Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism | 
 enlarge | Author: Jenny Mccarthy
Publisher: Dutton Adult
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 0525950117
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.92858820092
EAN: 9780525950110
ASIN: 0525950117
Publication Date: September 17, 2007
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If someone you love is diagnosed with autism, LOUDER THAN WORDS is the first book you should read.
One morning, Jenny McCarthy was having a cup of coffee when she sensed something was wrong. She ran into her two-year-old son Evan s room and found him seizing. In that moment, Jenny went from being the mother of an average toddler to being in the midst of a medical odyssey. Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed Evan until after many harrowing, life-threatening episodes later one amazing doctor discovered that Evan is autistic.
Though Evan finally had a diagnosis, Jenny didn t know what to do next and she soon found herself alone without any resources except for her determination to help her son. Jenny eventually realized that she d have to become a detective. She spoke with many doctors, parents, governmental agencies, private foundations, and essentially earned a Phd in Google Research. At last, she discovered an intense combination of behavioral therapy, diet, and supplements that became the key to saving Evan from autism. And, now in this book, she creates a roadmap for parents who are concerned about their own child.
Jenny does more than just reveal the winning formula that worked for Evan. Her story shares the frustrations and joys of raising an autistic child and shows how with love and determination a parent can shape their child s life and happiness.
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 Jenny is Right, and the Gluten-Free Diet is Worth a Try! January 6, 2009
Yvonne Buchanan (Portland, Oregon USA)
I have a son on the autism spectrum. He was diagnosed at the age of 2 1/2, an earlier than usual diagnosis, and yes, very much due to the Mommy instinct Jenny writes of. Regarding recovery: it is possible, I've met a whole panel of recovered children. And consider football great Dan Marino's son, diagnosed with autism, and years later, had friends say to him, "I heard you had a brother with autism." He tells them, "No, that was me." One size does not fit all, and vaccines are a likely culprit. That said, MOST people will do well with a gulten- and often soy-free diet. These are giant protein molecules that the kids on the spectrum often have trouble digesting. My son, who had GI issues, hadn't talked for 11 months, and within 3 days off of gluten and casein (the protein in milk), began speaking again. Please, to the reviewer, who has a child on the spectrum, and to all others, do not say "autistic children." The term is "a child diagnosed with autism" or, as I like to say (and I'm not delusional), "a child recovering from autism"). My son is now 9; he's doing great, talking up a storm, bright, social, and delightful. And he's on the road to a complete recovery. No way he would receive an autism dignosis today.
 mother of autistic nine year old January 6, 2009
G.G, (Michigan)
I thought this was a great, easy read. Jenny McCarthy was so candid about the ups and downs of her experiences with bad and good doctors. It was comforting knowing I'm not alone. I would highly recommend!
 Don't waste your time January 3, 2009
C. Magro (Centennial, Colorado)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Jenny has NO idea on what it is like to be an average person with a child on the spectrum. Nannies, intensive intervention--we don't live in that world. We live in the world of waitlists, minimal services and fighting with public schools.
I really do not want our children represented by a former playmate who believes she found a cure for autism.
Inspiring! November 30, 2008
G. Correa (lakewood, wa)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have spent many many hours in the UofG (University of Google) and could relate to this book 100% I could not put it down and finished it in a few hours. My son does not have any diagnosis at this point and may or may not have autism, but it gives so much hope for the future. Alternative medicines have been overlooked by the medical community for so long, I love that this book opens people's eyes to more possibilities than just what they've been told by Drs. I have 2 autistic nephews and my SIL is doing some of the treatments with her children that Jenny did with her son. Sometimes knowing that other people are in your same position is all it takes to keep chugging along. I read another review that pretty much said google and mothers instinct is not as good as what Drs will tell you. Well, doctors don't know everything. That is why it's called "practicing medicine". Mother's instinct is right most of the time, even if the scientific evidence isn't there to support that. I feel rejuvinated having read this. Definitely recommended to anyone with a special needs child, or anyone who loves a special needs child.
Does the boy's father have Aspergers? November 29, 2008
L. Vitale
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Jenny's ex-husband's reaction in the book points to a man who might have Asperger's Syndrome. He was very inappropriate in the way he handled his son's medical problems. He was inappropriate in his inability to support his wife through their harrowing experience. His reaction left me wanting to hear more about his demeanor and hear also what his parent's experience was with their son as he was growing up. The husband's diagnosis would support the genetic theory of autism. As a mother of a boy who has Aspergers, I would like to see money go into the school systems to educate the educators about how to best teach these incredible children. Also money should not be wasted on theories that have been scientifically disproved.
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