Hope for the Autism Spectrum: A Mother and Son Journey of Insight and Biomedical Intervention
Sally Kirk
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Description for Hope for the Autism Spectrum: A Mother and Son Journey of Insight and Biomedical Intervention
Paperback. When Sally Kirk's son, Will, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, she did everything she could to understand his condition and to find ways of improving his life. Here, she shares the story of her journey and how her discovery of biomedical interventions significantly improved his behaviour and changed their lives for the better. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJNA; MJW; MMH; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
When Sally Kirk's son, Will, was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), she did everything she could to understand his condition and to find ways of improving his quality of life. In this book, Sally shares the story of her journey with Will and how her discovery of biomedical interventions significantly improved his behaviour and changed their lives for the better.
Based on personal experience and extensive biomedical research, the book shows how important it is to understand both the child's mind and body, and explores how, when underlying physical problems are treated, brain function and troublesome behaviors ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849058247
SKU
V9781849058247
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1
About Sally Kirk
Sally Kirk lives with her husband and their three boys in Midlothian, Virginia. Over the years, the diagnosis of her son Will changed from motor delay to ADHD to Asperger's syndrome despite numerous therapies, special education and treatments. Biomedical interventions, starting three years ago at age eleven, continue to have a dramatic and beneficial impact on Will's life.
Reviews for Hope for the Autism Spectrum: A Mother and Son Journey of Insight and Biomedical Intervention
Through Sally's lively and engaging writing, she empowers all parents to be curious and active ain seeking the correct treatment... Whether you are already well versed on biomedical intervention or you are just starting to find out more about it, this book will be a great guide.
Youth in Mind Hope for the Autism Spectrum is the oasis every ... Read more
Youth in Mind Hope for the Autism Spectrum is the oasis every ... Read more