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Summary: Good Effort
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I found interesting the ideas of this reviewer:
"It gives a lot of information about autism, as relayed by a mom's story of her autistic son, Ryan. However, some of the therapies she suggests may be questionable. My autistic child may be more high functioning that hers - so some of the suggestions she makes about dietary changes/suppliments/secretin may not make sense for every family with an autistic child. Overall, a good read that gave me hope for the future."
The author means well, but her emphasis on faith over science may be the downfall, and leaves some wanting more rational solutions. She may be falling prey to some pseudo-science here.
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Summary: Facing Autism
Review: "Facing Autism" organizes and simplifiies the onslaught of information beseiging parents just receiving the dreaded diagnosis for their child. Other parents in the same situation, I have found, are the most reliable and current resource. Parent friendly and practical, this book is written by Lynn, mother of Ryan, a child with Autism.A must for the parents of a newly diagnosed child, and a richly informational handbook for other parents and professionals. Applied Behavior Analysis, Diet Intervention, Medical therapies as well as navigation through the Public Education System are explained to make sense. My hope is that each time a diagnosis is given, "Facing Autism" is the handed to the parents at the same time, as their first ray of hope.
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Summary: Facing Autism
Review: "Facing Autism" organizes and simplifiies the onslaught of information beseiging parents just receiving the dreaded diagnosis for their child. Other parents in the same situation, I have found, are the most reliable and current resource. Parent friendly and practical, this book is written by Lynn, mother of Ryan, a child with Autism. A must for the parents of a newly diagnosed child, and a richly informational handbook for other parents and professionals. Applied Behavior Analysis, Diet Intervention, Medical therapies as well as navigation through the Public Education System are explained to make sense. My hope is that each time a diagnosis is given, "Facing Autism" is the handed to the parents at the same time, as their first ray of hope.
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Summary: A good introductory book to read after diagnosis...
Review: ... as I recall it gives a lot of information about autism, as relayed by a mom's story of her autistic son, Ryan. However, some of the therapies she suggests may be questionable. My autistic child may be more high functioning that hers - so some of the suggestions she makes about dietary changes/suppliments/secretin may not make sense for every family with an autistic child. Overall, a good read that gave me hope for the future.
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Summary: The Best Present I Ever Received!!
Review: A friend bought me this book shortly after one of my twin daughters was diagnosed with Autism. I was touched by the gift, but after reading the book I have thanked my friend many times over. The book is a very easy read & I managed to finish it within a week. That is really saying something considering how hectic my life gets dealing with twins & one who is a special needs child. Lynn Hamilton does a great job explaining her life experiences along with giving accurate information on therapies and treatments. There are many times I still thumb through the book to look up a phone number, name or web address. There is so much information packed in this book. At the time I was very new to Autism & her book was the best starting place for my family. I have recommended this book to several friends who have children with ASD. I have also encouraged family members to read it so they have a better understanding of Autism & how it effects families.
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Summary: The Best Present I Ever Received!!
Review: A friend bought me this book shortly after one of my twin daughters was diagnosed with Autism. I was touched by the gift, but after reading the book I have thanked my friend many times over. The book is a very easy read & I managed to finish it within a week. That is really saying something considering how hectic my life gets dealing with twins & one who is a special needs child. Lynn Hamilton does a great job explaining her life experiences along with giving accurate information on therapies and treatments. There are many times I still thumb through the book to look up a phone number, name or web address. There is so much information packed in this book. At the time I was very new to Autism & her book was the best starting place for my family. I have recommended this book to several friends who have children with ASD. I have also encouraged family members to read it so they have a better understanding of Autism & how it effects families.
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Summary: Facing Autism - a real hands on guide for 2001
Review: Am re reading Facing Autism and taking down notes and checking off what gave Ryan in Lynn Hamiltons book leaps forward in his development. I really feel like this book is a must read for any child or doctor of an autistic child as it covers not only educational interventions but dietary and biological interventions. After reading all that is available through the various organisations and parent groups I find that I can be very confused - Lynn Hamilton takes all of the available treatments and states how and why they work and where to find the appropriate information and/or persons to further investigate those options. I found Lynns practical knowledge and perserverance to be very inspiring - I didn't feel like this was a one off miracle story but rather a very thoughful and methodical approach - there are so many oneoff stories in amongst all of the different approaches to autism but very very few stories of steady improvement across all areas of a child's life - education, diet, biomedical etc etc. I have found this a must read, and am recommending it to anyone with an autistic child so they can see positive results from someone who has kept looking for answers and uncovering lots of options that are available to anyone to try with their child - so many of the biomedical ideas we will now persue - I was totally unaware of how to even where to begin in this area - or I have attempted to begin a few times before only to be confused and have retreated again. The style of writing is a great combination of getting to know Ryan, so that one may compare to ones own child, as we all do and then three quarters of the book is practical information, including a what to do now list, which saves so much precious time - this is my number one book - it is a book that I will be giving to our childs teacher aide, teacher and anyone else in his life as it gives anyone a great overall picture of how multifaceted this disorder is and what can be done about it to give a child the best possible quality of life. Thanks for such a great contribution to my life!
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Summary: Real Hope for Parents
Review: As a Parents of an Autist child in a country as Panama without any literature or information, "Facing Autism" was a foreing sister gift that bring us a bright light in this moment and show us the way to start finding the best resources available for our childs recorvery.
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Summary: excellent book
Review: As the parent of a child with autism, I have read many books on the subject. This book is by far the best I've ever read. It takes information from many sources and focuses it in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. I highly recommned.
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Summary: An injection of motivation
Review: At times those of us that work in the area of autistic treatment need to hear a success story both to motivate and enhance our knowledge in the area. 'Facing Autism' is an essential tool for anyone interested in the subject. Lyn Hamilton has created a book that installs hope for those that may seem overwhelmed by the complexities of the disorder. The fight to get one's child back from the disorder can be aided by reading this book. Researchers and parents alike should have this book in their collection, for it is gift to hear of one's success.
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