Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism (Thorndike Press Large Print Nonfiction Series) - Hardcover

McCarthy, Jenny

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9781410404732: Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism (Thorndike Press Large Print Nonfiction Series)

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ISBN 10: 1410404730 ISBN 13: 9781410404732

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2008

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The New York Times bestseller that is an inspiring "story of hope" (People) for parents of autistic children

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 having a seizure. Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed Evan until, after many harrowing, life-threatening episodes, one good doctor discovered that Evan is autistic.

With a foreword from Dr. David Feinberg, medical director of the Resnick Neuro-psychiatric Hospital at UCLA, and an introduction by Jerry J. Kartzinel, a top pediatric autism specialist, Louder Than Words follows Jenny as she discovered an intense combination of behavioral therapy, diet, and supplements that became the key to saving Evan from autism. Her story sheds much-needed light on autism through her own heartbreak, struggle, and ultimately hopeful example of how a parent can shape a child's life and happiness.

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Review:

"Jenny McCarthy takes us on journey of a mom dealing with her sons 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

aEmotional, devastatinga]a story of hope.a
a"People"
aHonest, informative, down-to-earth, and sometimes painfula] Mothers everywhere thank her.a
a"The Chicago Sun-Times"
aSurprisingly fun to read, realistic, and engaginga] a good introduction to the ups and downs that autism brings to everyday life.a
aautism.about.com

?Emotional, devastating?a story of hope.?
?"People"

?Honest, informative, down-to-earth, and sometimes painful? Mothers everywhere thank her.?
?"The Chicago Sun-Times"

?Surprisingly fun to read, realistic, and engaging? a good introduction to the ups and downs that autism brings to everyday life.?
?autism.about.com
Praise for Mother Warriors

Another emotional and personal book that details other parents' struggles to heal their children with autism. McCarthy explains to doubters that no two children heal the same way and offers plenty of evidence to prove her point The stories speak for themselves. Publishers Weekly"

Praise for Mother Warriors

"Another emotional and personal book that details other parents' struggles to heal their children with autism. McCarthy explains to doubters that no two children heal the same way and offers plenty of evidence to prove her point... The stories speak for themselves."--Publishers Weekly

Book Description:

The remarkable story of one mother’s fight to ‘heal’ her autistic son.

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