Outsmarting Autism: The Ultimate Guide to Management, Healing, and Prevention

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Outsmarting Autism: The Ultimate Guide to Management, Healing, and Prevention
By Patricia S. Lemer

Whether you are new to the world of autism, are familiar with treatment options, or are a veteran who has “been there, done that,” this book is for you! Discoveries about possible etiologies and promising therapies are emerging so quickly that you are sure to learn something new. Outsmarting Autism guides you step-by-step with practical information from a variety of fields that families, specialists, and educators can put to use immediately.

STEP 1: Take Away the Bad Stuff, and Add Back the Good Stuff

Clean up the environment • Eat, sleep, and drink smarter

Boost the immune system • Balance hormones • Detoxify

STEP 2: Correct Foundational Issues

Remove structural impediments • Integrate reflexes

STEP 3: Address Sensory Problems

Improve sensory processing • Develop vision

STEP 4: Focus on Communicating, Interacting, and Learning

Build language • Concentrate on social-emotional skills

Learn to read, write, and calculate • Use technology

STEP 5: Plan for the Future

Transition to independence • Prevent autism from conception

patty lemerAuthor, Patricia S. Lemer, is a licensed professional counselor with over 40 years’ experience advocating for families of children with special needs. She is passionate about determining underlying causes of developmental delays, and not just treating symptoms. She discourages labeling and specializes in combining developmentally appropriate practice with sound theory. Ms. Lemer is a cofounder of the nonprofit Developmental Delay Resources, and Board Chair of Epidemic Answers. Her previous book, EnVISIONing a Bright Future, was published in 2008 and is also available through the OEP Foundation.