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The Myth of Autism
- How a Misunderstood Epidemic Is Destroying Our Children
- Narrated by: Clinton Wade
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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The Myth of Autism
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Students of popular science and parents of autistic children will want to hear The Myth of Autism: How a Misunderstood Epidemic is Destroying Our Children, by Dr. Michael Goldberg (with Elyse Goldberg). Dr. Goldberg, a practicing doctor with decades of experience, challenges many of the most commonly held assumptions about this increasingly visible condition. Among Dr. Goldberg's theses is the idea that autism, correctly understood, is not a condition at all but a disease that can be treated with diet and medication. Narrator Clinton Wade gives a clear and measured reading of the research and experience Dr. Goldberg relies upon to make this controversial claim. While occasionally daunting to the lay-listener, The Myth of Autism is nevertheless filled with fascinating and unorthodox ideas.
Summary
Everyone seems to agree that we have an epidemic of what is diagnosed as autism. But, in the history of our society, there has never been "an epidemic" of any developmental or genetic disorder. Yet, over the span of 30 years, autism has gone from affecting one in 5,000 children to one in 90, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So what is this "autism", which has come to affect the lives of so many? In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Goldberg and his colleagues illustrate why autism must be a symptom of a treatable, neurological disease that attacks the brain’s immune system.
Through Goldberg’s personal anecdotes, case studies, and original research, you will come to understand that autism is:
- Not psychological or developmental—it is a medical disease.
- Caused by a dysfunction in the neuro–immune system. Similar to ADD/ADHD and chronic fatigue in that they all have different "labels" but are variations on the same thing: neuro-immune dysfunction.
In order to save children from the disease and social stigma of autism, Dr. Goldberg unpacks the myth behind the illness and provides a wealth of diagnostic and treatment information that will transform your own life and the lives of those around you.
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- Reading Adventures
- 24-08-21
Ableist nonsense
This is the most ableist nonsense I’ve ever heard. Disregards almost 99% of current research.
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- Benedikte Kåss
- 01-10-21
Not worth the time
If the book calling autism a ‘disease’ isnt enough to deter you from this nonsense, know that it is extremely anecdotal and ableist. The true myth if autism is the perpetuation of its supposed cure. This book is not groundbreaking or helpful, there’s only misinformation and harm to be found in it.
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- Windy_London
- 19-02-22
Misinformation
No Neurodevelopmental Consultant in the UK or USA would agree with the content of this book.
It is blatant misinformation. It is hurtful to people with an autism diagnosis and confusing to parents and family of people with a recent diagnosis who are looking for extra information from "so called" experts.
Even more extreme Psychologists who might doubt the existence of ADHD and believe it to be "only'an artifact of some childhood trauma, would at least accept autism as a real physical syndrome with recognisable characteristics.
I am surprised that Amazon are willing to publish such an unhelpful book. If the myth that autism isn't real continues to circulate, kids will continue not to receive the additional support they need at school. Parents will continue to be told that they are making a fuss about nothing. There will be enormous stress added to they lives of people who are already struggling and a rise in depression, broken homes and potentially even suicides.
Spreading lies about sensitive health conditions as a way to make a profit is evil. Its a new low that Amazon have reached and I'll be complaining to as many authorities as I can to highlight Amazon's thoughtless, disgraceful behaviour.
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- C.C
- 23-03-22
This needs taking down
Don't give dangerous pseudo-science a platform. We are in an age where misinformation is becoming the pandemic we need to tackle. Start here, with this. Stigma exists because of writers like this.
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- miss k a dunne
- 28-03-22
Who I am is not a disease!
It's not a disease, its fundamental to everythjng that makes me me and makes me proud to be me. Being autistic has made me able to understand and ride formally 'unridable' horses or create unique equine sculpture that is in huge demand across the world, and see patterns and how they will play out way before others do. What other disease does that?! I become way less overwhelmed when I'm healthy and avoid autoimmune and stress triggers , but no less autistic. If anything my real autistic self, unique talents and perceptual abilities rooted in autism shine more strongly.
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- Emma
- 23-03-22
Autism is not a disease
If you are a parent of an autistic child please step away from this book. Autism is not a disease, it is a neurological difference. I am autistic. I am also a teacher. I love being autistic. Everyone involved with this book should be ashamed of themselves.
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- Brian
- 23-07-15
Valuable
Informative and interesting. Worth reading if you have a child who's been diagnosed autistic. M
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- Miss A. C. Gallagher
- 22-03-22
Harmful scaremongering.
This shouldn't be on a platform. Shame on audible. Autism has lots and lots of research behind it.
