Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research & Recovery
by Karyn Seroussi
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34 ratings, 3.71 average rating, 15 reviews
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January 8th 2002
by Broadway
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Paperback, 304 pages
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0767907981
(isbn13: 9780767907989)
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When their nineteen-month-old son, Miles, was diagnosed with autism, Karyn Seroussi, a writer, and her husband, a scientist, fought back with the only...more
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Read in August, 2008
Before I read this book, I wasn't really sure I believed that dietary intervention could really be a "cure" for autism (in my very limited experience). I thought maybe it could help. Or maybe parents were just desperate for any shred of hope they could find. And maybe it'd be worth trying, even though the claims were unsubstantiated.
But, because this mother's research was so thorough and credible and the results are more wide-spread than I had known, I am now looking at dietary ...more
But, because this mother's research was so thorough and credible and the results are more wide-spread than I had known, I am now looking at dietary ...more
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Read in October, 2008
This book is an amazing story of a mothers story to understand, fight and (in this case) defeat autism. I started to read this book after my 2 year old's speech therapist thought he might be autistic after our 1st meeting. My pediatirican does not think so and we flip flop on this idea for the last two weeks. This book has given me the knowledge and encouragement to understanding my son and his needs. If he is autistic, he is on the lower side of the spectrum and we wait to have him tested. ...more
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Read in April, 2007
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Read in August, 2008
I came across this book accidentally and opened it randomly. What I read floored me! So I made a mental note to read this later. I recently opened it again, only to be sucked into it for hours. This is not my usual book. I was quite surprised to find myself so into it. It's really a great read!
An educated and ambitious woman finds herself dealing with the confusion that is Autism, when her son is diagnosed. The book reads like a journal, as it follows her journey to find the cause behind the s...more
An educated and ambitious woman finds herself dealing with the confusion that is Autism, when her son is diagnosed. The book reads like a journal, as it follows her journey to find the cause behind the s...more
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Read in January, 2004
This book was an unfortunate distraction to me after my son was diagnosed. It is a story of one woman's journey through what may or may not be a "cure" to what may or may not be a "lifelong, debilitating disorder". This is the sort of book one might seek out when they seek to hide from the fact that there are no miracle pills, no cures. It's full of theory, but no substance and backed up by nothing but anecdotal evidence and one woman's passionate testimonial.
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Read in August, 2007
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moms of autistic children
Excellent resource, with some startling (yet, logical) theories and very encouraging information. I'd recommend this to any parent of an autistic spectrum child. Easy to read, very informative -- though the timeline can get confusing. A definite read if you're concerned that your child exhibits early signs, or if you're concerned about vaccinations.
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Read in June, 2008
This is a very interesting and although I have seen children with whom the diet makes no difference this presented some extrememly fascinating stories. The diets are extreme and strict and I sympathize with parents who are trying to remain faithful to the restrictions. BTW ,,, not mention of stickers containing gluten.
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Read in November, 2007
A great story of learning and healing with therapy and biomedical intervention. Another ground breaking book, as it takes place at a time, when biomedical intervention was still very, very new. It is a quick read and includes some ways to implement the GFCF diet, as well as recipies.
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Read in October, 2007
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parents or teachers of autistic children
i've always been interested in autism since i've worked with many children on the spectrum. also, since becoming a mom, i've been very interested in the claims of many parents that vaccines somehow caused their child's autism. this book is one woman's journey through her son's autism.
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Read in January, 1995
I found this book to be very interesting in terms of the struggle she went through with her son and the research she did. A lot of new research has come out since this book was written, but I still question the role milk products and vaccinations play in causing autism in children.
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Read in August, 2007
Very touching personal account, certainly something I relate to on an emotional level. Not however high on my list for clinical information. I think the subtitle (A Mother's Story of Research and Recovery) would have been a more accurate main title.
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Fascinating. It is a page-turner, which really surprised me. I think this is for everyone, not just for parents of austistic children. We will all know and love children affected by this, so we should all learn about it!
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The story of this mother's journey through autism is inspiring. I would like the book better if it didn't try to convince you that the GF/CF diet is the "cure" for autism. A good read, but biased.
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one of the best books EVER about the connection between vaccines, food allergies and the autism epidemic
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