Autism: The Scientific Truth About Preventing, Diagnosing, and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders–and What Parents Can Do Now
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From the bestselling author of Disconnected Kids, a clear and compassionate explanation of the causes of the autism epidemic—and a scientifically based approach for prevention and treatment.
As he travels the country helping parents and children cope with neurological disorders, Dr. Robert Melillo is always asked one question: Why? Why are autism rates exploding? But an equally important question always follows: What can we do about it as a society—and what can I do to help my child?
In this candid, research-based, practical book, Dr. Melillo presents the latest scientific explanation for how we got here and proven, drug-free strategies that parents can employ to help prevent, detect, and address the autism epidemic for themselves and their families.
With honesty and compassion, Dr. Melillo explains what the latest scientific research tells us about the role of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, dispelling myths and replacing them with the facts. In addition, he presents early warning signs, a prevention plan for parents-to-be, and an intervention program for babies and young children.
Publisher : Tarcher
Publication date : December 3, 2013
Language : English
Print length : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 0399159541
ISBN-13 : 978-0399159541
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #447,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #197 in Children’s Autism Spectrum #217 in Children’s Learning Disorders #285 in Parenting Books on Children with Disabilities
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Kara –
Excellent book for parents and parents-to-be
This is a fantastic book for parents and especially parents-to-be. Dr. Melillo has done a remarkable job of conveying a great deal of information in a book that is wonderfully easy to read, and more importantly, offers immediately actionable instructions for lowering the probability or effects of autism.Until recently, ASD has been thought to be purely a product of genetics; however “Autism” explains why this view is insufficient. Dr. Melillo gives a primer on epigenetics and the effects of environmental factors, and how to change one’s lifestyle to improve the probabilities of having healthy, non-autistic children. (For an excellent overview of epigenetics, consider watching Nova’s thirteen minute video on PBS or YouTube: […])It was fascinating to learn about the connection between left-brained parents and higher rates of autism – for example, Silicon Valley bears the unfortunate distinction of having one of the highest autism rates in the US. As a left-brained technical mom from SV myself, this was an eye opener. Happily, these imbalances can be assessed and corrected through exercises in the book, and Dr. Melillo reassures us that our improvements as parents will actually help the chances of our babies-to-be to be healthy.Dr. Melillo also describes early autism warning signs that can be observed in babies as young as six months. He explains how to look for primitive reflexes present at birth that may not have disappeared as they naturally should – a strong indication that the brain is not developing normally. Several exercises are offered that should help get rid of lingering primitive reflexes, and get the brain back on track.Personally, I had the luck to go to an amazing functional neurologist three years ago, and I can say first hand that these techniques work. (Over a year’s time I had developed sound sensitivity that was often acute, to the point that hearing even whispers was terribly painful. It turned out that it was a brain balance issue, and I was given an exercise that started correcting the pain within minutes – this was a life changer. This and other exercises have aided me immensely with a right brain deficiency, and I hope that the info in Dr. Melillo’s book will help me bring up my daughter in such a way as to avoid similar brain imbalances!)I can’t recommend this book highly enough. I will be purchasing several more copies for friends and family.
Tammy Bingham –
Put aside what you think you know (as I did) and If you are open minded, this book will help your current and future children
I have a son with Autism and a son with symptoms of ADHD and sensory processing disorder. After 6 years of heavy interventions I have learned so much about what environmental things triggered their disorders. I knew it was not genetic because myself nor my husband have Autism. The thing I learned quickly is that I could not blame myself for any of these triggers because I did not know about them. I had no idea that watching television or movies in the early years could impact development. I also wasn’t aware at the time at how toxic our environment and food are and how those thing were impacting my son’s development as well. Even though this book can be hard to take for parents who already have an affected child, it is so worth it. Dr. Melillo addresses all the things that I wish that I had known before I had children. Would it have made me not have children? No. It would have made me make sure that myself and my husband were more in balance and had healthy immune systems as well as changed what things I did with my children when they were young especially. I know that this works because I eliminated many environmental triggers with my daughter who came after, and she has developed exactly as she should. These same things can be used in reverse. My boys both have mad huge improvements through the Brain Balance Program and by eliminating toxins, inflammatory foods and by going back and re-developing areas that didn’t fully develop. Dr. Melillo is the only person I have ever known that actually knows what is going on in the brain of my child and how I can change it. I always knew my son had potential because even at 3 years old he could identify words, letters and could even spell. However, he could not speak or understand instructions or use the toilet. He has great skills in the left hemisphere and poor skills in the right. Dr. Melillo’s research and program has forever changed our lives by developing the weaker hemisphere allowing my son to move forward in his development. Be open minded and put aside the things you think you know about Autism or its causes. Read this book and the research to back it up. Everyone should read this book. Parents, teachers, grandparents and parents to be. It is better to find things out now then after. Even if you don’t want to believe some of the triggers to avoid, they are all based on healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, etc so It can’t hurt you or your children. You can read the journey of my children through the Brain Balance program which is a real life documented account of the changes and improvements they made by going to ourbrainbalancejourney.blogspot.com
Jennifer –
Great book on autism and other disorders related to hemispheric imbalance
I have read all of Dr. Melillo’s books. Each brings new insight to understanding the amazingly complex brain that God gave each of us. As a Brain Balance parent (whose child has overcome autism), this book just gave even more insight on how to prevent imbalances in myself and my other children. The prenatal information wasn’t helpful to me since our family is complete, but some of it would have been helpful years ago perhaps. The only point in this book that I personally disagreed with (and was surprised to hear Dr. Melillo endorse) was regarding vaccination. While I don’t feel it causes autism, it doesn’t benefit any person to flood their body with drugs, viruses, and chemicals. With that said, this is a great, easy-to-read book explaining that hemispheric imbalance IS the root cause of autism and related disorders. Once this is understood, recovery can begin. Traditional therapies and treatments do not treat the hemispheric imbalances (and sometimes just create bigger imbalances by feeding the strong side of the brain). Autism treatment is overwhelming and expensive for parents. It is my hope that this information will become the mainstream treatment for autistic children so we can end this epidemic. It is critical to our future.
Shamim Fatima –
Good for parents who are planning for child. Not much explained about the treatment or therpies with Autism
Isabel –
Si estas interesado en estos temas este es el libro. fácil de leer y entender. Una pena que no este en Español.
DZEE –
What an interesting book. It is very informative and offers hope to the children with Autism. Dr Robert Melillo is very knowledgeable on the subject of Autism. His approach is refreshing. I highly recommend this book to parents with Autistic children.
Maria –
A great book, thank you for the useful info. A refreshing change from the usual ‘dealing with the symptoms’ stuff.
Ghislaine Coulon –
good