Foreword
Chapter 1 – Introduction.
Adam’s life – Reflections.
Why I Wrote This Book.
Life Today: Simple Pleasures.
Chapter 2 – The Diagnosis – Anxiety to Agony.
The First Seizure.
Visiting The Pediatrician.
The Decision To Medicate.
Hospital Admission & Diagnosis.
Diagnosis – Lennox Gastaut Syndrome.
Questioning The Decision To Medicate.
Behavior Issues – In The Classroom..
Tips for Managing Behavior.
Chapter 3 – Autism, Searching For Help.
Childhood Vaccinations – Cause For Concern.
Autism and Vaccines – Fact or Fiction.
Autism – Resource Articles & Books.
Autistic Tendencies – Obsessive Compulsive Behavior.
Understanding Autism..
Chapter 4 – Epilepsy.
Status Seizures – Life In The Balance.
How Seizures Affect The Brain.
Questioning The Doctors – 6 Drugs Later.
Dangerous Behavior.
Turning Point – Making Decisions.
Chapter 5 – A look at Alternative Treatments.
Educating myself and learning from other.
Testing For Allergies.
How Diet Affects Hyperactive Behavior.
Reality Check.
Herbal Health.
Health Magazine – A Viable Resource.
Poor Diet, Poor Health – Constipation.
Chiropractic – Health Restoration.
Aspartame.
Non-dairy Acidophilus.
Life Balances Program..
Chapter 6 – Family Dynamics.
Our Family Grows.
Respite Care And Support
Taking Control Of A Desperate Situation.
The Drug Debate: Why The Push To Medicate?.
Typical Side Effects Of Anti-convulsant Drugs.
A Society Dependant On Drugs.
Chapter 7 – The Ketogenic Diet
A Turning Point
Ketogenic Diet – A Diet Reborn.
An Alternative Treatment For Epilepsy.
The Ketogenic Diet – A treatment for Epilepsy.
The Charlie Foundation.
History Of The Ketogenic Diet
Diet Candidates – Can This Work For You?.
The Science Behind The Diet
Getting Started – Gram By Gram … it’s A Cinch!
Traveling With The Diet
Recipe Review..
Adverse Side Effects.
Is This Diet Forever?
Chapter 8 – Neurotherapy.
Education In The Classroom – F.V. Epilepsy Society.
Magnetic Therapy.
Meeting Dr. Swingle.
What Is Neurotherapy?
Neurotherapy – A New Beginning.
Benefits & Resources For Neurotherapy.
Psychologists Report.
Final Visit To Children’s Hospital.
Life’s Lessons – Holding On When Things Get Tough.
Chapter 9 – Living With Adam Today.
A Happy Ending.
Supplements – Mangosteen Juice.
Time Magazine Article “The Secret Killer”, Feb. 23, 2004.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now.
High School Graduation.
A Siblings Perspective.
Adam Today – Continuing Life’s Journey.
Welcome To Holland.
Dreams For The Future – Personal Interview With Adam..
Final Thoughts From Mom.
Glossary of Terms.
Bonus #1 – The Planning Toolkit
Health Questionnaire.
Starting the Ketogenic diet
Ketogenic Diet Tips and Tricks.
Ketogenic Diet Recipes.
Meal ideas for school lunches.
Neurotherapy Overview.
Food allergy testing.
Life balances program.
Support groups.
Bonus #2 – Links and literature
Alternative treatment options.
Managing behavior.
Special diet planning and recipes.
Links related to Autism.
Links relating to a healthy body.
Supplements.
Fun and Inspiration.
