Dylan's Story: Overcoming Autism, A Childhood Epidemic [Perfect Paperback]

Cristin Fergus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 17, 2007

Dylan's Story is the account of one family's journey to recover their son from Autism through holistic health, nutrition, and chemical avoidance. Readers will find that Dylan's Story is not limited to individuals affected by Autism. Information in this book can benefit anyone who suffers from allergies, chronic health problems or neurological dysfunction. Dylan's Story details contributing factors which were the underlying cause of one child's Autism and the many failed interventions that would financially drain a family and cause their son to become sicker. It is the story of two parents who would be forced to find their own answers and look beyond a neurological diagnosis to understand how environmental triggers, toxic exposures, vaccinations, common food allergens and nutritionally void foods were playing a leading role in their son's autism. Most importantly, this book will inform readers of how Cristin Fergus, CNC and Joe Fergus were able to naturally strengthen their son's body and recover him from autism. The book contains extensive information on sources of common food allergens and chemicals that this family was able to remove from their son's diet and environment. It explains how one child's diagnosis of autism, would be later removed and replaced with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. A diagnosis which would become part of Dylan's educational plan, to further protect him from chemicals and toxins that could overburden his system. Dylan's Story also includes recipes that Cristin Fergus, CNC, has developed for Dylan. They are organic whole food recipes that are corn free, gluten free, casein free, and soy free. The recipes have been developed based on their nutritional contributions. They are healthy alternatives which helped Dylan eliminate toxins and common allergens from his diet, to aid in his recovery.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Cristin Fergus's book, Dylan's Story, portrays a heartbreaking, but all too common American nightmare. Her heartfelt passion to save her son's life has manifested in a very informative, timely and poignant piece that has the potential to open eyes and change millions of lives.! She offers facts, ideas, answers and hope to those who thought there were no other options for their sick and disabled child. Her book and recipes will be an integral part of all the Maximized Living Health Centers across the country by providing parents with conscious up-to-date information and options. Bravo!!! --Dr. Maryella Loman

About the Author

Cristin Fergus is a Holistic Consultant and Clinical Nutrition Consultant. She is president and developer of Mother Necessity, Inc., an emerging organic food company. Joe Fergus is Vice President of Mother Necessity and is active in researching and developing products. Joe is devoted to helping and supporting families affected by Autism.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Mother Necessity, Inc.; one edition (July 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979657903
• ISBN-13: 978-0979657900
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,330,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dylan's Story, November 30, 2007

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R. Shea - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dylan's Story: Overcoming Autism, A Childhood Epidemic (Perfect Paperback)

I find it amazing that these young parents seem to be ahead of their time. Their research and persistence led them to recognize autism as an autoimmune disorder resulting from environmental toxins, food chemicals, and medical and genetic circumstances. Autism has become a childhood epidemic and should register as everyone's concern. I do not understand why there is not more attention to researching the causes, and treatment. I commend these parents, and others like them, for advancing understanding and discussion about the causes and treatments. Their story is compelling, and the book is written in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. It is informative and I think the lessons learned by these parents, and the treatment plan they developed for their son, will be beneficial to other parents, and people who are concerned about good health.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical, useful and heartfelt book, September 7, 2007

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Lois Carter Fay "Author and Editor, Marketing... (Harrisonburg, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dylan's Story: Overcoming Autism, A Childhood Epidemic (Perfect Paperback)

As a freelance writer and publisher of a weekly marketing email newsletter, Brainy Tidbits, I am often sent books to review. Most of them, quite frankly, do not hold my interest. But Dylan's Story by Cristin and Joe Fergus is an amazing story of one family's journey to learn about and heal their child of autism.

Thankfully, I do not have a child with this problem. I do have a friend whose child has been stricken, however. I have also raised two children with sensitivities to dyes, preservatives and chemicals as well as various food allergies.

This book clearly discusses how to eliminate these toxins from a person's environment and how to move toward a healthier lifestyle that includes whole grains, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables, and organic foodstuffs. Several recipes and numerous resources are included in the book, making it an essential reference book for anyone dealing with food and toxin sensitivities.

It is written in an easy-to-read style and discusses the ordeal these parents went through for almost 6 years before healing their son. I highly recommend this book, especially if you have an autistic child. It may be your way to heal your own child.

Lois Carter Fay

Publisher of Brainy Tidbits

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dylan's Story, December 23, 2009

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Meredith Cerrato - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dylan's Story: Overcoming Autism, A Childhood Epidemic (Perfect Paperback)

This book changed my life. It changed my family's life as well. My husband and I work with Autistic children so we read as much as we can about it. We stumbled upon this book and it has changed the way we live and feel. My husband was on several medications for the last 15 years due to a stomach problem. It was never fully diagnosed as anything serious, but treated as Acid Reflux. He received annual endoscopys and went through numerous barium testing, but nothing helped. He threw up whenever he coughed, and coughed whenever his stomach hurt, which was all the time. His immune system was completely shot and he caught every cold and flu that came his way. Because of this, he had a terrible temper and spent most of time cranky. He was over weight and run down and I wondered how long he could go on with this awful daily pain.

My problem had always been my sinuses, allergies and a cronic cough. After reading Dylans Story (which, by the way, is half a story; the other half is a rescorce guide, itself a very helpful and interesting section) we made a pact to change our lives the way Dylan changed his. My husband was never formally diagnosed with Celiac Disease but after cutting all gluten out of his diet, along with dairy & soy products, he became a new man. He was off ALL medications after one month. His body naturally adjusted to a new weight (50 pounds less), he never gets sick, and he's so happy all of the time. As for me, I never get headaches, I can breath now, and ALL seasonal allergys are gone! We never get that afternoon tiredness and we have so much energy now! The food is so delicious and I finally see a long life ahead for both of us. This little boy (DYLAN) recovered from Autism and now his story is helping to recover people from all kinds of ailments. I am so thankful!