Healing and Preventing Autism

About this book

Jenny McCarthy—whose bestselling books Louder Than Words and Mother Warriors told the stories of healing children with autism—teams up with a preeminent autism doctor to write the first book on a remarkably effective treatment.In 2006, autism became the leading disorder affecting children in the United States. While diagnoses skyrocket and parents struggle to find help, a group of innovative doctors has been pioneering therapies and treatments that are remarkably effective in healing conditions associated with autism. As word spreads about these incredible discoveries— helped in part by Jenny McCarthy’s book Louder Than Words— parents are desperate to learn about the biomedical therapies for themselves.Since early intervention is key to a successful recovery, McCarthy has teamed up with Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, the doctor who successfully treated her son, to write the first book to give parents all the necessary information about biomedical treatment. Beginning with diagnosis, Dr. Kartzinel explains the different therapies that he uses. He shows parents how to make simple changes to their child’s environment and diet that can result in marked improvements and are safe and easy to try at home. And finally he explains some of the more advanced therapies that many doctors use today, and the way parents, alongside a qualified medical professional, can determine whether or not such treatments would benefit their child.For new parents, Dr. Kartzinel provides helpful guidelines on how to best protect their child from developing autism