Description

“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.

Publisher Review

"Dr. Suzanne Goh is an extraordinary scientist, researcher, and clinician whose pioneering work in autism is changing our thinking about how to best support a child, not only focusing on behavior but also on neurobiology, biochemistry, and physiology. Whether your child is newly diagnosed with autism or you're simply looking for fresh insights and a new way forward, this book is a treasure." * Dr. Mark Hyman, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Young Forever * "Dr. Goh's approach to the care of a child with autism is extraordinarily wise. It considers the whole child-the genetics, biology, family context, interpersonal relationships, cognitive abilities, and emotional life that interact with one another throughout development. This is a much-needed guide for parents and professionals on how best to intervene in ways that will help the child reach his or her greatest potential and experience inner fulfillment." * Dr. Bradley S. Peterson, MD, director of the Institute for the Developing Mind and chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California * "In Magnificent Minds, Dr. Suzanne Goh presents a refreshing brain-body wholesome biological perspective of autism with timely, practical information for parents and caregivers seeking the best care for autism. It's an essential resource. And I personally love the drawings throughout the book!" * Dr. Elizabeth Torres, PhD, professor, Rutgers University Department of Psychology, and director of the Sensory Motor Integration Lab * "Wow! This is just the approach the world needs to better understand and support every child with autism." * Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, host of The Psychology Podcast and author of Transcend * "As an autistic adult with multiple co-occurring features, including cerebral palsy, GI issues, and mitochondrial dysfunction, I often struggle with understanding doctors and interacting with the medical system. Magnificent Minds presents information clearly and concisely across its well-organized chapters. I found it approachable and learned new things from it as a result, and I expect many others will as well, in a shared journey to better understand and care for the unique autistic people in their lives." * Jory Fleming, author of How to Be Human: An Autistic Man's Guide to Life *