Welcome

Hi, and Welcome!

The Edge of Autism began as a place for me to blog about my journey with a child on the autism spectrum who faced many health challenges. Over the years, I’ve written about our ups and downs working on those health issues, which were due to toxic metals. The progress we made went beyond any of my original expectations.

This experience inspired me to help others in similar situations, and I now provide coaching to other parents navigating these challenges.

I was very blessed to find some amazing people who understood mercury poisoning. The most beloved and most missed is Dr. Andy Cutler, who was a mentor over the years. Although he has passed, his work continues to help families like ours. The protocol he developed to address his own mercury toxicity made a real difference for my family, and many of the results we saw are detailed throughout this blog — including both struggles and joys along the way.

What You’ll Find Here

This blog serves as an archive for hundreds of posts dating back to 2006. Key topics include:

  • Healing Journey – Our family’s approach to therapies, including milestones and experiences along the way. (54 posts)
  • Recovery & Progress – Updates on progress, breakthroughs, and lessons learned. (61 posts)
  • Parenting & Daily Life – Insights, routines, and tips from everyday life as a parent. (12 posts)
  • Musings & Stories – Personal reflections, stories, and thoughts on our journey. (11 posts)
  • Tools & Resources – Practical guidance, tips, and helpful resources for other families navigating similar challenges.

Recommended Starting Points

For newcomers, a good way to explore the blog is by browsing posts in these categories:

You can also explore posts by category using the footer navigation.

How to Navigate

This archive spans many years, so it can be helpful to:

  • Browse by category in the footer
  • Follow a chronological path for the full story
  • Check out our recommended posts above if you want the highlights

A Note About Now

After years of maintaining this site and cataloging our journey, I feel it’s time to focus on new projects. While this blog shares experiences from the past, I may post occasional updates about our mercury journey here. Most of my ongoing work helping others with the Andy Cutler protocol is now happening on Healing Mercury.