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Louder than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism
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'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 her son until after many harrowing, life-threatening episodes laterone amazing doctor discovered that he was autistic. Though he finally had a diagnosis, Jenny didnt know what to do next and she soon found herself alone without any resources except for her determination to help her son. Jenny eventually realised that shed 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 childs life and happiness.
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