The Autism Book: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Early Detection, Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention [Paperback]

With clarity and compassion, Dr. Robert Sears guides the reader through the maze of autism, explaining what precautions parents can take to decrease their baby's risk, how to detect autism at the earliest possible age, and how to proceed once a diagnosis has been made.

This book provides parents with a simple and clear understanding of the biomedical treatment approach that Dr. Sears has used successfully with many of his young patients. It lays out a plan for developmental, behavioral, and learning therapies; shows parents how to begin treatments without a doctor's help; presents information on vaccines and their safe use; and includes an extensive resources section.

The Autism Bookprovides all the information and reassurance parents need. A clear, concise plan for the treatment of autism. Amust readfor anyone interested in the care of the child in the autism spectrum. Stephanie F. Cave, MD, MS, FAAFP,author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations The Autism Bookis an important resource for both new and experienced parents of children with autism. Lawrence D. Rosen, MD, FAAP,founder of The Whole Child Center, Oradell, NJ Autism has many facets, from behavioral to educational to medical, and parents working for the best possible future for their children need a lot of options. Dr. Sears covers the territory broadly, fairly, clearly, and in very useful detail. Martha Herbert, MD, PhD,assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and pediatric neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital An easy-to-read, comprehensive, information-filled resource for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Kennet