The Gift from My Son or Getting the Best for Your Child with Autism

The Gift from My Son

Author: Keli Lindelien

When Keli Lindelien's son Benjamin was diagnosed with autism, her life was turned upside down. No longer could she function as a family law attorney or juvenile prosecutor. Now she had a new full-time job: taking care of Benjamin.

But she wanted to do more than merely use behavior-modification therapies to make him fit in. She wanted to understand him and help him. The diagnosis proved to be the beginning of an extraordinary journey.

Combining external research and inner work to enhance her understanding of autism, she searched for and discovered natural medicines and therapies that reversed many symptoms. In the process, she learned to communicate with Benjamin at his own level.

Watching carefully, she discovered that Benjamin's condition included not only disabilities but also unsuspected abilities. Ultimately, her observation and experience led her to develop a new theory about the role of left versus right brain dominance in autism.

This breakthrough view of autism, told by the mother of an autistic child, includes a comprehensive chart of the progression and reversal of Benjamin's physical symptoms that resulted from a course of natural therapies, tips to parents of autistic children on toilet training and travel, and a description of other resources available.

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Getting the Best for Your Child with Autism: An Expert's Guide to Treatment

Author: Bryna Siegel

Each child on the autism spectrum has a unique set of special needs. That's why their parents deserve a smart, caring advocate to help zero in on proven interventions that are right for their child. Bestselling author Bryna Siegel, one of the world's leading authorities on autism, deftly guides parents through the complex maze of treatment options. She shows how to obtain an accurate assessment of a child's strengths and weaknesses, and then provides step-by-step guidance to help parents develop a plan of action tailored to their child's individual learning style, verbal abilities, and social skills. Like no other book on the market, Getting the Best for Your Child with Autism will help parents maximize all of the resources available to help their kids reach their full potential.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments     vii
Introduction     1
Mapping the Road to the Best Treatment
Off to a Good Start: Timely Screening Will Set You on the Path to Help     9
Getting Your Footing: What a Diagnosis Can (and Should) Do for You and Your Child     27
Setting a Course: Navigating the Diagnostic Process to Emerge with a Plan     46
Outfitting Yourself to Help Your Child
The Balanced Family: "Adjust Your Own Face Mask before Attempting to Help Others"     73
Becoming an Informed Consumer: Getting Your "Personal Best" in Services and Providers     99
Putting it Together
Learning Deficits, Learning Styles: What Does Your Child Need?     123
Core Treatments for Autism: Which Interventions Will Meet Your Child's Needs?     140
The Customized Course: Additional Strategies That Target Specific Needs     178
On the Road
Navigating the Legal Byways: Entitlements That Foster Learning   Kathryn E. Dobel     205
Sharing the Driving: The Rights and Responsibilities of a Collaborative Parent     240
Resources     263
Index     269
About the Author     280