Jayne Lytel - Act Early Against Autism: Give Your Child a Fighting Chance from the Start

If I suspected an autism spectrum disorder in my child, this would be a book Id reach for.

T. Berry Brazelton, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Childrens Hospital Boston

Early intervention is the best weapon we have against autism. This intelligent and compassionate book from Jayne Lytel will help parents become informed and effective advocates for their children.

Bob Wright, cofounder of Autism Speaks

This book will help parents with a newly diagnosed autistic child to cope with their grief. It also provides good practical advice to help parents work with schools and professionals who provide therapy.

Temple Grandin, PhD, author of Thinking in Pictures

Lytels book reminds parents and professionals that the brains ability to change and adapt to the environment is lifelong and that hope is not only a reasonable thing to have, it is critical to achieve the best quality of life and most successful outcome for every child affected by autism, at every age. Even today many professionals are still telling parents that autism is a lifelong disorder with no hope for treatment or recovery. With our current understanding of the brain and its lifelong plasticity nothing could be farther from scientifically sound advice. Practical, useful, readable, and a moving story all at the same time, Lytels book should not be missed by any parent of a child with autism.

Portia Iversen, cofounder of the Cure Autism Now Foundation, author of Strange Son

A vivid and astounding story of love, loss, and recovery, with an added kicker: hard-won wisdom and solid credible advice.

Matthew E. Melmed, JD, Executive Director of ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families

Finally, a book that doesnt just dryly recite the facts about autism. In this insightful and practical guide, Jayne Lytel captures in moving detail the vital connection between acting early and positive outcomes for children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

Peter F. Gerhardt, EdD, president and chair of Scientific Council, Organization for Autism Research

Jayne Lytels book not only addresses the truth behind autism, but embraces it with kindness and understanding for its many faces in which autism presents itself in each child. Jayne Lytel is a mom after my own heart. Both brave and humble, she trusts her intuition, surrenders to Gods will, and accepts her child for who he truly isa gift. This is the book I can only dream of writing myself, but can rest happy and assured that someone else had the courage and determination to write. Brilliant. Powerful. Honest.

Veronica Bird Mahaffey, founder of Ahead with Autism, sponsored by the Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation, Inc.

This book is a must-read for parents and professionals alike. As Jaynes story unfolds, parents will immediately relate to her journey and the events that characterized it, while professionals will gain valuable insights into the emotional roller coaster and incredible challenges children and families face once a diagnosis is given. As a professional, I have rarely come across a book whose author so honestly shared feelings about having a child with a significant disability. Jayne does so with eloquent grace.

Esther Y. Marsh, LMSW