Book Reviews - Children with Special Needs

Children With Special Needs

Autism and the God Connection: Redefining the Autistic Experience Through Extraordinary Accounts of Spiritual Giftedness
William Stillman explores the exquisite spiritual sensitivities, including psychic abilities, of some people with autism spectrum disorder—even those who are severely incapacitated. Stillman, who himself has Asperger's Syndrome, believes in "always assuming intellect" of the person with autism. His research demonstrates that, when treated with respect and given the right tools for communication, many such people are willing to share their special spiritual gifts with us. This very moving book is made all the more beautiful by the author's palpable admiration for people living "on the spectrum." (Sourcebooks, 2006)
Reviewed by Melissa Chianta
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Be Quiet, Marina! by Kristen DeBear (Star Bright Books, 2001) Ages 3 to 5.

The Boy Who Loved Windows: Opening the Heart and Mind of a Child Threatened with Autism by Patricia Stacey (Da Capo Press, 2003)

The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child by Lawrence M. Siegel (Nolo, 2001)

Conquering Autism: Reclaiming Your Childthrough Natural Therapies by Stephen B. Edelson, MD (Twin Stream Books, 2003; www.kensingtonbooks.com)

A Drug-Free Approach to Asperger Syndrome and Autism: Homeopathic Care for Exceptional Kids
by past Mothering contributors Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, LCSW, and Robert Ullman, ND, as well as Ian Luepker, ND, is an accessible, inspiring introduction to homeopathic treatment for kids with autism spectrum disorders. After outlining the basics of homeopathic care, the authors use case studies to demonstrate how they choose remedies to successfully treat common groups of symptoms. (Picnic Point Press, 2005)
Reviewed by Melissa Chianta
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Getting Rid of Ritalin: How Neurofeedback Can Successfully Treat ADD Without Drugs by Robert W. Hill, Ph D, and Eduardo Castro, MD (Hampton Roads, 2002)