Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders

478 Pages·2008·1.65 MB·English

by  Bock

CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

THE PROGRAM AND THE VARIOUS MEDICAL OPTIONS DESCRIBED IN
THIS…

PART ONE
NEW PROBLEMS, NEW SOLUTIONS

CHAPTER ONE THE CHILDREN

CHAPTER TWO THE HEALING PROGRAM

CHAPTER THREE THE RESULTS

PART TWO
THE FOUR NEW CHILDHOOD EPIDEMICS AND THEIR
CONNECTIONS

1. AUTISM
CHAPTER FOUR MYSTERIES AND MIRACLES

CHAPTER FIVE WORKING THE CLUES

CHAPTER SIX THE END OF THE BEGINNING

2. ADHD
CHAPTER SEVEN BRAT GIRLS AND BAD BOYS

CHAPTER EIGHT EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
CHAPTER NINE THE ROAD TO RITALIN

3. ASTHMA
CHAPTER TEN LITTLE ANGEL

CHAPTER ELEVEN THE ROOT CAUSE

CHAPTER TWELVE HAPPY ENDINGS

4. ALLERGIES
CHAPTER THIRTEEN LIFE AND DEATH

CHAPTER FOURTEEN THE HOSPITAL

CHAPTER FIFTEEN LOVE AND LOSS

PART THREE
THE HEALING PROGRAM

CHAPTER SIXTEEN HOW TO BEGIN

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN ELEMENT #1: NUTRITIONAL THERAPY

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN ELEMENT #2: SUPPLEMENTATION THERAPY

CHAPTER NINETEEN ELEMENT #3: DETOXIFICATION

CHAPTER TWENTY ELEMENT #4: MEDICATION

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE PUTTING THE FOUR ELEMENTS TOGETHER:
RESULTS OF FIFTEEN CASES

AFTERWORD A NEWER WORLD

APPENDIX #1 A SAFER VACCINATION SCHEDULE

APPENDIX #2 RESOURCES FOR HELP
APPENDIX #3 CLINICAL SIGNS OF AUTISM AND ADHD

GLOSSARY

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RESEARCH

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ALSO BY KENNETH BOCK, M.D., AND CAMERON STAUTH

COPYRIGHT
For Marjorie Harvey,
a wonderful mother, wife, sister, and aunt,
with love.

CAMERON STAUTH

For Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.,
the father of the biomedical approach to autism,
who paved the way for the recoveries of thousands of children.
For Elizabeth “Liz” Birt
who dedicated her life to recovering her child from autism,
and to uncovering the truth behind the autism epidemic.
and
For my children, Alicia and Jordan,
and for all children and parents,
and the love between them,
which is the ultimate healing force.

KENNETH BOCK, M.D.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

THE AUTHORS GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE HELP OF THE MANY people who
played critically important roles in the creation of this book.
Caroline Sutton, Senior Editor of Ballantine Books, was the perfect editor for
this project. She was completely in tune with all that we wished to accomplish,
and made our highest hopes for this book into reality. Thanks also to her able
assistant, Christina Duffy.
Agent Matthew Guma conceived this project, and brought every element of it
together. His vision, commitment, and effort lie at the heart of the book.
Richard Pine, of Inkwell Management, was incredibly supportive, as he has
been for so many years. Thanks also to Inkwell’s David Forrer.
Korri Fink, our director of research, was vitally important in the interviewing
and document evaluation process of the book, and her work, under difficult
circumstances, added a depth and dimension to the book it would otherwise have
lacked.
Sandra Stahl, once again, was extraordinarily valuable as the word and
information processor of the book. As usual, she worked with the ethic of
excellence that has enabled her to excel in so many areas.
Gabriel Stauth helped a great deal with research and was the lead technical
and computer advisor in the production of the manuscript. His assistance was
invaluable, and deeply appreciated.
Bonnie Sgarro was extremely helpful in literature research, and her assistance
and timeliness were much appreciated.
Melissa Starnes was exceptionally helpful in bringing together the many
diverse elements that result in a finished book, and the authors are grateful for
her acumen and good cheer.
A large number of patients, parents, other family members, doctors, and
therapists offered their insights and personal accounts, with remarkable candor
and perception. Without their help, this book would not exist. More than that, the
work and courage of these kids and families inspired not just a book, but a new
way of saving children’s lives.
DR. BOCK’S PERSONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

