Healing Our Autistic Children

Title:

Healing Our Autistic Children

Author:

Julie A. Buckley

Subject:

Family & Relationships

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Health & Fitness

Children's Health

Date:

2010-01-05

Digital Format:

HOOPLA E BOOK

Summary

Every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with a disease on the autism spectrum--including ADD, learning disabilities, Asperger's, Autism, and PDD--making it today's most common childhood disability. While the medical establishment treats autism as a psychiatric condition and prescribes behaviorally based therapies, Dr. Julie A. Buckley argues that it is a physiological disease that must be medically treated.

Part personal story of her battle to heal her autistic daughter, part guide for parents, Healing Our Autistic Children explains simply and accessibly the new treatments and diets that have already proven effective for many families. Told through the case studies of her patients, the book is divided into four typical visits to Dr. Buckley's pediatric practice so that parents can see the progression of initial treatment. Written in a warmly engaging voice, parents new to the diagnosis will:
- learn about clinical treatments that work
- understand how different foods affect the body and how to begin implementing diets
- learn to navigate the medical system and advocate for their child
- bridge the communication gap with their pediatrician
- discover that recovery is possible

Author Notes

Julie A. Buckley MD is a pediatrician in private practice specializing in autism disorders. She co-founded HEAL! (Healing Every Autistic Life!) and is an active speaker at leading autism conferences. She trains physicians nationally and internationally in autism treatment. She lives in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

A highly regarded New York Times best-selling author, Jenny McCarthy's books include Belly Laughs , Baby Laughs , Life Laughs , Louder Than Words and Mother Warriors and her latest, Healing and Preventing Autism. She lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

As the mother of a child with autism as well as a pediatrician, Buckley is especially qualified to speak to the efficacy of medical treatments for autism. Here, she explains different options and how they work for the parents of children with autism-spectrum disorders (ASD). The book is set up in six chapters, each representing a visit to the child's doctor as a way to walk readers through beginning treatment and managing ongoing treatments. Buckley also includes anecdotes of her own patients and their health when they came to her, and she updates their progress throughout. Also included are "Action Lists," resources, and references for further information. Verdict This reviewer wishes she'd had this clearly written book 12 years ago. Essential for parents of newly diagnosed children as a way to learn about medical treatments or as a guide to start treatment. It would also benefit pediatricians who are encountering more and more patients with ASD and have parents with questions about what can be done to help their child.-Lisa M. Jordan, Johnson Cty. Lib., KS (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Excerpts

"When your child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disease and you need to understand the science of what is hurting your child, Healing Our Autistic Children is the first book you should read. " -- Jenny McCarthy, from the foreword "An indispensible reading for all parents and clinicians seeking guidance for autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Buckley explains how biomedical intervention is not only helpful, but it's a treatment that works." ---Joey Travolta, film actor & director of Normal People Scare Me "A tremendous resource for families facing the many challenges of autism and medical symptoms that come with the diagnosis. In each chapter, the author takes incredibly complex issues, makes them easier to understand, and better yet - provides the tools to implement effective treatments. I strongly encourage families to acquire the knowledge to treat and help their children. This will be your guide." -- Lisa Ackerman, TACA Executive Director & mom Jeff "A truly must read book for parents and families looking for knowledge on autism spectrum disorders without going through years of medical school and countless amounts of research. Dr. Buckley puts the complicated world of autism into accessible terms." --Tony Pashos, Jacksonville Jaguar and active member of HEAL "An excellent roadmap for planning a journey towards healing… Using easy to understand explanations of complex medical problems, this talented clinician outlines a strategic plan for biomedical treatments that address the medical problems of each child."-- Elizabeth Mumper, MD. Medical Coordinator, Autism Research Institute Excerpted from Healing Our Autistic Children by Julie A. Buckley All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.