Yesterday was a better day but I'm wondering if going off of dairy can cause some regression. I can't imagine, but she just seems more emotional. Last night her sleep was so restless, I got limited sleep as a result. Her anxiety has not changed at all so far. I'm not giving up yet, but this is discouraging. I am wondering if going dairy free is allowing her brain to clear a little and she is just processing more, making her a little more sensitive. I wish I knew the answer, I really hate the trial and error. Wouldn't it have been nice to see the instant results like the other family that tried it.

We blew through exercises today, it was wonderful! Then we went to see the new Winnie the Pooh movie. It was cute and she did really well. I had to have my hands over her ears because of the deafening previews. Why is the volume so loud anyway? She did enjoy it though, but next movie we are just going to bring along her headphones. I wish she could tolerate earplugs, at least they would be more presentable. This morning, I turned on the TV and she asked me to change it after a while. She commented at one point, "Look at all the happy faces." What a thrill to hear her make such an observation. she studies expressions in books for a few months now, she is really trying to figure out facial expressions. I just got her a series of books that seem like they will do a good job of teaching some social skills. they are the old Little Miss and Mister series. If I remember, I will post how they are.