Watching a young child struggle with a debilitating illness is a parent’s worst nightmare. And when there is little hope for a positive outcome, it can be devastating, to say the least. But for Arlene Martell, whose son was diagnosed with Epilepsy and Autism, the real battle was not with the disease; it was with a system that continually failed her and her sick son, Adam.

Despite the numerous battles and setbacks they faced with conventional medicine, Arlene’s love and commitment were unwavering. She dedicated herself to painstakingly carving out a better life for young Adam and that she did – by finding what worked best for Adam on her own.

Now, Arlene has written a book entitled “Getting Adam Back… A mother’s triumph over Epilepsy and Autism,” which accounts her experiences as a mother who refused to give up hope. In it, she details the journey she and her son, along with her husband and three other children, embarked on when they discovered Adam was autistic and also suffered from epilepsy.

It all began when Adam was just two-years-old, when Arlene says that Adam's autistic patterns begin to emerge. And, by the age of 4, Adam began to have very serious seizures that came on fast and unpredictably.

After trying six different drugs in just 2 years, Adam was hardly able to function.  He couldn't stay awake in school, his learning curve was at a stand still and his behavior was deplorable.  By now, Adam’s autistic tendencies were out of control and his daily obsessions controlled his life. Adam could no longer dress himself or even find his own bedroom and Arlene and her family were in turmoil, as she questioned Adam’s safety and even the safety of her other children.

Still, Arlene refused to give up hope.

Of course, there was a great deal of trial and error, as with any parent and a child, but the end result is nothing short of a miracle. In fact, Adam recently graduated from high school, a remarkable feat given that some years ago it was not believed he would ever make it out of grade school.

Thankfully, Arlene never signed-on” to this belief. And, mustering every ounce of courage and determination she had, she challenged this belief and the medical practitioners who clung to it so tightly, at every turn. In doing so, she saved her son’s life.

“When my son Adam was first diagnosed with Epilepsy and Autism, we had more questions than there were answers,” Arlene says. “Trying drug after drug left Adam disoriented, lethargic and confused. We had placed our trust in the medical profession and we watched helplessly as our happy little boy's health deteriorated and he started to lose the joy in his life.”

Arlene has detailed all of this in “Getting Adam Back… A mother’s triumph over Epilepsy and Autism,” which is a remarkable first-hand look at a mother’s love for her child. Throughout the book, Arlene relies on medical transcripts to provide an accurate and often times alarming account of what went on – taking an honest look at the disappointments and the victories she and Adam faced hand-in-hand.

“I write this book to encourage and to bring hope,” Arlene explains. “Adam’s story is about a brave battle that was won because a mother’s love cannot be measured.  Together we found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and I want to share that with other parents who are where I was years ago.”

The book does more than inspire and create hope. It is a detailed roadmap of what worked for Adam and what didn’t, and the information in it, which includes numerous credible resources, can be used by parents facing this same battle to map out their own plan for their child.

“What worked for Adam certainly won’t work for every other child suffering from Autism and Epilepsy,” Arlene explains. “The book is simply a support mechanism for families that are faced with the same tragedy my family was faced with, and in no way should serve as a medical guide for readers.”

But for a parent battling feelings of helplessness as they watch their child suffer through Epilepsy and/or Autism, for those feeling powerless and unable to find hope, this book is a true lifesaver.

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About Arlene Martell:

Arlene Martell is a dedicated working mother of four children who has a passion for children and for affiliate marketing, which she does from home alongside her husband, James Martell, perhaps one of the best-known and most successful Web publishers on the Internet today. Dedicated to her family, Arlene works while her children are in school and considers Adam her gift from God.

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