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    Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments
    Jon Pangborn, Ph.D.
    Sidney M. Baker, M.D.
    This October 2005 version of the DAN! Clinical Options
    Manual replaces the previous editions that have
    revolutionized the biomedical approach to the diagnosis
    and treatment of autism, PDD and related disorders.



    Detoxification & Healing: The Key To Optimal Health
    Sidney M. Baker, M.D.
    Detoxification promotes wellness by ridding the body
    of poisons that can lead to a host of health problems
    ranging from fatigue and depression to cancer and
    diabetes. This revised edition of the popular nutrition-
    based health guide presents new advice and up-to-date
    information on detoxification and healing.



    Breaking The Vicious Cycle
    Elaine Gottschall, B.A.
    A practical book that addresses the problems of
    intestinal conditions, including indigestion, a "nervous
    stomach", chronic diarrhea or spastic colon, to the
    more serious and debilitating problems such as
    Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's disease, Diverticulitis,
    Celiac Disease and Cystic Fibrosis. 'Breaking the
    Vicious Cycle' provides an alternative way to help
    combat digestive disorders using dietary changes.


    Children With Starving Brains
    Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D.
    This books gives a step-by-step treatment guide for
    parents and doctors based on the understanding that
    ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in signifi-
    cant brain malnutrition. Dr. McCandless, whose grand-
    child with autism has inspired her "broad spectrum
    approach," describes important diagnostic tools needed
    to select appropriate treatment programs. Her book
    explains major therapies newly available and identifies
    safe and effective options for parents and physicians
    working together to improve the health of these special
    children.


    Evidence of Harm - Mercury in Vaccines and the
    Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy
    David Kirby
    New York Times contributor David Kirby explores the
    chilling possibility that a vaccine additive may be fueling
    an apparent epidemic of autism, ADD, speech delay and
    other disorders in America’s children. Evidence of Harm
    explores both sides of this controversy regarding
    mercury in vaccines and autism, pitting families and their
    allies against the federal government, public health
    agencies, and powerful pharmaceutical giants.



    Biological Treatments for Autism & PDD
    William Shaw, Ph.D.
    A resource guide to a wide range of therapies that
    have been useful in the treatment of autism, including
    antifungal and antibacterial therapies, gluten and
    casein restriction, homeopathy, vitamin therapy,
    gamma globulin treatment, transfer factor therapies,
    treatment of food allergies, and alternatives to anti-
    biotic therapy.


    Treating Autism - Parent Stories of Hope and
    Success
    Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. and Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.
    In-depth stories written by parents and physicians who
    have used the Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) biomedical
    treatments recommended by Autism Research Institute.
    Personal stories of families who are recovering their
    children with autism spectrum disorders using the
    Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) model.



    The Puzzle of Autism: Putting It All Together
    Garry F. Gordon, M.D.
    Amy Yasko, Ph.D.
    This book shares a proven protocol and provides a
    basic understanding of the pieces involved in helping
    to reverse autism.




    Autism In The School-Aged Child
    Carol Schmidt, RN, BSN
    Beth Heybyrne, MA
    This book is designed for use by both parents and
    educators and is intended to promote continuity
    between the home and school environments. It's
    colorful and easy-to-read format and straight-forward
    approach to intervention make it a practical tool for
    anyone dedicated to maximizing the potential of the
    child with autism. The established principles of
    behavioral intervention are expanded and adapted
    to these "real-world" settings where the need for
    structure, predictability, and routine persist.
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