Customer Reviews
Credible??? I just don't know 
2007-11-28
While I think what the author is trying to do here is a good thing. He's trying to let parents of kids with Autism and related disorders know there are alternative treatments out there and they don't have to settle for the blanket hopeless statement doctors tell them about autism being non curable. But I found the book focused on promoting the use of his great plains labratory which I believe is now shut down which makes me question the credibility of the books contents. And if what he says is true about his labratory being the only labratory to do much tests than it makes much of this book useless. Also, if you can't afford the treatments he speaks of it will leave you feeling really helpless.
Tons of info 
2007-08-23
Read this twice... It has so much stuff in it and you do not want to miss any of it. Great stuff. I am over whelmed by it. It is a must...Not one thing was forgoten in this book. I know at least a dozen people who would recommend this book.. The author knows his stuff.
Does not work 
2006-10-28
I have spent thousands of dollars in these treatments for my son over last 3 years with no difference at all. Feel free to contact me personally.
Dr. and people like these are out there to victimize parents of autistic kids.
Great book, but becoming dated 
2006-08-25
Dr. Shaw has made many contributions that have helped many children, mine included. A few years ago I referenced this book often, looking for ways to help my son. At the time, I would have recommended this book as a must have for every parent.
However, at this point it is becoming fairly dated. If you were to attend a DAN! conference today, you would see that their focus, and our understanding of the science has changed.
If you are considering purchasing this book, you are, I assume, as I was a few years ago -- in a real big hurry to find the best information you can to help someone you love. So to that end, I would recommend instead of this book:
"Children with Starving Brains" by Jaquelyn McCandless
"Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments" by Syndey Baker and Jon Pangborn
"Special Diets for Special Kids" by Lisa Lewis
"Breaking the Vicious Cycle" by Elaine Gottschall.
Amazing information 2006-06-27
Between this book and Dr. Bakers book (DAN Protocol book)the information provided is unreal. These are some amazing Doctors on a mission which I will embark on now. I have a daughter just diagnosed 3 months back with Autism and will follow the protocol they outlined. My biggest hope is my daughter will fall in the 30% this works for. I'm a Culinary Graduate from Johnson & Wales and am begining my Journey into this now. I can be reached at sqlscripters@hotmail.com
Try not to get over whelmed by the technicalities... 2006-03-11
Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD is an authoritative, comprehensive, and easy-to-read resource guide to a wide range of therapies that have been useful in the treatment of autism including antifungal and antibacterial therapies, gluten and casein restriction, homeopathy, vitamin therapy, gamma globulin treatment, transfer factor therapies, treatment of food allergies, and alternatives to antibiotic therapy. The information in this book may be useful not only in the field of autism but also in virtually any disorder in which some of the symptoms of autism are sometimes or frequently present.
There is always hope and new options 2005-08-12
As a mother of two autistic sons, 1 five and 1 two, I felt as if I new most everything on the topic. I was very wrong and now know I still have much to learn. The most important being that although our doctor's opinion is valuable, speech and behavioral therapies are not all that we can do to help our children on the spectrum. This book is a gem. Very informative, easy to read and understand, with many resources to assist getting the help we need even when you live in a poor and "out of the way" state like Maine. I highly recommend this book for and parent with a child on the spectrum.
A must-read book for anyone with autistic children 2004-06-07
William Shaw's book shows how antibiotics used in treating ear infections in children contribute to yeast overgrowth in the intestinal tract and how this affects the child's development.
He gives examples of the differences in chemicals secreted in the urine of autistic children compared to that of normal children, and explains what these differences mean.
The language used is readable and parents of autistic children will find much to follow up in possible treatments for the disorder.
Other contributers to this book expand on the yeast-autism connection, and there is a very interesting chapter by Bernard Rimland on use of Vitamin B6,magnesium and DMG in treating autistic children.
Does the AMA Agree With all of This?? 2004-05-07
Some of the theories in this book sound more like pseudo-science. I would like to see more examples in the book of Shaw interacting with real scientists.
When I requested an interview with Shaw, he told me he didn't have time for me and urged me to read his book. He doesn't want to hear the other side.
Jeffrey McAndrew
author of "Our Brown Eyed Boy"
Thank you Dr Shaw! 2003-04-04
Dr Shaw has provided a complete over view of the many issues that could effect children / people with autism. He is thorough at explaining the issues and potential causes and how to postively affect their lives. By understanding yeast, phenols, opiod theory, parasites and other potentially debilitating issues for autistics you can change the future for your child/your friend that is effected with autism. Natural rememdies and steps can make all the difference in the world. I encourage you to investigate the possible causes and take action on behalf the person you love. This is a great book. Buy one for yourself and your doctor.
