Unraveling The Mystery Of Autism And Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Fit and Fabulous after 40

Unraveling The Mystery Of Autism And Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story Of Research & Recovery

Author: Karyn Seroussi

When their nineteen-month-old son, Miles, was diagnosed with autism, Karyn Seroussi, a writer, and her husband, a scientist, fought back with the only weapons at their disposal: love and research. Consulting medical papers, surfacing the Web, and networking with other parents, they traced the onset of their child's problems to an immune system breakdown that coincided with his vaccinations. As a result, his digestive system was unable to break down certain proteins, which in turn led to abnormal brain development. So Karyn and her husband got to work — Karyn implementing their program at home while her husband tested his theories at the scientific lab where he worked.

Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder is an inspiring and suspenseful chronicle of how one couple empowered themselves to challenge the medical establishment that promised no hope — and found a cure for their child.

Here are the explanations and treatments they so carefully researched and discovered, a wealth of crucial tools and hands-on information that can help other parents reverse the effects of autism and PDD, including step-by-step instructions for the removal of dairy and gluten from the diet, special recipes, and an explanation of the roles of the key players in autism research.

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What can be more devastating for parents than to learn that their child is autistic? The severely debilitating neurological disorder, which affects social and language development, can be difficult to treat. When her son was diagnosed with autism at 19 months, Seroussi, a small-business owner and wife of a research chemist, determined to do everything in her power to help her child achieve normal functioning. In addition to pursuing recommended speech and behavior modification therapies for her son, Seroussi devoted her considerable energies--often against medical advice--to researching alternative approaches. Her own experience and a growing body of scientific evidence pointed to connections between autism and diet. And though the theory has not yet been proven, Seroussi says, research now suggests that autism may be an autoimmune disorder triggered in rare cases by an infant's measles-mumps-rubella immunizations. Convinced that the inability to digest certain proteins was contributing to her son's condition and that his autism was related to his reaction to MMR vaccines, Seroussi eliminated suspect foods from his diet; he made such dramatic improvement that, by age four, he was functioning normally. Now a crusader for dietary intervention, Seroussi has written a book that will give hope to many families--though she cautions that not every autistic child responds to such treatment. She includes a FAQ section, gluten- and casein-free recipes and resources, and a list of organizations and readings. Agent, Kathi Paton. (Feb.) FYI: Seroussi is co-founder of ANDI (the Autism Network for Dietary Intervention) and co-editor of the ANDI News. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

What People Are Saying

Bernard Rimland
Effective treatments are available—but you are not likely to learn about these treatments from your child's doctor. You will learn about them, however, in the pages of this book.
— (Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., Director, Autism Research Institute)

Jane M. El-Dahr
Evidence is increasing that children with autism have defective immune function, and that an external "trigger" seems to lead to the onset of the autistic symptoms. Although the view that autism is a neuro-gut-immune disorder might seem far-fetched, I believe that Karyn Seroussi is right on target.
— (Jane M. El-Dahr, M.D., Head of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology, Tulane Medical Center/Tulane Hospital for Children)

Lisa S. Lewis
Karyn Seroussi's good sense and her ability to sort out fact from fiction make her the perfect person to tell the story of autism resarch. Add to that a son who got better and a scientist husband who helped figure out why.
— Lisa S. Lewis, Ph.D., author of Special Diets for Special Kids)

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Fit and Fabulous after 40: A 5-Part Program for Turning Back the Clock

Author: Denise Austin

Denise Austin is renowned for her glowing charisma and seemingly endless supply of energy. But what most people don't know is that she's forty-three years old, and the mother of two. How does she manage to maintain the figure and stamina of a woman half her age? Fit and Fabulous After40 has all the answers, presenting Denise's surefire plan for staying healthy, strong, slim, and fabulous—no matter what your age.

Built around Austin's five-part pyramid plan of exercise, diet, health, beauty, and attitude, Fit and Fabulous After 40 features a fatblasting antiaging regimen that helps you literally defy gravity (no more sagging body parts) and sculpt every inch of yourself, from chin to kneecaps, with special "Stop-the-Clock" fitness routines. Austin then shows you how to eat for optimum health and vitality, with delicious slimming recipes that complement the vitamins and supplements she recommends. She also presents invaluable advice on common health concerns, such as menopause, breast cancer, and heart disease, along with suggestions for preventive measures, as well as special beauty tips—including antiwrinkle exercises. Each step of the program is easily tailored to suit individual health concerns or needs, and Austin's trademark enthusiasm and flare make her the ideal coach in the fight to age gracefully.

Designed to fit even the most hectic schedules, Fit and Fabulous After40 offers a modern, realistic fountain of youth for every woman who wants to recharge and restore her unlimited vitality.

About the Author:
Denise Austin produces America's number-one exercise videos and for fifteen years has hosted America's number-one daily fitness show, "Denise Austin's Daily Workout," on Lifetime TV. The bestselling author of four previous books, including Lose Those Last lo Pounds, she has also created her own leading brand of exercise equipment. She lives with her husband and two daughters outside Washington, D.C.

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From a top exercise guru, seen daily on TV and on exercise videos across the country: antifat, antiwrinkle, and anti-age advice. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.