CUTTING EDGE THY AUTISM UPDATE PA

by SIRI,KEN

• ISBN13: 9781616085087
• ISBN10: 1616085088
• Edition: 00
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2012-07-17
• Publisher: FRWHEEL

Summary

The parents of children with autism know that learning about treatments is a full-time job. For parents with limited time, ability, or resources, Ken Siri and Tony Lyons have compiled the latest in autism research and treatment. Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism contains contributions from more than eighty experts on a variety of therapies, models, and multifaceted evaluation and treatment centers. Revised to reflect the new developments in the last year, the 20122013 edition includes up-to-date information on antiepileptic, antifungal, and art therapy treatments; about aquatic, art, music, and drama therapies; and how diets, chelation, indigenous healing, and other exciting new treatments can be used to help your child. It also addresses developing technologies, like the iPad, which provides apps that help kids with autism communicate and organize their day, and helps parents keep track of therapy schedules. Filled with case studies and research, Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism is a detailed and informative guide for anyone affected by autism.

Author Biography

Ken Siri is the single parent of a boy with autism. He is the founder and president of Consilium Global Research, a Wall Street advisory-firm, and a freelance writer. He is also the author of 1,001 Tips for the Parents of Autistic Boys. Ken lives in New York City with his son. Tony Lyons a book publisher living in New York City and is the parent of two girls, including one with autism. He is also the author of 1,0001 Tips for the Parents of Autistics girls.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
I in 88: What Have We Learned Since the First Edition?	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Introduction: Navigating the Autism Superhighway: How to Determine If a Therapy Is Right for Your Child and Family	p. xxi
Biomedical
Allergy Desensitization: An Effective Alternative Treatment for Autism	p. 2
Flavonoid Formulation for Allergy-Like Symptoms and Brain Inflammation in Autism	p. 6
Antiepileptic Treatments	p. 13
Antifungal Treatment	p. 19
Biofilm: A Cause of Chronic Gastrointestinal Issues in ASD	p. 26
Chelation: Removing Toxic Metals	p. 37
Enzymes for Digestive Support in Autism	p. 40
How Enzymes Complement Therapeutic Diets	p. 44
Gastrointestinal Disease: Emerging Consensus	p. 47
Helminthic Therapy and Autism	p. 55
Intestine, Leaky Gut, and Autism: Is It Real and How to Fix It (Including with Probiotics)	p. 63
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)	p. 70
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)	p. 77
Medicinal Marijuana: A Novel Approach to the Symptomatic Treatment of Autism	p. 82
Melatonin Therapy for Sleep Disorders	p. 89
Methyl-B]2: Myth or Masterpiece?	p. 95
Treatments for Mitochondrial Dysfunction	p. 101
Neurofeedback for the Autism Spectrum	p. 105
Neuroimmune Dysfunction and the Rationale and Use of Antiviral Therapy	p. 111
Using Nutrigenomics to Optimize Supplement Choices	p. 116
Nutritional Supplementation for Autism	p. 124
Psychotropic Medications and, Their Cautious Discontinuation	p. 136
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation	p. 143
The Role of the Microbiome/Biome and Cysteine Deficiency in Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Implications for Glutathione and Deferisins in the Gut-Brain Connection	p. 153
Crossing the Divide: Collaborative Efforts towards Innovative Treatments at the University of Louisville Autism Center	p. 161
Three Drugs That Could Change Autism	p. 165
Stem Cells and Autism	p. 170
NAET Explained	p. 184
The Thyroid-Autism Connection: The Role of Endocrine Disruptors	p. 191
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy-Let's Put the Pressure on Autism for Recovery	p. 206
Cerebral Folate Deficiency in Autism Spectrum Disorders	p. 212
From Preconception to Infancy: Environmental and Nutritional Strategies for Lowering the Risk of Autism	p. 221
Communication
Speech-Language Therapy by Lavinia Pereira	p. 238
The Straggle to Speak: Implementation of the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP)	p. 249
AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication	p. 253
Introducing Proloquo2Go	p. 264
Transcranial Direct Stimulation: Music Is Nature's Gift to Autism: The Gift of Speech	p. 268
Community-Based Speech Language Pathology	p. 280
Joint Action Routines (JARs)	p. 287
Dietary
Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)	p. 298
Combined Approaches to Feeding Therapy	p. 308
The Healing Power of Fermented Foods	p. 313
Educational
What Makes a Great ABA Program? Sorting through the Science, the Brands, and the Acronyms	p. 324
The Path to Understanding Behavior and Building the Ideal Team: How Emerge & See Sees It	p. 331
Camphill Schools-Living Imaginatively into (the Inner Experience of ASD	p. 342
CARD eLearning™ and Skills®: Web-Based Training, Assessment, Curriculum, and Progress Tracking for Children with Autism	p. 350
Drama Therapy	p. 356
The Floortime Center	p. 360
Integrated Play Groups Model	p. 366
Integrative Educational Care	p. 370
Integrating ABA with Developmental Models: MERIT	p. 378
Relationship Development Intervention	p. 385
How to Select the Best iPad Apps for Your Child or Student	p. 392
HandHold Adaptive	p. 397
Camp Ramapo-Fostering Relationships That Motivate Behavioral Change	p. 401
Holistic
The Holistic Approach to Neurodevelopment and Learning Efficiency (Handle®)	p. 408
Houston Homeopathy Method and Autism Recovery: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE	p. 415
Homotoxicology and Beyond	p. 431
Living Energy: Using Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils in the Treatment of Autism	p. 437
Osteopathy: A Philosophy and Methodology for the Effective Treatment of Children with Autism	p. 452
Physical
Craniosacral and Chiropractic Therapy: A New Biomedical Approach to ASD	p. 468
Dance/Movement Therapy	p. 476
Yoga and Martial Art Therapies for the ASD Child	p. 481
Sensory
Animals in the Lives of Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Companions to Co-Therapists	p. 488
Aquatic Therapy	p. 499
Architecture and Autism: Creating a Toxic-Reduced Environment for Your Autistic Child	p. 505
Art Therapy Approaches to Treating Autism	p. 514
Berard Auditory Integration Training	p. 519
Music Therapy	p. 525
Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration	p. 530
The Sensory Learning Program	p. 541
The Davis Model of Sound Intervention	p. 545
Traditional and Indigenous Healing	p. 555
Vision Therapy	p. 562
Afterword	p. 569
Autism Organizations	p. 572
Schools for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders	p. 586
Recommended Reading	p. 604
References	p. 607
Index	p. 657
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