The Story of Hajin, Who Was Cured of Autism After 2 Years of Aitomato Treatment - Interview with the Father, Episode 1
Hajin, the lovable second-born of twins, was diagnosed with autism at a university hospital two years ago. With no other treatment options available at the time, his father turned to Aitomato out of sheer desperation. Through this interview with his father, we’ll hear in detail about Hajin's autism diagnosis, treatment, developmental journey, and the changes that occurred after meeting Aitomato.
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Q: Could you briefly introduce Hajin and yourself?
I am a father raising twin siblings born in 2017. Hajin, our lovable second-born through IVF, was a healthy, strong, and cheerful child who enjoyed playing. However, after being diagnosed with autism, he underwent treatment and has now fully recovered, leading a happy life as an elementary school student.
Q: Could you tell us about Hajin’s autism diagnosis, treatment, and growth process?
Hajin showed no signs of any issues until around 26 to 27 months old. During this period, we noticed a change-he started becoming less active. He was once a very lively and diligent child, but suddenly, he would lie down in daycare, avoid playing with friends, and showed no connection with the teachers. At first, we thought it was just a phase, but these behaviors gradually worsened. He even developed atopic symptoms on his face, which made me wonder if this was the beginning of a more serious issue.
By the time he was 28 to 29 months old, the signs of autism became more apparent. He began exhibiting behaviors such as using our hands to point at objects instead of his own, and by 29 months, he completely avoided eye contact with us. It was then that my wife and I realized that Hajin was showing signs of autism similar to the children we had worked with during our volunteer work. Although I didn’t understand it fully at the time, my wife was quite certain. We took Hajin to a nearby large hospital for tests, but before receiving the final report, we decided to explore Aitomato as a treatment option.
Q: What kind of volunteer work helped you recognize Hajin’s autism early on?
My wife and I both attend church, and before we met and got married, my wife had volunteered for about eight years in the church’s ministry for children with intellectual disabilities, mainly autism. I also participated in volunteer work for about 2-3 years before and after our marriage. The child we were primarily responsible for had developed autism from around one year old. Since about 80-90% of the children in the facility were autistic, we became very familiar with their behaviors, such as avoiding eye contact and the specific sounds they make.
Q: It seems that your volunteer work helped you recognize Hajin’s autism early.
Yes, that’s correct. The volunteer work allowed us to understand the characteristics of autistic children in advance, and my wife had a very keen eye because of her long experience. Even when Hajin’s condition started deteriorating, I thought, “It’s just a phase for boys,” but my wife recognized the signs immediately. Although Hajin began showing symptoms later than usual, my wife’s quick recognition was a major factor in his complete recovery.
Q: Many people miss the timing for autism diagnosis and treatment. It seems fortunate that you had this volunteer experience.
Indeed. Hajin’s complete recovery, with no traces left of his previous condition, was confirmed by the doctors. The key factor was the early diagnosis and treatment, which fit Hajin perfectly, leading to his full recovery.
Q: How did you learn about Aitomato, and what led you to start the treatment?
As I mentioned earlier, after my wife recognized the symptoms, we first went to a nearby university hospital. Fortunately, we were able to get an early diagnosis. The report from the clinical pathologist confirmed that while we described Hajin’s previous good condition, the current diagnosis was clearly autism. However, the CARS score was slightly lower than expected, which made me wonder if we should wait and observe more. But my wife was sure, based on Hajin’s regression in language and social interaction, that this was autism.
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15 сен 2024
