Bibliograph

The Myth of Autism, How a Misunderstood Epidemic Is Destroying Our Children, Expanded and Revised Edition

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The Myth of Autism, How a Misunderstood Epidemic Is Destroying Our Children, Expanded and Revised Edition

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Myth of Autism

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

881570835

Sub title

How a Misunderstood Epidemic Is Destroying Our Children, Expanded and Revised Edition

Summary

Experts agree that America is in the midst of a disturbing epidemic of what has thus far been diagnosed as autism. In just thirty years autism diagnoses have risen from 1 in 5,000 children to 1 in 110, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.But in the history of our society there has never been an ?epidemic" of any developmental or genetic disorder?it is scientifically impossible. So what is this mysterious affliction known as ?autism," and how can we stop it? Dr. Goldberg and his colleagues illustrate why autism cannot be genetic, but is a symptom of a treata

Table Of Contents

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Introduction; 1. In the Beginning; 2. How Can This Be Anything But an Illness?; 3. Changing Letters: ADD? ADHD? Mixed ADHD? Quiet ADD?; 4. A History of Medical Research; 5. The Evidence; 6. NeuroSPECT: A New Tool; 7. How Evaluation and Treatment Begin: The Goldberg ApproachTM; 8. Mistakes and Misdirections; 9. The Role of Allergens and Diet; 10. Tips to Help Get through the Day (depending on behavioral age); 11. The Future; Appendix A: A Case Study; Appendix B: Parent StoriesAppendix C: Patient Screening/Data Questionnaire for Autism/PDD/ADHD Used at Dr. Goldberg's PracticeGlossary; Notes

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