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- Sebastianlegeek
- 20-03-22
Utter nonsense from yet another baseless notion
Buy this book if you want to make sure your child tormented and ridiculed by the people who are meant to protect them. YOU! Frankly, paying this book any regard is nothing more than abuse against people with autism
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- mrs s.
- 17-05-22
Absolutely awful!
Do not read !! This is absolute nonsense and dangerously misleading. If you want to find out about autism this is not the book for you.
From a parent of an autistic child, this is frankly offensive and hurtful. I only had to listen for a few minutes to hear it being described as a ‘disease’ that occurs after birth. Just no. I didn’t listen any further.
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- ladams
- 17-10-21
Utter garbage
This rhetoric is so tired. Keep perpetuating lies, at the expense of both those with autism and the people who read your garbage.
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- jennifer
- 06-12-20
did not like couldn't finish listening this book n
did not like that book couldn't get into to listening I really disliked it bad
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- Michelle
- 10-04-21
can't listen
I hate to taste this so low. Maybe I will try the physical book but I can't listen to the performance. It is too monotone.
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- adi
- 01-04-13
good read, therapy-oriented
If you could sum up The Myth of Autism in three words, what would they be?
very good book, therapy-oriented. i was hoping for a wider discussion about the theory and less about treatment but for people dealing with autism in their day to day routine it's a must.
Have you listened to any of Clinton Wade’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
good performance
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
no
Any additional comments?
i would love to buy a book that talks about the theory in a wider aspect, without therapy issues.
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- Rhonda S. Black
- 25-03-22
Medical license revoked
I wish I would have known this guy’s medical license was revoked before buying the book!
He is convinced that only he has the answers. His attitude is what made me look him up. And yep, there is was - the State of California filing a Disciplinary Order against him.
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- Morgan P.
- 05-09-20
information unable to discard!
my son at the age of two was diagnosed with autism now that he's three he has made some improvements with the OT and ABA that we've already had him doing but now thanks to Dr Goldberg I have another avenue to pursue that I'm comfortable with!
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-01-18
Overall good book takes an open mind
Where does The Myth of Autism rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This book is quite a bit different than most books I read or listen to so that is a difficult question to answer and I will leave blank.
What other book might you compare The Myth of Autism to and why?
I have no book to compare to.
What about Clinton Wade’s performance did you like?
Clinton Wade seemed to do OK for how the book is written. Lots of information and not many chances for expression of emotions even though he seemed to do well when there was.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A documentary of a different approach to Autism.
Any additional comments?
This is a good book with an open mind. I really wish the Author would not have obsessed with the differences in diagnosis. For example, a diagnosis of Bipolar disorder even though it is a psychological disorder Bipolar disorder can be derived from physical or mental abuse creating a psychological disorder. So his argument against what we call Autism is a waste of time for me. Even though I think what he says could absolutely be right about treating someone with Autism. I would instead title the book something like "The Goldberg Solution to Autism" or something much simpler and then compare how diet, allergies, inflammation, medications he uses vs the common methods that have shown little success or have even created more complications.
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- Joel and Amber Callison
- 01-07-22
Read the f@#$!&% book.
If your looking for a book about autism this is it. We have been struggling to make sense of our new reality and after a few minutes of this book things started to click. By the end of the book it all came together. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and finish the book. Don't just accept your new life with autism.
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- Michele M Newman
- 04-06-22
Enlightened Alternative to Autism
I knew I was "Different'" than other girls/children my age and received lots of bullying my entire life. Recovering from a lethal OD in 2005 (age 51), my spirituality intensified. By late 2006, it was suggested by professionals that I might be an Autistic Savant. My social skills and stemming reflect that of a person on the spectrum; however, I've had GI & sleep problems my entire life (autoimmune issues genetically from both parent lineages). My health has had a marked decline the past 18 months, and I'm panicked because I've lost control of my health and well-being, but have financial obstacles preventing adequate diagnostic testing. This book is VERY informative. It has confirmed that more than late-diagnosed autism is responsible for the physical & behavioral complexities that has led to decline in Quality of Life and unknown mortality at age 67. I have now obtained this book's electronic version (eBook) to use in researching my poor health and provide other diagnostic resources for my HMO doctor.
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- Calan W.
- 15-05-22
Informative
This is book may not be for everyone. If you have a strong believe in one direction of Autism. Then you may not want to listen, as this book will challenge your believe. I am personally like to inform myself with as much information about a subject as possible. If you have an open mind, then you should enjoy the book. However, the narration is a bit monotoned and could’ve been better. It is manageable.
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