The Un-Prescription for Autism

Winner of the Gold Nautilus Award in Psychology • Winner of the Gold Readers Favorite Award in General Non-fiction Dr. Janet Lintala—founder of the Autism Health center and an autism mom herself—shares simple, step-by-step non-prescription protocols used in her practice to dramatically improve the function and well-being of autistic children and adults. Perhaps you’ve wondered if the common approach to treating autism is the healthiest path. Well-meaning doctors often target the common symptoms of autism individually with prescription medications. While there’s nothing wrong with using medications appropriately, this symptom-suppression approach leaves the underlying medical problems unaddressed. Moreover, these medications often come with side effects that can worsen the situation for your child. If left to simmer beneath the surface for long enough, such side effects can develop into chronic illnesses down the road. Supporting these overlooked conditions appropriately and