--- product_id: 106316034 title: "Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder by McCandless, Jaquelyn(February 28, 2007) Hardcover Hardcover – 1602" brand: "jaquelyn mccandless" price: "VT16587" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/106316034-children-with-starving-brains-a-medical-treatment-guide-for-autism store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder by McCandless, Jaquelyn(February 28, 2007) Hardcover Hardcover – 1602 **Brand:** jaquelyn mccandless **Price:** VT16587 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder by McCandless, Jaquelyn(February 28, 2007) Hardcover Hardcover – 1602 by jaquelyn mccandless - **How much does it cost?** VT16587 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/106316034-children-with-starving-brains-a-medical-treatment-guide-for-autism) ## Best For - jaquelyn mccandless enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jaquelyn mccandless brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder by McCandless, Jaquelyn(February 28, 2007) Hardcover Hardcover – 1602 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51sXKe7EJVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ simply the best one, the one with the most practical and ... *by T***3 on September 19, 2017* From the books I have read about autism so far, simply the best one, the one with the most practical and important information on how to help our kiddos. Put this one in the list of books to read first and recommend to other moms. Something I learned in this journey is that we are alone with not much help from conventional medicine and we need to help and support each other and pass out any good info we have. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally a book that helps our kids with Autism get better!! *by K***T on February 11, 2004* If I were to pass along only one book to a parent who has just had their child diagnosed with Autism, this would be it! (And I have dozens on Autism.) This book gives you many pieces to the complex puzzle of Autism all in one book. Each child is different and Dr. McCandless has done a great job of covering so many options and so much material that it's bound to help every parent who reads it. Is it accepted by traditional mainstream medicine? No, but it works and it should be. Sometime not too far in the future, it will be. Interventions from this book, including a change in diet, vitamins, chelation and others, have helped my 2 kids tremendously. It has made them healthier, happier children and our lives much much better. Don't just take my word for it. Buy it yourself and watch as your child improves with these interventions. We're very blessed to have doctors like Dr. McCandless who are willing to write a book such as this to help parents help their own children start to get better. It's the first step to finding some answers for you and your child. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear science, clear explanation for parents or anyone who cares for an Autistic/ASD child *by H***N on March 19, 2008* Anyone who cares for an autistic child should read this book. Pediatricians, parents, anyone. (PERIOD)Along with the "Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians" by Bryan Jepson, this is the best scientific grounding a parent can find for understanding and treating autistic children -- they are both designed to be scientifically justifiable, suitable for pediatricians and other professionals who need to understand the current diagnoses and current treatment options.There is NO "hype" here; no easy answers; just strong science and experience in treating autism spetrum disorders (ASD, e.g., Autism, Asperger, ADD/ADHD, PDD).According to the author: Some children can and will lose their diagnoses and recover. Many will improve a great deal. Most will get some help. And she is honest enough to say -- and you need to know -- a few will see little or no improvement with the current knowledge and methods.She understands that medical testing can be stressful to both the child and the budget so recommends as many tests as the PATIENT history and the budget and insurance will support, but always with an eye towards reducing the stress on the child and doing only tests that indicate a good "cost/benefit" ratio.Genetics almost certainly play a role but most researchers and treating physicians are working from a "genetic predisposition" and environmental triggers being the commonality that sets off the condition. These triggers my include infections or other environmental insults to infants and children.Gut disorders are present in most of the ASD patients (until treated) but no one (including the author) knows if these are the cause or the result -- still they almost certainly aggrevate the conditions and at best lead to discomfort for a child who may have trouble communicating the pain of stomach and intestinal distress.Mercury MAY play a role whether introduced from vaccines (controversial as a cause but clearly recommended prior to 2001 in excess of any proven "safety" level ), or in other ways such as maternal dental fillings, maternal innoculations, paint (prior to 1991 INDOOR house paint contained Mercury), fish, and other introductions into the environment.Other heavy metals likewise -- anitmony is used in flame retardent clothing and who doesn't dress a baby and decorate the nursery with that?Auto-immune and immune/allergic responses may contribute or be the triggers that allow toxins to be ingested.She describes her diagnostic and treatment strategies in serious detail.Rather than continue with some of the ideas, let me end by saying this book is extremely READABLE and FACTUAL.Buy it; read it; use it to make sure you are getting the best possible advice and treatment. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/106316034-children-with-starving-brains-a-medical-treatment-guide-for-autism](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/106316034-children-with-starving-brains-a-medical-treatment-guide-for-autism) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*