Healing without hurting
Subtitle: treating ADHD, apraxia, and autism spectrum disorders naturally and effectively without harmful medication
By: Jennifer Giustra-Kozek
Publisher: Changing Lives Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Howard Beach, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9780989452984
Subjects: Alternative treatment; Autism spectrum disorders in children; Apraxia; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Description: "Using her candid parenting experiences with her son as a backdrop, Giustra-Kozek provides others with a practical reference guide for naturally treating ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and their co-morbid conditions such as sleep issues, depression, impulsivity, and anxiety. As both a parent and mental health professional, Giustra-Kozek examines the mistakes some conventional physicians make when it comes to treating these disorders. Healing Without Hurting provides a methodical approach to understanding the underlying causes and offers non-pharmaceutical solutions that work"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 344-359) and index.
Table of contents: title: Our journey begins; title: A chronically sick child is a warning that something isn't right; title: Developmental and behavioral concerns; title: My search for an official diagnosis; title: Outlining the most common labels and behaviors; title: Let's talk about medications; title: Our movement toward alternative treatments; title: Genetic vulnerability; title: Other early contributing factors; title: Immune system assaults; title: The gut-brain connection; title: Malabsorption syndrome; title: Pursuing alternative solutions; title: Our road to recovery; title: Addressing food sensitivities and diet modifications; title: Say no to processed foods; title: I'm saying no to GMO; title: How food sensitivities & nutritional deficiencies can lead to rage and violence; title: Neurotoxins and heavy metals; title: A deeper look at other issues plaguing our kids; title: Identifying nutritional deficiencies & taking supplements; title: Eastern medicine & body work practices; title: Other healing practices and therapy treatments; title: Preconception and prenatal safety checklist; title: What to feed your infant; title: Instilling healthy practices including getting your child to eat better; title: Opening the world of improvements; title: Natural remedies often scrutinized; title: A call to action : shifting current practices; title: Appendix A. Questions & answers; title: Appendix B. Childhood developmental guidelines; title: Appendix C. Autism Research Institute parent rating of behavioral effects of biomedical interventions.