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ADD/ADHD

Allergy

Asperger's Syndrome

Title Asperger Marriage, An Author Gisela & Christopher Slater-Walker Year Published 2002 ISBN 1-84310-017-7 Back Cover “Five years ago Chris was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. For Chris, this was an explanation of why he had always regarded himself as socially handicapped. For Gisela, it meant coming to terms with a marriage in which there would never be an intuitive understanding despite Chris’s good intentions.” Our Review Readable. Thought provoking. Many Autistic sons may have undiagnosed autistic fathers. Recommended to me by one of the family support workers at Autism London. Jan LB. ©

Title Eating an Artichoke Author Echo R Fling Year Published 2000 ISBN 1-85302-711-1 Back Cover "[Echo's] biography of [her son] Jimmy will be a tribute to his courage and bravery and of great value to fellow parents and professionals who seek an understanding of Asperger Syndrome." Our Review When I read this I kept saying “But how did she know?” She told her son’s story but it was my son’s story too, right down to the troubles with packed lunches and Thomas the Tank Engine. Wow! Jan LB. ©

Title Pretending to be Normal Author Liane Holliday Willey Year Published 1999 ISBN 1-85302-749-9 Back Cover "[This book] tells the story of a woman who, after years of self-doubt and self-denial, learned to embrace her Asperger's Syndrome traits with thanksgiving and joy." Our Review Worth a read if you recognise your children’s difficulties in your own or other family members experiences. Jan LB. ©

Autism/PDD

Title Access and Inclusion for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders Author Matthew Hesmondhalgh & Christine Breakey Year Published 2001 ISBN 1-85302-986-6 Back Cover “Based on pioneering work at their school in Sheffield, the authors of this book explore the universal issues of access and inclusion in employment and education for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).” Our Review Recommended by friends. I must find time to read it. Jan LB.©

Title Autism Handbook, The Author Andrew Nye Year Published 2000 ISBN 1-899280-24-3 Back Cover “The original idea behind the Handbook was to bring together in one document information that covered the various needs of all relevant groups: people with autism themselves, parents of children with the disability and professionals working in related disciplines.” Our Review Lots of useful contacts and information.

Title Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD Author William Shaw Ph.D. Year Published 2002 ISBN 0-9661238-1-6 Back Cover "New, up-to-date, comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to the most current and most effective therapies for the treatment of autism and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)." Our Review Good stuff. Puts lots of things together. Sets in context some of the recommendations in Lisa BB’s “Reweaving the Autistic Tapestry” reviewed elsewhere on this site. Jan LB. ©

Title Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Finding a Diagnosis and Getting Help Author Mitzi Waltz Year Published 1999 ISBN 1-56592-530-0 Back Cover “[This book] is for parents (or newly diagnosed adults) who struggle with this neurological condition. Medications, therapies, and educational techniques can address symptoms and improve the lives of people with PDD. In some cases, the results can be spectacular. Weaving in a range of stories from parents who are raising children with PDDs, author Mitzi Waltz covers topics such as [getting a diagnosis, treatment options, and coping with diagnosis and treatment.]” Our Review American but relevant. Good practical tips on getting a diagnosis – especially keeping a diary. Jan LB. ©

Title Reweaving the Autistic Tapestry Author Lisa Blakemore-Brown Year Published 2002 ISBN 1-85302-748-0 Back Cover "Practical and relevant for parents as well as professionals, this groundbreaking book demonstrates how a deeper understanding of the complexity of human development can lead to more appropriate early intervention and treatment plans for children who manifest complex symptoms, thus helping them to lead happier and more fulfilling lives." Our Review A “Must Have” book for all parents of ASD kids and all professionals in the field. Full of wisdom and insight and straight forward common sense. Order it from the “Tapestry Life Centre” website and show your support - see links section. Jan LB. ©

Title Understanding and Working With the Spectrum of Autism Author Wendy Lawson Year Published 2001 ISBN 1-85302-971-8 Back Cover "Wendy's ability to convey the essence of her autistic world to others is remarkable. As an adult educator, with training in psychology and family issues, Wendy offers a valuable contribution to understanding and working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder." Our Review When I first heard Wendy speak in the 3rd person about herself I suddenly understood so much about my son which I had previously completely missed. Highly recommended to all parents and partners of ASD people and to all ASD people themselves. Jan LB. ©