In addition to the terrific help that we received from the people who were most
intimately involved with the creation of this book, most notably Caroline Sutton
and Matthew Guma, I wish also to thank those who have been vitally important
in the development of the biomedical approach to autism and the other 4-A
disorders.
The knowledge I have gained evolved out of years of meetings with
researchers, clinicians, and many dedicated parents, all of whom were looking
for answers to the puzzle of autism. Many of these encounters came in the form
of think tanks and conferences that were organized by the Defeat Autism Now
organization, which is sponsored by the Autism Research Institute. I am deeply
grateful to DAN, ARI, and to the parents, patients, and colleagues with whom I
have worked.
Although I generally refer to my individualized rendition of the DAN protocol
as my own approach, or as the Healing Program, I believe that many other DAN
physicians could have written this book, based upon their own similar clinical
approaches, experiences, and ideas. These physicians include dedicated, caring,
experienced DAN doctors such as Sid Baker, Stephanie Cave, Jane El-Dahr,
Anju Usman, Jeff Bradstreet, John Green, Jaquelyn McCandless, Liz Mumper,
Nancy O’Hara, Andrew Levinson, Stuart Freedenfeld, James Neubrander, Cindy
Schneider, Paul Hardy, Mary Megson, Jerry Kartzinel, Derrick Lonsdale, Bryan
Jepson, and Marvin Boris.
Jaquelyn McCandless has already written a very helpful book about autism,
Children with Starving Brains, and Sid Baker, in concert with the brilliant
nutritional biochemist, Jon Pangborn, has written a comprehensive treatment
manual entitled Autism: Effective Biomedical Treatments, a book that I
recommend if you are looking for additional details. Although biochemically
complex, many parts of the book are written in that incredible, reader-friendly
Sid Baker style.
I particularly wish to thank Sid Baker for being my mentor in the early 1980s,
after I finished my residency. He and I were part of a group of approximately
twenty-five physicians in the Northeast who met regularly to advance our own
knowledge, and to help further the approaches of nutritional biochemistry,
clinical nutrition, and integrative medicine. Sid’s approach to caring for patients
contributed strongly to my becoming what we both now refer to as a “medical
detective.” Sid taught me to never cease investigating the complex issues that
comprise medical problems. When I reunited with him in the late 1990s, as part
of the DAN movement, it was intellectually rewarding and emotionally
satisfying.
I must also acknowledge the researchers who have provided us with the
scientific backbone that is the basis of our clinical work. These incredible people
include Jill James, who is one of the smartest and loveliest people one might
ever meet, as well as my estimable colleagues Richard Deth, Martha Herbert,
Tim Buie, Arthur Krigsman, and Andrew Wakefield. Thanks also to Paul
Shattock, who is so dedicated to helping spread the message that autism is
treatable, and is one of the funniest and most likable people I have ever met.
Special thanks go to Lauren Underwood for her work in our early
collaboration on healing autism. She was also instrumental in bringing together
the group of people who brought this book to fruition.
With great admiration, I also thank Bernie Rimland, the father of the
biomedical approach to the treatment of autism, who initially stood up alone for
what he knew to be true. I am also grateful to his assistant, Steve Edelson, whose
continued support of Bernie has helped this movement grow.
Maureen McDonnell, of Wellness Associates, has produced some of the most
amazing conferences that I have ever had the good fortune to be part of, and was
extremely supportive of me early on, as I became part of the DAN family, and I
wish to thank her for that.
Many thanks also go to my partner and brother, Steven Bock, as well as to our
associate, Michael Compain, for supporting our medical practice while I was
away so frequently. Thanks, too, to my cousin, neurologist Jay Lombard, for
teaching me so much about the clinical use of neurobehavioral medications.
I am also appreciative of my colleagues in the American College for
Advancement in Medicine, which is my other medical “home.” I have been
honored to serve as president of ACAM over the past year, as I have long been
keenly aware of the value that the physicians in this group do to advance
education and research in the field of integrative medicine.
Most important, I give my thanks and my love to my family, who too often
have had to bear the effects of my absence. My medical practice, my lecturing,
clinical research, think-tank activities, responsibilities for ACAM, and my work
on this book have often left me with too little time for those I wish most to be
with. Marian, Alicia, and Jordan, I love you all, and I thank you for your
understanding and support. I know it’s not easy.
And lastly, my love and thoughts go to my deceased parents, Fred and Nora
Bock, whose loving support throughout the years contributed to my ability to
make projects like this manifest.
THE PROGRAM AND THE VARIOUS MEDICAL OPTIONS DESCRIBED IN this book are
intended for educational purposes and are not intended to be a substitute for
medical care or advice. You should consult your physician with regard to all
matters pertaining to the health of your child or yourself, including matters that
may require diagnosis or treatment. If you or your child are taking any
medication or receiving medical treatment, you should consult with your
physician prior to altering your, or your child’s, current medication or treatment.
Some of the views expressed in this book about the causes of autism are
controversial, and some of the medical opinions describing innovative treatment
approaches, while used by a growing number of physicians, are not widely
accepted by the medical community. Some aspects of the care described are
considered complementary, alternative, or integrative medicine (CAIM), and
may be the result of clinical understanding and experience rather than controlled
clinical research. While these treatment approaches are taught by medical
organizations whose mission is the professional development of CAIM methods,
they are not endorsed by governmental or academic medical institutions. Some
of the medications or treatments described have not received approval by the
Food and Drug Administration or other regulatory agencies for the purposes for
which they are suggested. Readers are encouraged to consult other sources and
make independent judgments about the issues discussed.
The information in this book is based upon sources the authors believe to be
reliable, and is current as of the publication date of this book.
The patients referred to in this book are all real people, and the information
regarding them is accurate and documented, according to existing charts,
records, and the recollections of the patients themselves and their family
members. In a limited number of instances the names of the patients and their
families were changed to protect privacy.