no hope,” says

only too happy to accept the pediatrician’s reassurances. “Being in denial can waste valuable time,” Hinds notes. “Early diagnosis and intervention is key for better outcomes, although intervention at any age is beneficial.”

ity characterized by impaired social and communication

Their wake-up call came when Ryan’s preschool

skills and by restrictive or repetitive behavior. The Center for

teacher told them he didn’t interact, speak or play like

Disease Control estimates one in 59 children has autism,

other children. Instead of playing with toys, he lined up

which is about four times more common among boys.

his cars in rows.

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EXAMINING AUTISM

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“We no longer could pretend Ryan was okay,” recalls Hinds. After his diagnosis, the family went from doctor to

In an Autism Eye magazine article, Ryan weighed in: “I’m still the same person, only now I’m happy and enjoy life.”

doctor searching for answers. The consensus was the

Hinds is upfront about the despair she felt. “Too many

disorder was untreatable. Then, when Ryan was almost 5,

mornings, I didn’t want to get out of bed to face another

Hinds read a letter in the Autism Society newsletter from

day of autism,” she says.

a Simi Valley mother who reported her child talked for the first time after medical treatment from a Los Angeles pediatrician. The family flew to California.

The focus on Ryan put stress on her marriage and took attention away from her daughter. “I tried to counteract that by having special dates and

The doctor treated Ryan for a dysfunctional immune

making her an important member of the therapy team,”

system with antifungal and antiviral medications. Almost

Hinds says. (After a career in entertainment, Ryan’s sister

a month later, there was significant improvement.

is now a behavior analyst working with ASD children.)

Eliminating dairy products also proved helpful. The doctor explained to Hinds that autism is actually a condition called autoimmune encephalitis. He

There was also the heartbreak of watching Ryan struggle to engage with classmates—always left out of their birthday parties.

ordered a NeuroSPECT scan for Ryan. It revealed the

“It wasn’t until college Ryan understood the social piece

areas of his brain responsible for cognition, speech,

of the puzzle and made friends,” says Hinds. Helping your

sensory information and social skills were inflamed and

child is a marathon, not a sprint, she says, but worth it.

not getting blood flow. Without knowing Ryan’s medical history, the radiologist concluded autism.

Hinds gives families hope and helps them navigate the world of autism through her talks at conferences as

“He could see Ryan’s autism,” says Hinds.

well as her website and book. Readers’ comments on

Two years after starting medical treatment, a second

Amazon express their appreciation for her advice and

scan showed decreased inflammation.

praise her humor and candor.

“Maybe if we called autism ‘messed-up immune sys-

Hinds’ primary mission, though, is to spread the word

tem,’ more doctors would get on board and provide the

to parents and pediatricians that there is a “gut-brain con-

medical care our kids need,” Hinds says.

nection” underlying autism. The scientific community is

She cautions, however, that one size doesn’t fit all:

finally catching up!

“What works for one person, might not help another.

One researcher, Dr. Jim Adams, who wrote the Foreword

Treatment must be tailored to individual needs.” Plus, she

to Hinds’ updated book, has had success using Microbiota

says, “equal efforts don’t guarantee equal results.”

Transfer Therapy.

While no one approach helps everyone, treating autism

“His trials are a game-changer,” says Hinds.

medically, in conjunction with intense behavior and edu-

Adams’ work is highlighted in the June 14, 2019,

cation interventions, often lead to progress. The Hinds

Smithsonian magazine article: “How the Gut Microbiome

used their own version of ABA and other therapies: “Ryan

Could Provide a New Tool to Treat Autism.” Proceeds

bit, scratched and pinched us, but we didn’t give up.”

from sales of Hinds’ book go to autism research, includ-

Their hard work paid off.

ing Dr. Adams’ study.

“When Ryan was a kid, we had to teach him how to

“Frank and I had a choice: Let Ryan drift forever

smile,” says Hinds. “So when his boss complimented him

into his own world or drag him kicking and screaming

on his people skills, I knew everything was finally okay.”

into ours, “ says Hinds. “Choosing was easy. The hard

Hinds adds, Ryan isn’t “cured,” just recovered. Like diabetics who need insulin, he continues to follow his

part was discovering how to help him. That’s what my book is about.”

medical and dietary protocol. Hinds is frustrated with parents who reject exploring treatments because it would change who their child is. “Don’t tell me autism is a gift and should be accepted,” she says. “Wouldn’t they treat their child’s cancer?”

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out saying that, regardless of what factors led to the decision to end

issues out of court and their wealth in the family.

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