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Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help Kindle Edition

by Lynn M. Hamilton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Don't Let Autism Have the Last Word in Your Child's Life.

Perhaps one of the most devastating things you can learn as a parent is that your child has been diagnosed with autism. A multifaceted disorder, autism has long baffled parents and professionals alike. At one time, doctors gave parents virtually no hope for combating the disorder. But in recent years, new treatments and therapies have demonstrated that improvement is possible. With intensive, early intervention, some children have recovered from autism and have been integrated into school, indistinguishable from their peers.

Discover ten things you can do to begin battling your child's autism right now.

See why Applied Behavior Analysis has become parents' treatment of choice, and examine its impressive results.

Get information on cutting-edge biomedical treatments such as secretin and immunotherapy.

Learn how dietary intervention can positively impact your child's behavior.  

Find out what additional therapies can offer - including sensory and auditory integration.

Explore loving ways to keep your family together when your world is torn apart.


Children with autism do have the possibility to improve greatly, and some even overcome the effects of autism, if appropriate therapies are begun early enough. Discover the steps you can take today to begin the fight for your child's future in Facing Autism.
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This is one mother's account of coping with her son's autism. Within two months of his diagnosis, Ryan began intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and with his mother tackled other related issues, including immune deficiency, food intolerance, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Hamilton has investigated and tried many "alternative" therapies, most of which were not welcomed by the doctors she consulted. However, the results for Ryan have been very good. Husband Roger adds a chapter about a spouse/father's role in a family with special needs. Writing from a Christian perspective, Hamilton recounts her faith in God, which helps carry her through adversity. Each section of the book contains lists of resources (institutes, clinics, schools, and programs, with phone and FAX numbers, e-mail addresses, and web sites). This is a strong argument for ABA as well as dozens of other nontraditional approaches to a puzzling diagnosis.
-Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, PA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Accurate, comprehensive, and written in a clear and engaging style. A must-read guidebook for parents of autistic children."
Bernard Rimland, PH.D., director, Autism Research Institute


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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002QJZ9UE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WaterBrook; 1st edition (September 26, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 26, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1045 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 427 pages
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mickey
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BRIGHTEST TORCH LIGHT MY WAY
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2011
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I almost crying when I read this book. I buy almost 20 books of Autism for my son, and this is the only one show me step by step to get the most service for my son.There so many good thing about this book and I can tell three is 5 things I love most.
1.Funding for ABA at home through Regional Center Plus through Medical Assistance too. Have a card name MA card, ask for it and they pay for your ABA at home too.
2.Respite care at home with 140 hours a year,pay by Regional Center( parent gonna get 3 hours every week for their own interest,there is some nanny come and take care of your baby at home, 3 hours of relax, just call your coordinate regional center to ask for it.
3.Treat Autism by Biomedical step by step
4.Treat Speak and Occupation therapy step by step
5.How to get the best doctor for your kid and how to manage all the document for your kid.

I don't know much about Autism until I read this one. It's clear for me right now, I know step by step I have to do for my son, what button I should push first and later . The language use in this book is very friendly and easy to understand, especially the section of Biomedical treatment is very good written, you can understand without a background of medical. I live in American for 5 years, my English not that good, but I really enjoy reading this book. Don't skip it, it a must for every parent with the love one got Autism. I'll give it 10 credits if Amazon have that option. Trust me, this book cost you a bright future for your love one.
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Crafty mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Great easy read. Explained autism well.
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019
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I loved this book. Very easy to read. Explained what is autism very well. Written language was not boring to read at all. I finished it within 2days. Bought extra copies to share with family members so that they can get an idea on autism.
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Rivkah Maccaby
4.0 out of 5 stars The Compleat Parent
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2001
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If I had to subtitle this book, I'd borrow from Izaak Walton, and call it The Compleat Parent. I appreciate so much that Lynn Hamilton has included so many current methods, and experimental dietary and supplement trials in this book, even ones that didn't work for her son. So many times I have read of parents dismissing as snake oil something that simply was not right for their particular child. Autism is a spectrum disorder, and will require a spectrum of treatments, not every one effective for every child-- or adult.
I also appreciate Hamilton's honesty about her frustrations with her son before he received appropriate treatment. Some parents think they are alone in being swept into anger when their child is out of control, so I am glad when parents admit this; if enough do, eventually all will feel safe in doing so. Sometimes diagnoses are missed when parents are afraid at first to admit exactly what their children do, because they are afraid to admit their reactions to it.
My only reservation in recommending this book is the pervasive religious references in its text. I realize that the Hamiltons have been missionaries, and I realize that they turned to their faith when they learned of their son's autism, and that these are simply facts which it would be awkward to conceal. I also realize that most of the religious references were restricted to the beginning of the book, the family's personal story; the latter half, the general information about autism contains minimal references, but as far as I am concerned, one is too much here. I also realize she referred to family and community prayer efforts, as well as practical efforts to help her son as "Operation Rescue Ryan," and that this is a fact, not a piece of fiction invented for the book; nonetheless it jarred me. I am not a non-religious person; however, I do wish the book had come with some sort of caveat.
Overall, the book is excellent, and readable, but if constant references to another's spiritual life will bother you, you've been warned.
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Andrew V Marin
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2015
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This is the first book I read when I found out my son had Autism. Hamilton's personal journey with her own son on the spectrum really helped me not only understand Autism, but also see that there is hope. I HIGHLY recommend parents who may have just found out their child has Autism to read this book and/or similar books. Even better, get in touch with parent support groups! Awesome book! Thank you Lynn Hamilton
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Lacey Canan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
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This is an amazing book. A must read
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Lynne
3.0 out of 5 stars A little outdated
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018
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Keep in mind this book was written in the late 90s. A lot of information is incredibly outdated, so read it keeping that mind. On the other hand, I appreciate her vulnerability and the time she took to compile such thorough information. As someone facing a autism diagnosis for one (but possibly both) of my sons, this was a great starting point. I have already begun to further research therapies she discusses. The most information and encouragement I gained from her book, however, was her and her son’s personal experiences. So yes—read it, skim through it. It’s an easy read. Use it as a spring board into updated research.
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Caroline Zsentko
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2014
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Perfect. Arrived very quickly.
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