The Un-Prescription for Autism: A Natural Approach for a Calmer, Happier, and More Focused Child

by Janet Lintala, Martha W. Murphy Narrated by Marguerite Gavin

Overview

Each year, more than 50,000 U.S. families receive an autism diagnosis. On top of turmoil and worry, they share the same urgent question: What can we do to help our child? The answers parents find can be contradictory...even dangerous. The conventional approach (employed by too many pediatricians) is to medicate difficult behaviors into submission-suppressing symptoms while leaving underlying health challenges untouched. Surfing the Internet for alternatives just leads to confusion. Now, Dr. Janet Lintala, founder of the Autism Health center and an autism mom herself, shares the natural protocols used in her practice to dramatically improve the function and well-being of children on the spectrum. Drawing on the latest research developments, as well as personal and clinical experience, she targets the underlying issues (chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, gastrointestinal dysfunction, immune dysregulation) associated with the behavior, bowel, and sleep problems so common to autism. Correcting these overlooked conditions with digestive enzymes, probiotics, antifungals, and other nonpsychiatric treatments brings transformative results: less pain, less aggression, and a child who is more receptive to behavioral and educational interventions. While the medical profession is slow to change, autistic kids need help immediately. The Un-Prescription for Autism provides clear explanations, detailed protocols, and examples to help parents act quickly to restore their child's health, self-control, and language-paving the way for reaching their full potential.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Best Book Awards winner in Health: Alternative Medicine

Nautilus Book Award Gold Award in Psychology

..".empowering, informative and motivational...Provides readers with the insights to understand what autism is, the symptoms to look for, and powerful, effective ways to improve your child's condition." -- Huffington Post

..".wealth of information..." --PsychCentral

..".user friendly resource and gives the reader another option to try in helping a child or adult with autism. " --Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

"Any parent who reads The Un-Prescription for Autism will be intrigued with Lintala's assertions about probiotics and gastrointestinal imbalances and find lots of valuable information to incorporate into their child's therapies." --Cyberlibrarian

..".common sense approach to developing an action plan that the author has seen work to help move persons with ASD to a higher level of health behavioral and physical." --Blog Critics

"It is without reservation that I suggest that anyone involved in the care of someone with more severe ASD pick up a copy of The Un-Prescription for Autism, read it cover to cover, and talk about the program laid out by Dr. Lintala with their pediatrician." --Geekdad

Library Journal

03/01/2016
In this do-it-yourself book for parents and caregivers, physician Lintala (founder of Autism Health!), with health writer Murphy, advocates for a natural approach to treating behavioral issues associated with autism. The idea is to consider and deal with the possible underlying causes of certain actions before treating them with medications. Both children and adults with autism exhibit undesirable behaviors, Lintala explains, because they are forced to perform despite the presence of digestive or other health problems making them ill. The author's method involves healing these ailments organically. In turn, she argues, the patient will feel better and negative behaviors alleviated. To help the child (or adult) feel his or her best, she proposes a three-step approach involving digestive enzymes, probiotics, and antimicrobials, along with a maintenance plan. The book clearly explains what each of the supplements do and how they are to be administered. In prose that is easy to understand and sometimes humorous, Lintala relates going through the protocols with her own son as well as patients. Calendars and troubleshooting guides are provided to ensure success with the program. VERDICT Recommended for parents who prefer supplement-based methods of adjusting their autistic children's behaviors before attempting the use of prescription drugs.—Terry Lamperski, Carnegie Lib. of Pittsburgh, PA

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169998887
Publisher:	Ascent Audio
Publication date:	05/01/2016
Edition description:	Unabridged

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