Conquering Autism Reclaiming Your Child Through Natural Therapies

by Edelson, Stephen B

• ISBN13: 9780758201836
• ISBN10: 0758201834
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Kensington

Summary

Once a rare disorder, autism has been on a sudden rise in the past decade, now afflicting one in 500 children -- more than Down's syndrome or childhood cancer -- without regard to racial, social or national barriers. Until now, experts have believed that autism could be managed but never fully treated or cured. In "Conquering Autism," Dr. Stephen B. Edelson shows that the disease can be successfully treated.

Dr. Edelson identifies the "autistic spectrum" -- which also includes learning disorders, hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder -- and presents a breakthrough treatment based on the premise that learning ability and emotional well-being are heavily influenced by environmental toxins. Grounded in both respected scientific literature and Dr. Edelson's own research and treatment of children who showed remarkable progress while in his care, "Conquering Autism" provides comprehensive information about environmental toxicity in children, as well as thoroughly-tested clinical solutions for protecting children from its damaging effects. Dr. Edelson's progr

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
You Can Reverse Autism	3	(24)
As Through a Clouded Window	27	(18)
The Ecology of Autism	45	(24)
Toxic World, Endangered Mind	69	(28)
Understanding the Autism Complex	97	(26)
The Distortion of Development	123	(16)
In-Depth Diagnosis: A Key to Effective Therapy	139	(18)
Nutritional Medicine to Support Your Child's Recovery	157	(22)
Practical Keys to Getting the Toxins Out	179	(14)
Eliminating Allergens: An Essential Step	193	(14)
Afterword: The Health and Healing of Future Generations	207	(8)
Appendix	215	(2)
References	217	(30)
Index	247