Diet

Title E for Additives, The New Author Maurice Hanssen and Jill Marsden Year Published 1988 ISBN 0-7225-1562-6 Back Cover “Cracks the ‘E’ number code and enables you to understand the lists of additives that appear on the packs of the food you buy, so that you can see exactly what has been added, where it comes from, why it has been added, what it does to the food an – if anything – what it might do to you.” Our Review The most essential book for all parents of kids with any kind of food allergy or intolerance. Take it to the supermarket to avoid mistakes. Jan LB. ©

Title Food and Mood Handbook, The Author Amanda Geary Year Published 2001 ISBN 0-00-711423-0 Back Cover "Amanda Geary, nutritional therapist and founder of The Food and Mood Project, has put together an invaluable guide for all those who wish to explore the relationship between diet, nutrition and emotional and mental health." Our Review Lots of really useful lists of food groups – it is amazing to realise which foods are linked – helps sort out diets to avoid unsuspected food intolerances. Highly recommended.

Title Prescription for Nutritional Healing Author Phyllis A Balch and James F Balch Year Published 2000 ISBN 1-58333-077-1 Back Cover "[This] is the nation's number-one-bestselling guide to holistic health. For ten years and more, people interested in alternative healing and preventive therapies have relied on this invaluable reference as a guide to improve health through nutrition and supplementation, avoiding traditional drug therapies." Our Review Very large, very American, very useful. Jan LB. ©

Dyslexia

General Medical

Title Alternative Dictionary of Symptoms and Cures, The Author Dr Caroline M Shreeve Year Published 1995 ISBN 0-7529-0006-4 Back Cover “[This] is an essential reference book for every home. In clear, layman’s terms, Dr Caroline Shreeve provides the most comprehensive guide yet to orthodox and alternative approaches to medical problems and your health.” Our Review Useful and interesting – easy to use – simple explanations – good ideas. Jan LB. ©

Title British National Formulary - Number 45 (March 2003) Author British Medical Association and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Year Published 2003 ISBN 0-72791-772-2 Back Cover “Compiled with the advice of clinical experts this essential reference provides up-to-date guidance on prescribing, dispensing and administering medicines. It details all medicines that are generally prescribed in the UK, with special reference to their uses, cautions, contra-indications, side-effects, dosage and relative costs.” Our Review When anything is prescribed for you or your kids it’s as well to look it up in the book the GPs use.

Title Freedom from Asthma: Buteyko’s Revolutionary treatment Author Alexander Stalmatski Year Published 1998 ISBN 1-85626-268-5 Back Cover “Dr Konstantin Buteyko’s revolutionary theory suggests that the solution lies in our breathing patterns. Most of us breathe too deeply and all asthmatics have incorrect breathing patterns. Buteyko’s observations suggest that a higher proportion of carbon dioxide […] is essential if the body is to function properly.” Our Review This is a disputed treatment but it is drug free and some people recommend it and in some situations anything is worth a try.

Title Vaccination Bible, The Author Lynne McTaggart Year Published 2000 ISBN 0-9534734-0-6 Back Cover “One of the most important decisions you will ever have to make about your child is whether or not to have him/her vaccinated. But how necessary are the individual jabs? How effective are they? And most important, are there any possible risks? In this groundbreaking book […] you will find copious scientific evidence […] about the true risks and effectiveness of each childhood vaccine.” Our Review Read and think before deciding. Jan LB. ©

Title What Doctors Don't Tell You Author Lynne McTaggart Year Published 1996 ISBN 0-7225-3024-2 Back Cover "By letting you in on the real trade secrets of medicine, this groundbreaking book is your insurance against becoming just another medical statistic. It also offers up-to-the-minute proven scientific alternatives for diagnosing, preventing or treating many illnesses." Our Review What the Doctor’s don’t tell you but you might actually need to know….! Jan LB. ©

Learning Disabilities

ME/CFS

Other

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