The Autism Book: What Every Parent Needs to Know about Early Detection, Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention (Sears Parenting Library Series)
If you are the parent of a child with autism or a new parent looking to decrease your child's risk, Dr. Robert Sears can help. The Autism Book offers indispensable information, a complete treatment plan, and extensive resources to assist you in navigating the maze of autism, including:\ how to recognize signs and symptoms for the earliest possible diagnosis, and ways to minimize exposure to potential risk factors\ which natural treatments and medications have been shown to decrease symptoms...
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With clarity and compassion, Dr. Robert Sears guides the reader through the maze of autism, explaining what precautions parents can take to decrease their baby's risk, how to detect autism at the earliest possible age, and how to proceed once a diagnosis has been made. The book provides parents with a simple and clear understanding of the biomedical treatment approach that Dr. Sears has used successfully with many of his young patients. It lays out a plan for developmental, behavioral, and learning therapies; shows parents how to begin treatments without a doctor's help; presents information on vaccines and their safe use; and includes an extensive resources section. THE AUTISM BOOK provides all the information and reassurance parents need.
An Encouraging Word from Dr. Bob xiAuthor's Note xviPart 1 Diagnosing Autism1 Symptoms and Early Detection 32 Pediatrician Screening 223 Referral to Specialists for Full Assessment and Diagnosis 32Part 2 Causes of Autism4 What Causes Autism? Mainstream and Biomedical Theories 595 Testing to Evaluate All Possible Causes 93Part 3 Treating Autism6 Behavioral. Developmental, and Educational Therapies 1337 Prescription Medications for Autistic Symptoms 1588 An Overview of the Biomedical Approach 1709 Diet Changes 17510 Vitamin and Nutritional Supplements 19711 Treating Yeast and Bacterial Infections 23312 More Advanced Treatment Options 25513 Treating Associated Medical Problems 29114 Putting It All Together: Dr. Bob's Ten-step Program 30615 Five Stories from My Practice 310Part 4 Preventing Autism16 Prevention for Your Future Children 327Afterword: Recovery 349Resources 351Acknowledgments 381Index 383
