Changing the Course of Autism has the potential to revolutionise the way
autism is perceived and managed. Most books on this subject describe
educational and behavioural therapies, but autism is a medical disease,
not a psychological disorder. This groundbreaking books shows that the
disease can be treated by reducing the neurological inflammation that is
part of the disease process, rather than simply masking the symptoms
with drugs like Ritalin and Prozac. The authors have seen autistic
behaviours improve dramatically or disappear completely with appropriate
medical treatment. The book reviews the medical literature regarding the
biological nature of the disease, including the potential connection
between vaccines and autism. angry at the rise in this disease and the
way it is treated. It is the only book on this subject written by an MD
who is also the parent of an autistic child. In 2001, the second son of
Jepson was diagnosed with autism. treatment options and found that the
medical community knew very little about the cause, the treatment, or
the prognosis of this disease. After a year of research, the couple
established the non-profit Children's Biomedical Center of Utah. There
autistic children could receive the most up-to-date care available. From
2002-2005, Dr Jepson treated hundreds of children on the autism spectrum
and the clinic raised awareness throughout the intermountain West
concerning issues related to autism and other childhood developmental
disorders. join the team at Thoughtful House Center for Children, a
multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to caring for children with autism
and related conditions. The Thoughtful House is designed to integrate
biomedical, gastrointestinal, and educational intervention into a
coordinated effort, and to use this model to perform clinical research.
It officially opened January 1st, 2006, and Dr Jepson is now its Medical
Director.
