Magnificent Minds

“For years, I searched for a book that I could recommend to parents—those just beginning to learn about autism as well as those with decades of experience. I looked for a book with all the essential information—the liquid gold—something a busy parent could get through while keeping up with the demands of life. I couldn’t find that book, so I decided to write it.” Dr Suzanne Goh is a renowned paediatric neurologist who has spent decades working with autistic children. In this ground-breaking book, Goh combines her extensive experience with original research to give you a clear understanding of what autism is and how to create a holistic treatment roadmap for your child. Based on Goh’s revolutionary ‘whole child approach,’ you’ll discover how to: - Best support every aspect of your child’s health - Get the help you need and build a strong and supportive team - Make informed decisions based on a deep understanding of your child’s brain and body Most importantly, Magnificent Minds will show you how to recognise and nurture your child’s innate strengths – their intelligence, abilities, and gifts – and celebrate their neurodiverse magnificence.

“For years, I searched for a book that I could recommend to parents—those just beginning to learn about autism as well as those with decades of experience. I looked for a book with all the essential information—the liquid gold—something a busy parent could get through while keeping up with the demands of life. I couldn’t find that book, so I decided to write it.” Dr Suzanne Goh is a renowned paediatric neurologist who has spent decades working with autistic children. In this ground-breaking book, Goh combines her extensive experience with original research to give you a clear understanding of what autism is and how to create a holistic treatment roadmap for your child. Based on Goh’s revolutionary ‘whole child approach,’ you’ll discover how to: - Best support every aspect of your child’s health - Get the help you need and build a strong and supportive team - Make informed decisions based on a deep understanding of your child’s brain and body Most importantly, Magnificent Minds will show you how to recognise and nurture your child’s innate strengths – their intelligence, abilities, and gifts – and celebrate their neurodiverse magnificence.

An essential primer based on a renowned new model of care that is comprehensive and research based, while honoring the uniqueness of every child An estimated one in thirty-six children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. New research has shed light on the many factors that determine a child's trajectory--but many parents are still navigating this complex terrain without a road map. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Suzanne Goh has spent decades working with autistic children, and in this practical and research-based guide she shares her renowned and revolutionary model of care: an innovative, whole-child approach that combines optimal medical treatment with the most effective strategies for advancing cognition, communication, and behavior. Demystifying a wide range of diagnostics and therapies and offering new insights into the neurological, biochemical, behavioral, and social factors that play a role in successful outcomes, the book is an essential resource for understanding all of autism--a strengths-based approach that helps parents design a comprehensive treatment plan. It is also a celebration of what each autistic person brings to the world--and how parents can best nurture the remarkable uniqueness of their child while setting them up for the future they envision.

An essential primer based on a renowned new model of care that is comprehensive and research based, while honoring the uniqueness of every child An estimated one in thirty-six children in the United States is diagnosed with autism. New research has shed light on the many factors that determine a child's trajectory--but many parents are still navigating this complex terrain without a road map. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Suzanne Goh has spent decades working with autistic children, and in this practical and research-based guide she shares her renowned and revolutionary model of care: an innovative, whole-child approach that combines optimal medical treatment with the most effective strategies for advancing cognition, communication, and behavior. Demystifying a wide range of diagnostics and therapies and offering new insights into the neurological, biochemical, behavioral, and social factors that play a role in successful outcomes, the book is an essential resource for understanding all of autism--a strengths-based approach that helps parents design a comprehensive treatment plan. It is also a celebration of what each autistic person brings to the world--and how parents can best nurture the remarkable uniqueness of their child while setting them up for the future they envision.