Mother Warriors : A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds - Jenny McCarthy

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Mother Warriors

A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds

By: Jenny McCarthy

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Paperback | 31 March 2009

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274 Pages

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18+

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20.3 x 13.6 x 1.5

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'A MOTHER WARRIOR IS . . .
a mother who hears there is no hope for her child and, instead of retreating and mourning, breaks down walls, weaves her way through obstacles, follows her intuition even when people tell her she is crazy. She is a mother who believes in hope.' - From Mother Warriors

STORIES OF HOPE AND RECOVERY FROM A NATION OF PARENTS OF AUTUSTIC CHILDREN

Across the country, parents are fighting Herculean battles against an intransigent medical community that refuses to believe that autism can be healed. Mothers are going into battle for proper diagnosis and effective treatment, often at great personal cost. Jenny McCarthy knows what it's like-she put her career and personal life on hold when she realized something was wrong with her son, Evan. Her sacrifice has brought national awareness to the controversy over the causes and treatment of autism. Now, Jenny wants everyone to know that there are other warriors out there, and their stories will inspire and inform anyone facing a similar struggle.

Miracles happen every day, but rarely are the miracle makers celebrated. Mother Warriors introduces everyday heroes who fought doctors, schools, psychologists, and even their own families to get the help they needed to successfully heal their children.

Accompanied by a list of autism resources and a comprehensive directory of DAN! (Defeat Autism Now!) doctors, Mother Warriors is an inspiring and practical tool that will empower parents to join the fight against autism and reclaim their children's lives.

Industry Reviews

"Another emotional and personal book that details other parents' struggles to heal their children with autism. McCarthy explains to doubters that no two children heal the same way and offers plenty of evidence to prove her point... The stories speak for themselves."--Publishers Weekly

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Non-Fiction Family & Health Parenting: Advice & Issues Child Care & Upbringing Kids & Children's Books Personal & Social Issues Disability, Impairments & Special Needs for Children & Teenagers Education Teaching of Specific Groups with Special Educational Needs Teaching of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties & Needs Teaching of Autistic Students Biographies & True Stories

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Foreword	p. xiii
The Time is Now
Opening the Can of Worms	p. 3
Imagine	p. 20
"I'm Not Crazy!"	p. 23
Diane Sawyer Rocks!	p. 26
Stan the Man	p. 29
Nothing Can Stop Me-Not Even Barbara Walters	p. 40
Home Sweet Home	p. 47
The Magnitude of Pain	p. 49
Speaking of the Devil	p. 54
At This Moment in Time, the American Academy of Pediatrics Sucks	p. 57
Strength in Numbers
Michelle Woods: Mother Warrior to Kevin	p. 61
Canaries in the Coal Mine	p. 75
Amazing Maisie	p. 77
Lisa Ackerman: Mother Warrior to Jeff	p. 86
Siblings	p. 103
What a "Trip"	p. 105
Becky Behnan: Mother Warrior to Jack	p. 109
My Autism Whisperer	p. 125
Katie Wright: Mother Warrior to Christian	p. 129
The Power of Believing	p. 140
Samantha Gray: Mother Warrior to Zach	p. 143
God Help Us	p. 158
Stan Kurtz: Warrior Dad of Ethan	p. 160
Committing	p. 182
Branson's Miracle	p. 184
Barbara Walters Is Not So Scary After All!	p. 190
Gina Tembenis: Mother Warrior to Elias	p. 192
Guardian Angel	p. 204
Collective Awakening	p. 214
A Mother Warrior Is...	p. 216
Generation Rescue	p. 219
Resources	p. 221
Biomedical Doctor Directory	p. 223
Acknowledgments	p. 249
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Mother Warriors

A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds

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