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Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism

Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism Hardcover - 2007 - 1st Edition

by McCarthy, Jenny

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If someone you love is diagnosed with autism, LOUDER THAN WORDS is the first book you should read.

One morning, Jenny McCarthy was having a cup of coffee when she sensed something was wrong. She ran into her two-year-old son Evan's room and found him seizing. In that moment, Jenny went from being the mother of an average toddler to being in the midst of a medical odyssey. Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed Evan until after many harrowing, life-threatening episodes later one amazing doctor discovered that Evan is autistic.

Though Evan finally had a diagnosis, Jenny didn't know what to do next and she soon found herself alone without any resources except for her determination to help her son. Jenny eventually realized that she'd have to become a detective. She spoke with many doctors, parents, governmental agencies, private foundations, and essentially earned a Phd in 'Google Research.' At last, she discovered an intense combination of behavioral therapy, diet, and supplements that became the key to saving Evan from autism. And, now in this book, she creates a roadmap for parents who are concerned about their own child.

Jenny does more than just reveal the winning formula that worked for Evan. Her story shares the frustrations and joys of raising an autistic child and shows how with love and determination a parent can shape their child's life and happiness.

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NY: Dutton. 2007. 202pp. D.j. near fine. (53568) . Fine. 9780525950110 . Hardcover.
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  • Title Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism
  • Author McCarthy, Jenny
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Fine
  • Pages 202
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dutton, NY
  • Date 2007
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 53568
  • ISBN 9780525950110 / 0525950117
  • Weight 0.86 lbs (0.39 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.57 x 5.78 x 0.87 in (21.77 x 14.68 x 2.21 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects McCarthy, Jenny, Parents of autistic children - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007026641
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Summary

If someone you love is diagnosed with autism, LOUDER THAN WORDS is the first book you should read.One morning, Jenny McCarthy was having a cup of coffee when she sensed something was wrong. She ran into her two-year-old son Evan's room and found him seizing. In that moment, Jenny went from being the mother of an average toddler to being in the midst of a medical odyssey. Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed Evan until—after many harrowing, life-threatening episodes later—one amazing doctor discovered that Evan is autistic.Though Evan finally had a diagnosis, Jenny didn't know what to do next and she soon found herself alone without any resources except for her determination to help her son. Jenny eventually realized that she'd have to become a detective. She spoke with many doctors, parents, governmental agencies, private foundations, and essentially earned a Phd in "Google Research." At last, she discovered an intense combination of behavioral therapy, diet, and supplements that became the key to saving Evan from autism. And, now in this book, she creates a roadmap for parents who are concerned about their own child.Jenny does more than just reveal the winning formula that worked for Evan. Her story shares the frustrations and joys of raising an autistic child and shows how with love and determination a parent can shape their child's life and happiness.

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"Jenny McCarthy takes us on journey of a mom dealing with her son's Autism diagnosis and treatment. We learn what it is like to be a parent and have your dreams shattered. We learn about a disease and about how others dealing with similar circumstances can aid one another. We learn about alternative approaches that seem promising. We learn about healing, hope, and faith."
David Feinberg, from the foreword, MD, MBA
Medical Director, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA

'Jenny has done an incredible job retelling the story of Evan, who also was forced to make the perilous journey through Autism. Autism is not a dead end diagnosis. It is the beginning of a journey into faith, hope, love, and recovery.'
Jerry J. Kartzinel, from the introduction, MD FAAP

About the author

Jenny McCarthy is the New York Times bestselling author of Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth and Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood.

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