Homeopathy and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mike Andrews DSH RSHom graduated from Misha Norland's School of Homeopathy (UK) in 1990. He has taught at many UK homeopathic colleges: London College of Classical Homeopathy, Purton House School of Homeopathy and on the BSc (Hons) Health Sciences: Homeopathy module at the University of Westminster. He has been in full-time homeopathic practice since 1990 and has been a Registered Member of the Society of Homeopaths since 1994. He practiced in West Sussex for many years, but now works in London and Ludlow, Shropshire. Over more than twenty three years in practice, he has worked with many children and their parents, giving him a good practical understanding of child development. He has worked with children with diagnoses of dyspraxia, dyslexia, ADHD, ADD, Asperger's and Autism.

Andrews' book is an excellent introduction to homeopathy for parents of ASD children. It begins with a thorough, but not too lengthy, summary of the main features of ASD, including theories of causation. Andrews takes a balanced look at the latter, and does not lay too much emphasis on any one causative factor, such as vaccination or genetics.

• Preface. 1. Can more be done to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? 2. What is ASD? 3. Homeopathy and ASD around the world. 4. Meet the homeopaths specialising in treating children with ASD. 5. The holistic approach. Linlee Jordan, Director, Harbord Homeopathic Children's Clinic, Australia. 6. Autism or autisming?. Simon Taffler, private practice, London, UK. 7. Asking questions and managing expectations. 8. Working with others. 9. The most commonly indicated homeopathic treatment strategies. 10. Research and professional recognition. 11. How homeopathy enhances the gift of ASD. Glossary. Homeopathic Organisations. Contributors. References. Index.