Overview

"If someone you love is diagnosed with autism, Louder Than Words is the first book you should read. One morning, Jenny McCarthy was having a cup of coffee when she sensed something was wrong. She ran into her two-year-old son Evan's room and found that he was having a seizure. In that moment, Jenny went from being the mother of an average toddler to being in the midst of a medical odyssey. Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed Evan until--after many harrowing, life-threatening episodes--one amazing doctor discovered that Evan suffered from autism. Though Evan finally had a diagnosis, Jenny didn't know what to do next and soon found herself alone, with no resources except her determination to help her son. She eventually realized that she'd have to become a detective. She spoke with numerous doctors, parents, governmental agencies, private foundations, and essentially earned a PhD in ""Google research."" At last, she discovered an intense combination of behavioral therapy, diet, and supplements that became the key to saving Evan from autism. In this book, she creates a roadmap for parents who are concerned about their own child. Jenny does more than just reveal the winning formula that worked for Evan. Her account shares the frustrations and joys of raising an autistic child and shows how, with love and determination, a parent can shape their child's life and happiness."

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"""Jenny has done an incredible job retelling the story of Evan, who also was forced to make the perilous journey through Autism."" -- ""Jerry J. Kartzinel, MD"" ""Jenny McCarthy takes us on journey of a mom dealing with her son's Autism diagnosis and treatment."" -- ""David Feinberg, MD"""

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"Jenny McCarthy got her start as a Playboy model, before launching a high-profile writing, comedic television, and film career. She has been featured everywhere from Time magazine to the cover of Rolling Stone, and has appeared on virtually every television talk show.She works tirelessly in the world of healing and preventing autism and is co-creator, with speech/language pathologist Sarah Clifford Scheflen, of Teach2Talk, a series of DVDs for children. Born in Chicago, McCarthy currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her son, Evan. You can follow her on Twitter @JennyMcCarthy. David T. Feinberg, MD, MBA, is president and CEO of Geisinger, a vertically integrated, physician-led system widely recognized as a leader in the implementation of electronic health records and the development of innovations in patient care. Previously, Feinberg served as president of UCLA Health System, CEO of UCLA Hospital System, and associate vice chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences. Modern Healthcare magazine has named him among the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders in Healthcare. Tavia Gilbert, a six-time Audie Award nominee and multiple Earphones and Parents' Choice Award-winning producer, narrator, and writer, has appeared on stage and in film. Library Journal said of the highly acclaimed actress, ""as close as you can get to a full cast narration with a solo voice."" Tavia has narrated more than 250 multicast and single-voice audiobooks."

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