What Science Tells Us about Autism Spectrum Disorder: Making the Right Choices for Your Child

by Raphael A. Bernier, Geraldine Dawson, Joel T. Nigg

What have scientists learned about the causes of autism spectrum disorder? Why do different kids have such different symptoms, and what are the best ways to deal with them? Will there ever be a cure? From leading autism researchers, this accessible guide helps you put the latest advances to work for your unique child. Separating fact from fiction about causes, treatments, and prevention, the book guides you to make lifestyle choices that support the developing brain. From the impact of sleep, exercise, diet, and technology, to which type of professional help might be the right fit, the authors cover it all with expertise and compassion. Learn about the choices you face--and the steps you can take--to build a happier, healthier life for your child and family.

Winner (Second Place)-- American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category

Genres: Nonfiction, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Science

328 pages, Paperback

Published January 17, 2020

Reviews

[Becky L Long · Rating 3 out of 5]

audiobook. yes worth reading. Take with a grain of salt. The advice is really only geared toward children diagnosed early that did not learn to mask; potentially for to also bring mentally handicapped. I would not recommend this title as the ONLY source of information if you are researching autism for yourself or a loved one etc etc. Overall I was disappointed in the agenda the authors seem to be pushing and the assumption that “professional help” and “government programs” are actually competent enough to solve the problems that are “scientifically proven by x study”. Also based on the information here there is almost no hope for the child with autism whose parents don't make them their new full time job. The book is also biased and definitely written by normies. The authors have a remarkably strong belief that Big Medical and Big Pharma and Big Government hold the solutions. Unfortunately there aren't any other texts (that i have found so far) that bring the most recent medical studies and programs together. Caveat emptor.

[Metaphysics]

So much to re-learn, unlearn, and learn about the spectrum disorder.