A practical guide for parents which blends the authors' personal experience of bringing up their autistic son as well as Jon's professional experience as a nutritional therapist specialising in autism.
A practical guide for parents which blends the authors' personal experience of bringing up their autistic son as well as Jon's professional experience as a nutritional therapist specialising in autism.
Jonathan and Polly Tommey's eldest son, Billy, was diagnosed with severe autism at the age of two. Today, Billy is a high-functioning teenager - thanks to the determination of his parents to discover as much as possible about autism, its causes and potential treatments. They show through their own experience how it is possible to improve the quality of life for children with autism.
The book will give parents the confidence and knowledge to tackle the problems they face and find solutions, treatments and educational options that will work for their child. In his quest to help his son, Jonathan trained as a nutritional therapist and now supports many individuals with ASD at his Autism Clinic. His expertise forms an important part of this book.Contents include: getting a diagnosis; the gut-brain connection; tests and treatments; the link with toxins; diet and nutrition; health and wellbeing; coping as a family; educational approaches; choosing a school; looking to the future; and a comprehensive resource section.Practical and positive, this book provides much needed support, advice and encouragement for parents of children on the autism spectrum.'Polly Tommey is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Autism File and founder of The Autism Trust. She is renowned as a campaigning and influential journalist and is featured regularly as an expert in the national media.
Polly Tommey is founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Autism File and founder of The Autism Trust. She is renowned as a campaigning and influential journalist and is featured regularly as an expert in the national media. Jon is a well respected practitioner and runs an autism clinic where he has around 500 children in his care.Jonathan and Polly Tommey's eldest son, Billy, was diagnosed with severe autism at the age of two. Today, Billy is a high-functioning teenager - thanks to his parents' determination to discover as much as possible about autism, its causes and potential treatments. In this invaluable guide, Jonathan and Polly share their experiences to give you the confidence and knowledge to tackle the problems you face, and find solutions, treatments and educational opportunities that will work for your child. Contents include: getting a diagnosis; the gut-brain connection; tests and treatment; the link with toxins; diet and nutrition; health and well-being; coping as a family; educational approaches; choosing a school; looking to the future; and a comprehensive resources section. Practical and positive, this book provides much-needed support, advice and encouragement for parents of children on the autism spectrum. 'Jonathan and Polly Tommey have written a book that will be of immense support to parents. Sadly the numbers of children with autism has risen alarmingly making this book more relevant than ever' Dr Richard Halvorsen, author of The Truth About Vaccines
Jonathan and Polly Tommey's eldest son, Billy, was diagnosed with severe autism at the age of two. Today, Billy is a high-functioning teenager - thanks to the determination of his parents to discover as much as possible about autism, its causes and potential treatments. They show through their own experience how it is possible to improve the quality of life for children with autism.The book will give parents the confidence and knowledge to tackle the problems they face and find solutions, treatments and educational options that will work for their child. In his quest to help his son, Jonathan trained as a nutritional therapist and now supports many individuals with ASD at his Autism Clinic. His expertise forms an important part of this book.Contents include: getting a diagnosis; the gut-brain connection; tests and treatments; the link with toxins; diet and nutrition; health and wellbeing; coping as a family; educational approaches; choosing a school; looking to the future; and a comprehensive resource section.Practical and positive, this book provides much needed support, advice and encouragement for parents of children on the autism spectrum.
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