The Un-Prescription for Autism: A Natural Approach for a Calmer, Happier, and More Focused Child

As a parent of a child with Asperger's, I have found this book immensely helpful. After a round of intravenous antibiotics and some bullying and who knows what other triggers, my normally high-functioning son had become almost nonfunctional to the point that he could not get out of bed to attend school several days last semester. He was completely exhausted, depressed, and anxious. He would come home from school and go straight to bed. I had the pediatrician test for everything we could think of, and all tests were negative. We were about to put him on anti-depressants when I came across this book. After implementing the protocols, his energy is back. He is calmer and more focused than ever. He has returned to hanging out with his friends. His daily displays of anger with his little brother--something that predated the extreme exhaustion--have mostly subsided. He is better than ever, and my family is more peaceful than ever.Many doctors with children on the spectrum are implementing these protocols for their own families and seeing results; I have been reading the other books out there as well. To the passionate nay-sayers posting on this site who clearly have not tried the protocol, I fully expect the science to catch up. Regardless of the science, I am a practical woman. If it works for my son, I'm in. My pediatrician reviewed the protocol and said it would not hurt to try it.No one is saying medications and more traditional treatments for ASD should be discarded, but when my child feels better--and he does feel better on the protocol--then he is going to be in a better place for everything life throws at him. And as a child with Asperger's, life throws him a lot. I am thrilled to say that at the moment, he is jumping his hurdles like a champ, and I am immensely proud of him.All that said, I will not pretend that getting a smart, independent 14-year-old with ASD to accept new protocols and new foods is a walk in the park. But I am a fighter when it comes to my son, and we have a strong and trusting relationship, so even when he has dug in to fight against me, he knows I am in it for him. After a long battle, he is gradually coming to see for himself that things are better. When he went away for a weekend and ditched the enzymes, he was worse when he came back. It has been two steps forward and one step back the whole way because he refused to take the enzymes at school so I had to go completely GFCF. When he complained about that, I told him that he could have some of his old foods back if he would stay on the enzymes. He was mad about both options, but I gave him all the choices I could, and in the end he ran out of fight. Since he has been compliant long enough to see results, the tide is turning. His dad, who lives in another city and just spent a week with him, is 100% sold as well. He had never seen his two boys interacting so peacefully.My heartfelt thanks to Janet Lintala for this gem of a book!

I've known this author and her family since her oldest child was an infant, and I can attest to the truth of what she shares about their journey in this book. I've witnessed first-hand the trial and error Janet and her husband have endured in their quest to help their son, and have been amazed to watch his progress during the last few years as he has become an independent, functional young adult as a direct result of their efforts! In addition, I have talked to local families served by Janet's clinic, who have experienced their own phenomenal results as well.Janet is a genuine, caring person who takes very seriously her desire to help others dealing with issues faced by loved ones on the autism spectrum. This book is very well-written and researched, utilizing up-to-date evidence-based information as well as personal experience. Janet writes with the same humor so characteristic of her personality, and manages to communicate information in such an easy-to-understand, conversational style. In short, this book is an honest, expertly-written unselfish labor of love which I highly recommend! I challenge the naysayers who have condemned this book in their reviews to share details regarding which of the protocols they tried and for how long, because I feel confident in my belief that they are speaking from personal bias only rather than from personal experience.

Having a child with special needs is extremely hard. Many of my friends here on fb already know that. Some people don't even realize that their kids need some extra care and support. They think anxiety, temper tantrums, and attention issues are just "part of child rearing" and punish their kids for "bad behavior". I have been guilty of this myself.Thank GOD I found an amazing book that really breaks down how to handle such issues and explains the source. Janet Lucas Lintala explains in great detail how she has helped her own children and many more here in WV and I'm certain all over the world!I'm in the middle of the book and I've laughed, cried, and truly feel that I have made a friend. She "gets" it and explains how to "get through it."I have been going back and forth about medicating my daughter for newly diagnosed ADHD and anxiety. I didn't think we had options. Everybody just wants to "throw a pill at it."Janet made me feel hopeful again. I feel like we can get my child back on track in school and in life with natural alternatives. I have been so embarrassed at the number of medications I have been picking up at the pharmacy for my almost 8 year old. I felt like I was treating a geriatric cancer patient with the amount of meds I was bringing out of there every month. I could only imagine what her med list would look like in a few years if we were already to this point.Now, after just reading a few chapters, I feel like I am back in the driver's seat! I cannot wait to finish it and get to work on treating the underlying issues that cause her negative symptoms. As an author, Janet you have a bestseller! I have felt your passion for helping others on every page. Now, mom to mom. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for blazing a trail for the rest of us. I am truly grateful for your courage to share your family's journey with us. I feel renewed, energized, and ready to take control of my daughter's health!For those that think this book is only focusing on "treating" autism, please take a second look. It covers so much more!

Admittedly I was a sceptic I have picked up many books before about got health and autism… But have never finished them because some thing had always turned me off about them. However this book kept me reading, was extremely user-friendly, and was based completely in scientific facts. I am starting my son on the protocols right away and I’m hopeful and excited

Very thorough. Easy to read. Hope to start protocols soon. Look forward to achieving good health for all the family.

Love this book a must read