Andrea Libutti began the work of reconstructing herself after her oldest son was diagnosed with severe autism several years ago. Distraught and seemingly hopeless at the time, a series of unfolding events moved her from sleepwalking through life toward a personal journey of inner transformation. She immersed herself in research surrounding the causes and treatments for autism, and after several years of learning she has come to understand the disorder from a physical, emotional, and spiritual perspective. In Awakened by Autism, Andrea shares her journey and the knowledge she has gained along the way. She believes that the masses of children diagnosed today with autism are here to teach us some important lessons about the world we have created. Humanity has gotten off track—often motivated by profit—leaving our bodies and our planet overburdened with toxins, and our families exhausted, stressed, and broken. It is for these very reasons that autism has emerged as an epidemic and a calling for humanity to wake up. We cannot continue to deplete our planet and our souls and still expect our children to thrive. Awakened by Autism is both a memoir and a practical guide for healing our children—and a starting point for healing our planet.
When she was told that her 20-month-old son had autism, Dr. Andrea Libutti was devastated. Therapists said he would never communicate with others, nor would he ever form meaningful relationships. Still, Andrea refused to accept that dim prognosis and instead embarked on a years-long journey of discovery and healing. Using her position as a physician to gain access to a variety of specialists, she explored every promising biomedical and behavioral therapy. Eventually, she came to see that we must consider autism not just from a physical perspective but from an emotional and spiritual one as well. In Awakened by Autism, Andrea distills the results of the research she undertook and relays her personal experiences as she tried one treatment after another in search of a way to help her son. She shares her understanding of the multifactorial nature of autism and the problems inherent in how many health-care professionals view the disorder—all culminating in her ultimate revelation: that each child has unique needs and requires a personalized plan for healing. More than just a practical guide to our children’s health, Awakened by Autism is a starting point for healing ourselves and our world. It calls for a paradigm shift surrounding our beliefs about the possibilities for those with autism, allowing us to uncover their hidden brilliance while taking steps to improve their well-being. With the help of this book, we can heal our families beyond all expectations.
João Carlos, together with Andrea Libutti, MD, offer an entirely new way to view autism, with answers to the most pressing questions parents have about autism. From understanding odd behaviors, aggression, lack of speech, repetitive behavior, and more; to solutions for helping autistic children reach their full potential. João Carlos is a non-verbal, autistic young man who lives in Portugal. Most people that see him would label him as severely autistic and very low-functioning. But he writes in fluent English, and he is here to tell us that what we think and believe about autism, is entirely wrong.What unfolds in this book is a pouring out from João's heart, a sharing of information so profound, you will never look at your child the same. And rightfully so, because according to João, we have grossly underestimated this population's intelligence and potential.Andrea Libutti, a physician, author and mother to three boys, the eldest with autism, began receiving letters from João in 2016. They began a conversation about the nature of autism, the growing epidemic, and how to best help these children. What transpired was an entirely new perspective on autism, integrating the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of an epidemic that continues to grow, leaving parents and educators at a loss.With João's unexplainable spiritual wisdom, this book takes you on a journey that challenges what we think we know about life, and invites exploration into the realms of consciousness, the soul's mission, and the evolution of humanity.For parents that are looking to understand their child with autism, this book provides answers, totally unexpected answers, to those who are willing to consider a Divine orchestration of life, and the part that autism plays. If you are open-minded to a bigger force at play here, then the messages in this book, from an autistic young man, will provide the guidance you need to connect with your child and optimize his/her future potential.
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