Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism Book

New information, therapies, and advice for every parent with an autistic child.For parents of children with autism, research is a full-time job. For parents with limited time, ability, or resources to do this, Ken Siri and Tony Lyons have compiled the latest in autism theory, 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. Each contributor gives the reader a basic description of the topic, including its scientific rationale, development, risks, and benefits. Siri and Lyons include the therapies of the future, focusing on current clinical trials, ongoing research, and the researchers striving to better understand autism and find new treatments. Contributions include: Dr. James Adams on chelation Dr. Jeffrey Becker on vision therapy Dr. Marvin Boris on allergies Dr. Charles Chapple on CST Ms. Judy Chinitz on parasites Ms. Jenifer Clark on ABA and the future Ms. Meghan Collins on physical therapy Ms. Dorinne Davis on sound therapies Dr. Michael Elice on IVIG and PPAR agonists Dr. Alessio Fasano on probiotics Dr. Mark Freilich on psychopharmacology Dr. Richard E. Frye on mitochondrial dysfunction and AEDs Dr. Michael Goldberg on neuroimmune dysfunction Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh on CARD Dr. Lester Grinspoon on marijuana Dr. D. Grodberg, Dr. A. Kolevzon, & Dr. J. Buxbaum on the Seaver Autism Center Ms. Valerie Herskowitz on technology Dr. Devin Houston on enzymes Ms. Cindy Griffin and Ms. Lindyl Lanham on homeopathy Dr. James E. Jan on melatonin Mr. Markus Jarrow on OT/SIT Dr. Betty Jarusiewicz on neurofeedback Mr. Raun Kaufman on Son-Rise Dr. Arthur Krigsman on GI disease Ms. Mariah LeFeber on dance/movement Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless on LDN Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona on traditional healing and antifungals Dr. Frank Morales on stem cells Dr. James Neubrander on MB12 and HBOT Ms. Lavinia Pereira and Ms. Michelle Solomon on speech Dr. Sally Rogers on the Denver Model Dr. Harry Schneider on restoring language Ms. Karyn Seroussi & Lisa S. Lewis, PhD, on diets Dr. Louisa Silva on massage Dr. Fred Starr on Respen-A Dr. Theoharis Theoharides on novel therapies Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente on parenting Dr. Gil Tippy on DIR/Floortime Ms. Ginny Van Rie & Dr. Juane Heflin on sensory therapy Dr. Amy Yasko on nutrigenomics and many more!Read More