Excellent description of autism and its variants, including asperger's, ADD, ADHD, etc. Written for concerned parents who want some straight answers. Helps you differentiate between the various behavior disorders and gives you the information you need to be able to discuss your child with professionals. There is a fad today of calling a lot of behaviors autistic, led largely by pharmaceutical companies trying to push drugs on our children. Don't be misled. Children are complex beings who display a wide range of behavior, some of which you won't like, but may be completely normal.
This book will help you decide if your child really needs professional help and what you can do. It discusses children from infancy on up so you can recognize symptoms at any stage of development. It also talks about the various forms of therapy, many of which do NOT include drugs, but can be very affective, including diet, vitamins, and supplements, plus biofeedback and social therapies.
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