Autism: From Symptoms to Solutions A Parent*s Track to Run On

The premise of this book recognizes that there are a number of common medical conditions underlying the clinical presentation we label as autism. When these conditions, such as hidden food allergies, are identified and corrected, the autism symptoms improve. A unique, layman-friendly, Autism Symptoms Assessment Questionnaire is utilized to assess the more common of those conditions. As a guide to parental intervention, it typifies the thought processes a biomedical physician might go through in evaluating an autistic child. Based upon the scoring outcome of the questionnaire, step-by-step biomedical interventions, such as diet and nutritional supplements, are explained in detail.

Dr. James Smith is a Defeat Autism Now! doctor, designated by the Autism Research Institute.

He is a 40 year veteran chiropractor and alternative medicine physician. His education includes a B.A. degree from Kansas State University, a B.S. degree in Human Biology, and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Chiropractic. His post-doctorate education includes Certified Clinical Nutritionist, CCN, and Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition, DACBN. The DACBN is the only post-doctorate degree in clinical nutrition available to physicians granted by a federally (USA) recognized, national accreditation agency. He is certified in Applied Kinesiology and is a Touch for Health Instructor. He also holds an Airline Transport Pilot s License.

In the 1970' s he was actively involved in alternative therapies for cancer developed by Dr. William Donald Kelley. Many of the innovative biomedical protocols utilized for cancer in those days are still applicable and utilized by alternative physicians worldwide today.

In 1989 Dr. Smith conducted a research study with over 800 participants designed to develop a risk assessment questionnaire for carpal tunnel syndrome. The study was successful in that it was capable of predicting onset of CTS with an 85% accuracy in workers placed on high-risk, repetitive-motion jobs.

The web site, RxAlternativeMedicine, is authored by Dr. Smith on which he writes weekly blog and newsletter articles.

Dr. Smith and his wife of forty-six years live near St. Joseph, MO. They have two children and five grandchildren. They particularly enjoy hiking and ATV ing in the Colorado Rockies, riding their motorcycle, and flying their small plane.