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Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism 2011-2012 Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2011

by Ken Siri (Author), Tony Lyons (Author), Rita Shreffler (Introduction),

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The parents of children with autism know that research is a full-time job. For parents with limited time, ability, or resources to do this, Ken Siri and Tony Lyons have compiled the latest in autism research and treatment. Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism contains contributions from more than eighty experts on a variety of therapies, models, and multifaceted evaluation and treatment centers. Each contributor provides readers with an easy-to-understand description of the topic, including its scientific rationale, development, risks, and benefits. Siri and Lyons include the therapies of the future, focusing on current clinical trials, ongoing research, and the researchers who are striving to better understand autism and find new treatments.

Revised and updated to reflect the new developments in the last year, the 20112012 edition explains possible causes of autism, including food allergies and gastrointestinal diseases in children. An extensive variety of therapies is discussed, from dietary interventions that reduce sugars and remove gluten to animal assisted therapies that place a dog or cat in the care of the autistic individual to help enhance social and developmental skills. Filled with numerous case studies and more than seventy distinct subjects, Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism is a detailed and informative guide for anyone affected by autism.

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“Parents and teachers seeking innovative ways to assist children with autism will find this a very useful resource.” (Library Journal)

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Ken Siri, also the author of Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism, is the single parent of a boy with autism. He is the founder and president of Consilium Global Research, a Wall Street advisory firm. Ken is active in the autism community in New York City, where he and his son reside.

Tony Lyons is a publishing and copyright attorney and the publisher of Skyhorse Publishing. He lives and works in New York City.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse; Illustrated edition (April 1, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1616082526
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1616082529
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 6.1 x 9 inches

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Ken Siri, author, advocate, and entrepreneur, is the single father of an 18-year-old boy with autism. Ken spent 15 years on Wall Street as a healthcare analyst and is the author of Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism (now in its fourth edition) and 101 Tips for the Parents of Boys with Autism. Ken blogs for Psychology Today and is a passionate voice within the autism community speaking at autism related conferences and has been interviewed on local and nationally syndicated radio, print, and television. Ken is a board member of the Atlas Foundation for Autism and the National Autism Association NY Metro Chapter where he serves as Chair of the Programming Committee. He is also the subject of the documentary film Big Daddy Autism, currently in production. Ken and his son live in New York City.

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Cutting Edge Therapies

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2014

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This is a great book and a must read for parents of children with ASD. It provides detailed information about the various therapies and provides parents with options. I highly recommend buying this book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020

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Product is in good used condition as mentioned, but the picture on the Amazon page states it is the fully updated edition. The book that arrived is the 2011-2012 edition as stated in amazon page title. Product is great and helpful.

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2015

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I refer to this regularly as a reference for further study

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Lee A. Hinton

Not exactly what I expected...

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2011

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While this is a terrific collection of cutting-edge therapies, what isn't mentioned specifically in the description is that the therapies are predominantly bio-medical, and newer bio-medical at that.

When I purchased it I was seeking teaching and behavioral therapies, to include in IEP requests. The information was intriguing, but there was little I could do with it on my own. So, while "nice to know", the usefulness of the book was a bust. I didn't even see a section on how to find these practioners in your area.

To boot, the interest I do have in biomedical interventions is in hyperbarric chambers and those were not even mentioned.

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Mike Thomas

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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2015

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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2011

This is such an important book. Since a close friend's daughter developed late-onset autism, I've been reading everything about treatments that I can get my hands on, and there's nothing else like this available. With autism rates growing so quickly, people have to start thinking outside the box, and this book is the place to start. Every parent, relative, or friend of a child with autism should be considering every treatment available and weighing their merits seriously. Here are some of the therapies and subjects discussed in the book:

-Antiepileptic Treatments
-ABA
-Art Therapy
-Dietary interventions
-Homeopathy
-Leaky gut and autism
-Neurofeedback
-Speech-language therapy
-Nutritional supplementation

There are many more. Carefully researched but very readable, this is a book for parents, medical professionals, or anyone who wants to improve the life of an autistic child they care about. There are so many unknowns surrounding autism--it's thrilling and very encouraging to get an inside view of the progress being made to understand and treat it.

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David R. Wayne

Must-Read Material on Autism

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2012

This is a great book on a vitally important topic. All parents of special kids know what a struggle it is to stay abreast of all the new information out there in order to come up with the best resources possible for the most important thing on the planet -- your kids. This book pulls it all together and is a fantastic tool at just the right time -- NOW!

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